Lovers In a Dangerous Time
Chapter Seventeen
As the Day's go By
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The next several days went by in a blur for Harry. He had brief glimpses of his surroundings as he drifted in and out of consciousness. He knew that at one point he had been laying on the cold earth with Ginny coving him protectively from the sun. He also knew that later on he was lying in a large room with white walls and lots of beeping machines. Many different people would come and see him, poking him with different instruments then disappear. But he couldn't focus on anything for real long before the blackness would over take him and he'd drift away once more.
On the third day after Malincov was killed things started to become a little clearer. Harry woke up, finding himself in that same large cold room with lots of beeping noises. His head was aching beyond belief, his temples were pounding so hard he thought his head would explode. It didn't help any that every time he took a breath he felt a jabbing pain in his chest. Harry set up in bed and rubbed the side of his face in an attempt to soothe his head. The moment he did so the sound of scurrying feet headed towards him.
"Mr. Potter! Your awake, here let me get you your glasses." Came a rather hight pitched voice from someone he couldn't see as he kept his eyes closed against the pain.
The woman came back and handed him a pair of glasses, after putting them on he was finally able to look at her properly. A short woman with a mass of gray, curly hair was standing beside him dressed in white robes with the words St. Mungos embroidered on the front. The healer smiled at Harry as she lifted a clipboard from the edge of his bed and made a notation.
"How are you feeling Mr. Potter, are you in any pain?" The woman asked.
Harry tried to speak but found that no sound came out so instead he nodded his head in reply as she frowned at him.
"Oh dear I do hope your voice returns. I'll go fetch the Head Healer and see if your ready for more pain treatment." She smiled a toothy smiled as she quickly left the room.
Harry looked around the ward at St. Mungos, trying to ignore the pain in his head and noticed that only three other beds resided in the room, only one of which was occupied. It was hard to tell from the odd angle in which she laid but Harry swore it looked like Leisha. He took a moment to think about why she was there, If she was turned she should be fine, she wasn't injured was she? It hurt Harry's head to think so much so he leaned back and rested his head on his pillow.
Suddenly a jolt of pain and emotion shot through Harry that was completely unexpected. Harry screwed up his face at the pain of it. Then he realized that it was Ginny who was pushing at his mind so he lowered his defenses for her.
HARRY! Ginny bellowed at him. I'm coming, I'll be right there.
Harry smiled to himself, I'm waiting, but please no more shouting. My head hurts.
Several minuets went by before the door to the ward opened again. Running in looking tried and worn was Ginny. She was dressed in head to toe thick black clothes and a robe was slung over her arm. Harry had to stop for a moment before he realized it must be day time. She came rushing to his side within seconds then flung her arms around him.
Ginny sat down on the edge of his bed looking worried, "How do you feel? Did you get anything for the pain yet?"
Harry swallowed hard and said in a very strained, tired voice, "The healer was just here."
"Oh Harry, your voice! So much damage was done to your lungs it's a wonder that you can talk at all. Don't say anymore, use your mind." Ginny ordered.
So Harry resorted to their mental connection, I feel like crap, what happened to me?
"Malincov stabbed you in your left lung and punctured it. It's lucky for you that your a vampire and can heal, if you were still human you could have died. You lost so much blood. But that's not the worst of it. When Malincov died you went into a fit of some kind. You and Erin both did. Erin almost died too, he was released this morning however."
I remember watching, you killed him didn't you? You killed Malincov and saved us both. Harry had never been so proud of anyone in his entire life.
Ginny blushed, "I don't know how I did it, but when I saw him injure you I was beyond angry. It must have been the adrenaline, because I don't know If I could have done that normally."
But you forget that your a vampire now. We may still be young but we have more power than even we realize. Don't underestimate yourself. Harry replied.
"I'll remember that Harry." Ginny said with a smile as she touched his hand.
Were you effected when Malincov died, part of his blood is in you as well..
Ginny smiled, "You forget that he didn't place any wards around me. I did feel strange, like I'd never be happy again when he died. But nothing like you and Erin were effected."
Who is that over there. Harry said then pointed to the bed across from him.
Ginny tensed up before she answered, "That's Leisha, she hasn't moved an inch since we brought her in. Something funny happened to her when Malincov died. She didn't have the same wards around her that you and Erin did. Her skin sort of melted and the VLG thought she was going to die with him. It's a wonder she is still alive. Her skin healed only yesterday. Her sister, Ternia has been with her most of the time. But we were down in the tea room when I felt you wake up."
I thought only fire, sun and a stake to the heart can kill a vampire? Harry asked.
"Well, according to the hospital if enough damage is done to the body a vampire can die from other things too, but it's rare."
Just then the gray haired healer returned with a small cup filled with a purple liquid, resting on a silver tray. She bustled over to Harry and sat the tray down on the small table beside him. Harry watched as she took his wrist to feel a pulse then smiled when she couldn't find one.
"I always forget, I guess the only way to know if your heart is beating fine is by asking." The woman asked.
Ginny smiled, "He can't talk very well but I assure you he's fine, just in some pain."
"Right, well this will help." She lifted the small cup and handed it to Harry. "The Head Healer on staff said that once you take this for your head you can leave if you wish. But he wants you to take it easy for a few days. Stay in bed until you stop having headaches. And make sure you, what's the word...feed as soon as you can. Your blood levels are very low."
