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Chapter 5: Open Your Eyes
"Is it really you, Draco?"
Hermione tried to sit up in bed, but found she had very little strength. Draco saw her struggling and helped by propping up her pillows behind her back. "Yes, Hermione. It's me. I'm awake."
"But it can't be. Dr. Rheiner told me that you might never wake up and all of a sudden, here you are when I really need you the most and ... oh this is all just so overwhelming."
"I have to tell you something, even though it means overwhelming you even more. I have to tell you, though. You need to know."
"What is it, Draco?"
"I... I... I fought in the war for you. You are the only reason I even bothered getting involved. I've loved you since the end of fifth year. When I was in a coma, all of my dreams revolved around you. I kept trying to wake up. I wanted so bad to wake up and tell you how I felt."
"I... I don't know what to say. I guess the only thing to say is that I feel the exact same way. I haven't loved you for as long as you have me, but I love you just the same. Seeing you there, lying in that bed, not being able to wake up, it pained me to see you like that. You don't know how many times I lied awake at night, sitting by your bedside, holding your hand, praying that you would wake up."
"But I do know, Hermione. I may have been asleep but I could hear every word that you said. I think I remember all of it. You're amazing, the way you open up when you think no one can hear you."
"I wanted you to know me, the way I had gotten to know you. You see, while you were sleeping, I realized a lot about you. You ARE kind and caring, despite what you try to show the world. Otherwise, you would have never fought for the good side. Otherwise, I think you wouldn't have cared who had won either way."
"Hermione, I don't think that you understand. I didn't fight because I was kind and caring. I fought for you. If Voldemort had won, then he would have most definitely made a point of killing you slow and painfully, torturing you until your last breath. You were Potters best friend AND a mudblood. You stood up to him while others cowered at his feet. Yes, Potter was his worst enemy, but you were a close second. He would have made an example out of you to show others who defied him what would happen to them. I didn't want that to happen." Draco turned away from her. He didn't want her to see him cry. "But I failed you, Hermione. I tried so hard to protect you from getting hurt, and instead you wound up paralzyed in St. Mungo's and losing every meal you try to eat." There was a long pause. "I failed you."
Hermione reached out and touched his shoulder so he would turn around. He did and when he looked up at her, she was crying too. "You could never fail me, Draco. You are my knight in shining armor. You are the reason I'm trying to get better. I wanted to heal so that I could get back on my feet and find a way to cure you. No one will let me out of this damned hospital so I can't go, but if I could walk again, then I could go to the library and find cures. I knew I could do it. But now you're awake and ... and you don't need my help. I'm so happy Draco. I feel like crying, but it would be tears of joy, not sorrow. My tears have not been happy ones as of late and I feel that it is time for that to change."
She reached her arms around him and pulled him close to her. Their lips met for a breif second, but the feeling it gave Hermione would linger there for all eternity. When they pulled away, they were both smiling.
"You have no clue how long I've dreamt about that happening." Draco said with his old smirk.
"I see your old self is slowly returning." Hermione replied. She laughed and Draco couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. She was in a silk nightgown and her hair was messed up. Her eyes were red and swollen from the crying but somehow, to him, she still looked like an angel.
"Can I kiss you again?" He asked for her permission, not wanting to rush into anything if she wasn't ready for it.
"I thought you would never ask." was her response. Draco waited only a short second before crashing his lips on hers, claiming them as his. When the kiss was deepened, they both moaned in pleasure. This night would be one to remember.
Simona was walking through the halls in the morning, doing her checks. She went to room B215, Hermione and Draco's room and forced a smile, remembering that she had to be nice to every patient. That included the annoying ones. She entered the room and was extremely shocked to find two bodies in Hermione's bed. 'It can't be. He's in a coma.' She looked to Draco's bed. 'Maybe Hermione just had a visitor last night.' When she saw Draco's bed, she was amazed to find that it was empty. She shrieked, waking up Hermione and Draco. For the first time, Simona realized that neither of them were wearing clothes.
