Fire of the Phoenix
Disclaimer: How many times do I have to write this? I do not own Harry Potter!
Chapter25; A Week in Bed.
Harry woke up the next morning, to light shining in his eyes. He brought his hand up to his face, trying to shield his eyes. "Could the sun be any brighter?" Harry asked himself sarcastically.
"Actually, yes, it could be. If you were standing outside, instead of being stuck in here." A voice popped up beside him. Harry looked over, and saw a blurry vision Ginny standing next him. Harry, felt around on the night table and found his glasses. The blurred images cleared. Ginny was staring at him with an amused looking expression on her face. "So do you always talk to yourself Mr. Potter?"
Harry felt his face go red, and he changed the subject. "How are you holding up, since the attack? I've been worried, but they told me that you were ok."
"I've been worried about you too, Harry, but I have been holding up fine. Well, since I found out you would be ok, with no lasting ill effects. I haven't seen Madame Pomfrey yet. How long are you going to be here for?"
"I'm not sure Gin, maybe a week. Madame Pomfrey says I have to gain my strength back. I was hit with the killing curse. It obviously didn't kill me, but it drained me badly." Ginny paled noticeably.
"I'm glad that the curse didn't do its job. It must mean that the pendant stopped the worst of the curse from hitting you." Ginny's body trembled, when she thought of what could have happened.
Harry struggled to sit up. Ginny propped up the pillows behind him. Harry's face took on a sorrowful look. "Gin, I have to tell you about Percy."
Ginny looked up with tears running down her face. "I already know Harry. Ron told me this morning. I know he was a bloody prat, but he was my brother. I still loved him even though he turned against us."
Harry raised his arm, and let his fingers gently caress her cheek. "I know, Ginny. I'm sure Percy also knew too. Some where in his sick, twisted, power-driven, and insane mind, he knew." Harry glanced down, he saw Ginny clutching a book. Harry decided it would be a good time to change the subject. "Gin, what are carrying?"
Ginny glanced down at the book she was holding. "Oh, I forgot. I made you a scrap book to look at while you are stuck in this bloody hospital wing." Ginny carefully handed the book to Harry. "Be careful with it." She advised him. "Some of things in there are quite old. Consider this an early Christmas present."
Harry took the book with caution and opened the front cover. He looked over at the first page and saw the inscription that Ginny had written.
Dear Harry, I am sorry I couldn't afford to get you much for Christmas. However, I'm giving you more that money could buy. I made this book with various pictures, and mementos. May you always look back, and remember the good times.
Love Always,
Ginny
"Aww, Gin, thanks so much!" Harry gently pulled Ginny close, and landed a soft kiss on her pouty lips.
"Ahem."
Harry and Ginny jumped back. Madame Pomfrey walked up to them carrying an array of potions.
"I see you found him alright. Now go to class, so Mr. Potter can get some rest. You can come back, and visit later."
Ginny gave Harry a wry smile. "I'll be back to see you after class."
Harry smiled back at her. "I'll be waiting."
Ginny turned around and left the hospital wing.
Madame Pomfrey handed Harry a tray of potions. "Here, take them all, then rest."
Harry looked at the array of potions. "What is all this?"
Madame Pomfrey looked at him exasperatingly. "You've got pain relief potion, strengthening potion, and a sleeping potion. The clear one you should be familiar with, it's Skelegrow. Let me know when you're finished." Madame Pomfrey turned up her heels and walked off.
Harry grimaced at thought of taking the last potion. He quickly drank that one first, so he wouldn't have the horrible after taste. As he finished the rest, Harry signaled to Madame Pomfrey to take away the tray. Harry felt the sleeping potion take effect, and he drifted off to sleep.
Harry awoke a few hours later. At the foot of his bed was a lunch tray. Harry felt ravenous. He ate his lunch of fried chicken and mashed potatoes. He pushed the tray to the side. Now that lunch was over he then brought out the book Ginny had given him and began silently thumbing through the pages.
