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Chapter Ten – In Sickness and in Health

"Speaking"

Thinking>

Cough. Hack. Sneeze. Sniffle.

These were the sounds that were echoing through Malfoy Manor all morning. It seems that while Draco and Ginny were making their way back home last night, they had both caught a cold. The Medi Wizard came in to check on them and prescribed lots of bed rest and medicine. Molly was notified that Ginny was sick and that it was recommended she stay at Malfoy Manor until she got better.

Martin was in Draco's room bringing him some warm tea and cleaning up the tissues that were littered around.

"Ma'in. Howb is Ginny?" Draco asked.

Martin creased his eye brows. "Sorry, what did you say Master Draco?"

Draco got some tissues and blew his nose loudly. "I said how is Ginny?"

"Oh. Miss Ginny is being taken care of by Sarah. The Medi Wizard said she'll be fine in a few days.

Draco groaned and pressed a hand to his head.

Martin walked over to Draco's bed and helped him sit up. "Here Master Draco, drink some tea. The Medi Wizard ordered you to drink lots of liquids."

Draco reluctantly drank the tea before slumping back down onto the bed. He was soon dozed off again and Martin left to get some medicine.

Molly was visiting Ginny down the hall from Draco's room and fussing profusely.

"I'b awight Bumb," Ginny insisted while Molly was constantly tucking her in when she wiggled out of the covers. Molly was also giving Ginny so much to drink she needed to go to the toilet much too often.

"I'll look after her Mrs. Weasley," Sarah reassured.

"Thank you dear," Molly said. "I really do want to stay but I've got a house full of rascals." Molly leaned over and gave Ginny a kiss on her forehead. "You rest now Ginny, alright?"

"Yes Bumb."

Sarah escorted Molly out to where the fire place was and as soon as they were out of the room Ginny pushed some of the covers off because she was getting really hot and stuffy.

Ginny sat up in bed but had to brace herself because her brain had to catch up with her sudden movements. After gaining her balance, she slowly wobbled to the bathroom so she could relieve herself, again.

While in the bathroom, Ginny took the chance to wash her face and brush her teeth which helped her freshen up. She stepped out of the bathroom with steady steps and was surprised to see Draco sitting on the sofa in her room facing the fireplace.

"Draco."

Draco turned his head and smiled weakly at her. Ginny made her way to the sofa and sat down next to him.

"How are you feeling?" They said at the same time and then laughed but ended up in fits of coughing.

Ginny had her head leaning on the back of the sofa as she was sitting at an angle so she could look at Draco. They stayed on that sofa all day while Martin and Sarah attended to their needs. They had blankets so they wouldn't get cold, an endless supply of tissues, plenty of chicken soup and of course the medicine.

Sarah came in and handed them each a bottle and a glass of water.

"Now drink this, it will help you feel better," She said.

Ginny took the lid off and drunk the contents in an instant. She handed the bottle back to Sarah and looked at Draco to see that he was holding the bottle in his hands with a look of dread on his face.

"You know what," he said, "I'm feeling a lot better so I don't think I'll take this." He then attempted to hand the bottle back to Sarah but she wouldn't take it.

"Draco," Sarah began wearily, "You must take the medicine. The Medi Wizard prescribed it and you need it to get better."

"I am already better, therefore I do not need it," Draco insisted.

Martin stepped into the room and saw the commotion.

"Shall we notify you father then, Master Draco," Martin said.

Draco glared at Martin. "Don't use my Father to threaten me."

"I would never dream of it, Master Draco, but we have to report your condition to Lord Malfoy," Martin replied calmly.

Draco grumpily tore the lid off the bottle and poured it down his throat along with a whole glass of water. He shoved the bottle back to Martin and wiped his mouth with his sleeve. Martin and Sarah then left the room with smiles on their faces.

Draco looked back at Ginny to see her smiling.

"It wasn't that bad was it?" she asked.

"Did we have the same medicine?" Draco asked incredulously. "It tasted horrible, absolutely foul." He made a face to accompany his distaste for the medicine which made Ginny laugh.

"It wasn't too bad," she said. "But maybe it's because I've had worse."

"What could possible be worse than that stuff?"

"The Medicine for my condition."

Draco's expression went blank. In all these years, he had known that Ginny had some problems with her heart, but he never actually asked her in detail about what was happening. Sure, he knew she was receiving treatment and it was because of that that she could not attend Hogwarts. He also knew that she had to have routine checkups and of course take medicine but he had never asked. He only asked if she was feeling fine and looked out for any signs that she might be feeling unwell. Draco felt ashamed. Why hadn't he been more concerned?

Draco reached for Ginny's hand and held it tightly.

"How is your condition, Ginny?" he asked bleakly. Ginny looked into his eyes and smiled.

"I'm doing well. Steven and Janine say that my condition is progressing and I might be able to go to Hogwarts in a year or two."

"Does the treatment hurt?"

"Not really, it hurts a little bit but I've kind of gotten used to it."

"What about the medicine. Does it taste really dreadful?"

"A bit, but I got used to that too."

Draco was silent. He didn't know what to say. Ginny saw the awkwardness he was feeling and decided to help him out.