Hermione just smiled. "Oh, hello Simona. Good morning. Since you're here, would you mind getting me some tea." She looked at the man next to her with a smile. "Draco, anything for you?"
"I was wondering if I could get some good and solid food. You see, I didn't enjoy much being fed through a tube. I ripped it out as soon as I woke up. Hurt like hell it did. But I'm feeling much better now and I would love some, hm.. let's see. I would love some bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, a bagel, maybe even some french toast with syrup."
Hermione smiled warmly at him. "You must not be very hungry," she said sarcastically. Then, she turned and looked at Simona. "Please hurry. I believe he will starve to death if we don't feed him soon." She was joking around but it worried Simona, so the young nurse quickly ran out of the room to get the food. "I think I scared her."
"No. I think it's a combination of me being awake, us being naked, and you smiling again." He kissed her and began to stand up.
"Where are you going?" She asked with obvious disappointment in her voice. He just turned around and smiled.
"I haven't been able to properly shower in months. I just had a night of very passionate sex and I am a very dirty man right now. I think it's time I shower."
"Eat breakfast with me and then we can shower together. I think that's the best idea, don't you?"
"You always have the best ideas, Hermione."
Simona rushed in with their food as Draco sat back down on Hermione's bed with her. Hermione wasn't hungry but enjoyed watching Draco eat all the food that he could fit in his mouth at once, savoring every bite. When they were done eating, neither of them wanted to get up just yet so they started to talk.
"When will you return to Hogwarts?" Hermione asked Draco. "I mean, I'm sure you'll be wanting to leave as soon as possible. This place isn't much fun."
"I'm staying as long as you're staying. But with my help, you're not going to be here for that much longer. I heard you reading all about the curse so I know all about it. Don't worry. You'll get through this. We'll work every day, at least three hours a day. I'll be your physical therapist. We'll start with the toes and ankles, even though I know you've already got them working. I think you should take this a little slower than you were trying to. Really make sure you've got one before you move on to the next. Then, we'll move on to walking. Right now, why don't I just carry you to the bathroom so we can take a bath?"
"You know, I haven't been able to properly shower in a while either. The nurses always have to bring me and then I bathe. I miss showering."
"Baby, don't worry. You'll be showering again in no time, but I think we should keep you in the bath for now. Let's not overexert you with too much. Being able to stand, you'll get to that. But I don't want a repeat of last night. I was worried when I saw you collapse on the floor. Who would have been there for you if I hadn't been awake?"
"Draco, I have a question."
"What is it, Hermione?"
"When did you wake up? Was it just last night when I fell or had you been watching me for a while?"
"I've been awake for 48 hours now. I woke up two mornings ago. I was too weak to say anything and I wanted to watch you for a little bit. Once I realized where I was and why you were here, everything rushed into my head. I needed a little time before I could REALLY wake up. I didn't want to be overwhelmed or to overwhelm you for that matter. It was easy pretending to sleep when anyone was looking at me because ninety percent of the time, my eyes were closed. I was content in just hearing your voice."
He bent down to pick her up and when his arms wrapped around her, she kissed him. "Let's not go just yet. Let's get a little more dirty before we need to get clean again."
"Fine with me."
Weeks had passed and Draco was very pleased with Hermione's progress. She was walking now (only about twenty steps at a time before she collapsed but Draco was always there to catch her and it was better than not being able to walk at all.) The nurses weren't aware of Hermione's efforts. She wanted to surprise everyone with it.
Fred and George had stopped by again and Draco pretended as if he was still in a coma. He didn't like it but she had begged him to do so. She didn't want Fred and George to get protective of her. Then, they would have gone to tell Ron and Harry and then all hell would break loose.
She and Draco discussed when they would make their return to Hogwarts and decided that it would be right after Christmas break. They had tutors come and teach them in all of the subjects so they would be caught up. Hermione planned on using a wheelchair for a little while and then, beginning to walke again. Slowly but surely, she would become normal again, even if it killed her. Christmas was in two weeks and they were both getting very anxious. Hermione planned on telling the doctor of her progress as soon as she saw him next. Then, even if he said no, they would leave. It was agreed. They couldn't force them to be there. Draco was allowed to leave whenever he wanted to (the doctor had already told him he could.)
