CHAPTER 4

I opened my eyes and was unaware, for a moment, of where I was. There was a horrible pain in my ribs and it hurt to breathe. I tried not to breathe in to deeply.

"Wow, you're awake." I heard Harry's familar voice.

"Yeah," I said and the Hospital Wing came into my vision. "What time is it?"

"Probably about midnight, we should probably be a bit quieter, so Madame Pomfrey doesn't hear us."

"If it's midnight why are you still here?"

"I wanted to be here when you woke up."

"Do you know what Malfoy did to me?"

"Actually, no, I don't. I'm not sure Dumbledore even knows. Speaking of Dumbledore, he wanted me to go get him when you woke up. I'll be right back."

"OK," I was kind of upset that he had to leave, but I knew if it was to get Dumbledore it had to be important.

I sat at the ceiling, trying to remember if I heard any incantations Malfoy made.

I honestly didn't. I remembered Harry's incantation very well, but I didn't remember Malfoy's.

It wasn't long before I heard footsteps in the hallway again.

Harry came in looking as if he had been running and a few moments later Dumbledore followed.

"How are you feeling Miss Bradshaw? Are you in pain?"

"Yeah," I answered.

"Where is the pain?"

"Well, it feels like he shattered my ribs. It hurts to breathe, really. Professor, do you know what he did to me?"

I looked into Professor Dumbledore's eyes for a long moment before he finally looked away. "No, I must admit that I do not know, yet. I have a few ideas though."

"Okay," I knew he wouldn't answer if I asked him what his ideas were.

"Is that the only place it hurts?"

"No, actually, I feel like my head is spilttig in two."

"Well, I can do something about that. Or Madame Pomfrey can anyway. She should probably give you something to sleep with, too. You'll need to rest. You need the rest, too, Mr. Potter."

Harry had been silent in the corner, just watching, until this point.

"Actually, Professor, I'd like to stay in here tonight, if that's alright."

"Let me summon Poppy, she can decide if Miss Bradshaw is up to it."

I didn't say anything. I couldn't believe Harry actually wanted to stay here.

It wasn't long before Madame Pomfrey came from her office, in her nightgown.

"What do you need Albus?"

"Miss Bradshaw needs something for a headache and sleep."

"Alright, anything else?"

"Mr. Potter wants to sleep in here tonight. Do you think Miss Bradshaw is up to it?"

"Please Madame Pomfrey," Harry added.

"No, I don't think so Mr. Potter. It was okay when she was asleep and you needed to be here when she woke up, but she needs rest and you need to go back up to your bed and get rest, too."

Harry sighed, but didn't argue.

"I think I'll go back to bed now. I'll come back in tomorrow Miss Bradshaw."

I nodded, because I wanted to save my stregnth for talking to Harry.

"Goodnight Harry, Amy, Poppy," he nodded to us all and left.

Madame Pomfrey got a goblet and waved her wand. It started steaming.

"Now, you need to drink this all. And Mr. Potter you have five minutes. I'll be back out here to make sure you leave," she left the room as well.

I took as big a gulp as I could and I imediately felt the effects.

"I guess I won't keep you awake that long. I'll be back in the morning."

"Okay, I look forward to it."

"Goodnight," he smiled at me.

"Goodnight," I smiled back and before I knew it he was gone.

I took another drink of the potion. I struggled to keep my eyes open. I took another drink before I put the goblet down. I tried to stay awake and drink more, but I couldn't. I fell into a deep and dreamless sleep.

It was two weeks before I was allowed out of the hospital wing, but Harry came every day. In the morning, to pick up the homework I had to turn in that day and in the afternoon to tell me what homework we had, and sometimes work on it, but most of the time we just talked.

"I want you to get alot of rest, understand?" Madame Pomfrey was still reluctant to let me leave the hospital wing.

"Yes, Madame Pomfrey. I know, and if the pain gets worse I'm to come back here."

"The pain gets worse? I thought you said you had no pain."

"Poppy, she'll be fine. She needs to get back to her classes." Professor Dumbledore and Harry were here also.

