Chapter 9
Helpless
Ginny could hear voices around her, they were talking in hushed tones, she recognized one voice belonging to her mother. Confused, she slowly opened her eyes, She was at St. Mongo's, but why ? She looked around and saw the faces of several Weasleys and somebody who must be a healer standing in the hall. It took a moment for Molly to realize Ginny had woken up.
"Oh Ginny baby How do you feel ?" Her mother rushed to her side kissing her forehead.
" Mum What happened ? "
" Honey you don't remember ?" Ginny furrowed her eyebrows, trying to think back, the last thing she remembered was heading out onto the pitch.
"Gin you were hit by a bludger and fell a long way off your broom." Molly was gently petting ginny's head, comforting her.
" I can't remember. What day is it ?"
" Its wednesday."
" I've been out 4 days ! " She exclaimed
" Sweetheart its Ok they just went to get Jessi, She'll come and check you over." Ginny panicked a minute, Her glamour charm would no doubt be worn off after 4 days. She was relieved when she noticed she was in her long pajamas and saw her wand on the night stand.
" Mum could you get me some water ?" She asked, her voice hoarse and dry.
" Of course baby I'll be right back" Molly kissed her head and bustled out of the room. As soon as she left Ginny reached for her wand, Ignoring the stabbing pain in her side as she leaned over and reapplied the glamour to her scars.
A moment later Molly returned with Ginny's water and Jessi trailing behind her.
"Ginny,You gave us quite a scare." Ginny gave a week smile and pushed herself up on the bed, wincing slightly at the pain.
"You shouldn't move, You have 4 broken ribs on you right side and your wrist is fractured as well. The bludger hit you very hard, We can't heal them with a spell because they shattered. We will give you skele-grow and keep you one more night."
"Ok"
"Ginny you're going to need to take one dose in the morning with your breakfast for a week. You will have to take it easy because you're going to be in pain, I'll give you a mild pain potion and a dreamless sleep drought, its stronger, a regular sleeping potion won't work mixed with the other potions you take." Ginny nodded before asking the one question that wasn't answered already.
" What about quidditch ?"
" Ginevra Weasley I would think you would be a little more concerned with your health then a game." He mother scolded.
"How long ?"
"Three weeks"
" What ! are you kidding ! It doesn't even hurt that bad, I can't be benched for 3 weeks its my first season !."
" Ginny thats enough." Her mother warned.
"Come on Jessi three weeks is that really necessary ?" She pleaded.
" I think it is but may I remind you that the team has it own healer and ultimately it will be his decision, you will have to pass his exam before you can fly again." There was no joking in her voice. Jessi finished making notes in Ginny's chart, gave her the prescribed potions and made to leave the room.
" Take it easy Ginny, I mean it. 3 weeks" She said before bidding Mrs. Weasley goodbye.
"Ginny dear this is nothing to cry over." She soothed her daughter.
" I'm fine mum, just tired"
" That will be the sleep draught, I'll let you sleep" She kissed her forehead.
" I'll be back tomorrow, you can stay with us while you recover."
"What ! Mum don't be silly, I can take care of myself, I'm not coming home."
"Ginevra you are so stubborn, Why won't you let anyone help you ?" She asked hands on her hips.
" Mum I don't need to be taken care of, She didn't say I was bedridden she said take it easy."
" Fine but don't even think about sealing your floo young lady or I'll have all your brother breaking down the door, got it"
" Yes mum"
" Sleep well baby, I'll see you tomorrow."
"bye mum"
Ginny turned on her side and started to drift off to sleep when there was a knock at the door.
"Lucius, What are you doing here ?" She looked around to make nobody was around.
" I had to come see how you were, That was an awful fall. Don't worry your family is gone, I made sure of it." He leaned over her and gave her a light kiss and sat down on the chair next to the bed.
" How do you feel angel ?" He asked taking her hand.
" Not to bad, they just gave me a bunch of potions. They want to bench me for 3 weeks, Lucius you have to talk them out of it !"
" Absolutely not Ginevra, I will not put you back on a broom one second before Derek says its alright."
"Derek ?"
" He's the team healer, And you will submit to an exam in 3 weeks and if he says no, you will not play."
"Lucius this is bull shit !"
"I care about you to much to see you permanently injured"
" You are overreacting, I'm fine."
" This is not up for debate, Now I came to visit my girlfriend, not fight with Molly Weasley." He said raising his eyebrows.
"Funny" She said pouting.
" You know, you're beautiful even when you pout ."
" I must look a mess, I've been asleep for days."
" No, you look beautiful." He said again.
" So you're not mad at me anymore ?"
" Mad at you ?"
" For leading you on, I kinda felt bad about it afterwards but you sorta deserved it."
" Of course I'm not mad at you love, just for the future maybe you warn me when ...that time comes around and I'll stay away." He said slowly and smirking, she swatted his arm.
" What if I don't like it when you're away ?" She turned on her side to face him, He reached a hand out and ran the back of his fingers across her soft cheek.
" I don't like being away either, I'll come by your flat tomorrow and take care of you." Ginny was yawning now, her eyelids drooping. Lucius got up and kissed her.
" Get some sleep baby. I'll see you tomorrow."
"OK bye"
Lucius left the hospital, completely unaware of the two redheads who came to check up on their baby sister and overheard the couples exchange.
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" No flooing for a week Ginny. No apperating and No flying for 3 weeks. Take it easy, take your potions and floo me if you have any problems" Jessi was giving ginny a long list of dos and don'ts for her recovery. Ginny nodded glaring daggers at the healer and her mother. Once she had promised to take it easy they finally let her leave, in a wheel chair.