Hermione and Draco were sitting in their bed (they had gotten one large bed, considering they didn't plan on sleeping apart now that they had just gotten together) and were playing a muggle board game, clue.
"I guess it was Miss Scarlet, in the library, with the candlestick." Hermione guessed. Draco laughed.
"Uh-uh-uh! Are you sure about that?"
"Yes. I already asked you if you had Miss Scarlet and you said no. I asked about the library and you said no. So I asked about the candlestick and You said NO! Therefore, it must be Miss Scarlet, with the bloody candlestick, in the god forsaken library. And don't question my guess."
"Well I wouldn't, except for the fact that you never asked if I had Miss. Scarlet. Which I do. So your guess is invalid and you lose the game."
"Oh fishsticks. Darn! I really thought I had asked you about Scarlet. Oh well. I guess it's time we start working and stop fooling around."
"Yes, that sounds like an excellent idea. Come, let's get to work." He helped her out of bed despite her protests. She wanted to do it all by herself.
"Let me get out of bed all by myself, Draco. I can do it."
"I think I had better help you for a while, until we're sure you can do it."
"How am I ever going to be able to do it on my own if you won't let me do anything by myself? Let me do it, Draco."
He backed away in defeat. "I just don't think it's a good idea to wear you out before you even start the real work. Don't you think?"
"NO! I think I can handle it. ON MY OWN! Thanks but this is just something I need to do. Relax." She carefully lifted herself out of bed and onto the floor. She stood all by herself and Draco was really impressed. He reached out an arm for her to lean on but instead she just took his hand. "Walk with me."
He obeyed her orders and they began walking. He opened the door for them to walk through and for the first time, Hermione was walking through the corridors of St. Mungo's. She smiled, knowing that people were staring at her. She loved their reactions. "Look, baby. You're doing it." Draco whispered.
She smiled at him. "I knew that I could. Come on. Show me where Dr. Rheiners office is. I want to go and show him our new charming little development." Draco led the way, because he had been there before. Since he had woken up, he had often gone to the office to check on what the Doctor thought about Hermione leaving with him. The doctor always said no.
When they stopped, the door had a sign on it that read: Dr. Rheiner, Healer. Hermione twisted the knob and opened the door. She was horrified to find the doctor having his way with what looked like a teenage girl to Hermione and Draco. Hermione was so shocked that she shrieked in horror, and Draco quickly led her out of the room, closing the door behind them.
"Let's just sit in these chairs over here and wait for him to come out. Now that we've 'interrupted' him, he'll probably be wrapping things up very quickly."
"Draco, I do NOT want to wait for that prick. We are leaving this place. NOW! He is a pedophile! That girl couldn't be any more than sixteen. It's illegal. I'm sure he pressured her into having sex with him. He must have."
"You don't know that, Hermione. Don't go making accusations. Innocent until proven guilty."
"No, Draco. Haven't you ever gotten the eaky vibe from him? He's evil, I can feel it. Don't you?"
"Well, now that you mention it. He is always telling me I should just leave you here. It's quite possible it's only because he wants to make a move on you, knowing that you're too weak to defend yourself without your wand. He's always saying that I'm healthy and no longer need to stay here. He's trying to push me out of here. It's possible that he just wants to get you alone."
"You see what I mean, Draco. And he was always finding ways to keep me from getting better. He MUST have known that I could heal. He's not a complete fool. I was able to find it out and I was in a bed every day. If I could find out information on the curse, why couldn't he?"
"You've got a point. Okay, let's just go back to the room, pack up all of our stuff and leave as quick as possible."
"Agreed. But if this is going to be as quick as possible, you'd better carry me. Walking, I can do that. Running? I'm not so sure about it. I don't want to risk further injury and needing to stay any longer." He nodded in agreement and quickly swept her off of her feet.
