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Chapter 16:
"Sunday morning rain is falling
Steal some covers share some skin
Clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable
You twist to fit the mold that I am in
But things just get so crazy
Living life gets hard to do
And I would gladly hit the road
Get up and go if I knew
That someday it would lead me back to you
That someday it would lead me back to you
That may be all I need
In darkness she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
Fingers trace your every outline (yeah oh)
Paint a picture with my hands
And back and forth we sway
Like branches in a storm
Change of weather
Still together when it ends
That may be all i need
In darkness she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave
You may not know that may be all I need
In darkness she is all I see
Come and rest your bones with me
Driving slow on Sunday morning
And I never want to leave."
Candice sat beside her cousin's bed singing her the song that they always use to song together on Sundays. It reminded her of all the good times they had together and all the fun things they used to get up to.
"You better hurry up and get better because I don't want to sing alone anymore" Candice told, "It's boring and nowhere near as much fun as it is when you are singing with me"
"She loved singing with you too and don't forget dancing" Candice turned around and saw Bianca's parents, brother and his wife. She hugged them all and they sat near her bed.
"Are you okay? Gabriella asked.
"I'm so sorry" Candice cried, "I didn't get to her in time. It's all my fault"
"Don't think like that. I'm sure if you didn't get to her she would be much worse. Where are the boys? I want to see them as well" Gabriella told.
"We're here" Jamey said as they all filed in and greeted their family.
"We want you to know that whatever happens it wasn't your fault and we are glad that she has you to here to help when she needs it" Bianca's father told.
"Who did it?" Nick asked.
"It was a bunch of Slytherin people that were chasing her but only one in the end. She managed to get the rest away from her." Keagan explained.
"That's my girl" Nick smiled.
"She went to find Simba because he wondered into a room full of Slytherins. They tried to hurt him but Bianca and Simba got away. They were chased and you know the rest"
"Is Simba okay?" Gabriella asked, looking at the bed beside Bianca where her cat slept. Usually Madam Pomfery wouldn't allow animals in the Hospital Wing but this one needed hearing so she made an exception.
"He should be fine by tomorrow"
"I always knew that cat was a fighter since the first time he came home after having a bad encounter with another cat" Brian told.
"Hopefully his mother is the same" Gabriella whispered holding her daughters pale hand.
"How long are you guys here for?" Candice asked.
"Unfortunately I have to leave soon. I just wanted Bianca to meet her niece" Belinda said standing up and holding Bianca's hand on her stomach. "The baby is kicking for you. You better wake up soon because I need you to help me keep Nick and the baby in order."
They all giggled and heard the door creek open. Standing in the door way was Remus, Annie, Chloe, Sirius, James, Lily and Amanda.
"Come in" Gabriella motioned with her hands and got up to give Lily a hug. "Lily, look at you! You have grown into a beautiful young woman"
"Thank you Mrs. Rosslind" Lily said and hugging Bianca's father as well. "Hello Nick"
"How's it going flower?" he asked.
"Good. This is our friends. Annie, Remus, Sirius, James, Chloe, Amanda and Annie" Lily said pointing to everyone.
"Remus? Come here" Gabriella said hugging him tightly as well. "Good to see you. It's been so long"
"Yes it has" he replied.
"I know who you are" Gabriella said waving her hand at James and Sirius. Just introduce me to the pretty girls" Gabriella said as the others laughed.
"I'm Chloe and this is Annie. We have been lily's friends since first year"
"Nice to meet you. What's your name sweetie?" she asked Amanda standing quietly behind everyone.
"I'm Amanda. I sleep in the sae dorm as Bianca and Candice" she answered shyly.
"That's right. Bianca has told me a lot of good things about you in her letters. She thinks very highly of you."
"She has?" Gabriella nodded, "She is a great friend"
"Now you know why I hate hospitals. Everyone is to sad and depressing." Nick said joining the group. "I'm Nick, Bianca's brother and this is my wife Belinda... and don't forget my baby in the oven too" He said pointing to her stomach. She just rolled her eyes and introduced herself normally.
Madam Pomfery passed the group and moved towards another bed with the curtains drawn around it. Candice was the only one the followed her with her eyes.
