Disclaimer: Sorry guys! I keep forgetting about this! I don't own Harry Potter - that honour goes to JK Rowling :-(
A silhouetted figure landed with a pop! Onto the ground. Treading carefully, she walked across the forest green and into a clearing surrounded by figures with black masks that matched their outfit. "Ah, moonlight, my personal spy. How is my son?" The leader asked. Moonlight bowed. "The same my lord," She replied. "He is feeling upset. I have poisoned the mudblood like you asked. It is impossible for her to wake up anytime soon." The leader clapped his hands before freezing. "Wait. Why is my son upset in this happy turn of events?" "He has come out to be good friends with the mudblood. If I might say my lord, it is good the mudblood is half-dead, as he can now focus on other things, like helping our cause." The leader clapped his hands happily. "Excellent. I am glad you decided to join us Moonlight. Now, here is our plan to get rid of the old McGonagall. I also need revenge on the old Dungeons Bat…"
Draco was sitting next to Maya, his hand in hers. The others were asleep, and Severus had gone down to the Dungeons to brew some potions for Maya. He sighed. "Please, come back to me Maya, I can't stand seeing you like this!" He begged, only Maya gave no response, only a soft blow of air through her nose. Draco took it as a sign that she was listening and kept on talking. "I can't live without you, and I can't bear to live without you!" He cried, letting his tears flow freely. "I can't lose you so soon! I've only just got you! Please, answer me, do anything to let me know you're still there! Please…" He trailed off as Madam Pomfrey exited her room and came bustling over.
"Mr Malfoy, I need you to move so I can-"
"No." Draco stated firmly. "I'm not leaving her side until she wakes. I promised I would protect her at all costs, so I am staying with her at all costs." Madam Pomfrey look at him sympathetically and hurried off to get more potions.
Draco took a deep breath. He had a plan.
"Legilimens!"
Pain...Hurt...Woozy...Dizziness...
Draco resurfaced from his soul mate's mind, gasping for breath.
He looked at Severus who had come to stand next to him and nodded. Severus raised an eyebrow and pointed his wand at her face.
"Legilimens!" When he resurfaced he looked thoughtfully, hand still on Maya's face.
"I have a feeling I know what has happened to her, but I can't be sure. Keep talking and touching her Draco. It helps lessen the pain. Blaise, Ginevra, follow me." He suggested before he exited the room, Blaise following.
"Don't call me Ginevra." Ginny snapped, before hugging Draco and following Blaise. Draco felt Maya's eyes flutter as she opened her eyes.
"Maya! You're back!" Draco cried, hugging her gently.
Maya smiled. "Hi Drake." She croaked out. "Ms Longbottom! Welcome back to the world." Madam Pomfrey smiled, giving her some water.
"Here. Drink up, you need it-"
"No!" Draco cried before lowering his voice as Maya winced. "She'll vomit it back up again. Don't ask me how I know, but just spell it into her stomach or give her fluids with something else."
"Draco, I'm sorry." Maya whispered as Madam Pomfrey hurried around the wing. "I yelled at you for no reason, but I was in pain. It doesn't make my actions any better but-" She was stopped by Draco who had pushed his lips onto hers.
She pushed him away weakly. "Draco, I don't want you getting what I have."
"He won't." Severus entered the room, followed by Neville, Ginny and Blaise.
Ginny rushed in and hugged her. "Maya! Welcome back!" She cried as she hugged her.
Neville was next. He kissed her cheek and hugged her tight. "Welcome to Hogwarts sis. I missed you."
Blaise just smiled at her and nodded, which was enough for Maya.
"Well?" Draco interrupted impatiently. "Why won't I get what she got?"
Severus' smile dropped instantly. "It seems someone poisoned her. It was supposed to be deadly, but the brewer got it wrong and put her into a coma. It was supposed to starve you to death, as you were unable to eat or drink anything without it coming up again. However, the brewer forgot to add bat wings, so the potion only happens for a week or so. All that's left now is to wait for your body to purify itself again and you'll be as good as new."
Draco clenched his fists. "If I find out whoever did this, I'll…I'll…I'll kill them!" He exclaimed.
"No! You have to get in line." Ginny told him.
Maya laughed weakly, coughing afterwards. The students spent the school day telling jokes and stories, sharing them with Maya. They were all much happier now that she had woken up. Suddenly, Maya dropped off to sleep and the others tiptoed away.
During the next few hours, Maya's fever rose, and she heard voices that she identified as her friends and teachers. Sometimes they talked to her and sometimes they talked about her. As she drifted in and out of consciousness, she listened to parts of their conversation.
"...risen extremely high..."
"…. let her die!...Need her…"
"...Hard for everyone Draco..."
"…Patience Draco, we'll figure…"
"...Fawkes? What are you doing here?..."
"…Of course! Tears…."
"...Maya? You must sit up darling, come on…"
Maya was dimly aware of being sat upright, of being supported against something warm and solid. She could feel the splash of tears on her neck. She tried to squeeze away, trying to hide from the heat, but her head was tipped back, and a small amount of liquid poured into her mouth. She was then left to sleep.
Sorry for the late post! I completely forgot! Stay safe from the virus and please red and review and follow!
(Suggestions on what to write next would be appreciated too!)
