Monday Morning 5:35 am

Draco woke up feeling sick and hurried out of bed to the bathroom where he vomited into the toilet. The sounds of screams and moans of agony echoed in his ears. Sighing, he realized that he still had yet to get over his time down there. Shivering he shut his eyes only to be reminded of the awful chilling dark. He stood up slowly flushing the toilet then going over to the sink and splashing some water on his face. He peered at his reflection in the mirror. His eyes looked worried and his mouth was drawn. Maybe he needed counseling or something to help get over what he and Hermione had gone through. Or maybe, he needed Hermione to get better. Hermione's room was considerably more cheery looking with the flowers. The thought of Hermione made his heart tug and he pushed away from the sink going back to his bed and flopping down onto it, burying his face in the pillows.

An hour later he heard the rest of the boys in the dormitory getting up and when Goyle poked him hesitantly he told them he was sick and wasn't going to classes that day. Crabbe and Goyle didn't seem to quite know what do without Draco and still followed him around, just not as body-guard like anymore.

Monday Afternoon 4:01 pm

Harry pet Crookshanks absentmindedly, running his hands through the cat's soft fur. Crookshanks purred and Harry wondered what the cat was thinking. Did he wonder where his owner had gone, what she was doing? His mind trailed to think no, but then decided it was probably yes. Crookshanks had seemed uneasy and troubled the first month of Hermione's disappearance before settling down a little bit. Now though he was insistent and curious as though he knew she was back in the building but knew he couldn't get to her. Harry wondered if they'd let him bring Crookshanks to the Infirmary, he could always sneak him in. Anything, to help Hermione get better.

At that moment Ginny climbed through the portrait hole into the common room, the sun shining brilliantly on her red hair making it look like fire.

"Hey Ginny," he said with a smile and started to stand letting Crookshanks jump off his lap before fully standing. The cat gave him a reproachful look, disliking not being the center of attention.

"Hi Harry," she said with a grin, "I was just visiting Hermione, I think she's getting better, someone put flowers in the room, was that you? I was able to talk to her a bit, but she stilled seemed a little, not there."

"No," Harry said, "I mean I didn't put the flowers in her room, probably a good idea though. I was thinking of bringing Crookshanks there, maybe help her get better."

"She will get better," Ginny said, and she sounded like she truly believed it too, "That doesn't mean we can't do all we can though to help."

Harry felt his spirits lifting as Ginny talked, it was nice to be in the presence of a friend, being alone always made his thoughts go towards the 'half-empty' ones.

"Want to go for a walk? Get outside?" Harry asked glancing at the window, the sun was just low enough to be shining in the windows, but still a few hours from sunset.

"Sure," Ginny replied and slung her bag down carelessly, not worrying about someone taking it, Ginny had that kind of care-free, full of life, and mischievous nature, that always made Harry feel happier no matter what was going on. Harry climbed through the hole first then waited for Ginny before walking down the hallway next to her, down the stairs, and onto the Hogwarts grounds.

As Harry and Ginny headed back to the castle he noticed her being oddly silent, he glanced over at her, but she was staring off into the distance. Once back inside the castle he tapped her slightly.

"Ginny?" he asked, then added, "Thinking about something?"

When Ginny said nothing in response Harry got a cold feeling in the pit of his stomach. Curious and confused he stepped around to look at her face only to see her eyes startlingly black and empty. His own eyes widened and he took a step back.

Then she spoke in a voice not her own, "Potter. You won't escape this time. You cannot hurt me, I will always be watching you."

Harry felt panic wash over him, realizing that the same thing had happened to Ginny that had happened to Ron, only this time Voldemort wasn't casting a spell over him. What if he did? Hurried, Harry pulled out his wand then nearly dropped it when Ginny/Voldemort spoke again.

"Silly boy," Ginny/Voldemort said, "You can hinder me, but you won't dare harm your precious friend."

"Shut-up!" Harry said trying to block him out then he mumbled the words for the full body lock. Light shot out of his wand and struck G/V in the chest. He felt his heart leap up seeing Ginny falling back, a surprised look on her face, despite the black eyes. He darted forward and caught her before she hit the floor, then nearly did drop her when he looked into her eyes. The black pits glared up at him, then suddenly, her eyes closed. Feeling panicky he undid the spell, briefly wondering if that was safe to do. Praying Voldemort had left her body he waited as she opened her eyes to reveal her normal soft brown eyes.

He felt a smile break out and he reached out to put a hand on her shoulder before speaking, "Are you okay?"

"Yes," she replied looking confused, sitting up she asked, "What happened?"

"Voldemort," Harry replied his face turning grim, "He possessed you, remember how Ron and I told you about when Ron was possessed?"

Ginny's eyes widened, her face a mask of surprise, "He possessed me?"

Harry nodded biting his lip, wondering how they'd ever get Voldemort this time. Now he had a advantage, Harry would never harm his friends, or any student or teacher of Hogwarts. The best they could do was contain him, and Harry didn't even know if that would work, if he could force his way through magics cast upon a body he controlled.

Ginny shivered and Harry helped her to her feet before giving her a quick hug, then stepping back to look at her. He felt a soft rush of caring and something more wash over him.

"We should take you to the Hospital Wing and make sure you're okay," Harry said taking her hand. She nodded her face set grim.

"I feel like I just blacked out or something," Ginny said, "Like this cold wind blowing at you, then nothing."

Harry nodded, "I know exactly what you mean. After Madame Pomfrey declares you healthy, we should also report this to Dumbledore. We need to be on the watch for whoever he'll go to now."

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