As It Was *Complete*

20. You're The One That I Want?

The following morning Astra was up before Hermione or Maddi. She wanted to avoid any awkward conversations. She tiptoed out of her room. She had just had, had a horrific night's sleep and now had a horrible headache to boot.

She sneaked into the bathroom to wash and dress herself before doing her hair and makeup to try and try and make herself look at least a little better. But it was obvious that she was either unwell or very upset.

She crept into the common room and headed towards the portrait hole. "Why do you look like you are doing the walk of shame?" Blaise asked seated by the fire and watching her with slight amusement on his face.

"Sorry," she said turning to him. "I was headed to see Madame Pomfrey and I didn't want to wake everyone."

"Madame Pomfrey?" Blaise said standing and walking fast to her. "Are you ok Angel?"

"I am fine. I...didn't sleep well so I have a bad headache. I am hoping Madame Pomfrey will have a potion to help." She said rubbing her forehead. The bright lights in the common room were not helping her pain.

"Is this because of what that prick said to you yesterday?" Blaise asked.

She nodded. "Jacked up little ferret finally got to me."

Blaise sniggered. "Oh I adore you, Angel." He laughed. "Come on, I will walk you there," he said taking her arm and walking her out.

"Walk her where?" Draco said sheepishly as he stepped into the common room. He, too, looked like he hadn't slept much.

"To the hospital to get something for her headache," Blaise said looking annoyed. "No, thanks to you."

Draco scoffed. "She can walk herself you know?"

"Well it is what I do for my friends. Especially when my other friends are complete fucking assholes to them!" He snapped.

"It looked like an embrace. Anyone would have thought what I thought." Draco said defensively.

"Anyone would have spoken to her without accusing her of something so vile!" Blaise snapped again.

"Whatever, take your precious little 'Angel' to the wing. Clearly she cannot go by herself. She is too meek and fragile."

"Draco, I swear to fuck I will -"

Astra stepped out of the portrait and left both guys in the dorm room shouting at each other. Her head was splitting and she was in no fit mood to deal with Draco or listen to shouting. She walked quickly so they would be unable to keep up with her and made it to the Hospital wing, slightly out of breath but without anyone chasing her.

She pushed open the door and stepped into the wing. The beds were all empty and Madame Pomfrey was standing in the middle of the room, changing the sheets on the bed, using her wand. "Good morning dear, how can I help you?" she smiled.

"Good morning madame. I was wondering if you had anything for a severe headache. I did not sleep much last night. Actually I haven't slept much in a few weeks but last night I got about an hour and I am feeling the repercussions now." She rubbed her head again. The pain was like a lightening jolt repeatedly moving across her forehead.

"Oh my dear, I certainly can. You poor thing." She left the sheets, folding themselves up and heading over to her cabinet, unlocking it and was humming to herself as she checked the vials. The humming was like drilling for Astra as her headache was so bad but she did not want to be rude.

Madame Pomfrey came back to her within 30 seconds with three vials. "Take this one dear for the headache. Take half of it now and the other half after you have eaten. It will only last about 3 or 4 hours but it is powerful." She uncorked it and passed it to Astra who gulped it down.