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Author Notes: Hey everyone! Super sorry about the delay! I wasn't able to access a computer for a while... Anyways, here's a nice update for you guys... But um, I have some potentially bad news for you all. After this, I will do one more update at the most before I take off to Hawaii for ten days. I don't have any computer access there so I won't be able to update. I'm sorry! But I'll work on it on paper while I'm there okay? Reviewers!
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Ginny awoke late the next morning to the sun shining in her eyes. She blinked against it, moving her head where the sun couldn't reach it. She pushed her sleep-heavy eyes open, greeted with the sight of white-washed walls and sterile surroundings, a reminder of where she was. She sighed, her thoughts once again returning to the lingering question on her mind. What was she doing here? She heard someone approaching her bed and the curtains surrounding her were thrown open to reveal the nurse. She once again held the green and light blue vials and walked over to Ginny's side.
"Morning dear," the nurse greeted her. Ginny half-heartedly returned it while eyeing the potions with revulsion. The nurse handed her the two goblets again and Ginny hesitantly accepted them, eyeing them suspiciously. That last thing she needed right now was sleep with all she had on her mind. The nurse, reading her thoughts, answered her with a chuckle. "No sleeping potion in there today. I promise."
Ginny gave them a last look and downed them both, giving the goblets a distasteful look before handing them back to the old nurse. She made them disappear with a flick of her wand and conjured up a platter of breakfast that Ginny gazed at hungrily. She suddenly realized how long it was since she had eaten. Madame Pomfrey set the tray down on the tableside as Ginny moved to sit up. The nurse was immediately by her side, helping her up, which made Ginny scowl. But she knew better than to argue. Madame Pomfrey would always win. As soon as she was in a semi-sitting position, the plate of food was set in front of her and the nurse left her to eat. Ginny gave a small smile as she scanned the plate in front of her filled with bacon, toast, marmalade, fresh cut fruit, and pumpkin juice. If there was one thing she shared with her brother and family, it was her bottomless pit of a stomach. With that, she picked up her fork and dug in.
Ginny spent the rest of the day in complete boredom. The highlight of her day had been when Madison and Pansy had dropped in for a quick chat. But even that had been cut short by Madame Pomfrey, who insisted that Ginny needed her rest. Ginny was growing quite irritated with the old woman, though she owed some of that to boredom. Madame Pomfrey would completely ignore Ginny's questions and then chase away her only company. So now Ginny sat in early evening, skimming through the current Witch Weekly magazine. Reading that rubbish magazine was proof enough for her boredom. Before, she would have never been caught dead reading that. She passed a far-fetched Rita Skeeter article and threw down the magazine with an exasperated sigh. She heard someone clear their throat in front of her and looked up, a smile immediately appearing on her face. Draco stood at the doorway of the Hospital Wing, sexy as ever, with a smile on his face.
"It figures you'd be lounging while everyone else is hard at work in class," he said with a slight smirk as he walked over to her.
"You're one to talk. I know for a fact that you've missed the last ten days of class," she told him with a smirk. She was so glad he was here and grateful he didn't bring up her wellbeing. He raised an eyebrow in her direction.
"Touché," he responded, still smirking. "And you know for a fact... How?"
"I have my sources," she said with a nod of her head. He had come to the side of the bed by now and his face was less a few inches away from hers.
"Really..." he said in a low voice. Ginny laughed softly as he closed the distance and planted his lips on hers in a soft kiss. Ginny wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. Draco took the hint and deepened the kiss, Ginny enjoying the kiss she had deprived of for ten days. She felt his tongue slide along her lower lip and she let him in, kissing him passionately until they broke apart for air. Ginny and Draco smiled at each other as he took a set in the chair beside her, taking her hand in his.
"I'm so glad you're here," Ginny told him with a smile. "I missed you so much."
"Me too," Draco said with a squeeze of her hand. "You have no idea."
It was true. What he was showing now was the cool and collected exterior he learned as a boy, being a Malfoy. But on the inside, he felt nothing but relief. Relief that he hadn't lost her. She was one of the only ones who could break down his emotional barriers and he loved her for it.
