Central Park

By: Meirarien

Disclaimer: Hey, it's not mine, so don't sue me because...well, I just told u y, didn't I

A/N: Okay, I don't know how this is gonna turn out so bear with me and review!

Chapter One- Victim Confirmation

Victim Confirmation

Name: Hermione Granger

Age: 25

Cause of injury: Third and second degree burns

Location: Central Park

Condition at present: Coma

Howard Sterns flipped open his cell- phone cover and dialed a phone number penciled on a post-it note. He waited for at least five rings before a curt voice answered at the other end. "Yes?"

"Um, Hello, this is Howard Sterns. I work for the New York forensics. There was an injured woman found yesterday with unusual injuries."

"Yes, go on. The injuries were?"

"Third and second degree burns."

"That doesn't sound unusual to me."

"Well, the victim was found in Central Park and none of the trees near her were even shown to have been affected."

"Ah, so the injuries were not unusual, just the location and what happened at the location," the voice said, obviously not amused at being interrupted, but thoroughly amused at proving Mr. Sterns wrong.

"She's in a coma." Howard said quickly, obviously trying to save his reputation.

"I'll be right over. Thirty minutes tops. Where is she exactly?"

"Mercy Hospital."

"Be there at 12:15 sharp. If you're not there, I'm taking her to my hospital without consent."

"Alright." Howard sighed as the line went dead. He glanced at his watch. At least he had thirty minutes to get there.

Mercy Hospital

Draco Malfoy paced the floor irritably. No, he was not really going to take this victim without consent, but he needed a good excuse to get the stupid muggle forensics team there while he still had patience.

Mercy Hospital smelled awful. It was bringing back his summer allergies. Most hospitals were bad, but obviously this one used a cheaper cleaning fluid than most. Draco glanced at the clock above him and sneezed. 12:15. And then Howard Sterns burst through the doors. "Hello, I'm Howard Sterns," he said, wheezing and holding out his hand. Draco did not take it. "Draco Malfoy," he said, smirking at Howard's bulky form.

"Let's go see the victim, then." Howard said, slightly confused as he led the way through the hospital, flashing his badge at anyone who got in his way. Finally, they reached a door entitled Burn Victims. Howard pushed open the door. In the first little section, a very mottled body lay. That was the victim. Draco looked relieved for some reason. Maybe it was because she was mostly covered by second degree burns, not third. But also, it could have been that he knew she wasn't really in a coma. He turned back to Howard, "Mr. Sterns," he said curtly, "May I occupy the room on my own?"

"Yes, of course," Howard babbled, leaving the room quickly. Malfoy walked over to her. "Ennervate," he said, pointing his well- hidden wand at her forehead. He then slipped it back into his "business" suit and called to Howard, "Mr. Sterns. The victim has awaken." Howard rushed in, looking at the miracle. "You a doctor?" he asked suspiciously.

"Can a doctor wake someone from a coma?"

"I suppose not."

"It was my luck, I was just examining the victim. It seems she has mostly second degree. Hardly any third."

"Yes, that'd be right."

"Do you know her name?"

"Hermione Granger, I believe." Howard said, trying to remember the victim confirmation that had appeared on his computer screen just 30 minutes earlier. If Draco had been shocked, he didn't show it. Not that he had time to. Almost immediately after Hermione Granger's eyes came in focus she muttered, "Malfoy?"

Howard started. Not only had the victim spoken, but she knew Mr. Malfoy. And referred to him by his last name. How informal. "How do you know her?" He asked in a polite but shaken way.

"An old schoolmate," Draco said, dismissing the subject quickly. Hermione glared up at him from behind. Howard Sterns caught it and frowned. Draco continued on a different track, "Do you mind if I take her to another hospital, so I can examine her more readily? After all, calling me dismissed the case from your hands to mine. I assure you it will be taken care of."

"Yes, of course," Howard said.

"Then you may go. I like my privacy."

The instant Howard left, Draco apparated (with Hermione) to St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.

A/N: do you like? I don't think there really is a Mercy Hospital in New York, but there is now so deal w/ it. REVIEW!