Just When You Thought The World Was Coming To An End, A Miracle Happens.
Chapter 10
"Ah-choo." Abby sneezed violently when she woke, surprised to see that she was back in Miss Hardbroom's room instead of her own. The fire was blazing and at least three blankets covered her as well as the quilt. Abby sneezed again, making her head pound with pain that brought tears to her eyes. She threw the covers off and made to stand up, but was stopped by Constance.
"Get back into bed right now!"
Abby did as she was told. "Why?"
"In case you hadn't noticed, you're ill, and that means you are to stay in bed until you are well again. Spending all that time out in the snow yesterday has given you a mild bout of flu, although I daresay you would have been ill sometime, what with the place being so cold."
"My head hurts."
Constance brushed the hair out of Abby's face. "I know, it will, but I can't give you the potion to stop it hurting until the last batch has finished working."
"When did I have that?"
"Last night."
"I don't remember that."
"That's because you were half asleep. Now, you need some sleep, so I'm going to brew some more potions, and by the time you wake up it should be time for lunch."
When Constance came back with a tray of toast and orange juice, Abby was still asleep. She was lying on her front, clutching her teddy bear with the covers pulled right up. Deciding to let her sleep until she woke up, Constance placed the tray on her desk and cast a spell on the toast to keep it warm. Picking up one of her research books, she settled herself in the comfy armchair by the fire, and began to read.
She was still there half an hour later when Abby stirred. Abby yawned and stretched, before smiling at Constance.
"Hello sweetie. How are you feeling?"
"A bit better."
"Why don't you come and sit with me?"
Abby grabbed a blanket and settled herself into Constance's lap, arranging the blanket over herself to keep warm.
"Are you hungry?"
"No." Abby shook her head and rested it on the witch's shoulder.
"No? Ok then. We'll see how you feel later." Abby snuggled further into Constance's embrace.
"You're not going to fall asleep on me are you?"
"No. What are you reading?"
"It's a research book about anti-sleeping potions." Constance grinned. "Perhaps I should give you one to stop you falling asleep all the time." Abby gave a small giggle and closed her eyes. Within a few minutes she was asleep. Constance smiled and planted a kiss on her head, before returning to her book.