"Yes yes, alright. But remember, you need to take you healing potion every night."

"I know, I know, can I go now?"

"Yes, you can," Professor Dumbledore said. "Go enjoy your Saturday."

I left the hospital wing with Harry.

"Thank you so much for coming every day. You really didn't have to." I thanked him again.

"No, really, I did. You don't need to thank me anymore. It's a really nice day. Do you think you have to stay inside?" he smiled.

"You know, some fresh air might do me good. I haven't been outside in so long," I smiled back.

"Oh, wait, Hagrid asked me, Ron and Hermione over to his house today. Do you wanna come?"

I couldn't believe that he had asked me to go to Hagrid's hut with him.

"Yeah, sure."

"C'mon let's go then. I hope Ron and Hermione remembered."

We walked out onto the grounds. I took a deep breath, but it wasn't that deep, considering it still hurt to breathe.

"I just love being here."

"I do, too. So, is your mother or father magical? Or both?"

"Neither, it was a real shock to me and my friends and family when I got the letter. I hadn't even told them about the Hogwarts."

"Really?"

"Yeah, my grandmother gave me a book about Hogwarts for my tenth birthday..." I trailed off, "It all makes sense, now. I guess it was my fathers side. I haven't seen my father in, well, I don't think I've ever seen him. My mother said he died, but I'm not really sure I believe that is true anymore."

I stopped talking as we reached Hagrids hut.

"I have to warn you, don't eat Hagrids cooking."

I laughed, "Is it really that bad?"

"Just trust me."

"Alright."

I stood kind of behind him as he knocked on Hagrids door.

I immediately heard what sounded like a humongous dog barking.

"Oh, that's his dog, Fang," Harry said.

"Fang?"

He laughed, "Don't worry, he's harmless. He might slobber on you though."

"Harry! Why haven't you been to see me yet? Ron and Hermione have been here twice."

I felt myself turn red. I hoped it wasn't bad.

"Oh, 'ello Amy," Hagrid suddenly noticed me.

"Hi Hagrid."

"Well, don't just stand there you two, get inside," Hagrid opened the door all the way and went and sat down.

I saw that Ron and Hermione were already there. Then I saw the dog. It was huge!

"Don't be scared o' Fang," Hagrid must have seen the look on my face.

"It's not Fang really, it's just dogs in general."

"Well if you really feel that scared of dogs I can put him outside," Hagrid said, probably because I was backing into a corner.

"C'mere Fang," Hagrid commanded, because Fang was stnading over Harry's knee, kind of slobbering on Harry.

I sat down after Hagrid had took Fang outside.

"So you're really that afraid of dogs?" Harry asked.

"Yeah, I got attacked by a dog when I was little and I've always been scared that they could smell my fear ever since."

"Would you like a cup o' tea Amy? Or maybe a rock cake?" Hagrid asked me when he had come back in.

"Actually I'm fine," I smiled politely, trying not to be rude.

"What about you Harry?"

"A cup of tea would be fine Hagrid."

"Alright, well, Hermione was just about to tell me something. What was it you were going to say?"

Ron's ears turned red.

"Well, I supose it's now or never," she and Ron shared a look and she grabbed Ron's hand. "Ron and I have started dating," she looked around the room as if she expected us all to be shocked.

"I was wonderig when you planned on coming out with it," Harry said, simply.

"You knew? How did you know?" Hermione was the one that looked shocked. Ron didn't say a word but was red.

"It was really obvious."

"Well, I'm crtaintly glad it's out in the open now. You're not mad Harry?"

"Why would I be mad? You guys are my best friends. I want you both to be happy. Just as long as you both promise we'll all still be friends."

"Of course, mate," Ron answered.

"Sorry Hagrid, but better be leaving now," Harry said to Hagrid.

"Why?"

"Amy just got out of the hospital wing today and Professor Dumbledore said that she shouldn't be out long.

Hagrid looked sad but nodded anyway. "Well, you better come see me soon."