Chappie 3, all free
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Hey lovely readers! This is the third chappie. I'm SOOOOOO sorry, I went on holiday for a while, came back and there were exams on… etc. etc. you get the idea lol nn Pls don't be mad at me! blushes, bats eyelashes hahahh
Ok I gotta shut up on with the story!
"Ginny? Ginny! Wake up… Can you hear me?"
Voices filled Ginny's head before she could interpret who's they belonged to. Her head swam with dizziness and she almost wished she could just lie like a lump of metal, sucked onto the bed forever. Go away; I'm desperate for some sleep, please, shh… She could distinguish numberless reds crowding around her, there was a black-haired spot swaying at an unsteady pace, a brown fuzz pushing forward and… a silver streak?
Slowly, Ginny's blurry view cleared up: Ron, Mum, Dad, Fred and George, Herms, Malfoy, Harry – wait – Malfoy?
Everyone registered their presence by exclaiming something lovable. Everyone except Malfoy.
"Gin! You're awake! You're awake!"
"How are you feeling, Ginny?"
"Oh, oh, my baby's okay! She's alive! Oh, Ginny darling –"
"Mum, chill – Gin's alright. She probably needs some rest."
Ginny tried to lever herself up onto her elbow and realised her leg was being magically supported in thin air. Grimacing, she managed to just lean back onto her pillow. She thought her leg felt numb, well it was completely numb – she couldn't gain any strength at all.
"Hey; I'm okay, thanks for coming everyone." Ginny attempted to smile gratefully.
"Anytime, little sis." The twins said and grinned in unison. "Oh – and apparently Mr Snakehead says he saved you. Apparently he stayed the whole night with you. Gin, as soon as you say the word we will beat him up for you."
"What a nice birthday present waking up," Ron muttered sarcastically.
And suddenly Ginny was confused, "Wait wait, back up! I'm still in unconscious mode! How did I get here? What happened?"
Then he spoke up, a quiet, demanding voice, "You're stupid muggle coffee shop got mugged by a couple of idiots; they were armed."
Then added "Useless." as an afterthought. "You got shot. I apparated you here, St Mungo's treated you. End of story."
Ginny's mind went into overdrive; she was still half asleep for merlin's sake! Ugh, why me? Why me, why me, why me? What a bloody good way to start my NOT so dramatic relationship with Draco Stupid Ferret-head Malfoy. Damn this really screwed up!
"Was anyone else hurt?" Ginny suddenly asked.
"You?" Malfoy cocked his right eyebrow, deliberately irritating Ginny. She felt an irresistible urge to punch his face in, but she only pursed her lips Ginny-like and held her head high.
Mr Weasley spoke up, "Mr Malfoy, I would like a word with you outside."
He nodded and they left for the corridor.
Mrs Weasley started to pack, "Well, now that you're awake dear, the healer said you should progress fairly quickly. Probably be out in a couple of days. Fred, George, you two go ask Healer Olseten if Ginny can leave tonight? I'll look after her fine. Oh yes, I must remind Arthur not to be too late home. Dinner at six. Ginny, love, if you feel up to it, come along – more the merrier of course. I must rush home now to make you your favourite soup! Yes, that should help. Well, dears," she surveyed the family crowd "see you all at six." And apparated after giving Ginny a smacking smooch.
"Sure thing, Mum." Fred and George patted Ginny on the head and left with a knowing glace at each other, which Ginny didn't miss, but didn't press either. She let them leave and gave both brothers a little wave.
Meanwhile, Ron took to every chance of bombarding Ginny with questions.
"Okay, Gin, I want you to tell big brother the truth, ok? What did ferret do? Did he try to hurt you? Oh! Was it him who fired the shot and lied? No, no, he must've –"
"– Ron! Calmness is a virtue, honey. Can't you see Ginny needs some rest?" Hermione tried to argue him away with no success.
"No, no, Mione, you see, ferret tried to kill Gin, then pretended he saved her, but the truth is Gin didn't die like he – "
"Ron, stop daydreaming," said Hermione with an exasperated sigh. She attempted to push him out of the ward, unsuccessfully.
"What is all this noise!" a rather plump, middle aged nurse came in. "Oh, sorry sir, but this is a hospital. The other patients need to rest. Oh, I'm glad Mss Weasley is awake." She gave Ginny a small smile then departed again.
Hermione took the chance to glance at Harry, who had spoken nothing at all since Ginny's consciousness. She almost giggled thinking about Harry's over-reacting when he was told Malfoy did carry Ginny here. But she decided to give them some time together, hoping
Ginny would talk to Harry about the Curse.
"Ron honey, see? Let's go get a nice, hot cup of hot chocolate hmm?" Ron's shoulders immediately drooped but he obliged, shuffling his feet out.
"See you soon, Gin. Take care." Hermione called over her shoulder; deliberately raising her eyebrows suggestively at Harry, then winking at Ginny (which she understood perfectly).
The door to the ward swung as Ron and Hermione were leaving. Ginny caught a quick glance and to her surprise saw her dad and Malfoy deep in discussion. Why is Malfoy nodding his head? And why is he listening to dad anyway? Then she turned her head back. At Harry, still standing some distance away.
Now there was only Harry and Ginny left. An awkward silence followed suit, parading itself between them again and again. Harry could hear the man snoring beside. Ginny could see a paper aeroplane zooming above the heads making swoosh, swoosh noises.
"Um… Harry, sit down! I'm not some disease, you know." Ginny joked, trying to break the ice.
He did, but his eyes did not leave Ginny once. What's his problem today? Merlin, I feel like a piece of painting. Stop staring, Harry! "Are you okay, Harry?"
He swallowed, then choked on his own spit, coughing between words, "Yeah, um" cough "– how are you" cough "feeling? Hahaha, well look at me: choking on my own spit just looking at you, Gin."
Ginny gave a genuine grin and laughed. Her childhood crush never really ended, she thought.
"Loads better, thanks." She suddenly turned serious, "Erm, I need to talk to you, Harry… about Malfoy."
"I know you're not going to like this, but I – I – Um, Harry, I'm marring Malfoy this month and – "
"WHAT?!" jumping up, his eyes were the size of gallons. "Ginny are you OUT OF YOUR MIND? Tell me this is a joke! Merlin's fluffy underpants! WHY HIM? Why not – "
He hadn't finished his sentence when Draco Malfoy and Mr Weasley pushed forth the door and entered.
Mr Weasely, surprisingly, didn't notice anything wrong with the scene. He made a beeline for Ginny's bed, gave her a quick peck, whispered "I've got Draco informed a little on it" smiling, then left after acknowledging goodbye to Harry and Draco too.
Malfoy looked up and there stood Harry, fuming, almost delirious, red in the face and about to jump on and attack him. The irony clicked and he immediately knew Ginny must've told him. Draco Malfoy saw an excellent chance to mock Harry. Though I'm not sure it was a good idea then.
"Ahh… I see Miss Weasley has told you of our wedding plans?" mockingly, "Wonderful, wonderful, Potter. What a lovely bride I have," sneering, then the last straw "I guess I will be getting her before you, then?" raising that one eyebrow at him, taunting Harry.
There we have it! Okay, please be nice as I've tried for a long chapter this time
NEXT CHAP will comprise of Ginny and Draco's wedding… and Ginny and Pansy's encounter shock! O.O
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