A/N: This is my first fan fiction so sorry if it's not all that great. All these characters are J. K. Rowling's except Ashley Sullenger and she is my creation. Please read and review! ^_^

The New Girl

Chapter 4

She tried to stand up again and fell. Harry caught her. "It's ok," me, Ron, and Hermione have missed the feast loads of times. Madame Pomfrey! We are hungry! Can you magic us some food?" Suddenly plates of food appeared in front of them. There were biscuits and chicken and all kinds of sides and desserts. When they got done eating Ashley laid down on the cot, resting her head on the pillow. "Be right back," Harry whispered. He walked out and came back a few minutes later looking calmer. She looked into his eyes. They were such a brilliant green. so mesmerizing. She reached out and took Harry's hand. "How ya doin, Cupcake?" Harry asked. "I'm okay I think, I just have this rubbery leg and a sprained wrist to worry abo - ," she stopped and looked at Harry quizzically, "C-cupcake?" Harry blushed, "Well, um, I just -er -didn't think it was - " She cut him off by leaning in and kissing him. Harry ran his hand along Ashley's silvery blonde hair. He pulled back. They could hear Pomfrey's footsteps.

She walked in the room just after they got back to where they last were. "Harry, dear," said Pomfrey, "I'm afraid you will have to leave and let Ashley rest. You know how it is to regrow bones. Very painful. She has more bones to grow that you did, too." "But, Madam Pomfrey, Ashley is new and has only been here today. Do you think I could stay just for tonight? She'll be out tomorrow anyways," Harry asked. "Very well," said Pomfrey and she stalked off.

"Oooh, you're the best, Harry!" said Ashley, sitting up to kiss him, "Do you mind turning around while I change into my pajama top?" "Do I * have * to turn around?" he said playfully. "I guess not," Ashley replied and she slipped her top off. Harry goggled at her until she got her top back on. "Can you help me with the bottoms?" she asked. "Yeah," he said, getting to his feet. He helped her stand up. She wrapped an arm around him and he helped her put the bottoms on. It was difficult work since her leg was rubbery. When they had finally managed he kissed her one more time before laying back down. She had just closed her eyes to relax when she popped them back open again and winced. "Oh," said Harry, "Skele-Gro is taking effect." He sat by her bed and held her hand. She finally fell asleep, but the pain woke her up periodically through the night.

When Ashley woke up, Harry was awake and waiting. He had stayed up the whole night with her. They learned her bones were not totally done growing and were still brittle so she had to use crutches for the day. Harry carried her books for her. There were even days after Ashley's bones were healed when Harry carried her books for her. Days and weeks went by and they remained as close to each other if not closer. They never spent a moment apart except when they slept of course.

R/R!