Last time:

Lucius smiled " Malfoy 1, ministry 0" he chuckled

After the healer left, Lucius sat down to write Harry a letter, informing him of the newest developments in Hermione's health.

Now:

A few days later, Lucius had decided that some fresh air could do Hermione some good, not to mention Harry was coming to visit as well.

He went out to the yard and placed a large white blanket on the ground, he placed it so it was in the shade, but to where she could feel the sun on her skin and the breeze flow over her. He had asked Harry to bring over a pair of shorts and a shirt so she wasn't out in her night gown, he wanted her to feel normal.

As he walked back to the manor, he could see Harry talking to Draco as if they had never been enemy's.

"Ahh , Harry, did you bring the clothes?" Lucius asked

"Right here, these are her favorites. I have to admit, I'm excited to see she is improving." He replied

"As am I" he replied. "I'll go get her changed and bring her down."

Harry and Draco made their way out to the blanket to wait.

"So how's Lucius really doing with all this?" Harry asked

"Well, he seems to be doing good with it, he smells like a girl all the time, but other then that he takes very good care of her." Draco replied

"Smells like a girl?"

"Yeah, he started giving her regular baths, said she asked him for a normal bath instead of a sponge bath, the only way he could figure to do it is the slip on a pair of boxers and take one with her."

"I wonder how she feels about that?" Harry chuckled

"Apparently she talks to him all the time, in his sleep of course." Draco paused as if thinking about something "I guess I just don't get it, she will respond to him by raising her finger, tells him she can feel his touch, seems to be aware of everything going on around her, yet she's still in a coma – how does that work?"

"I honestly couldn't tell you, from what I understand, its like small bits of her coming back slowly." Harry answered with a shrug.

Back inside the manor

"I taking you outside today, Harry brought me your favorite clothes and is waiting to see you outside."

He carefully lifted her up, pulling the night gown over her head. He slid on her shorts and removed the socks she had been wearing, he wanted her to feel the ground beneath her feet. He pulled her into a sitting position, leaning her against him, sliding the shirt over her head.

"Okay, I've got you dressed, but please don't hate me for messing this up."

He bunched up her hair in a pony tail, and did his best to put the tie in.

"Its a bit off center, but I think it will work" he said with a chuckle.

He lifted her up, making sure her head was against his chest as not to give her whiplash and started down towards the blanket he had prepared.

As Lucius walked through the yard, Harry couldn't help but chuckle at the pony tail that was almost on the side of her head. He also noticed that Lucius seemed to be extra gentle with her, more so then he ever though possible.

Lucius carefully laid her on the ground, leaving her feet to dangle off the blanket so she could feel the grass between her toes.

"Lucius" harry chuckled, "Did you paint her toe nails?"

Draco looked down and started to laugh.

"I don't see whats funny, I like them painted." Lucius replied with a frown

"And do you smell like a... rose?"

"Hey, it's working you know, I've managed to do more in the few weeks that I've had her then the three months she was in the hospital." Lucius replied

"I cant fault you for that because its true." Harry said as he started to run his fingers through her hair.

"Hey look at that" Draco shouted pointing to her feet.

Hermione's toes were moving, feeling the grass that brushed up against her feet.

"Hermione, can you feel the grass?" Lucius asked

He watched her finger raise up twice, "She can feel it!" he said excitedly. Harry walked over to her feet and ran a single finger along the bottom of her foot, as her toes curled in response, Harry jumped up with a huge smile and made his way to lie down next to her.

"Hermione it's Harry, can you hear me?"

they all watched her finger lift up twice again. Harry couldn't help it and broke down, not caring that Draco or Lucius were watching him. The tears fell silently down his cheeks as he bent down to place a kiss on her forehead.

"You better hurry and come back, I miss you, you know." he said in her ear, wrapping an arm around her. Hermione raised her finger to let him know that she knew he missed her.

Lucius and Draco sat back, watching the two friends, even they had to admit that seeing Harry break down was emotional. They watched as Harry pulled her close to him, resting her head on his chest as he stroked her back.

"I knew you wouldn't give up, I knew you were too strong for that."

Harry could feel his chest getting wet, so he pulled her back a little and turned her face to his. Hermione had tears running down her face causing Harry to pull her closer to him.

"She's crying, she can hear me and she's crying." Harry said excitedly

Lucius was shocked to see two things happen in such a short amount of time, the fact that she moved her toes was a great improvement, but for her to respond to Harry by crying was on a totally different level.

They stayed out in the yard for a few hours before Harry had to leave, He bent down and gave her another kiss on the forehead, then onto her cheek.

"I've got to go, but I promise I will be back to see you soon." he whispered into her ear.

Lucius scooped her up, saying goodbye to Harry as he walked back to the manor, Hermione securely to his chest. Deciding not to bring her back to the bed, he walked to the couch and laid her down, resting her head on his lap.

"You did good today Hermione, very good." he said as he placed her small hand into his.

"I think at this rate, you'll be back to yourself in no time."

Suddenly the tiny hand in his started to squeeze, causing Lucius to gasp. Apparently taking her out and seeing Potter had done more good then he originally thought. They continued to take turns squeezing each others hand, Lucius hoping that making a pattern to it would stimulate her brain.

Later that night, Lucius bathed and dressed her before placing her back in the bed. He bent down to her and kissed her on the forehead, causing her skin to goose bump.

"Keep trying Hermione, I know you can do it." he said as he ran his hand over her arm. "Sleep well" as he turned to head to his own bed, he almost tripped over his own feet when her heard a faint voice

"Lucius, don't leave me." she said weakly. Lucius spun and almost did a dive for her bed.

"Hermione, did you just say something?" he asked in an anxious voice

"Don't leave me, I need your touch." she replied in a very soft voice. Lucius quickly scooped her up and carried her to his bed, she could talk but still not move much. He laid her down and crawled up next to her, covering them up and wrapping his arm around her.

"Is this what you wanted?" He asked

"Yes" is all she replied before falling asleep in his arms.