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If Ever The Truth	By : isathiel Category: Harry Potter > General > General Views: 1278 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Aini didn’t know how she had managed to find her way back to Hogwarts. Day was now beginning to dawn. She’d managed to find her way back , but it was only through luck. She crept along the hallway, shivering. But as she walked, she slowly realised that she was not alone. The footsteps she could hear sounded as if they were coming from behind her. She hastened her steps but the steps behind her also became faster. She turned a corner, nearing the exit, when the footsteps stopped. Aini flattened herself against the wall, hoping she blended into the shadows. She inched along the wall slowly, and was about to turn a corner when some grabbed her by the wrist, forcing her hands against the wall. That same someone stood in front of her, then leant forward and whispered into her ear.

"Mr Malfoy’" Aini whispered quietly.
As soon as his hands covered hers, he felt the coldness. He placed a hand on her cheek, and felt the same coldness.
"Where have you been?" Lucius asked, taking Aini into his arms.
"I—" she began, but her voice cracked, and she coughed loudly. It echoed in the deserted hallway.
"You've been outside," Lucius said. It was more of a statement then a question. He could feel her nod her head. She placed her arms around him, and he heard her start to cry. He took her face into his hands, and looked into her eyes. They stared back at him sadly.
"Girl, I'm getting you to the hospital wing," Lucius said. "Because you need to be okay."
He lifted her from the ground, cradling her in his arms. Her head rested on his shoulder, an arm around his neck. The other hung somewhat lifelessly by her side.

***

Once the snow had eased up, Harry, Ron and Hermione made their way back to Hogwarts. They had said goodbye to Madam Rosmerta, who looked a bit pre-occupied. They hadn’t wanted to ask her where Aini had gone, but now that it was dark, and she had not yet returned, they were beginning to worry.
They now sat in the common room, Aini’s bag on the table in front of them.
‘Do you think we should tell Dumbledore?’ Harry suggested.
‘We probably should. He might have an idea of how to find out where she is,’ Hermione replied.
‘The map!’ Ron exclaimed, and jumped up. He ran up to the dormitory, and when he returned, he was holding the Marauder’s Map.
‘But we’re not up to mischief,’ Hermione pointed out.
‘True,’ Harry replied. ‘But I think we should try it all the same. He took out his wand, and was about to speak the words when the portrait opened, and Professor McGonagall climbed through.
‘You three,’ she said, and beckoned to Harry, Ron and Hermione to follow her.
‘Where are we going?’ Hermione asked.
McGonagall didn’t reply. They turned a corner.
‘We’re going to the hospital wing,’ Harry whispered.
‘Do you think something has happened to her?’ Ron asked.
‘Professor McGonagall’’ Hermione tried again, but her sentence trailed off as they reached the hospital wing. They saw Madam Pomfrey in the back corner, in an otherwise empty hospital wing. A very pale Aini lay on the bed.
‘What happened to her?’ Harry asked, as they crowded around.
‘We don’t know,’ Madam Pomfrey replied, and her tone changed. ‘Mr Malfoy brought her in just after dawn.’
‘Mr Malfoy?’ Ron asked. ‘But why’.’
‘We were hoping you could tell us,’ Professor McGonagall said at that point.
‘Remember yesterday?’ Harry exclaimed. ‘She left The Three Broomsticks without us. She must have stayed outside the whole night,’
‘I don’t know why, but I don’t really care,’ Madam Pomfrey said.
‘Can you make her better?’ Hermione asked.
‘I’m trying, but nothing is working,’ Madam Pomfrey replied, sadness coming into her voice.
‘Aini?’ Hermione asked. She reached down and touched Aini’s hand. It was still cold.
‘Do you think it’s the flu?’ Hermione asked. ‘Just nod,’ she hastened to add, as Aini tried to speak.
The what?’ Ron asked, looking puzzled. He looked at Harry.
‘The flu. Muggle sickness,’ Harry explained.
Madam Pomfrey looked at Hermione.
‘How do you fix it?’ she asked.
‘With Muggle medicine. But, we can’t get any,’ Hermione replied, then noticed Harry shaking his head.
‘What?’ she asked.
‘Ask your parents to send some, Hermione,’ Harry said. ‘You can use Hedwig,’
Madam Pomfrey looked doubtful.
‘It will work,’ Hermione said, noticing Madam Pomfrey’s expression.
‘Well, you’d better hurry then,’
Hermione ran after Ron and Harry, who were already out the door.

