A/N: Hey! Sorry I took so long with this chappy. School hasn't been allowing me time to write. But, like my Literature teacher always says, "Writing is a function of time. The longer you take on it, the better it will be."
Heh, well, enjoy!
Chapter 9: Just Proving Something?
Draco stormed back through the Head's quarters to his room. He threw himself into an armchair and began to consult his thoughts.
'Stupid little friends of hers, thinking they're too good for me. That must be it,' Draco thought to himself indignantly.
Just as quick as he had sat down, he stood up again.
He stooped down to pick up the book, which lay on the floor near his bed. He sat back down in an armchair and cracked it open.
"Alright, let's see here..." Draco said to himself, as he began reading.
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Ginny sat at the Gryffindor Table that afternoon. She picked around lazily at the food on her plate and sighed.
"This can't be happening," she finally said, breaking the silence.
Harry, Ron, and others nodded sullenly in agreement. Mutters of disapproval of the situation were heard from other Gryffindor students. However, Seamus seemed to be the most disgruntled. He was eating his food quite quickly, not looking up at the others. Harry seemed to take notice and attempted to make conversation.
"You alright mate?" Harry asked cautiously, leaning over the table a bit.
Seamus slammed his fork down, causing a few students to jump. He then climbed out of his seat.
"I-am-FINE!" Seamus yelled before turning to run out of the hall.
After a few moments of silence, Ron finally spoke.
"That went well."
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Draco peered into the hospital wing quietly, with the book tucked under one arm. Hermione lay on a nearby bed, engulfed in a large book. He could make out "Hogwarts, A History" on the cover.
'Good, they've got her started,' Draco thought to himself.
He uncertainly proceeded into the wing, over to her bedside. Hermione looked up at him and her face lit up instantly!
"Oh why, hello! You're back! I'm so glad you decided to visit me," she said genially, her eyes brilliant. He couldn't help but notice how lovely she looked.
'Oh gods, Malfoy, don't start,' Draco told himself. He instead tried to remember what the book had said.
Lesson 2—Getting StartedNow, one must remember: an amnesiac will regain their memory if the right memories are triggered. You see, the mind works in a function of links and chains. Each memory or piece of knowledge will in some way link itself to another, which in turn will link itself to another, etc. However, it may take a bit to find the right memory, which will trigger that chain reaction. In the meantime, you may wish to try simple things, such as:
-Close friends or other acquaintances of the patient
-Favorite hobbies or other regular activities
-Familiar surroundings or living spaces (such as a home, school, etc.)
-Any other basic information about the patient (Where and when they were born, their marital status, whether or not they own a pet, etc.)
A session each day would be best. During these sessions, simply review such things in as normal a conversation as possible. Be sure to look for signs of stress in the patient, at which point you should cease lessons for the day.
Draco took a deep breath.
"Hello, Hermione. I have been wanting to see you," Draco said in a forced tone, as if he were reading from a script.
Somewhere inside himself, Draco really did want to see her again.
Hermione smiled warmly and put down her book.
'This will all be over with sooner if you just do it right,' Draco reminded himself."So, I see you've been reading 'Hogwarts, a History.' What have you learned?" Draco said casually, attempting conversation as the book had stated.
Hermione's eyes lit up and she immediately began speaking.
"Oh, I've learned so much about this school! It seems great, and I'm almost done with this book. I remember how much I love reading now. But this school...it seems a blurry image in my memory...can you help me out there?"
"This is the school you attend; you're in your 7th year, and you're Head Girl," Draco told her clearly.
"Ah yes, yes, I remember now...Hogwarts," Hermione mused.
'Wow, that was quick' Draco thought to himself. He then remembered a part of Lesson 2.
If the patient was quite intelligent to begin with, memories will be much easier to link to, and the overall process will be less difficult.
'Thank goodness for her brilliance,' Draco grinned to himself.
"Well, let's see, is there anything in particular you slightly remember and want to know?" Draco told the curly haired girl.
"Ah yes, so many things that seem so distant and foggy...something about...Quidditch? And...Gryff..indor I believe it is. So many others...and one in particular that part of me wishes to remember so greatly...as if it's there, waiting to be found...I hate not knowing everything!" she trailed off, her eyes beginning to glisten with tears.
Draco met her gaze and his silver eyes bore into her chocolate ones.
"Don't worry, you'll remember everything. No stress, no frustration. Whatever it takes, I'll be there for you," Draco assured her.
And somehow, he really did mean what he had said. It wasn't about proving anything to anyone anymore.
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A/N: Eh, I dunno if I should continue this story. I REALLY want to, but not many people seem to be reading it. But many thanks to the people who do!
sugar n spice 522: Thank you SO much for reviewing every chapter. Yeah, I know what you mean. Lmao, not the brightest crayons...I'll try!!
AquiliusAmor: Lmao yeah, Draco's all "I'm not listening, I'm not listening" and the 'voices' are all "YES YOU ARE MWAHA." Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!!!
crazychild18: Thanks! I'll try!
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