Chapter 15- Smell the Morning Flowers

A few mornings later Hermione and Draco were eating breakfast in the Great Hall when the morning post came. Draco looked up and saw a familiar silver owl fly towards him, "Mother." The owl flew towards him and as it landed he took the letter from its grasp and handed it a piece of toast. It stopped a minute to eat the toast and then it was off again back towards its house.

My Dearest Draco,

I am so happy to hear that you came home safe. I also have some bad news though. Pansy has taken ill and is currently at St. Mungos. They're not really sure what's wrong with her but she said she would really like to see you. I was hoping you could come and see her this weekend. It would really make her feel better to see an old friend. Please take a moment and think it over, I would love to see you too son.

Love,

Mother

"Who's it from Draco?" Hermione looked over at him shoving the letter in his pocket.

"My mother, she wants me to go visit Pansy in the hospital."

She looked at him, "Maybe you should Draco, it's always good to see old friends."

"Maybe for you, I don't think I'll go."

"No, you should Draco. It will be nice."

Draco glared down at his plate, "If it will make you happy then I'll go, but just for a short while."

Hermione smiled at him and then continued eating her breakfast. They sat in silence the rest of the morning and then Hermione walked with Draco to go get his things packed. The weekend was starting tomorrow and he knew the sooner he left the sooner he could come back.

The next day Hermione rode with him down to Hogsmeade and for some butterbeers. They said goodbye to each other and Hermione watched Draco apparate away. She then took a carriage back up to the castle. When she got out of the carriage she walked towards the doors leading into the school. She heard something behind and when she turned around she saw nothing but black.

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"Hello, I'm Draco Malfoy here to see Pansy Parkinson." Draco looked at the nurse in the nurse's station and she pointed him down a narrow hall, "Thanks."

He shoved his hands in his pocket and walked down the hall. The whole hospital was cold and smelled. He figured with them being magic they could at least make the place feel more home-like. He kept on down all looked for the door marked Parkinson, but before he even got there he could hear his mother and Pansy talking.

He walked into the room and his mother jumped at the sight of him. She took his arms and looked him up and down and then took him in a big hug. Draco's eyes grew wide behind his mother's back, before his father died she was never one to hug. None of his family ever was.

He finally refocused and saw Pansy lying on the hospital bed. She pulled his mother off of him and walked to her beside.

"How are you Pansy?"

She smiled at him, "I'm doing fine, I've just been lying here for a few days."

"Do they know what's wrong with you yet?"

"No, they're still not sure. I'm glad you came though."

"Yes, well it's good to see your doing well.

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Back at Hogwarts, a very out of breath Harry Potter ran through the doors of the hospital wing, "How is she?"

Madame Pomfrey looked up at him; "Miss Granger will be fine Mr. Potter. She was hit with a spell and knocked unconscious outside of the school. Hagrid found her about an hour ago."

"Do you know who did it?"

"Whoever it was was long gone by the time Hagrid got there."

"Thank you. Oh, do you have a spare bit of parchment and an owl? I need to send a letter off."

She walked into her office and came back out with what Harry needed. He quickly scribbled a letter to Draco and sent it off to where ever he was.

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Draco had just gone down to lounge to get food for Pansy and himself when an owl entered the room and landed on Pansy's bed. She quickly took the letter off the bird and shooed it away. She saw Draco's name on it and opened it up.

Malfoy,

Hermione had been attacked. I think you really should be here for her right now. Hurry.

Harry

Pansy tore up the letter and stuffed the pieces under her pillow. As soon as she finished getting rid of it all she saw Draco enter the room.

"How long are you staying Draco?"

He looked her, "Just for tonight Pansy. I have to get back to the school."

"I could really use your help at home for a little while."

He glared at her, "I'll help you get home tomorrow but I really have to leave after that."

"If you wish Draco."

The next morning Draco helped Pansy back to her house. The doctors said that apparation was not really the best mode of transportation so Draco had to call his car to come pick them up. He took her bags to her room for her and when he cam back down she was sitting on her couch.

"Well Pansy, I have to leave."

"Draco do you remember what we used to have, back in school."

Draco rolled his eyes, "Pansy that was a long time ago."

"Not that long ago Draco. Remember when you Blaise Millicent and me used to be best friends." She pulled Draco down on the couch, "and when you and me used to date. Those were some great time weren't they Draco."

"Whatever you say there Pansy. Look I have to.."

"Draco I miss you. I don't understand what Granger has that I don't have. We could be so powerful together Draco, so great."

"I don't want power Pansy. I'm doing fine these days really."

"But think about it, you and me could rule the wizarding world. I remember when you used to talk about us doing that one-day. It always turned me on." She got up and walked towards him, "It can still happen Draco."

Draco just stared at her thinking, 'Does she know what's she's saying?'

"I can love you so much better than she does Draco." She pulled on his collar and brought his head down to kiss her lips. She pushed him away as quick as the kiss had started.

"I know you miss that Draco, you always said I was your favorite."

"Pansy get a grip. I don't want you, I never have."

"Oh but I see differently Draco. I can see it all in your eyes. You miss me too, you miss the power."

He pushed Pansy away, "I'm leaving."

"NO! Draco please stay, I need you here!"

"All you want to do is sleep with me Pansy, I'm sorry but you're not on the top of my list these days."

"Okay okay, just please stay. I won't try anything."

"I don't trust you."

"Slytherin's don't ever trust Draco."

"I'm only staying because my mother will kill me if I don't. I swear if you come crawling on me tonight I'll hex into last century."

Pansy slinked away towards her room and closed her door. Draco then sat down on her couch and rubbed his face. Why did he ever think it was okay to come and see her?

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"Hey there Ginny."

"Hey Hermione, how are you feeling?"

"I'm tired, but all right what happened."

Ginny pushed Harry's shoulder and woke him up; "She's awake Harry."

Harry jumped up, "Oh it's good to hear you talk Hermione. I've been so worried just sitting here."

"What happened?"

"Someone attacked you yesterday. Madame Pomfrey wasn't sure what was wrong."

"Where is Draco?'

"Oh, I'm not sure, I sent him an owl but no response had come back."

"He must still be with Pansy then."

"Pansy?" Harry and Ginny looked at each other.

"Yeah, she was put in the hospital the other day and Draco's mother sent for him to come and see her. He told me he wouldn't stay long though, he should be back tomorrow."

Ginny and Harry looked at each other and then looked at Hermione. They hoped she was right, for her sake.

Of course, two days later Draco still was not home. Hermione had been let out of the hospital wing and was back to teaching her classes. That morning McGonagall asked her about Draco.

"Do you know where Mr. Malfoy is Miss Granger?"

"No ma'am. I've owls to him but I have yet to get a response. I'm expecting him home anytime soon."

"Oh good, I was getting worried about him."

Later that night Ginny came to visit Hermione again, "Ginny what do you think he's doing?"

"I don't know Hermione, but he does love you."

"Yeah, I hope so. I just wish he would come home."

Hours later and miles away a small young woman was sleeping next to a tall blond man in a bed made for two.

A/N: I know, I know it's been awhile. But has interfered as usual. Colorguard tryouts have started and with me trying out for captain I've had an essay every night. Life is hard, but I will never abandon my story. I'm just sorry it took so long. I hope you all enjoy ever so much!

Missez Malfoy.