The next morning Hermione was the first to wake and as she noticed she couldn't feel her lower half, she realized that yesterday was not a dream. Gently she removed one arm from Minerva and moved it down to check to make sure she hadn't wet the bed and when she discovered she hadn't, she was thankful for at least this small miracle. Her attention turned to her lover and some of what she had said the other day. She didn't know what exactly happened but she was happy to hear when Minerva said she'd break her own wand if it needed to happen. She was pulled out of her thoughts when she noticed sleepy emerald green eyes looking at her. "Good morning love," Hermione said softly before pecking her lips. Before she could pull too far away, Minerva's hand wrapped in her locks, drawing her back in.

"That is not a good morning kiss," Minerva mumbled against her lips before showing her love just what a good morning kiss was. Hermione moaned under the intensity, opening her mouth in the process allowing the other woman's tongue to plunder it. When they pulled away, they were slightly panting.

"Now that was a good morning kiss," Hermione said breathlessly.

"Indeed." Minerva smirked. "Would you care to join me for a bath?" Hermione nodded and Minerva picked her up bridal style, carrying her into the bathroom that was connect to the room and while Hermione sat on the toilet, started the bath water. When it was finished, Minerva felt the slight chill of the room as her clothes were magicked off by her lover. Turning to her younger love, Minerva noticed Hermione looking up and down her body. "See something you like?"

"Most definitely yes." Minerva smirked before moving to pick her love back up. Moving back to the tub, the older woman gently lowered herself down, positioning Hermione between her legs so the younger woman could rest back against her chest. Pulling a wash cloth and soap, they began to wash each other gently, only enough to sooth the other and not cause a rise in passion for it would be unfair to Hermione to not be able to feel her lover's touch.

Once finished Minerva kissed Hermione gently on the lips before lifting up and getting them out of the bath. Hermione waved her hand, wandlessly drying them off, as Minerva walked them back into their room. Placing Hermione down gently on the bed, Minerva walked over to where there was a pile of clothes for the both of them. Moving back to her lover, Minerva helped the young witch dress before dressing herself. Fully dressed, Minerva cupped Hermione's face, capturing her lips. Hermione deepened the kiss, drawing a moan from the older witch. This response caused Minerva to pull back, both panting slightly. Before either could say anything there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Minerva said as she sat down next to Hermione, wrapping her arm around her.

The door opened and Poppy along with Alex walked in. "How are you feeling this morning, Hermione?" Alex asked as Poppy casted a diagnostic spell on both women that sat on the bed.

"As well as could be expected." Hermione said. "I would be better if I had the feeling in my legs back. But at least I know I can control going to the bathroom."

Alex nodded. "That is good, on multiple levels."

Hermione quirked an eyebrow, "And how is that?"

"Well for one, you won't need to be catheterized in the future for the rest of your life. And two, even if you never regain any more feeling than what you have now, you may still be able to enjoy intercourse. Probably the deeper the penetration the more likely you'll feel."

"So I will be able to make love to her and she'll feel it?" Minerva asked, both eyebrows raised.

"Theoretically yes. Until you try you won't know." Alex said as she looked at the readings Poppy showed her.

Hermione's expression looked a little more bright. "And when is it alright to start testing this theory?" But it dimmed at the response she got.

"Friday, Thursday at the earliest. I want your body to have a few days to rest before it does anything."

"So I'm stuck in this bed for a few days?" Hermione groaned.

"No. You can sit in chairs, and if they have anything magical that is equivalent to a Muggle wheel chair you should be fine." Alex nodded as she looked back at the two women. "Even getting in a swimming pool may help."

"How would that help if she can't use her legs to tread water?" Minerva asked.

"Well surely you have a spell that will help her stay afloat, if not yourself. Water is a good tool used in rehabilitation. In Hermione's case, her body would practically be weightless which would put no stress on her back and spine and if you use a spell to keep her afloat, you yourself can help her move her legs in the water to keep them from deteriorating and possibly help with muscle memory."

Minerva nodded her head in understanding as Hermione looked at her and said. "Maybe we could give it a try later today?"

"Well if you do, make sure you are the only spellcaster, Hermione." Poppy chimed in. "All the magic Minerva performed yesterday left more cracks and widened others to her core and I doubt anyone wants more added."

Hermione nodded as Minerva scowled. "I'll make sure she doesn't use magic today."

Poppy nodded. "Now if you feel up to it, I believe there are some guests waiting to see you."

A small smile appeared on Hermione's face. "You can let them in." But it faded when she felt Minerva move from next to her.

At Hermione's confused look Minerva explained, "I figured you would like some alone time with your friends while I talk with Molly and Arthur about of few things." Though still frowning slightly Hermione nodded her head in acceptance. The three women left, leaving Hermione alone but not for long as her friends quickly entered.

"Hermione," Ginny stepped forward first and gave her friend a gentle hug, "we were so worried about you."

"Well as you can see I am alive." Hermione tried to crack a grin but it failed.

"But not well," Harry added what was left unsaid. "How bad is the damage?"

Hermione sighed as she felt Ginny grab her hand, giving it a light squeeze. Harry placed a hand on Ginny's shoulder as he watched his friend collect her thoughts and Ron took a seat at the foot of the bed. "Well thankfully there was no brain damage, but I am, hopefully temporarily, paralyzed and can't feel anything past my waist."