They ran back to their room and packed their bags. Draco decided that they would apparate to Hogsmeade and stay at a hotel there. Then, after they had spoken to Dumbledore, they would return to Hogwarts. Draco wasted no time apparting them to the hotel.
Once there, he approached the front desk, Hermione still in his arms but he had dropped their suitcases in the middle of the lobby. "Excuse me sir. I'd like a room please. We'll be staying for a while so please make it a suite."
"Would you like the newlywed suite, sir. Room 835?" The man at the desk asked.
Draco gave Hermione his world famous smirk and speedily replied. "Yes. That sounds good. Send a bellboy with out luggage." He pointed to the bags on the ground. Then, he turned and went to the elevator. He pushed the number 8 and when the elevator stopped, they were on the eighth floor. "Come, Mrs. Malfoy. Our honeymoon suite awaits, my princess."
A/N Okay... so here's the next chapter. What'd you think? Tell me in a review. For those readers who don't review, please try to change that. I really love hearing what you guys think. I would thank you all personally but after writing so much, my fingers hurt. For CEREZA, thanks. I made this one longer than most. I put two chapters together. I wanted to end somewhere in the middle and split in up but I decided not to b/c you wanted longer chapters.
Just so you guys understand: Dr. Rheiner was raping the teenager in St. Mungo's. That's why Hermione was always creeped out by him because she could sense that he was evil. And he had been trying to get draco to leave so that he could get Hermione alone and rape her too.
Now they're in Hogsmeade, and they are safe. FOR NOW! Who know what my twist my sick little mind will come up with.
Please read and review. I love to see your thoughts. You guys are the greatest. Keep on telling me what you think and I'll keep updating as soon as possible. I'm really trying to get one out every other day but it's tough. I volunteer everyday for at least and hour so cut me a little slack. I'm not God.
Now, I just got back from babysitting and I'm wiped out. Who ever knew taking care of little kids could be such hard work? They're little brats of course. Tomorrow is the weekend so I should have time to work on chapter 4.
Chapter 5: Open Your Eyes
"Is it really you, Draco?"
Hermione tried to sit up in bed, but found she had very little strength. Draco saw her struggling and helped by propping up her pillows behind her back. "Yes, Hermione. It's me. I'm awake."
"But it can't be. Dr. Rheiner told me that you might never wake up and all of a sudden, here you are when I really need you the most and ... oh this is all just so overwhelming."
"I have to tell you something, even though it means overwhelming you even more. I have to tell you, though. You need to know."
"What is it, Draco?"
"I... I... I fought in the war for you. You are the only reason I even bothered getting involved. I've loved you since the end of fifth year. When I was in a coma, all of my dreams revolved around you. I kept trying to wake up. I wanted so bad to wake up and tell you how I felt."
"I... I don't know what to say. I guess the only thing to say is that I feel the exact same way. I haven't loved you for as long as you have me, but I love you just the same. Seeing you there, lying in that bed, not being able to wake up, it pained me to see you like that. You don't know how many times I lied awake at night, sitting by your bedside, holding your hand, praying that you would wake up."
"But I do know, Hermione. I may have been asleep but I could hear every word that you said. I think I remember all of it. You're amazing, the way you open up when you think no one can hear you."
"I wanted you to know me, the way I had gotten to know you. You see, while you were sleeping, I realized a lot about you. You ARE kind and caring, despite what you try to show the world. Otherwise, you would have never fought for the good side. Otherwise, I think you wouldn't have cared who had won either way."
"Hermione, I don't think that you understand. I didn't fight because I was kind and caring. I fought for you. If Voldemort had won, then he would have most definitely made a point of killing you slow and painfully, torturing you until your last breath. You were Potters best friend AND a mudblood. You stood up to him while others cowered at his feet. Yes, Potter was his worst enemy, but you were a close second. He would have made an example out of you to show others who defied him what would happen to them. I didn't want that to happen." Draco turned away from her. He didn't want her to see him cry. "But I failed you, Hermione. I tried so hard to protect you from getting hurt, and instead you wound up paralzyed in St. Mungo's and losing every meal you try to eat." There was a long pause. "I failed you."
