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Chapter 19

Tw// talk about OD

Draco

I stayed by her bed side for the rest of the night, Severus got up a few times to get coffee and use the bathroom but i barely even moved. I didn't want to be away if she did happen to wake up so i didn't take any chances.

Around 6am Madam Pomfrey came to check on River, when she realized i was still here she gave me a small smile.

" You should get some sleep Malfoy." She offered pouring some water in a clear cup and setting it next to me.

I shook my head weakly, " I'm okay." I replied my voice sounding hoarse.

Pomfrey has always been kind to me, i've never really done anything to piss her off so we didn't have a necessarily bad relationship.

She sighed and looked down at Severus who had fallen asleep with just his head laying next to Rivers arm.

I hadn't realized her dark mark was exposed again until i looked down at the hand i was holding, if i hadn't yelled at her about it none of this would of happened and i'll never forgive myself for that.

" Has her IV stayed in?" She asked adjusting some wires that were tangled, i assumed most of them were to make sure she was you know, still breathing.

I nodded pressing my lips into a line, Rivers face had become a little less pale overnight so that made me feel a little better.

My parents said they would be back in the morning to check on us but they had to go back to the manor to gather my things. They really did care for River like their own daughter which i always thought was sweet. One day, she truly would be their daughter.

Madam Pomfrey looked down at her watch then back down at me, " Breakfast is starting soon, why don't you go eat?" She suggested. I shook my head again gripping Rivers hand a little harder." That wasn't a question." She said again. I looked up at her with my watery eyes, they burned in the sunlight that was starting to shine through the windows, was she really gonna make me leave her right now?

" I don't want to leave her." I replied my voice cracking.

A slight smile grew on her face and she shook her head, " I promise i will stay here and watch her, you need to go take care of yourself."

I looked down at River waiting for her eyes to just finally open but as expected, they didn't.

I sighed and slowly let go of her hand, "Please come find me if she wakes up. I don't want her to be without me again." That is how this all started so let's not end it that way.

She nodded, " Of course, now go go." She insisted gesturing to the door.

I gave River one last look before walking away towards the door as a few first years stormed in limping, " I fell off my broom!" The little girl exclaimed. I shook my head with a small smile and looked at the ground before walking out of the hospital wing.

The hallways had only a few people lingering in them, most people were in the great hall which wasn't necessarily a good thing. I really didn't feel like talking to people right now, everyone would want an explanation and to be honest i didn't have one.

As i walked in and headed towards the Slytherin table Adrians head turned towards me, he raised an eye brow and gave me a small smirk as i sat next to him.

" Look who's finally back." He said happily.

I put my face in my hands and groaned, " Yeah." i muttered.

" Where's River?" he asked.

My heart dropped, they didn't know?

I took my hands off my face and looked at him my eyes beginning to water again. Just the thought of losing her made me sick to my stomach.