"That's horrible," Ron said. "How will you get around? Especially if your girlfriend won't be able to use magic if this potion to fix her core doesn't work." Hermione couldn't stop the small smile gracing her lips at what her friend said. "What?" He said looking at the three.

"You called Minerva my girlfriend. I just never thought of her like that." Hermione said softly.

Ginny snorted. "Probably because you skipped her being your girlfriend and jumped right into her being your lover." Her grin widened as she watched her friend blush lightly.

"I was thinking more because of her age, girlfriend doesn't do what she is to me justice, but you are right about that I guess." Her admittance caused both of them to laugh and the boys to chuckle. "But to answer your question, Ron, there are Muggle devices that will allow me to get around without the need for magic. And besides, even if Minerva can't use magic, I still can so if need be I'll just make myself feather light so she can carry me."

"So do you have exercises or something to work on to keep your muscles strong for when you are able to walk again?" Harry asked at Hermione and Ginny's widened eyed look at him he inquired, "What? I may not be the brightest bulb but even I know what happens to muscles when not in use. It's what hampers Quidditch players who are injured and don't work their injured muscles once recovered. They have a lot of muscle weakness and it is hard for them to get back to the same strength they were before injured."

Hermione nodded. "The Muggle surgeon is staying to watch my progress and she will most likely be giving me more things to do to keep my muscles strong. Right now I'm only allowed to go into a swimming pool. No other strenuous activity."

Ron snickered. At everyone's questioning looks he clarified his action. "So there won't be any shagging like rabbits for a while. You did say strenuous activity."

Ginny glared at her brother and hissed. "Ron, she may not even be able to feel that."

Ron shrugged. "That doesn't mean they still can't shag. Fred and George have developed a few things that may help them. One works like a pensive, but instead of a memory it's a place where lovers are whole and every sense is heightened. It was made for witches and wizards who may lose a limb in the war or a defect like Moody with his leg, and with this device they are not hampered by their defect."

"But that isn't the real thing." Ginny said.

Ron shook his head, "But to the mind it is. If a lover gives his or her partner a love bite while using the pensive it will appear in real life. The same goes with if they go at it rough and sore afterwards, they will be sore when not using the device."

Hermione bit her lip. "I don't know how Minerva would feel about the twins knowing about our relationship or difficulties in the bed room at this point."

"They don't need to know it's for you two. Just you alone would be enough, especially in your current predicament. Originally the goal for this design was just so two lovers could fulfill their fantasies of shagging in places they couldn't in real life but in the testing stage they discovered that when using this George had his ear back and it was just as sensitive as before it was cut off in real life. They realized how this could help people who had defects and lose of limb and now in your case, possibly loss of feeling and use."

"You know quite a bit about this? How?" Ginny questioned.

Ron shrugged. "I learned a lot when I stayed with them at their place during the war. They showed me some of their new things, products that would be sold selectively to customers obviously of age. They wanted something that would target adults and what better than things related to sex. It sells."

"Mom would blow a gasket if she learned of this."

"Which is why it's sold selectively." Ron grinned. "And don't you go telling mom I told you."

"I won't." Ginny crossed her arms, affronted that her brother would think she'd rat on the twins.

Hermione bit her bottom lip. "I would appreciate if you could acquire things from the twins that would allow me to be with Minerva on that level Ron. Tell them I'm willing to pay whatever."

Ron shook his head, "For you I doubt they'd charge anything, and if they do, very little."

"Can we talk about something else other than Hermione and Minerva's sex life?" Harry asked, his ears red with all the talk that had been going on. The last thing Harry wanted was to think about his best friend and the Headmistress shagging like rabbits. It wasn't so much as the thought of a naked Minerva that was disturbing as much as his best friend and practically his sister being naked and doing it. He made this known, resulting in laughs from the red heads and a slap from the brunette when he admitted to the naked Minerva was fine part. When Hermione inquired why Ginny wasn't slapping her boyfriend also the red head couldn't help but respond that she too didn't mind imagining a naked Minerva for it was obvious from the game the previous day that the woman kept in top physical shape and had a body to kill for. Hermione couldn't seem to help but agree with that fact and made sure to let them know that said body was hers now.

While the friends continued to talk, Minerva continued hers with the Weasley patriarchs. "So Minerva, what did you really want to talk about as I'm sure you have better things to do than talk about the Ministry at this time?" Arthur asked.

Minerva sighed. "I may need your help in acquiring a Muggle-like device as I can't transfigure it at this time." Arthur's ears perked up at the thought of Muggle devices while Molly rolled her eyes. "Hermione may not be able to walk for a while and Dr. Snape mentioned using something like a Muggle wheel chair to help her get around. Any ideas?"

Arthur nodded. "I believe so. Anything else?"

Minerva hesitated before nodding. "If this potion doesn't work, I may need your help to secure contacts in the Muggle world and transition from this world to that. Although I am sure Hermione and Harry will be able to help also, they grew up in the Muggle world first and don't know what it is like going from our world to theirs."

"Of course Minerva."

AN: Sorry it took so long and probably not one of my better chapters. Things are a little crazy at the moment and I have hit brick walls on this story which hasn't helped as I prefer it when the words just flow out nicely. But alas here is a chapter that I hope is enough to last you all till I finish updating my other two stories. Thank you to those who have reviewed and hope some of you review to tell me what you think... especially concerning some 'toys' the twins have made... definitely open to some more ideas than what I have already. Thanks for reading. :)