The following week of Christmas vacation was not a happy one for many, mainly Hermione and Narcissa. Draco fell into a coma, shortly after he reached Hogwarts that night. Hermione didn't go back to Hogsmeade. She stayed at school to wait and made sure she'd be there, in case Draco's health changed. Harry and Ginny even offered to go get her things from her room at the country club. Hermione accepted gratefully.
Hermione mainly stayed at Draco's side. People tried to get her to leave, but she wanted to stay. Even Narcissa would occasionally come in and advise that sitting there was not healthy, and she needed to get out. Hermione always declined.
One day Harry came back to Hogwarts to see Hermione.
'Hermione, do you wanna come watch the new Hogwarts documentary on television?'
'No, thanks anyway Harry.' She said, not even turning away from Draco to look at him.
'Hermione, I know you really care for Draco, but this is ridiculous. It's not healthy. You have to get out. Dumbledore will inform you if something happens with Draco's condition.'
'I want to be here when he wakes up.'
Harry walked over to her and sat down next to her.
'Hermione, you know these things can take a really long time... he might not even... well, it might take awhile.'
'I know you were going to say he might not even wake up. But you're wrong. He will. Draco is strong. He'll come back to me.'
'I hope, for your sake, you're right.' Harry said softly. He then left her.
Hermione looked down at her ring and then at Draco.
'You will get better. You will. You must.'
Dumbledore then appeared in front of Hermione.
'Hello, Professor.' she said.
'Afternoon, Miss Granger.' he replied, 'Are you ever going to move from his side?'
'When he wakes up I will.' 'Miss Granger, will you take a walk with me?'
'Professor, I really would rather stay here.'
'I insist, Miss Granger.'
She nodded sadly and got up. He led her out
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