A/N: This one is very short, like the very first one I did. No plot…just stuff. If you're wondering about the kind of relationship they have in this one…it's up to you to decide, I guess.
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J. K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. This applies to all chapters.
#7 Human Comforts
Ginny moved blindly down a dark corridor, feeling tears fall down her face.
She heard footsteps and looked up. It was Malfoy.
He saw her and smirked, "Just can't get enough, huh, Weasley?"
"Not now, Malfoy. I'm sick and tired of all your flirting. Just leave me alone."
Draco came closer and saw the tears in her eyes. "What's wrong, Gin?"
"It's none of your business." She sniffed.
"Yes it is, tell me." He put his hands on her shoulders.
She sighed, feeling defeated. "It's Percy…there was an attack on the Ministry and he was there…he's in St. Mungo's right now…they said it's nothing fatal…he's definitely going to live…but what if…what if he died?" Ginny ended in a whisper.
Malfoy was silent only for a moment. "It's alright, he's fine, you'll probably get to see him soon."
"I know…I know…still…" Ginny sniffed harder, trying to stop her tears.
"Here," Draco leaned closer and planted a kiss on her cheek, catching a tear drop. She felt his bottom lip brush it away. Then he leaned back and used his thumb to wipe away any remaining tears.
It was strangely comforting to see him still his usual flirtatious self, but somehow even better to see that he cared. Human comfort was definitely something she'll need to get over her distress.
Draco was probably the perfect person to give it to her.
