Chapter 15
By Crystal
*Screw the disclaimers ^^;;*
~*~ Draco ~*~
Again, we were holding each other's hand and heading back towards the Gryffindor Tower. Due to the fact we had to tell Virginia's five other brothers about her illness, we were going to skip piano and our usual walk for one night. It's going to be a damn long night, I can tell you that. They're probably going to talk non-stop and ask Virginia stupid questions. Ah well, tough luck, she's my girl.
She said the password to the portrait and we stepped into the Common Room. They didn't exchange many words, but a few minutes of silence, and all of us, the whole Weasley family along with Potter, Granger and I headed straight to Granger's room. I think the Gryffindors were used to me being in this Common Room, but they certainly weren't too happy seeing me here, but I could care less.
We all sat down and I watched Virginia open her mouth, when suddenly, without warning, she had a coughing fit again. Within a second, I stood beside her, supporting her body as her coughs made her whole body shake. Then some crimson liquid came out. I heard gasps behind me, not such a big surprise, now is it, since I'm the only one that's seen her like this for more than quite a few dozen of times.
After a minute or two, when her cough calmed down, I handed her a tissue where she wiped her mouth and hand, then she looked up at Granger, "Where's the washroom?" she asked. Granger was still shocked at the whole display, so pointed out where it was and the both of us headed towards it.
"You all right?" I asked Virginia, and received a nod. We stayed in there for a few more minutes, trying to get the blood stain off her sleeve.
The moment we stepped out, I can tell they were still in shock, even the 'Dream Team' along with Mr and Mrs Weasley. They were quiet and their eyes wide open, blinking disbelievingly every two minutes. Suddenly, the red head with the pony tail and a weird earring, I think his name was Bill looked at Virginia, "Is that what you wanted to tell us?"
"Yeah..." She said uncomfortably. She looked at all her family and for the first time, I think that the twins, Fred and George were utterly speechless. Seeing that her family wasn't going to say anything, she cleared the throat and started the whole explaining, "it's called Tuberculosis and well... There's no cure for it since it's resistant to all drugs that I've taken... Oh, and a muggle illness."
I think the red head named Charlie looked up, "So... There's no cure at all?"
Virginia shook her head, "No cure at all, except if a miracle happens." She smiled, then added with a laugh, "So expect me to be dead soon!"
A miracle... I did pray for a miracle for her, so long ago, it seemed. Wasn't it the first night I had met her by the lake that I had prayed for one? It seemed so, so long ago, yet it really was less than half an year... Five months max. By the looks of it right now, miracles aren't going to happen soon, but it would be great if it did. I knew she was trying to lighten up the mood with her joke, but that joke really wasn't that... happy? If you could say that. It gave me more of a worry than a laugh.
"You're kidding, right? Gin?" Fred and George asked at the same time.
She smiled, "no..." Another uncomfortable silence, "Anyways," she said, her happiness coming back, but I knew she was faking it. "I have places to go with Draco, so you people enjoy yourselves and... I'll be gone. Later!" She dragged me out of the room, which I was kind of glad. I needed to get out of that room too, although I would never admit it, I was scared of rooms with uncomfortable silence... Made me think back of my childhood.
Damn Lucius.
"Ginny! Where do you think you're going?!" Weasley shouted. The youngest boy, mind you... That stupid Weasley was seriously an annoying prick.
I heard Virginia groaned, frustrated beside me, "Leave me alone, Ron."
"I will not-!"
"God damn it, Ronald Weasley! This is my life, therefore, it is not your business. In other words, STAY OUT OF MY LIFE!" Once again, she dragged me out of my room. Ah, just great. Life was great. Malfoy getting dragged by a Weasley... There goes my reputation.
~*~ Ginny ~*~
Why that... that... blasted git! I hate my brother. I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I hate him. Okay, maybe I don't hate him, but he is such a prat! I mean, can't he just sod off and let me deal with my own situation? I love him and all, but why can't he just accept the fact that I love Draco too? Argh! And I thought that last time when he hugged me, he understood all and would leave me in peace in Draco... I was wrong.
I was outside right now, glaring at the lake and stomping my feet down angrily and growling with rage. Draco held me up close and I relaxed... Just a bit. It was so nice to be in his arms... Arms that I thought were cold, but instead, warm. All anger vanished when I felt him sniff my hair and let a smile on my face.
I turned around and looked at him. Wanting to say thank you for calming me down, but I never got the chance, because the next second, I felt slightly dizzy and squeezed my eyes shut, hoping the dizziness would go away. I didn't...
Then, I knew no more.
* * * * *
When I woke up, everything was dark. It was midnight, by the looks of it. I shut my eyes for another minute before I opened them up again and squinted to look around me. There was Draco sitting beside me, fast asleep... Then my mother and father on the couch that wasn't suppose to be here... The others were probably sleeping in their own room. I sighed softly, I must've passed out.
I felt Draco stir away beside me, "Hey..." I said quietly, hoping I wouldn't wake up my parents.
"Hey, you're awake."
"Of course I am."
