Harry Potter Oneshots

bad days and headaches - d.m.

I woke up for the third day in a row having a painfully disabling headache. A headache that led to little sleep.

Despite the pain I got up. Missing a day or two every once in a small while is one thing, but missing three days in one week would definitely get me into some trouble. If not harsh words from professors than the obnoxious pile of work I'd have to get done. Which would undoubtedly cause stress and an even harsher migraine.

After dragging myself to get up and dressed, I took some painkillers and made my way to breakfast. If I can get through the rowdy great hall I can get through the rest of the day.

Walking through the thankfully dimly lit hallways a voice called my name from behind me. A voice that I knew and loved dearly. I turned and gave Draco a halfhearted smile. He saw right through it.

"Love, you don't look well enough to be heading to classes." His hands took my books from me before I could even think about protesting.

"I can't miss so many classes, it's not like I'm injured and stuck with Madam Pomfrey." I slipped my arm in between his elbow and our books, closing my eyes to let him guide me.

"Doesn't matter if you're with Madam Pomfrey or not, you should wait till you're up and ready for class." He was only partially right.

"Are you gonna be the one who makes up my missing work?" I look up at him, and he quickly shakes his head no. Resulting in a laugh from both of us.

As we neared the great hall I could hear the loud chatter of other students. A place that would not help the ache.

So I take a deep breath and walk in with Draco by my side. We reached the slytherin table and across from Blaise and Theo there were two seats left for us.

"What's up with you?" Blaise asks.

"Is it that obvious," I turned to Draco. I hoped that I wouldn't look too bad.

Draco laughed and turned to Blaise, "their headaches been bad again." Blaise nodded understandingly and turned back to Theo, not wanting to bother me in any way.

I piled some food onto my plate and mostly pushed it around, too overwhelmed to eat. Draco lightly nudged me with his elbow and leaned in close to me.

"You should try to eat a little more. It might help with keeping you okay throughout classes." He was right, I took a few more bites and made sure to drink up my water. Water isn't my favorite thing but I knew that drinking it would be better than the consequences of dehydration later on.

When I decided I couldn't eat anymore I leaned my head down on Dracos shoulder until breakfast came to an end.

~

I hid in the library for lunch. I've made it through my morning classes alright enough but I didn't want to push myself.

There were some attempts to make up some of the work I missed out on, luckily most of my professors have been kind about it. I didn't get very far when Draco walked in. Water and a small plate of roasted potatoes in his hands.

"Don't think it's wise to go without eating." He sneaked the plate towards me with a fork. I smiled gratefully and replied with thanks.

"How are you holding up?" Draco's right hand squeezed my knee encouragingly as his head rested on his left. Grey eyes wide with love and concern.

"I'm alright, I guess," I shrugged.

"I guess? Love, that doesn't sound convincing," I chuckled but he was being entirely serious.

"I don't know, wish I could sleep this off but I'm not the one who's in charge of the pain."

He nodded understandably. "Well, you have me in the rest of your classes, I'll be right there if you need anything from me." Draco emphasized the word anything, including an extra squeeze on my knee.

I lifted his hand from my leg and gave it a kiss, a small, silent 'thank you'.

He looked up at the clock on the wall, "Lunch is almost over, I should return the plate." He picked up the last potato and threw it into his mouth. I accidentally laughed a little too loud and was shushed by another student. Ending in another laugh from me and Draco.

"I'll come with," I shoved a small smile onto my face and cleaned up my books. He helped, and we walked back to the great hall. Well, I stayed out in the hall.

Although my head still hurt, he made things just that much easier to manage. I'll never be able to repay him for all he's done on days like this, not that he'd want or expect anything in return.

~

It was our last class of the day and I was still not any better. In fact, I think I was worse. But I made it this far and it couldn't hurt to go just one more. Right?

Draco and I made our way through the classroom's door with me holding onto him for support, the usual for today. I tried apologizing for my dependency on him on multiple occasions today but he just shushed me and told me he didn't mind.

We walked to our table and something in me went fuzzy as I sat down. I got dizzy and struggled to see anything for a few seconds, resulting in putting my head between my arms on the table.

Instantly Draco was rubbing my back and talking sweet encouraging things into my ear softly. At some point quickly after, a wave of fatigue hit me. Making sitting here awake so much more difficult. Draco's soothing voice faded into background noise as I sat there hoping that this would pass in a few seconds. Too overwhelmed to think of anything else.

Flitwick walked in and immediately started teaching. As much as I wanted to act normal and pay attention, I couldn't. I hated these moments the worst. Nothing that can make me feel better no matter how quiet or dark of a room I'm in. It's pure agony.

I hear flitwick called my name but I can't bring myself to lift my head. The embarrassment I'd feel after seeing everyone's eyes on me. The professor must have asked me a question. Whether it was related to charms or if I was gonna pay attention, I don't know.

Next thing I know a chair is squeaking across the floor, Dracos, and he's trying to pull me up.

"Come on we're gonna take you to madam Pomfrey." He must have asked to take me without me realizing. I got up sluggishly, almost unwillingly. I think he sensed it. "Darling, you're not okay right now, let me help."

It all finally clicked. I realized the scene I was causing and hated every second of it, but my head hurt so bad. I was dizzy and tired and couldn't focus on much.

We got into the hallway, Draco insisted on trying to at least partially carry me. But I persisted on walking, again just leaning onto him.

I tried telling him it was just a headache but we both knew better.

Next thing I know I'm laying in a bed and Madam Pomfrey was getting me an herb blend and a potion to try. She told me to take the rest of the day off, meaning I was bedridden, and to come to her when I run out of my herbs and potions. But I'm only to use them when my head gets really bad.

She also discusses giving me a note for my teachers to be a little more lenient with me, at least until we can figure out a better plan. Which I'll be forever grateful for, even just a little bit of help might go a long way.

So Draco took me back to my dorm and we laid there for a while. At some point he went to his room to complete homework, promising he'll be back after dinner.

I napped while waiting, it was a struggle staying asleep but I got by just fine. Draco also returned with my dorm mates and some of my favorite food from the dining hall.