What I Want | Draco Malfoy

Chapter Twenty Five: Nightmares

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"Please! Stop!" I yelled, feeling the deep burning and pain as Lucius dug his knife into my skin. I felt like I would die. He spoke but the words barely made sense as I couldn't help but scream again. All I could focus on were his eyes that reminded me of Draco's.

Lennon's eyes snapped open and quickly took in her surroundings. Everything was white, clean, and crisp. She was wearing a gown and she instantly knew she had to be at St. Mungos. She blinked her confusion away as she noticed someone fast asleep in the chair beside her bed. "Charlie?" She questioned softly, her throat hurting from the screaming and from the bruises that were left around her neck. "Lenny?" He popped up and looked around. His eyes were bloodshot and he looked like he hadn't had a proper sleep. His eyes met hers and he quickly got out of his chair and pulled her into a soft hug, as if he was scared to break her. "I am so so so sorry, love." Charlie whispered, kissing her softly on the head. Lennon could barely think straight as she tried to remember how her and Charlie left off. "Where is everyone?" Lennon sniffled as Charlie pulled away from her. The coldness that surrounded her body became evident as his warmth left. She looked down at the cuts and bruises that seemed to be healing. How long had she been here? "A lot of people have gone back to work. The first week everyone took shifts to help wait for you to wake. Everyone eventually had to go back to work. The healers weren't sure if you'd make it." Charlie spoke, holding Lennon's hand close as if he would lose her again. "What about Draco and our shop?" Lennon questioned, trying not to feel sad that he wasn't here. "I think he's been staying home. The shops been closed for quite some time." The answer wasn't what Lennon wanted to hear. "But you stayed?" Lennon sniffled, finally grabbing his hand. "I'll always stay." Charlie smiled at Lennon. "I'm going to send out a Patronus Charm to everyone and let them know you're okay." Charlie told her softly, squeezing her hand and walking out the door for a moment. When he came back, Lennon was fast asleep and Healers were checking her vitals.

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My body hit the stone floor once more and I could feel my leg give out. "What do you want from me?" I cry out, trying not to think about the blood that surrounded me. "You know exactly what I want." Lucius hissed, smacking her hard in the face.

Lennon woke up with a jolt. She tried catching her breath as she searched her surroundings to make sure she was still safe. A big smile appeared on her face when she saw Harry, Ron, and Hermione sitting at the small table on the other side of her room. The three talked quietly and sipped hospital coffee, all looking tired. "Lennon Rose!" Hermione gasped when she noticed Lennon's eyes open. She quickly walked over and gave her a hug. The boys came over and hugged her as well, and Lennon couldn't help but never want to let go. She missed everyone deeply. "I have news!" Hermione smiled when they pulled out of the hug. Ron held her hand softly and smiled at his wife, the love between them looked unbreakable. "I'm pregnant!" Hermione cheered. Lennon's mouth dropped open as her eyes went to Hermione's small but noticeable baby bump. "We already have the name picked out," Ron added, but Hermione elbowed him, "It's a secret, Ron!" Lennon laughed but pulled Hermione into a hug again. "I'm so thankful you're okay." Hermione murmured in her ear. "We want you to be the God Mother." Hermione cocked her head to the side as she stared at Lennon waiting for a reaction. "Are you sure? Me?" She was baffled, and suddenly realized how little energy she had just by talking. She quickly nodded, trying not to cry at the thought. Her emotions were on a rollercoaster today. The girls continued to chat for awhile before Harry finally sighed and spoke up, "I tried getting Draco but he won't leave the house." The statement sent Lennon into a silent state; her thoughts over taking her.

"Draco will never save you, child!" Lucius hissed, kicking Lennon in the stomach. "I love him! Why can't you accept that!" Lennon spoke up, the metallic taste of blood seeped through her mouth. Lucius grabbed her tightly around the neck and brought her close to his face, "He doesn't love you. He never loved you."

"Lennon?" The three friends called as they tried to shake their friend from her trance like state. Her hands slowly reached for the locket and when she realized it was gone her eyes snapped back to reality. "Where is my locket?" Her voice was enough to scare Ron, who did in fact take a step back. "Draco took it home with him. He's been in a terrible state, Rose." Hermione spoke softly, trying to calm Lennon down. "Why won't he come see me?" Lennon asked softly, her eyes falling to the healing bruises on her arms. "I think he believes this is his fault." Harry spoke up, for once on Draco Malfoy's side. The Golden Trio watched Lennon's eyes glistened over before falling to sleep once more. "Alright, that's it. I'm sending him in to straighten Draco up." George called from the doorway, having watched what was occurring between the four. "You wouldn't!" Hermione gasped, looking at George with a glare.

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