He felt like laughing and crying, all at once. One of the photos caught his eye and he studied it intently. The picture was of a red hair girl and a messy black haired boy. They were both walking by the lake, and they were holding hands.
"That's funny; I don't remember that at all." Harry admonished to himself quietly. The girl in the picture turned around. Harry saw the green eyes that matched his own. It was his mother not Ginny! "Merlin, where did Ginny get this? I wonder how she got a picture of my parents?" Harry asked himself wonderingly.
Harry turned to the next page, and it contained a picture of the marauders. They all looked so carefree, and happy. "It's a good thing they didn't know the future." Harry commented to himself. Harry started to look at more, but a knock on the door interrupted him.
Ron and Hermione popped their heads in. "Do you mind if we come in?" Ron asked in a small voice.
"Well," Harry drawled out. "I suppose so. Truce, Ron?"
Ron stood there looking sheepish. "Yeah, truce."
"Now boys, was that so bloody hard." Hermione trying to look stern, but her twinkling eyes gave it away. "Oh, Harry, by the way, here's the homework you missed. So far you have Potions and Transfiguration. We will give you the rest as we get them."
Harry looked at the assignments Hermione had given him. "You know me, Mione. I just love homework, especially Potions." Harry tried to keep a strait face.
"Oh, shove it, Harry." With that Hermione smacked Harry upside the head. Ron had a hard time not bursting out laughing.
"Harry, how long do you have to be in here for?"
"I'll be in here for a bloody week, Ron."
Hermione looked at the boys smirking. "Watch your bloody mouths you prats"
Ron turned around, and faced Hermione. "Look who's talking, Granger." Hermione mockingly swatted at Ron. Ron caught her hands in his easily. He kissed them gently and let them go slowly.
"Hey you two." Harry cut in. "Get your own room."
"Ok, We'll see ya later, Potter." Ron pulled a protesting Hermione out of the room.
"We will be by later, when we have more time." Hermione called out, with her voice slightly muffled.
Harry just shook his head. "Well I might as well get this bloody Potions homework done with before Snape finds an excuse to kick me out of his class."
Harry began writing about the history of Polyjuice Potion. Two hours later Harry put his quill and parchment down on the table. His hand was killing him. Only Snape could think of assigning an essay that was four parchment rolls long! Harry's eyes were blurring together. He took off his glasses, and laid back down into bed. Merlin, he couldn't wait for this bloody week to be over with. Harry heard the sound of footsteps coming towards him. Harry opened his eyes. It was Madame Pomfrey carrying a tray of potions. Harry groaned, and closed his eyes. He hoped she would think he was asleep, and go away.
"Mr. Potter, wake up. It's time for your potions. Don't be pretending you're asleep when I know you're not."
Harry opened his eyes back up again, and groaned. "This is going to be one long week!"
Hey I'm back from vacation, and thank you all for the reviews! As always thanks to Jim, my beta. You're the best. Now to the reviewers.
Mel B : A new reviewer! I'm glad you like the story! I hope you keep reviewing!
Blackdragonofdeath13 : Another new reviewer. Thank you! Please keep reading.
Aalikane: Ok, Ok. I read it. Lol
Nynphadora003: I'm sorry I killed Dennis, but I figured someone from Gryffindor had to die too. It ended up being him. Thanks for your constant reviews.
Lourdes: Another loyal reviewer, Thank you, thank you, thank you!
ZagZig722: Now it's your turn lol!
Lion of Gryffindor: Hey your stories are really good too! I really enjoy reading them. I'm glad you liked what I did to Percy. Keep on reading!
Melindaleo: I'm glad it gave you a break, and thank you! I'm sorry I killed of Cho, but I needed to kill of the one of the more known characters. Keep on reading!
Glitter8262: Thank you, Sorry, I made this one longer for you.
Rocky 235: Last but not least. Thank you!
To everyone else who reads be kind and review! Until next time cheers!