"Who else is in the hospital wing?" she asked her cousins.
"Someone fifth year and a few seventh years" Jamey answered.
"It's the people that did this, isn't it?" Nick asked and waited for them to nod.
"Nick, there is no point going over there. It won't bring her back to us" his father said stopping him.
"Just leave it" Belinda told. He growled and sat back down. "Fine, but it isn't over"
Everyone left and soon the only people with Bianca were her special visitors. They sat with her, talked to her and it was unfortunate that they had to leave. They promised to back around the middle of the week if she wasn't getting better.
"Well sweetie, we have to go. You get better because the next time I see you, I want you to be dancing and singing with Candice and driving me crazy" her mother told.
"... and begging me for money" her father added.
"... and complaining to me because dad didn't give you money" Nick told.
"... and helping me choose new outfits" Belinda commented. With much sadness they left and the week continued sadly.
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The week continued slowly for some and busy for others but it was on Wednesday that events started to change and unexpected things happened. Everyone worried that Bianca would not wake up in time for the much anticipated Halloween Festival that took up all to James, Lily and the prefects time organising.
Of course all of Hogwarts was aware of Bianca's condition and who was responsible. Her cat was fully healed and wondering pointlessly around the castle and been found sleeping at the foot of Bianca's bed, to be kicked out by the medi-witch not long after.
"Just go and visit her" Scott yelled as he and Brett fought in the dorm on Wednesday night while finishing off homework. "It i obvious you want to"
"No! it will be weird" Brett argued though not convinced.
"Why? Because a friend visiting another is very weird"
"Shut up, I don't want to talk about this" Brett told.
"Whatever" Scott said.
"What if-" Brett started but stopped when Scott pulled out his wand and cast a spell in his direction. He now had a huge open wound on his neck. "What the Hell! That hurt" he said holding his hand against the injury and feeling the blood seep through.
"Come on! Let's go to the hospital wing before you pass out from blood loss" Scott told pulling his friend out the door. Some people stopped them to ask if Brett was okay and they just brushed it away lightly. Arriving in the hospital wing, Madam Pomfery helped them immediately and they received a huge lecture on using dangerous spells on each other. It wasn't the first time.
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Candice and the other girls were sitting by their friend but decided it was best to leave before Madam Pomfery yelled at them again for sneaking in. They all parted ways, some doing homework, duties and going to bed.
Lily walked into Head Quarters and found James sitting on the couch doing his homework.
"Hello" she greeted sitting near him. He didn't look up but replied all the same. "I was thinking we could do some more Head work and get it out of the way"
"I was going to visit Bianca. I haven't got to see her yesterday" he told closing his books.
"I was just there. There is no change and madam Pomfery almost kicked us out" Lily explained.
"I will sneak in, besides I haven't seen her alone before"
"I guess so. Well let's just get a few things done and you can go see her" Lily negotiated. James decided a bit of extra work wouldn't hurt and sat down again.
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"Where am I?" Bianca asked as she walked through a very b right but empty room. There were no walls though she felt contained somehow.
"You are in a coma Bianca" a voice answered. It sounded like a man; low and far away.
"Who are you/" she asked looking around for a person or where the voice was coming from.
"You know who I am Bianca. After all, you are choosing to be here with me right now" it answered.
"Why would i choose to be here in this empty room?"
"You chose to be here with me, not this room"
It finally dawned on her and she remembered the fighting in the grounds, the pain and everything else. "Why can I hear voices?" she questioned looking around for other people but she was alone.
"Those voices are the people on earth that have come to visit you, including your parents"
"Really?" she smiled, "I wish I could see them"
"You can"
"How? How do I go back to everyone?"
"If you really want to go back then you would know how but something is stopping you from being with your family and friends on earth" the voice told. "What is stopping you?"
Bianca sighed and thought for a minute, "I don't know, I guess i just don't want to deal with everyone and the problems and stuff" she explained lamely.
"You have a big decision to make now, stay here or go back but either way there will still be problems whatever you decide." The voice told.
"Good point." She thought to herself for a while and made her decision. "Thank you for your help"
"That's what I'm here for" the voice answered, slowly getting softer until it was a whisper and the last thing she ever heard. "Until we meet again"
She stood for a while until a voice started getting louder and she tried to remember who it is.