Hermione reached out and touched his shoulder so he would turn around. He did and when he looked up at her, she was crying too. "You could never fail me, Draco. You are my knight in shining armor. You are the reason I'm trying to get better. I wanted to heal so that I could get back on my feet and find a way to cure you. No one will let me out of this damned hospital so I can't go, but if I could walk again, then I could go to the library and find cures. I knew I could do it. But now you're awake and ... and you don't need my help. I'm so happy Draco. I feel like crying, but it would be tears of joy, not sorrow. My tears have not been happy ones as of late and I feel that it is time for that to change."
She reached her arms around him and pulled him close to her. Their lips met for a breif second, but the feeling it gave Hermione would linger there for all eternity. When they pulled away, they were both smiling.
"You have no clue how long I've dreamt about that happening." Draco said with his old smirk.
"I see your old self is slowly returning." Hermione replied. She laughed and Draco couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. She was in a silk nightgown and her hair was messed up. Her eyes were red and swollen from the crying but somehow, to him, she still looked like an angel.
"Can I kiss you again?" He asked for her permission, not wanting to rush into anything if she wasn't ready for it.
"I thought you would never ask." was her response. Draco waited only a short second before crashing his lips on hers, claiming them as his. When the kiss was deepened, they both moaned in pleasure. This night would be one to remember.
Simona was walking through the halls in the morning, doing her checks. She went to room B215, Hermione and Draco's room and forced a smile, remembering that she had to be nice to every patient. That included the annoying ones. She entered the room and was extremely shocked to find two bodies in Hermione's bed. 'It can't be. He's in a coma.' She looked to Draco's bed. 'Maybe Hermione just had a visitor last night.' When she saw Draco's bed, she was amazed to find that it was empty. She shrieked, waking up Hermione and Draco. For the first time, Simona realized that neither of them were wearing clothes.
Hermione just smiled. "Oh, hello Simona. Good morning. Since you're here, would you mind getting me some tea." She looked at the man next to her with a smile. "Draco, anything for you?"
"I was wondering if I could get some good and solid food. You see, I didn't enjoy much being fed through a tube. I ripped it out as soon as I woke up. Hurt like hell it did. But I'm feeling much better now and I would love some, hm.. let's see. I would love some bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, a bagel, maybe even some french toast with syrup."
Hermione smiled warmly at him. "You must not be very hungry," she said sarcastically. Then, she turned and looked at Simona. "Please hurry. I believe he will starve to death if we don't feed him soon." She was joking around but it worried Simona, so the young nurse quickly ran out of the room to get the food. "I think I scared her."
"No. I think it's a combination of me being awake, us being naked, and you smiling again." He kissed her and began to stand up.
"Where are you going?" She asked with obvious disappointment in her voice. He just turned around and smiled.
"I haven't been able to properly shower in months. I just had a night of very passionate sex and I am a very dirty man right now. I think it's time I shower."
"Eat breakfast with me and then we can shower together. I think that's the best idea, don't you?"
"You always have the best ideas, Hermione."
Simona rushed in with their food as Draco sat back down on Hermione's bed with her. Hermione wasn't hungry but enjoyed watching Draco eat all the food that he could fit in his mouth at once, savoring every bite. When they were done eating, neither of them wanted to get up just yet so they started to talk.
"When will you return to Hogwarts?" Hermione asked Draco. "I mean, I'm sure you'll be wanting to leave as soon as possible. This place isn't much fun."
"I'm staying as long as you're staying. But with my help, you're not going to be here for that much longer. I heard you reading all about the curse so I know all about it. Don't worry. You'll get through this. We'll work every day, at least three hours a day. I'll be your physical therapist. We'll start with the toes and ankles, even though I know you've already got them working. I think you should take this a little slower than you were trying to. Really make sure you've got one before you move on to the next. Then, we'll move on to walking. Right now, why don't I just carry you to the bathroom so we can take a bath?"
