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Eleoopy – I too think it is rather hard to be someone you are not since I've tried it as well and it never lasts because you're true self is eventually revealed. But it's hard because once you start the lie it's pretty hard to tell people that you were lying to then all along. It's good to know you enjoyed the chapter and thank you for reading and reviewing.
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Chapter Seven – Fortune Misfortune
"Speaking"
Thinking
Ginny was admitted into Hospital for a few days and everyone had visited her at one time or another, however Draco was the only one who went in everyday to keep her company. The healers were still trying to figure the full extent of what had happened therefore they refused to let Ginny go home incase something happens again.
Draco was walking down the hall heading for his daily visit to Ginny and was carrying a book in his hand. He knocked on the door and waited for Ginny's approval to step inside.
"How are you feeling today, Ginny?" Draco asked as he sat down on a chair next to the bed.
Ginny was propped up by pillows and gave him a big smile. "I'm fine, Draco. You really don't have to come in everyday so see me you know."
Draco smiled back. "I know, but I like coming in. It lets me get out of the house, plus I haven't told you everything that happened at school yet."
Ginny decided not to press the issue further since Draco was very willing to come in and she didn't mind. Ginny noticed the book in his hand and asked him what it was. Draco placed the book onto Ginny's lap and let her look at it herself. It was the book he had picked out for her a few days ago. Ginny ran her fingers over the title while Draco began talking.
"I thought you'd get bored so I brought it for you."
"Thank you," Ginny said barely audible. The book had reminded her of the fact that she was still lying to Draco about who she was. She owed it to him to as least tell him the truth instead of him finding out some other way. But she was scared and didn't know how to say it. Ginny was busy musing about her dilemma that she didn't even hear Draco calling her name. Draco had to shake her to get her attention.
"Are you alright, Ginny?" he asked sincerely concerned.
Ginny smiled meekly. "Yeah, just a bit sick of being stuck in this room that's all."
"Alright, but speak up if you're not feeling well," he said.
Ginny nodded. The day progressed as usual as Draco spoke more about Hogwarts and Ginny decided to worry about the problem after she left the hospital.
The next morning, Ginny's Healers asked Molly Weasley and Serena Malfoy to come into the hospital to discuss Ginny's condition.
Serena arrived at the hospital with Martin and Draco and while she headed over to the Healers office she told Martin to take Draco to visit Ginny. Serena entered the room and saw that Molly was already there waiting with Healer Janine Matthews. Janine Matthews was one of the two head healers that were in charge of Ginny's case. She had shoulder length sandy brown hair and was an attractive young woman. She had been working with Ginny ever since her intern year and was determined to get Ginny well.
"Sorry I'm late," Serena apologized.
"Not at all Lady Malfoy, we just arrived ourselves," Molly answered.
Serena smiled at Molly and sat down on a chair in front of the Healer.
"Well seeing as we are all here I'll get started then," Healer Matthews began. "I asked you both in today because we've discovered the reason behind what caused Ginny's pre-heart failure the other day."
Hearing this, Molly and Serena listened very intently as to not miss anything.
"It appears that there has been a gradual increase of pressure on Ginny's heart valves and the pressure had happened to reach its peak the other day. This caused Ginny's heart to go into pre-failure mode and that's why she experienced the pain and fainted."
Healer Matthews gave Molly and Serena a few minutes to digest the information she had told them.
"How is her condition now?" Molly asked worriedly.
"We've managed to lower the pressure buildup so Ginny isn't in any immediate danger; however we would like to keep her here for a few more days so we can monitor how she's reacting to the treatment."
Molly and Serena both let out s sigh of relief.
"I've heard from Ginny that she's received her letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry," Healer Matthew enquired.
Molly smiled. "Yes, and she's very excited to go."
Healer Matthews smiled sadly before she spoke. "I'm afraid the other Healers and I don't recommend that Ginny attend schooling that is so far away from St. Mungo's."
"Why is that?" Serena asked.
"Ginny's condition requires constant monitoring and though Hogwarts has a very skilled and well experienced Healer on its premises, one Healer alone cannot handle so many children and care for Ginny's special needs at the same time. We advise that Ginny stay close to home where our team of Healers can care for her special situation. We have after all handled her condition for all these years and have the most understanding of it."
"We understand Healer Matthews," Serena replied. "We'll make sure Ginny stays close to home so she can be cared for."
"But Lady Malfoy," Molly protested. "Where will Ginny gain her education?"
"Not to worry dear, I'll hire Ginny a personal teacher."
"But the costs involved…" Molly began but was silenced by Serena.
"Nothing matters more than Ginny's health."
Healer Steven Wallace was the other Head Healer in charge of Ginny's case. He was a handsome man with dark brown hair and wore a pair of fashionable spectacles. He had been assigned to Ginny's case on his first year as a fully qualified Medi-Wizard and had been caring for Ginny ever since. Healer Wallace had just come back from a conference held in Scotland and was currently in Ginny's room talking to her and Draco about the fun he had.
There was a knock on the door before Healer Matthews and Serena walked in.