"Is that Brett?" she asked herself, "Why is he here?" A strange feeling came over her like she was falling and wind whipped around her until she was lying flat on something.
"Well, I better go now. See you soon; nice top by the way" he said turning around.
"Thanks" Bianca answered slowly opening her eyes.
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"How is Bianca doing?" Scott asked.
"Still the same, I'm afraid. No changes" Madam Pomfery explained.
"Surely she should be awake by now. It was only a small bite wasn't it?" Brett asked.
"Yes it was Mr. McKinnon but there was a lot of venom and it travelled throughout her blood very quickly. Hopefully she will be in her last stages of healing and wake p very soon" she said finishing working on his neck.
"Can I see her?" Brett asked.
"Well it is almost after hours but I guess you can quickly while you are here or your friend might jus put another hole in your neck to get you here" she said disapprovingly and he just grinned sheepishly.
"I'll be quick" he told.
Brett walked over to where her bed was and looked down at her pale features and she looked so different to the alive, vibrant and exciting girl that used to run throughout the castle. She was surprisingly still wearing the clothes they found her in but it was probably to stop the venom from travelling any faster and further. He remembered that people in comas could usually hear others and he decided talking wouldn't hurt.
"Hello, it's me Brett, in case you forgot I'm the guy that got onto the Gryffindor team and the one your boyfriend hates. Just stopping by to see how you are and for Madam Pomfery to heal my neck. It's a long story but Scott basically put a hole in it but i'm fine now. Hogwarts seems a little quieter now that Candice has no one to talk to all the time, now she just doesn't talk at all really. The Halloween Festival is what everyone is talking about around here and you better get well asap or you will miss the greatest event Hogwarts has ever seen, or whatever.
"Well, I better go now. See you soon; nice top by the way" he said turning around.
"Thanks" she replied.
"You're welcome" he said before turning around again and smiling down at her. "Welcome back"
She tried sitting up but her muscles felt a bit weak.
"Just rest. I will get Madam Pomfery" Brett told.
"No wait." Bianca said raising her hand to her mouth. "Let me do something first" She put her hand in her mouth and whistled loudly. Madam Pomfery came running to her bedside.
"Miss Rosslind. Welcome back. Now tell me how you feel?" she asked pulling out her wand.
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James finally finished working with Lily and made his way to the hospital wing to see his girlfriend. he walked in quietly and tip-toed to Bianca's bed but stopped when he saw two other people there.
"What are you doing here?" he asked Brett. Brett and Madam Pomfery turned around and ignored him. "Don't I get an answer?"
"He is visiting me obviously" Bianca answered raising her hand and waving to him. He moved to the other side of the bed and held her hand.
"Welcome back" he smiled, "We all missed you"
"So I hear" she told.
At that moment there was a stampede until six people ran into the hospital wing and threw the curtains open.
"AHH!" Candice squealed kissing he cousin on the head. "You're awake!"
"I know" Bianca stated giggling even though it hurt.
"Thank God. We were all freaking out man; don't do that again" Jordy told kissing her on the head as well and soon everyone else followed.
"I need some room so can i ask some of you to leave please and limit the visitors to two" Madam Pomfery asked opening a few viles of potion.
"Shotgun Staying!" Candice yelled first and they all looked at her strangely.
Bianca giggled and explained, "That's a muggle saying meaning she is staying"
"Well I'll see you tomorrow, bright and early" Brett said grinning. Bianca just groaned. "Bye"
"Well we will send letters to the family nd let them know you are okay" Keagan told as all the boys left.
"Okay Miss Rosslind. I need you to take these potions please" the medi-witch said holding up three bottles. Bianca carefully sat up with the help of James and Candice with her legs hanging off the bed and took the first one.
"It looks gross" she said.
"Well it will make you better"
Bianca sighed before drinking them and pulled a face as a huge shiver ran down her spine making her whole body shake violently.
"I hate medicine" she told, though her muscles didn't feel so weak anymore and she was more aware of her surroundings.
"You can decide now whether you want to stay here over night to make sure you get better, or you can go back to your dorm but you have to take potions the minute you wake up and come see me before breakfast." the witch negotiated.