"It's alright, Draco, my condition has been pretty much the same for years so there's really nothing to say about it. Plus it's not something I really like to talk about anyways."

Draco smiled at Ginny gratefully before placing a kiss on her hand.

"Draco, let's go into the pet shop," Ginny said cheerfully while tugging on Draco's sleeve and dragging him into the pet shop on Diagon Alley.

Martin and Sarah decided to take them to Diagon Alley this Saturday seeing how they were getting bored just staying at Malfoy Manor every weekend. Molly had agreed to allow Ginny to stay over night at Malfoy Manor if she ever wanted to and so far, she had stayed over every Saturday night.

Martin and Sarah strolled down Diagon Alley casually while keeping a constant eye on their master and missus. Ginny and Draco were having a wonderful time exploring the stores and just simply being out and about together.

Ginny's POV

I've come to Diagon Alley many times before but it was never this fun. It's most likely because every time I come it's with my whole family and there is a lot of argument about what we can and cannot get, or where my brothers have run off to. Before I could really explore the stores and see what they had, Mum would come and take me away again.

Draco and I haven't really gone anywhere together before. We've always stayed at Malfoy Manor so going out today is a first and I'm so excited. So far we've been into any store that we think looks interesting or it had something in the windowsill that we wanted to have a closer look at.

Right now we're in the pet shop. It's so much fun in here because there are so many different animals that I have either never seen before or never seen in real life. I asked my mother if I could get a pet, but she said I wouldn't need one and it's a lot of responsibility and considering my condition she said it is best I don't get a pet.

I've told Draco that I wanted a pet and about how 'my Aunt' doesn't want me to get one because of my condition. He offered to get me one and let me keep it at Malfoy Manor but I declined. If my Mum ever found out she'd be furious and I'm sure she knows what's best for me. So for now, I'll just have to come and see these beautiful creatures in the pet shop.

"I'll wait for you out side Ginny," Draco said to me, "It really smells in here."

I smiled and nodded my head. He could be so fussy sometimes. I watched him walk out side and stand on the curb to wait for me. I'll just go and have a look at the pixies and then I'll leave. I don't want Draco to wait that long for me.

I stepped out of the pet store and looked around for Draco. He wasn't on the curb, which was where I last saw him to be. I spotted Martin and Sarah across the street admiring some paintings and after searching more carefully I spotted him. He was in front of the sweets store with another boy and girl. He was talking and smiling so I decided not to intrude and stood in front of the pet store to wait for him. While waiting I couldn't help but hear their conversation.

"So when do you guys want to come over to my place," the boy said.

"How about next Saturday?" that was the girls voice.

"I can't on Saturdays," Draco said and I could detect disappointment in his voice.

"Why?" the boy said, "Do you have a date?"

"No!" Draco answered quite loudly.

The boy laughed. "By the way, who is that cute red head you're with?"

"No one," Draco answered.

"Can't be no one if you're going around Diagon Alley with her,"

"Stop it Blaise, it's none of your business," said the girl.

"She's just a servant; now stop being such a gossip queen."

Draco said I was a servant. Just a servant. Has he not told his friends about me? About us? Why?

Ginny walked over to Martin and Sarah slowly while Draco continued his conversation with Blaise and Bell. All the while, Ginny stood there quietly and thought about what Draco had said and why he had said it.

Draco finished his talk with his friends and headed over to where Martin, Sarah and Ginny were waiting.

"So where are we going now?" He asked.

"We're heading home, Master Draco," Martin answered.

"Already."

"Yes, Miss Ginny wants to go home."

Draco turned to Ginny and wanted to ask her why, but she wouldn't look at him. Martin and Sarah headed towards where their carriage was and Ginny walked in step with Sarah leaving Draco behind. During the ride back to Malfoy Manor Ginny remained quiet and looked out the window. She knew that Draco was looking at her but she refused to meet his gaze. She was angry, and looking at him would only make it worse. Draco was very confused. Ginny's attitude had changed so suddenly he didn't know how to react to it. He thought about talking to her but every time he wanted to say a word it felt like a stupid idea so he stayed quiet.

As soon as the carriage stopped, Ginny hopped out of the carriage and walked briskly up to the front door without waiting for anyone. Draco followed suit but couldn't speak a word to Ginny because she made her way up to her room very quickly and slammed the door shut.

Draco stood in the corridor utterly confused and frustrated.

"Will somebody please tell me what is going on?"

"I believe Miss Ginny is angry, Master Draco," Martin replied from Draco's side.

"I know that," Draco spat, "But why?"

"I think you shall have to ask her yourself." And with that, Martin left so Draco could deal with the dilemma on his own.

Draco stood in front of Ginny's door and knocked twice. He waited for an answer but when none came be knocked again, this time a little louder.

"Ginny, can I please come in?" He asked when there was still no reply.

Once again he was met with silence. Malfoy's didn't have much patience so Draco was getting rather annoyed.

"If you're angry with me, you could at least tell me what it's about." He said heatedly.

The door yanked open so suddenly even Draco was surprised. After gaining his bearings he noticed that Ginny was standing in the doorway with a very placid expression. No smile, no frown, just nothing.

End of Chapter Ten. Thank you for reading and I hope you review.