"Steven," Healer Matthews said surprised. "When did you come back?"
Steven smiled. "Hello Janine. I came back just now actually. I wanted to come and visit Ginny before I went to see you." Steven saw Lady Malfoy and smiled at her. "Hello Lady Malfoy."
"Did you have a nice time at the conference, Healer Wallace?" Serena asked.
"Yes. It was very beneficial."
"That's good to hear. I'd love to stay and chat but it's getting late so Draco and I best be leaving." Serena motioned for Draco to come with her.
Draco stood up form his seat reluctantly but told Ginny he'd be back tomorrow.
"Good bye Steven, Janine," Draco said before he left with his Grandmother. After Serena and Draco were out of sight, Molly walked into the room and gave Ginny a big hug. Molly sat in the seat next to Ginny's bed while Steven and Janine stood next to her.
"Is something wrong?" Ginny asked.
Molly squeezed her daughter's hand before she poke. "I'm afraid you won't be able to go to Hogwarts this year, Ginny."
"Why?" Ginny asked.
Janine decided she should answer this question so she sat on the other side of Ginny's bed. "You see Ginny, we've discovered that there are some problems with your heart and for us to take care of you, you have to stay at home."
"How long do I have to stay at home for then?"
"We're not sure yet," Steven answered. "But we'll tell you as soon as we know. Is that alright, Ginny?"
There was a sad look on Ginny's face while she nodded in understanding. "Mum," She said sadly, "Can I not tell Draco the truth since I'm not going to Hogwarts anymore?"
"Oh Ginny," Molly said while she pulled her daughter into a hug. "You can do whatever you want to."
Steven and Janine decided it was time for them to leave so that mother and daughter could have their time to talk. While walking down the hall way, Janine let out a big sigh.
"What's the matter?" Steven asked.
Janine gave him a small smile. "I was just thinking about the relationship between Ginny and Draco."
"Their arranged marriage," Steven said understandingly,
"Just image how much pressure Ginny has on her with keeping up another identity and I wouldn't be surprised if it was what caused her condition to worsen. It's just not healthy for a young girl. And speaking of Ginny's condition, I better fill you in on what has happened."
Steven kept his eye on Janine and had a lopsided smile on his face.
"What?" Janine said a bit defensively.
Steven shook his head. "Nothing, it's just you really care about Ginny don't you?"
Janine smiled softly. "Of course I do. We've been treating her for years now and I know we're not supposed to get too attached to our patients but Ginny's so lovely. I just can't help it."
Steven nodded his head agreeing. "I totally understand."
Ginny was released from the hospital a few days after she was told she could not attend Hogwarts, and though she was disappointed, she was also relieved because she didn't have to tell Draco her secret. Ginny was able to enjoy the rest of Draco's holidays with him and was free from any worries. On the afternoon of Draco's birthday, a special letter arrived at Malfoy Manor.
Lucius called Draco into his office and told him to sit down. He handed a letter from Hogwarts to Draco and sat quietly as he watched his son's reaction.
"I got on the team," Draco whispered incredulously.
Lucius inwardly smiled. The letter was from Hogwarts informing Draco that he had made in onto the Slytherin Quiditch team as their seeker. Lucius was so proud.
Draco was smiling broadly while looking at the letter again. He looked up and saw the faintest of smiles on his father's lips.
"Now go tell your mother," Lucius said. Draco nodded his head and dashed out of the room to look for his Mother and Ginny.
He found them both in his room.
"I'm the new seeker for Slytherin," He said immediately.
"Congratulations," Ginny said happily.
"I'm so proud of you," Narcissa said and kissed Draco on his temple. She then brought something from behind her back and handed it to him. It was his Quiditch uniform Narcissa had secretly made for him. "Why don't you go try on your birthday present," Narcissa suggested.
Draco took the uniform excitedly and went into his bathroom. Meanwhile Narcissa was called away to attend to some business. Draco stepped out of the bathroom proudly dressed in his uniform.
"Where did mother go?" he asked.
"She was called away from a minute but she'll be back soon." Ginny then walked up to Draco and gave him a peck on his cheek. "Happy Birthday, Draco."
Draco whispered a thank you and blushed. He thought Ginny had forgotten about his birthday because of all that she had been through in the hospital and about the news that she wasn't able to attend Hogwarts. "So what do you think?" he asked while stretching out his arms.
"You look so cute," she said.
Draco frowned. "You mean dashingly handsome right?"
Ginny smiled. "Yes, I meant dashingly handsome."
Narcissa walked in at that moment and clasped her hands together. "Oh Draco, you look so cute!"
Draco huffed indignantly while Ginny muffle her giggles.
"However," Narcissa continued, "I think it's a little big around the shoulders and probably the torso. Draco, go change so I can tell some house elf's to alter it."
"Yes mother," Draco said and went back into the bathroom.
End of Chapter Seven. Thank you for reading and I hope you review.
AN: Sorry about the short chapter. Started Uni this week and it's been a bit busy. I'll try to write more once I've setteld into Semester two.