Harry drank down the potion and his head felt instantly better. He handed the cup back to her and coughed to clear his voice. "What about her. When can she go?" Harry asked in a strained voice as he pointed over to Leisha.
Ginny was curious as to why he sounded so genuinely concerned about a woman be barely knew. "The last person I talked to said that when she wakes up, she can go. There is nothing physically wrong with her."
"That's right." The healer said. "Well Mr. Potter, your clothes are at the end of your bed. You may leave when your ready. The sun is about to set, by the time you get outside you should be fine." She bowed slightly then left, taking the tray with her.
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Harry spent the next few days curled up in Ron's room back at the Burrow nursing a non-stop headache. The curse that Malincov placed on him seemed to do a decent amount of damage. His lungs were fully healed however which made breathing and talking much easier. Ginny hardly ever left his side while he finished recovering, something Harry didn't mind. Ron however was annoyed that he couldn't get into his room without her being there.
On the third night at the Burrow, Harry was finally feeling like himself. After fighting Ginny's protests he made his way downstairs and into the kitchen to see Ron and Hermione. Harry and Ginny spent the morning telling them everything that happened before Harry was in St. Mungos. Ron and Hermione sat in awe as they told their tale.
"That's amazing Ginny, I can't believe you killed him." Ron said. "I never knew my little sister had it in her."
"Yeah, now that I know what I'm capable of, the next time you pick on me I'll kick your ass!" Ginny laughed.
Sometime later, after the sun went down, Harry and Ginny were the only two up in the house. They were resting in the living room when a knock came from the front door. Harry got up to answer it and was surprised to see Tracy standing in the doorway. She grinned when she saw Harry and unexpectedly pulled him in for a hug. Harry smiled as he felt a pang of jealously swim over him that could only have come from Ginny.
"Hey Tracy, come in...have a seat." Harry offered as he returned to his warm spot beside Ginny on the couch.
Instead she crossed into the room and stood in front of them, "I can't stay. I just wanted to let you know that the VLG is having a meeting tonight."
Harry frowned, "I thought that we were off the hook once Malincov was gone?"
"You are, but we would really like it if you would choose to join us." She paused as she watched Harry's reaction. "Wait, before you say anything I want you to know that we have no intentions on making you the front man you so admittedly fear. We just want your input on various situations and any future events that may occur. If you don't want to help us with the Ministry, that's fine. We just want your support for the group."
Ginny turned her head towards Harry, "Harry, I'm not trying to speak for you. But we had the chance to get to know these people and we know they are truthful. We should at least think about this."
Harry thought about her words for a moment. "Would we have to continue living with the VLG? Even your own leader, Jamie, doesn't live with you."
"No, we only insist that members stay together when there is a chance for an attack. We have a small army at our call, most of them have families, lifemates and other jobs. Some live in other countries even. You would only have to be present for the meetings which are organized at least a day in advance depending on the need." Tracy said. "So, what do you say?"
Harry shot Ginny a look then said, "We will think about it. If we come to the meeting we will let you know what we decide."
Tracy looked put out but figured she shouldn't press her luck, "That's fine, you have a few hours. The meeting is at one, back at Headquarters. Even if you don't wish to join us, your welcome at the meeting. It will mostly be about you two anyways. Jamie has requested to know everything that happened the other night with Malincov. Which is why I'm in a hurry, I promised Erin that I would help him. He is still having bad headaches."
"Really? Mine finally stopped yesterday. I do hope he is okay." Harry said.
"Me too." Tracy looked upset for some reason. "Well, I really must go. I hope to see you later."
Wishing to avoid another hugging session, Ginny got up to walk Tracy to the door. They said their goodbyes then she quickly returned to Harry. "So, what are you thinking?"
"That's funny, I thought you always knew what I was thinking." Harry replied.
"Not when you don't want me to know. I think we should do this Harry. What else do we have to do? Your dream of being an auror is gone, you can't work at the Ministry and be a vampire. I thought about becoming a Healer but I don't think it's a good idea to be around all that blood."
"So what, we spend the rest of our lives fighting evil vampires and playing politics with the VLG?" Harry asked. "I just want to be with you. I want to find a nice place to live and settle down."
Ginny gave a half hearted laugh, "And then what? Sit around for a few hundred years and be bored? I know you, I know myself. We wouldn't be happy just doing nothing. We can still find a place to live and help out the VLG. You know what we are capable of doing and I think our connection, powers will only get stronger."
Harry smiled at the passion that was spilling from Ginny's eyes. "Your right Ginny, we wouldn't be happy just sitting around. Alright, but you do realize that once we commit ourselves to them it will be very hard to get away."
"Yes, but not impossible. If it gets to the point that we're tired and don't want to help, we will just walk away. They can't force us to do anything we don't want to. If they do they will be no better than the Ministry that they fight so hard against." Ginny said.
Harry wrapped his arms around Ginny and hugged her tightly, "Let's do it Ginny. They need us as much as we need them I think."
Ginny kissed Harry sweetly, "Alright, it's just me and you. Your stuck with me now. Our future together lies with the VLG."
Harry kissed the tip of her nose then smiled. "As long as your with me, we can face anything."
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The End
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Story to be Continued in Part Two – Titled: Some Fantastic
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