In her bed, Aini coughed loudly. Madam Pomfrey watched her. It was a strange feeling to not be able to use any of her magical remedies to cure a student. She turned away, as Aini coughed again, loudly.
‘I just hope that medicine works,’ Madam Pomfrey said to herself, as she made her way slowly to her office.

***

Narcissa sat quietly at her desk as the class copied down the notes. The class was equally as silent. The lesson on Elementals had been a success, Narcissa thought to herself. But, that wasn't all she was thinking. In her thoughts also was Lucius. Even though they had separate rooms, Narcissa could still hear him return late to his room some nights. She never asked what he was up to, and he never told her. She shook her head sadly, and a new thought crossed her mind as she looked around the class. She had only just noticed that Aini wasn't there. Harry, Ron and Hermione were, but Aini wasn't.
"Miss Granger," Narcissa began. "Where is Miss Benson?"
"She's in the hospital wing," Hermione answered, but didn't elaborate. Narcissa didn't ask any more questions. She gave the class their homework, then decided to let them go a few minutes early. She put away everything they had been using, then left the classroom.

***

Aini lay on her side, away from Madam Pomfrey's office. Tears ran down her cheeks, and she made no effort to stop them. She'd been holding them back long enough, and it felt good to let them out. A sound came from behind her, and then Madam Promfrey spoke.
"Miss Benson, you have a visitor," Madam Pomfrey began. "Shall I send her in?"
"Yes," Aini said quietly, thinking it would be Hermione. She was surprised when Narcissa came in, and sat on the chair beside her bed.
"Professor Malfoy?" Aini said in surprise, forgetting her tears for a minute.
"How are you feeling? Miss Granger said you were unwell," Narcissa asked kindly. Aini tried to speak, but all she could manage was a fresh wave of tears.
"What's wrong, Miss Benson?" Narcissa said, as she moved the chair closer.
"Nothing," Aini replied, and she wiped some tears away.
"Is is a boy?" Narcissa persisted gently. Aini looked down at her hands so she wouldn't have to meet Narcissa's eyes.
"Only in that I don't have one," Aini said, the words falling from her mouth faster then she could stop them. This last sentence was said with such sadness, that Narcissa's heart went out to the girl.
"It will happen when you least expect it," Narcissa said, and she offered Aini a tissue.
"Hermion said that too," Aini said quietly, accepting the tissue.
"She's an intelligent girl," Narcissa said. "And she's right."

Just then, Madam Pomfrey returned to the hospital wing. In her hand was a small bottle which she held out to Aini.
"Your medicine has arrived," Madam Pomfrey said, in a doubtful tone.
"Thank you," Aini replied, and took the bottle. Narcissa was intrigued.
"Is that muggle medicine?" Narcissa asked, reaching for the bottle.
"It is," Madam Pomfrey interjected, then turned to Aini. "Take some of that, and then you can go in the morning. Miss Granger said it wouldn't make you better overnight."
Before Aini could reply, a bell chimed through the tower. Aini looked at Narcissa.
"Well, I guess I should go then," Narcissa said. "But listen, somehow, it will all turn out for the best."
"I hope so," Aini said. "Thank you for coming to visit me."
"You're welcome," Narcissa replied, and stood up. " I hope you feel better soon,"
"I hope so too," Aini replied, and she watched Narcissa leave the hospital wing.
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