Dolphingirl79
Disclaimer: How many times do I have to write this? I do not own Harry Potter!
Chapter25; A Week in Bed.
Harry woke up the next morning, to light shining in his eyes. He brought his hand up to his face, trying to shield his eyes. "Could the sun be any brighter?" Harry asked himself sarcastically.
"Actually, yes, it could be. If you were standing outside, instead of being stuck in here." A voice popped up beside him. Harry looked over, and saw a blurry vision Ginny standing next him. Harry, felt around on the night table and found his glasses. The blurred images cleared. Ginny was staring at him with an amused looking expression on her face. "So do you always talk to yourself Mr. Potter?"
Harry felt his face go red, and he changed the subject. "How are you holding up, since the attack? I've been worried, but they told me that you were ok."
"I've been worried about you too, Harry, but I have been holding up fine. Well, since I found out you would be ok, with no lasting ill effects. I haven't seen Madame Pomfrey yet. How long are you going to be here for?"
"I'm not sure Gin, maybe a week. Madame Pomfrey says I have to gain my strength back. I was hit with the killing curse. It obviously didn't kill me, but it drained me badly." Ginny paled noticeably.
"I'm glad that the curse didn't do its job. It must mean that the pendant stopped the worst of the curse from hitting you." Ginny's body trembled, when she thought of what could have happened.
Harry struggled to sit up. Ginny propped up the pillows behind him. Harry's face took on a sorrowful look. "Gin, I have to tell you about Percy."
Ginny looked up with tears running down her face. "I already know Harry. Ron told me this morning. I know he was a bloody prat, but he was my brother. I still loved him even though he turned against us."
Harry raised his arm, and let his fingers gently caress her cheek. "I know, Ginny. I'm sure Percy also knew too. Some where in his sick, twisted, power-driven, and insane mind, he knew." Harry glanced down, he saw Ginny clutching a book. Harry decided it would be a good time to change the subject. "Gin, what are carrying?"
Ginny glanced down at the book she was holding. "Oh, I forgot. I made you a scrap book to look at while you are stuck in this bloody hospital wing." Ginny carefully handed the book to Harry. "Be careful with it." She advised him. "Some of things in there are quite old. Consider this an early Christmas present."
Harry took the book with caution and opened the front cover. He looked over at the first page and saw the inscription that Ginny had written.
Dear Harry, I am sorry I couldn't afford to get you much for Christmas. However, I'm giving you more that money could buy. I made this book with various pictures, and mementos. May you always look back, and remember the good times.
Love Always,
Ginny
"Aww, Gin, thanks so much!" Harry gently pulled Ginny close, and landed a soft kiss on her pouty lips.
"Ahem."
Harry and Ginny jumped back. Madame Pomfrey walked up to them carrying an array of potions.
"I see you found him alright. Now go to class, so Mr. Potter can get some rest. You can come back, and visit later."
Ginny gave Harry a wry smile. "I'll be back to see you after class."
Harry smiled back at her. "I'll be waiting."
Ginny turned around and left the hospital wing.
Madame Pomfrey handed Harry a tray of potions. "Here, take them all, then rest."
Harry looked at the array of potions. "What is all this?"
Madame Pomfrey looked at him exasperatingly. "You've got pain relief potion, strengthening potion, and a sleeping potion. The clear one you should be familiar with, it's Skelegrow. Let me know when you're finished." Madame Pomfrey turned up her heels and walked off.
Harry grimaced at thought of taking the last potion. He quickly drank that one first, so he wouldn't have the horrible after taste. As he finished the rest, Harry signaled to Madame Pomfrey to take away the tray. Harry felt the sleeping potion take effect, and he drifted off to sleep.
Harry awoke a few hours later. At the foot of his bed was a lunch tray. Harry felt ravenous. He ate his lunch of fried chicken and mashed potatoes. He pushed the tray to the side. Now that lunch was over he then brought out the book Ginny had given him and began silently thumbing through the pages.
