Chapter 2

Ginny stayed in the Hospital Wing. next to her bed was a BIG (and I mean BIGBIG) pile of presents, letters etc from all Hogwarts students. There was a room that was specially made for all the letters and presents from people outside of Hogwarts. News of the death of Voldemort had gotten out and everyone was mailing their thanks etc. A few were anonymous howlers of unknown Death Eaters, but they were taken care of.

The only students allowed in the Hospital Wing with Ginny were (of course) Pansy, Blaise, Ron, Hermione and Harry. They had been standing by her side ever since that fateful day. Only leaving to attend classes. Everyone took turns to skip classes so that at least one of them could be with her in school time. Even Hermione skipped class. (which has got to be the first time on voluntary basis that did not have anything to do with saving someone with The Dream Team) The rest of her family had also dropped by and would come every other day, just to check up. Molly would also come with dinner that she herself made. (Quote of Molly Weasley on the first day: "There is never anything like your own mother's cooking!)

Ginny had not told anyone of the words from Draco. She was going to do this by herself. But she could not help, but feel miserable. She rubbed her hands over her belly.

I'm going to make sure that Draco will be here before you are born She promised herself.

Pansy got back from the lavatory.

"Anything happened since the few minutes I wasn't here?" She joked. Ginny managed a weak smile, which resulted for Pansy's cheery face to disappear into one with concern.

"You know! This isn't right for you anyhow! You have to get out of this hospital and do something!" She said exasperated.

Ginny had that idea too. She wanted to return to her room and get that book of the Department of Mysteries. She wanted to do SOMETHING to research Draco's disappearance. She couldn't bring herself to say Draco's death, because of the little hope that she had.

"I know Pansy, but you know how Pomfrey is! That old woman won't let me go! Especially not now with her name in the paper as THE healer who is appointed to take care of THE Ginevra Weasley, girl-who-lived/Fire Princess" Ginny said sarcastically. Ginny hated the fame and only now, she could fully understand Harry and his dislike for fame. She also didn't particularly like that Pomfrey cut out all the articles where Pomfrey was mentioned, because of her.

Pansy was just about to say something when Pomfrey entered the Hospital Wing and immediately started the same question routine she did everyday.

"OH! Miss Weasley! You are awake! How are you doing, dear? Headaches? Pain somewhere?"

"No Madam Pomfrey" Ginny said lazily. Pansy leaned over and whispered in Ginny's ear:

"Ginny? Do you want to get out of the Hospital Wing?" she asked. Ginny nodded.

Pansy leaned back and stood up. "Madam Pomfrey, I always stay here in the mornings and for the past few days, Ginny has indicated to you that she does not have any problems concerning her health. Now...do you have any SERIOUS reasons to keep her here?"

Pomfrey looked shocked and put her hand on her chest in a shocked position. "Miss Parkinson! How dare you question me about the care for my patients"

Pansy rolled her eyes. "For the reasons that I have just said, you stup- " Pansy was cut off by a voice clearing their throat. Severus Snape has just entered.

"It would be wise Miss Parkinson, not to finish that sentence, though I have to say Madam Pomfrey..." Severus said, turning towards the healer. "That Miss Parkinson does have a point with her question"

The Healer looked unsettled. "Well I...was JUST about to send her away if she had no problems anymore, Severus"

"Good" He said. Ginny was already sitting up on her bed. Severus hugged her.

"I'm sorry that I haven't been here sooner" he said.

"It's okay, Severus"

Madam Pomfrey interrupted their conversation.

"Well, the house elves will return your belongings to your room so why don't you get dressed"

Pansy laid a hand on her shoulder. "Dumbledore made sure that no reporters will be ON Hogwarts ground, but he can't do anything about them waiting in front of the castle. Do you want me to wait for you and then walk back together?"

"No, I'd rather be alone right now, but thanks Pansy. Could you tell the rest?" (meaning Blaise and Dream Team)

"Yeah, I'll see ya later Gin"

She was alone now. She walked to her closet and opened it. In it was nothing...just on the bottom...the rose. Ginny had a lot of time to think in the Hospital Wing. Draco talked to her in Latin. Why would he do that? He knows that she doesn't know the language...so why?

Ginny picked up the rose and smelled the delicious scent. The only place where she encountered Latin was the other world. So there she would begin researching. She knew the Comprendiex spell was out of the question. So she had to find another way to contact the other world.

She placed the rose back, knowing that it would be send to her room. She dressed quickly and went outside. Automatically she walked towards the lake. It was there in all its glory. She let her fingers touch the surface of the water. It was a beautiful day. The other students were still inside having classes so Ginny had the lake to herself.

But she could see the reporters standing in front of the castle. No sound came from them (Silencing spell of course) They were trying to speak and looked quite stupid with their arms trying to get her attention.

Ginny knew that she could not enjoy her time by the lake like this and trudged back to the castle. She entered and the halls were still deserted. But not for long. Doors slammed open, signalling that class was over. Students began swarming out of the classrooms, making their way towards the Great Hall for lunch. Every single student (and I mean every single student) stopped dead in their tracks when they saw Ginny. Many of them stared at her with mouths hanging open. People in the back (who couldn't see why people stopped walking) shouted to get a move on.

Ginny started to feel very uncomfortable. She wished that everyone would just continue their way towards the Great Hall. That wish was soon crushed. When everybody got over their daze they all came forward and started thanking, congratulating her. She received many handshakes, pats on the shoulder etc from all students alike. Ginny tried to get out of the crowd, but nobody seemed to notice that she didn't want all this attention.

Blaise made his way through the crowd and thankfully reached Ginny. He grabbed her arm (gently) And roared over the crowd.

"Everybody back off right now or you'll see a Slytherin Temper at its best!" Everyone backed off a bit. Ginny spoke up.

"Look, I appreciate your gifts, owls, hand shakes, heartfelt condolences and everything, but right now I don't need all this attention"

The students seemed to understand and some of them nodded. They began walking to the Great Hall talking to each other.

"Thanks Blaise"

"No problem" Blaise grinned.

Ginny left Blaise to go to the Great Hall and returned to her room. She stayed there all day; even answering the door if knocks came. She looked through the WHOLE 'secret book that contains helpful, but dangerous methods to take your enemy out', but found nothing to contact the otherworld. She slammed the book shut in frustration.

"Arg!" She said.

What do I do now? She thought. The school library doesn't have any books on this subject...not even in the restricted section

Ginny knew what was next on her 'to-do'-list and she was going to do it a whole different way then the first time.

She knew that another visit to the library in the Department of Mysteries was needed.

Muhahahah! Ginny's going back! review please!