"You know, I haven't been able to properly shower in a while either. The nurses always have to bring me and then I bathe. I miss showering."
"Baby, don't worry. You'll be showering again in no time, but I think we should keep you in the bath for now. Let's not overexert you with too much. Being able to stand, you'll get to that. But I don't want a repeat of last night. I was worried when I saw you collapse on the floor. Who would have been there for you if I hadn't been awake?"
"Draco, I have a question."
"What is it, Hermione?"
"When did you wake up? Was it just last night when I fell or had you been watching me for a while?"
"I've been awake for 48 hours now. I woke up two mornings ago. I was too weak to say anything and I wanted to watch you for a little bit. Once I realized where I was and why you were here, everything rushed into my head. I needed a little time before I could REALLY wake up. I didn't want to be overwhelmed or to overwhelm you for that matter. It was easy pretending to sleep when anyone was looking at me because ninety percent of the time, my eyes were closed. I was content in just hearing your voice."
He bent down to pick her up and when his arms wrapped around her, she kissed him. "Let's not go just yet. Let's get a little more dirty before we need to get clean again."
"Fine with me."
Weeks had passed and Draco was very pleased with Hermione's progress. She was walking now (only about twenty steps at a time before she collapsed but Draco was always there to catch her and it was better than not being able to walk at all.) The nurses weren't aware of Hermione's efforts. She wanted to surprise everyone with it.
Fred and George had stopped by again and Draco pretended as if he was still in a coma. He didn't like it but she had begged him to do so. She didn't want Fred and George to get protective of her. Then, they would have gone to tell Ron and Harry and then all hell would break loose.
She and Draco discussed when they would make their return to Hogwarts and decided that it would be right after Christmas break. They had tutors come and teach them in all of the subjects so they would be caught up. Hermione planned on using a wheelchair for a little while and then, beginning to walke again. Slowly but surely, she would become normal again, even if it killed her. Christmas was in two weeks and they were both getting very anxious. Hermione planned on telling the doctor of her progress as soon as she saw him next. Then, even if he said no, they would leave. It was agreed. They couldn't force them to be there. Draco was allowed to leave whenever he wanted to (the doctor had already told him he could.)
Hermione and Draco were sitting in their bed (they had gotten one large bed, considering they didn't plan on sleeping apart now that they had just gotten together) and were playing a muggle board game, clue.
"I guess it was Miss Scarlet, in the library, with the candlestick." Hermione guessed. Draco laughed.
"Uh-uh-uh! Are you sure about that?"
"Yes. I already asked you if you had Miss Scarlet and you said no. I asked about the library and you said no. So I asked about the candlestick and You said NO! Therefore, it must be Miss Scarlet, with the bloody candlestick, in the god forsaken library. And don't question my guess."
"Well I wouldn't, except for the fact that you never asked if I had Miss. Scarlet. Which I do. So your guess is invalid and you lose the game."
"Oh fishsticks. Darn! I really thought I had asked you about Scarlet. Oh well. I guess it's time we start working and stop fooling around."
"Yes, that sounds like an excellent idea. Come, let's get to work." He helped her out of bed despite her protests. She wanted to do it all by herself.
"Let me get out of bed all by myself, Draco. I can do it."
"I think I had better help you for a while, until we're sure you can do it."
"How am I ever going to be able to do it on my own if you won't let me do anything by myself? Let me do it, Draco."
He backed away in defeat. "I just don't think it's a good idea to wear you out before you even start the real work. Don't you think?"
"NO! I think I can handle it. ON MY OWN! Thanks but this is just something I need to do. Relax." She carefully lifted herself out of bed and onto the floor. She stood all by herself and Draco was really impressed. He reached out an arm for her to lean on but instead she just took his hand. "Walk with me."
He obeyed her orders and they began walking. He opened the door for them to walk through and for the first time, Hermione was walking through the corridors of St. Mungo's. She smiled, knowing that people were staring at her. She loved their reactions. "Look, baby. You're doing it." Draco whispered.