He felt like laughing and crying, all at once. One of the photos caught his eye and he studied it intently. The picture was of a red hair girl and a messy black haired boy. They were both walking by the lake, and they were holding hands.
"That's funny; I don't remember that at all." Harry admonished to himself quietly. The girl in the picture turned around. Harry saw the green eyes that matched his own. It was his mother not Ginny! "Merlin, where did Ginny get this? I wonder how she got a picture of my parents?" Harry asked himself wonderingly.
Harry turned to the next page, and it contained a picture of the marauders. They all looked so carefree, and happy. "It's a good thing they didn't know the future." Harry commented to himself. Harry started to look at more, but a knock on the door interrupted him.
Ron and Hermione popped their heads in. "Do you mind if we come in?" Ron asked in a small voice.
"Well," Harry drawled out. "I suppose so. Truce, Ron?"
Ron stood there looking sheepish. "Yeah, truce."
"Now boys, was that so bloody hard." Hermione trying to look stern, but her twinkling eyes gave it away. "Oh, Harry, by the way, here's the homework you missed. So far you have Potions and Transfiguration. We will give you the rest as we get them."
Harry looked at the assignments Hermione had given him. "You know me, Mione. I just love homework, especially Potions." Harry tried to keep a strait face.
"Oh, shove it, Harry." With that Hermione smacked Harry upside the head. Ron had a hard time not bursting out laughing.
"Harry, how long do you have to be in here for?"
"I'll be in here for a bloody week, Ron."
Hermione looked at the boys smirking. "Watch your bloody mouths you prats"
Ron turned around, and faced Hermione. "Look who's talking, Granger." Hermione mockingly swatted at Ron. Ron caught her hands in his easily. He kissed them gently and let them go slowly.
"Hey you two." Harry cut in. "Get your own room."
"Ok, We'll see ya later, Potter." Ron pulled a protesting Hermione out of the room.
"We will be by later, when we have more time." Hermione called out, with her voice slightly muffled.
Harry just shook his head. "Well I might as well get this bloody Potions homework done with before Snape finds an excuse to kick me out of his class."
Harry began writing about the history of Polyjuice Potion. Two hours later Harry put his quill and parchment down on the table. His hand was killing him. Only Snape could think of assigning an essay that was four parchment rolls long! Harry's eyes were blurring together. He took off his glasses, and laid back down into bed. Merlin, he couldn't wait for this bloody week to be over with. Harry heard the sound of footsteps coming towards him. Harry opened his eyes. It was Madame Pomfrey carrying a tray of potions. Harry groaned, and closed his eyes. He hoped she would think he was asleep, and go away.
"Mr. Potter, wake up. It's time for your potions. Don't be pretending you're asleep when I know you're not."
Harry opened his eyes back up again, and groaned. "This is going to be one long week!"
Hey I'm back from vacation, and thank you all for the reviews! As always thanks to Jim, my beta. You're the best. Now to the reviewers.
Mel B : A new reviewer! I'm glad you like the story! I hope you keep reviewing!
Blackdragonofdeath13 : Another new reviewer. Thank you! Please keep reading.
Aalikane: Ok, Ok. I read it. Lol
Nynphadora003: I'm sorry I killed Dennis, but I figured someone from Gryffindor had to die too. It ended up being him. Thanks for your constant reviews.
Lourdes: Another loyal reviewer, Thank you, thank you, thank you!
ZagZig722: Now it's your turn lol!
Lion of Gryffindor: Hey your stories are really good too! I really enjoy reading them. I'm glad you liked what I did to Percy. Keep on reading!
Melindaleo: I'm glad it gave you a break, and thank you! I'm sorry I killed of Cho, but I needed to kill of the one of the more known characters. Keep on reading!
Glitter8262: Thank you, Sorry, I made this one longer for you.
Rocky 235: Last but not least. Thank you!
To everyone else who reads be kind and review! Until next time cheers!
Dolphingirl79