I saw Draco smile slightly, yet worriedly. "Madam Pomfrey says you should eat more, even if you don't feel like it. She says you're losing weight... And try not to be so angry all the time, you just coughed out more blood than I've ever seen you cough earlier."
"But... I just don't have the appetite, Draco... I want to eat, but if I eat more than I feel like it, I'll start puking my guts out."
I saw him grimace and giggled a little, "No mental image please, Virginia. Go to sleep, I'll stay here with you until tomorrow."
"All right..." I laid back to sleep on my pillow again when I saw him pout, "what?" I whispered softly.
"Don't I get a good night kiss?" I laughed quietly and he came down and gave me a kiss on my forehead. "Night, Virginia."
"Good night..."
I closed my eyes and felt his hands on mine, then his head lying down on the bed. I couldn't sleep though, so I tried to sleep by closing my eyes the whole time. Just when I was about to fall asleep, I heard a whisper.
"Do you really think... that Malfoy loves our Ginny?" That was most likely Mum's voice...
A sigh, definitely my father, "I think so, Molly. I think so... It's a miracle, really. A Slytherin and a Gryffindor, not to mention a Malfoy and a Weasley."
Unconsciously, my hand tightened a little on Draco and I felt him squeeze back. Ah, so he was awake after all. I squeezed back and then finally, with a smile on my face and one last yawn, I let sleep take me to wherever sleeping witches went.
Stars were shining above in the sky, the moon was glowing red... I turned around and face my husband, Draco Malfoy and saw him smile sadly at me, where I smiled back.
To be truthful, I didn't know why he was so sad, but the next moment, he muttered something to me, "Sorry, Virginia... I... I never thought our whole relationship would end up this way... I'm so sorry..."
"Don't worry, Draco." I said, smiling and looked up at his beautiful face. "I forgive you," I added quietly, then, "I love you, Draconis Lucius Malfoy."
"I love you more, Virginia Anne Weasley."
"That's kind of hard, considering I love you with all my heart."
Just then, a noise was heard in the bushes, "Isn't that sweet, a Malfoy and a Weasley, saying their farewells to each other."
I looked up at him again and he embraced me, and then, we heard the same words at the exact same time... "Avada Kedavra..."
I wake up in shock at the dream and notice that it was already morning at the Hospital Wing. There was sweat on my forehead due to the whole dream... Or nightmare. Luckily, I didn't wake Draco up. He needed sleep anyways. I smiled at him, "I love you, Draconis Lucius Malfoy..."
Then to my surprise, he mumbled, "I love you too..."
Author's Notes: Sorry, the dream has nothing to do with the story, but it's one of my ideas for a new fic... But I think I'm going to just burn that idea, lol. It's too used. Anyways, that's it and I'm sorry about the wedding scene that I put 'Draco Lucius Malfoy' instead of 'Draconis Lucius Malfoy'. I'm just too lazy to change it now, lol. And I might not update this fic in 2-3 days. I seriously need a break, I got 4 hours of sleep last night. Really. I think there's going to be 1 last chapter up, then the epilogue, then at last the last chapter up (happy ending) and another epilogue up (happy ending). Happy reading and review!
Once again, 'Winter Dreams'' next, so check it out ^^ And one last word: Tom Felton is darn cute... Along with Orlando Bloom! Lol! Okay, I'm going nuts. Lates all!
Silver Essence – Yeah, you're the first to review! Yay!
some dude – lol, obviously ^^ I only have 1 week for Spring Break. Damn teachers.
KeeperOfTheMoon – Made them speechless, lol.
Teri – Yeah, she's suppose to have a nice family... But this is a total angst fic, lol, so don't blame me and Ginny's characters about what she thinks is totally based on my life... My family ain't that bad, but they're just... over-protective and very oblivious to me sometimes, lol. Thanks!
Sharlene – Lucius will die, trust me. And I don't think he'll really show up in the fic except for a flashback or two... Since I really don't like him much, he's a bloody git =p Plastic spoon sounds good, but I think a gun would be better... *grins*
Jin Munku-JGSPTV – LOTR was cool, especially Legolas... *swoons* lol. Man, he is just too cool. I mean, look at him aiming and him flipping himself on the horse! And I loved the part where he used a sheild to slide down the stairs and kill like... 10 orcs all the while?
karen – Lol, so would I... I'd probably start screaming at my mom. The whole family's screwed, in Draco and Ginny's point of view.
crazyme89 – I have my own little world too, it's great ^^ Thanks!
GoldenRed Phoenixia – I think you'll really enjoy the next chapter. If my plans aren't changed, then it's the last chapter, then epilogue is coming up... Which means... *spoiler* Huge angst! *spoiler* *grins* Hope you enjoy this one as well as the next one!
weirdo – Draco wouldn't go commit suicide, cause personally, I think that's the coward's way out of life. And no way in hell am I even going to plan on making Draco a coward, *grins* he's just too cool. More like his father gets tortured by Draco...
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Author's Notes: So like I said before, chapter might not be up until 2-3 days, I need a rest. 'Winter Dreams' is getting worked on right now. Enjoy the read and don't forget to review!