" I can walk you know " Ginny said irritatedly as her mother pushed her out to the car her father borrowed from the ministry.
" Ginny please" Was all she said in response.
A half hour later ginny was finally home, laying in bed as her mother bustled around her making sure she had food, water and reading material.
"Mum please I'll be fine. I promise to let you know if I need anything."
"Are you just trying to make me leave so your mystery man can come over ? Ginny you can't over exert yourself...."
"Mum" she interrupted " I'm just going to go to sleep, the pain potion makes me sleepy." She said faking a yawn.
"Alright dear" She kissed her cheek " I'll let you rest. Be sure to let me know if you need me"
"Thanks mum" Molly left and ginny sighed in relief, she loved her mother dearly but she was allot to take.
Cuddling into her pillows she fell into a peaceful sleep only to be woken an hour later by the sound of her name being called.
" Gin ? Can we come in ?" It was george.
" I'm surprised you asked." She called back. The twins entered her room.
"Well we would have just come in anyway." They sat down next to her on the bed.
"How are you feeling ?"
"I'm fine, mum only left an hour ago."
" Don't worry she didn't send us." Ginny was becoming nervous, Lucius said he would come over and she didn't want fred and george here. She shifted nervously.
"Um so wh...what are you doing here if...um... mum didn't send you."
"Whats wrong ? scared Lucius will show up ?" Fred asked
"Wh..what are on about ?" She asked incredibly nervous.
"Ginny we saw him leave the hospital last night."
"So what, he's on the board."
" So was there a board meeting in your room then ?" Fred asked sarcastically.
" He just stopped by to see if I was alright, he does own the team you know."
" Ginny you have never been a good liar, besides we heard every word and saw him kiss you now explain little sis"
"I'm not little anymore fred, I can make my own choices."
"He is a death eater Gin."
" Was, He's different now, and I'm happier then I've been in a very long time."
" We trust you Gin, just not him. How long has this been going on ? " Ginny looked down at her hands.
" almost 5 months, I'm not going let you make me feel bad about this."
" Gin he's old enough to be your father !"
" I don't care, age doesn't mean a thing."
"Ginny he's using you ! We will not let our little sister be used for sex." George argued.
" How dare you ! you don't even know him ! You come in here and ambush me like this, I haven't been this happy in years ! "
"Ginny we just want what's best for you."
"He is what's best for me !" She finally said
"Please, if you loved me you would let me be happy. Mum knows I'm dating someone, thats it. please don't ruin this for me." She was crying now because she knew she could make them feel guilty. The twins had always carried a soft spot when it came to Ginny despite their over protectiveness.
"Ginny, What could you possibly have in common with him ?"
" He understands George" She said in barely a whisper.
" Ginny, you're not like him, He had a choice, you didn't."
" I'm not discussing this with you anymore. If you're going to tell mum and dad get it over with." She turned on her side and continued crying.
"Gin, We won't tell, as long as he treats you well and you're happy. We won't tell, but if you think this is real then you should tell them. You know we love you kid, we want what's best for you." She hugged both her brothers.
"I love him" They shot each other a look before fred spoke.
"Well thats great Gin, we'll go now rest up."
"thanks guys" They left her room, but before they left she heard both of them speak again.
"If you hurt her, I promise you, you will regret it, She has been through enough."
" I know, I promise I'll protect her with my life. I love her."
"Good" Then she heard two pops telling her fred and george had apperated home.
Lucius entered her room with a bouquet of red roses. Ginny's face immediately blushed.
" So h..how much of that did you hear ?" Lucius sat on the bed facing her.
" Enough, I love you Ginevra." A big smile broke out on her face.
" You do ?" He took hold of her face in his large hands.
"How could I not ?" She smiled
"I love you too" They shared a passionate kiss. He leaned his forehead to hers and looked into her eyes.
" I wish I could make love to you right now."
" We can now, that was last week."
" Ginny dear you can hardly sit up without wincing in pain."
"No I'm fine I took the pain potion and ..." She was cut off.
" You were told to take it easy, and I'm going to see to it that you do."
"Lucius this is crazy I'm not lame." She moved the blankets off her lap and slowly stood up.
"Come on lets get something to eat." As she started to walk her face turned all red and she took in a sharp breath.
"You're in pain."
" No I'm not I'm fine." She started to shuffle slowly to the door before Lucius stopped her, He scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the living room depositing her one the couch.
" I could have walked !" She said stubbornly.
" I have never met somebody as stubborn as you angel, why can't you just admit it hurts ?"
"Because, I'm not spending 3 weeks on the bench !" She yelled. Lucius went to the kitchen and started cooking.
" Why can't you just let me take care of you ?"
" Because I'm not helpless Lucius"
He was putting pasta on the stove now, ignoring her protests.
"Nobody is calling you helpless Love. Its for me really, if you don't let me cook for you I won't sleep well."
" You know you said that same thing when you insisted on walking me home that night from the three broomsticks."
" Yes and it worked then so I'm hoping it will work now"
" Fine, but tomorrow I'm doing it myself." She said folding her arms across her chest like a pouting child.
" Ginevra raise your arms above your head." He said stopping what he was doing and looking at her.
" What ?"
" Just do it" She lifted her arms but when her hands were little higher then her ears she gasped in pain and dropped them clutching her side.
" My point exactly" He said smirking as he want back to tend to the dinner.