"Draco, what are you thinking?" Ginny asked with a soft smile. He shook his head and kissed her hand.
"Just about how happy I am that you are back," he answered. Ginny smiled back at him. But soon, he found himself asking the lingering question in his mind.
"What are you doing here Gin?" He asked her. Ginny sighed.
"Good question," she responded. Seeing his expression she continued. "No one will tell me anything. I've asked Madame Pomfrey several times but she ignores my questions."
Draco scowled at this. "That bloody nurse. Dares put a sleeping potion in my drink and then hides the truth."
Ginny laughed at this. "Oh Draco. You're Malfoy pride is taking over."
He smirked at this. "If I'm not mistaken, most girls find my Malfoy pride attractive."
"Well, then I guess I'm no different," she answered with a smile as he kissed her again, putting on an encore of the earlier kiss. Unfortunately, this time, it was interrupted by someone.
"Sorry to interrupt," Madame Pomfrey said with a small smile as she stood with her arms crossed. "Visiting hours are over."
Ginny let out a groan and looked to Draco, pouting. "Do you have to go?"
Draco looked at Ginny with a smile and turned to the nurse with a scowl. Seeing her strict expression, he turned back to Ginny and nodded. "Sorry Gin. I have to pick my battles."
Ginny gave him a sad smile as he stood up and walked towards the door, Madame Pomfrey watching all the way. Ginny gave a small wave goodbye as Draco gave her a wink and departed. Ginny sighed as he walked out the door and looked to Madame Pomfrey who stood waiting with the green and purple potions.
"Sleeping potion?" Ginny asked with a look. The nurse nodded as she walked towards her, pouring the potions into goblets. "I suppose there's no way out of it?"
"Sorry dear," Madame Pomfrey said with an empathetic smile as she handed Ginny the potions. Ginny downed them both and soon fell into a deep sleep. Madame Pomfrey shook her head with a smile as she cleared away the goblets. What a sweet girl, she thought as she headed into her office. She kneeled by the fireplace, throwing some floo powder into the flames. "Professor Dumbledore's office."
She waited for a moment before his head popped in, his usual smile on and blue eyes twinkling. "Hello Poppy. Nice to see you again."
"Good evening Albus. Likewise," she answered with a smile.
"What is it I can help you with?" He asked her.
"Ms. Weasley has been inquiring as to her status all day and yesterday as well and it is getting rather difficult to avoid the subject. When is it you're going to tell her?" She asked him. The sparkle in his eyes dimmed a bit, and his smile faded.
"There is so much more involved Poppy. I'm not sure how to speak with her about this," he told her. Poppy gave him an encouraging smile. She had never seen the Headmaster like this before. So worried and sad.
"I understand Albus. I really do. But I do wonder how much longer it will be before she figures it out. She's a smart girl. Wouldn't it be best if she heard it from us?" She asked. Albus nodded his head.
"Yes, yes. You're right Poppy," he said grimly. "When is the earliest she can be let out?"
"End of the week. But that is of course with restrictions," she said strictly. The Headmaster shook his head.
"Alright. End of this week then. Then I'll tell her," he said. "Mr. Malfoy needs to be there too."
Poppy gave him a confused look. Albus shook his head. "It's more complicated than you could ever think. I'll tell you and the staff in good time."
The nurse nodded. "Good evening Albus."
"Goodbye Poppy," he said before disappearing.
Far away, a cloaked figure sat at the end of a large dark room, awaiting an arrival. Another cloaked figure stepped gracefully into the room, walking up to the figure and bowing down in front of it.
"My lord," he said in a deep voice. The supreme figure waved off his gestures and spoke.
"Did everything go according to plan?" The figure asked.
"Well, I have some rather bad news to report," the other man said slowly. At this, the figure stood up in a fury.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN BAD NEWS?" He roared. "DID YOU POISON THE GIRL OR NOT?"
"You see, we did, but she was cured, my lord," the other man said uncomfortably. The cloaked figure pulled out his wand from his pocket, holding it the man's chest.
"Cruico," he whispered as the other man screamed in pain. HE removed it after several minutes and stared down at the panting man. "Keep in mind; I won't be so generous next time. The girl is mine."