She smiled at him. "I knew that I could. Come on. Show me where Dr. Rheiners office is. I want to go and show him our new charming little development." Draco led the way, because he had been there before. Since he had woken up, he had often gone to the office to check on what the Doctor thought about Hermione leaving with him. The doctor always said no.
When they stopped, the door had a sign on it that read: Dr. Rheiner, Healer. Hermione twisted the knob and opened the door. She was horrified to find the doctor having his way with what looked like a teenage girl to Hermione and Draco. Hermione was so shocked that she shrieked in horror, and Draco quickly led her out of the room, closing the door behind them.
"Let's just sit in these chairs over here and wait for him to come out. Now that we've 'interrupted' him, he'll probably be wrapping things up very quickly."
"Draco, I do NOT want to wait for that prick. We are leaving this place. NOW! He is a pedophile! That girl couldn't be any more than sixteen. It's illegal. I'm sure he pressured her into having sex with him. He must have."
"You don't know that, Hermione. Don't go making accusations. Innocent until proven guilty."
"No, Draco. Haven't you ever gotten the eaky vibe from him? He's evil, I can feel it. Don't you?"
"Well, now that you mention it. He is always telling me I should just leave you here. It's quite possible it's only because he wants to make a move on you, knowing that you're too weak to defend yourself without your wand. He's always saying that I'm healthy and no longer need to stay here. He's trying to push me out of here. It's possible that he just wants to get you alone."
"You see what I mean, Draco. And he was always finding ways to keep me from getting better. He MUST have known that I could heal. He's not a complete fool. I was able to find it out and I was in a bed every day. If I could find out information on the curse, why couldn't he?"
"You've got a point. Okay, let's just go back to the room, pack up all of our stuff and leave as quick as possible."
"Agreed. But if this is going to be as quick as possible, you'd better carry me. Walking, I can do that. Running? I'm not so sure about it. I don't want to risk further injury and needing to stay any longer." He nodded in agreement and quickly swept her off of her feet.
They ran back to their room and packed their bags. Draco decided that they would apparate to Hogsmeade and stay at a hotel there. Then, after they had spoken to Dumbledore, they would return to Hogwarts. Draco wasted no time apparting them to the hotel.
Once there, he approached the front desk, Hermione still in his arms but he had dropped their suitcases in the middle of the lobby. "Excuse me sir. I'd like a room please. We'll be staying for a while so please make it a suite."
"Would you like the newlywed suite, sir. Room 835?" The man at the desk asked.
Draco gave Hermione his world famous smirk and speedily replied. "Yes. That sounds good. Send a bellboy with out luggage." He pointed to the bags on the ground. Then, he turned and went to the elevator. He pushed the number 8 and when the elevator stopped, they were on the eighth floor. "Come, Mrs. Malfoy. Our honeymoon suite awaits, my princess."
A/N Okay... so here's the next chapter. What'd you think? Tell me in a review. For those readers who don't review, please try to change that. I really love hearing what you guys think. I would thank you all personally but after writing so much, my fingers hurt. For CEREZA, thanks. I made this one longer than most. I put two chapters together. I wanted to end somewhere in the middle and split in up but I decided not to b/c you wanted longer chapters.
Just so you guys understand: Dr. Rheiner was raping the teenager in St. Mungo's. That's why Hermione was always creeped out by him because she could sense that he was evil. And he had been trying to get draco to leave so that he could get Hermione alone and rape her too.
Now they're in Hogsmeade, and they are safe. FOR NOW! Who know what my twist my sick little mind will come up with.
Please read and review. I love to see your thoughts. You guys are the greatest. Keep on telling me what you think and I'll keep updating as soon as possible. I'm really trying to get one out every other day but it's tough. I volunteer everyday for at least and hour so cut me a little slack. I'm not God.
Now, I just got back from babysitting and I'm wiped out. Who ever knew taking care of little kids could be such hard work? They're little brats of course. Tomorrow is the weekend so I should have time to work on chapter 4.