"I'll go to my dorm" Bianca replied quickly.
"And I will make sure she takes her medicine" Candice said picking them up and putting them in her pocket.
"Very well. You may leave but take it very easy and remember you just woke up from a coma" Madam pomfery told. Knowing Bianca well enough to know she doesn't take it easy even when told.
"So what have I missed?" Bianca asked walking between James and Candice and their arms around her waist.
"The Halloween Festival" James told.
"What!? Are you serious?!" she asked.
"No, I'm just kidding. It's Wednesday you woke up just in time for the fun" he laughed.
"Oh ok. How have you been doing?" she asked Candice. She remembered hearing that Candice hasn't been herself.
"Fine, but so much better no that you are back" She replied kissing Bianca on the cheek. They slowly walked up the stairs and reached the Fat Lady.
"Oh dear, it is good to see you back and well. Sorry about the other day" the lat Lady said.
Bianca smiled, "It's no problem I probably wouldn't have opened anyway. Just remember that I forget things a lot and usually at the worst of times"
"Alright. Password?"
"Lion's pride" James said and walked into the Gryffindor common room. There were alot of people waiting for them and all the girls squealed to se Bianca.
"Bianca! You're back" Lily yelled hugging her friend carefully. "Good to see you"
"Thanks" Bianca said hugging everyone that was waiting and finally sitting on the couch. Everyone stated at her and she felt like a piece of meat they wanted to eat.
"Guys, stop staring. I'm fine, I feel great and everything is normal again. Stop acting all guarded" she told.
They all sighed and stroke a conversation until it was interrupted.
"Bianca! You are okay Thank God My heart was hurting for the past few days"
Everyone turned around and stared at the first year kneeling beside her with his hand over his heart. The girls giggled and the guys raised their eyebrows.
"Is this the one you were talking about?" Candice mumbled to her cousin who nodded in response.
"Hi Jackson. Yes I am back and well" Bianca told.
"I missed you so much. School just isn't the same without you here" he told holding her hand though she moved away.
"That's very sweet Jackson but there is no need to exaggerate" Bianca said looking at her friends who were giggling and eyeing the 10 year old amusingly.
"I feel so much better knowing you are safe" Jackson continued but Bianca noticed a huge cut on his head.
"Jackson please don't tell me you got that cut from a Slytherin" she said.
"I was standing up for you but they know better spells than I do" he explained, "but one did brake finger"
"Jackson, I told you I don't need protecting and it was very dangerous of you to do that"
"I just did it for you" he said looking down.
"and I am grateful but there is no need" Bianca told.
"Just returning the favour"
"Look buddy I think it is time for you to go to bed" James told using his head Boy authority.
"You are just jealous because your girlfriend has a crush on me" Jackson said before leaving.
Bianca slammed her head on the back of the couch and groaned as everyone laughed.
"Shut up guys. I helped him once when the Slytherins were bullying him and now he freaking loves me"
"Obviously, he is quiet a fan" Chloe told.
"You can have him" Bianca said.
"Looks like someone is going to have a constant customer at the kissing booth" Remus laughed.
"Am I doing the kissing booth?" Bianca asked not remembering much since before the accident.
"We all are" the girls said.
"Oh great. Can there be am age limit?" Bianca asked.
"That wouldn't be very fair then would it?" Lily grinned.
"Can we at least ban him from kissing me. I feel like a paedophile"
"Sorry but this is too funny to pass up" Annie said holding Remus' hand.
"So I assume the dates went well" Bianca said nodding towards their hands.
"Yes it was-"
"They're boyfriend and girlfriend" Candice said interrupting Annie mid sentence.
"Congratulations" Bianca smiled and looked at Chloe, "What about you?"
"It was-"
"They're boyfriend and girlfriend as well" Candice interrupted a second time.
"Thanks Candice" Chloe mumbled.
"Where is Mandy?" Bianca asked looking around for her friend.
"She is working on her Transfiguration assignment in the library. I think your cousins were going to tell her" Sirius answered, speaking for the first time.
"Well I am kind of tired even though I have been sleeping for like four days. I'll see you in the morning" Bianca said getting up and leaving the group.
"Good Night" they all said.
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