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Summary: According to Ministry Laws a blind witch or wizard should never live alone. When Draco becomes blind because of an accident and a Nurse comes to live with him, will love blossom? Or will Chaos ensue?
Love Is Blind
Chapter Two: One Way Or Another
Ginny's first week at Malfoy Manor came and went like that. Before she knew it, she was flooing to The Burrow and telling her mother all about it.
"So you're going to continue to work there?" Ginny nodded, "He hasn't…touched you, has he Gin?"
"Mum!" Ginny yelled, "Of course not!"
"Now, now, Gin. There's not need to yell. As a mother it is my job to ask these questions." Her mother smiled up at her before continuing, "Have you found out exactly how he became blind?"
Ginny shook her head, "I asked once, but he didn't give me an answer."
"Don't push him Gin, maybe he's just stubborn-"
"You got that right."
"And in due time, I'm sure he will tell you what happened."
"You don't know Malfoy, mum. He's not one to openly share his feelings." Ginny sighed, "If I could only get him to talk to me, though…I feel like I live in the house by myself. And it's not even my house!"
"Ask him to play a game of chess with you."
Ginny laughed, "You've got to be kidding, mum! Malfoy, play chess?" Molly nodded, "When pigs fly."
"Have you ever asked him?"
"Well…no. But if I try talking to him he's either says something smart or nothing at all." Ginny sighed, again, "Well, I have some shopping to get to, so I'll come visit again sometime soon."
Molly nodded and kissed Ginny on the cheek before she apparated away.
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Upon Ginny's return from shopping, she had the house elves put the food away, and she went to go find Draco. Ginny rapped on the door to his study, "Draco? Are you in there?" When she didn't receive an answer she proceeded to open the door.
Seeing the room empty she decided to have a look around. There were shelves with dusty books and tables with old news papers spread around. She walked to his desk and looked at the papers without any writing. She ran her hand down the paper and felt bumps everywhere.
"What the hell are you doing, Weaslette?"
Ginny jumped up, her heat beating fast, "Don't scare me like that!"
"Scare you? You're in my study." When Ginny didn't respond he continued, "What are you doing in here, anyhow?"
"I just got back from shopping and I came in here to look for you."
"And while looking for me you found my papers and tried to read them?"
"Well…I can't exactly read them; I don't know what it is."
"Mind your own business, Weasel. I'm going into my office."
"You're going to work?" Ginny asked.
Draco jaw tightened, "You need to think before you speak. Just because I'm visually impaired doesn't mean I'm incapable of working."
"That's not what I said!" Ginny moved away from his desk and walked towards him.
"But it's what you thought." Before Ginny could say another word he turned around and stormed down the hall.
Ginny growled before turning around and stomping to the nearest fire place. She grabbed a handful of floo powder and stepped into the fire, "Ministry of Magic!"
Seconds later Ginny tumbled out of another fire place. She stood up and dusted the soot from her clothing.
"Hello, can I help you with something?"
Ginny spun around to see who was talking to her, "Umm…Hi, is Hermione Potter in today?"
"Yes she is." The woman said.
"Could you show me to her…erm…office?"
"Of course Ms…"
"Weasley."
The woman smiled and showed Ginny the way. She led her down a hallway and they stood outside of a door, "Right through there."
"Thank you." The woman nodded and left.
Ginny slowly opened the door, "Hermione? Are you in here?"
There was a loud sound like the slamming of a very loud book. Ginny looked where the noise came from and Hermione appeared from behind a shelf, looking very exhausted.
"Hey Gin, what are you doing here?"
"I was just wondering if you could help me find some historical type books."
"Of course, what type of historical things?"
"Well…Things concerning families and what not."
Hermione looked at her younger friend, "What are you looking for?"
"You know about my job with Malfoy, right?" Hermione nodded, "Well, I think it would be a lot easier to do my job if I got to know Malfoy better."
Hermione laughed, "You…get to know Malfoy? He's about as open with his feelings as Ron."
Ginny sighed, "If I could maybe find out how he became blind, then maybe it could help."
"Gee Gin…the only thing that I could think of that would help you… is a book with documents on who has been in St. Mungo's and why. But that's strictly Ministry business…"
"Please Hermione." Ginny pouted.
"I don't know, Gin…"
"Pretty please with sugar on top." Ginny pouted and made her eyes water.
"Alright, fine! But you can only keep it for a few days!"
Ginny grinned, "Where is it?"
Hermione took her wand out, "Accio St Mungo's book of patients!" Ginny turned around and ducked just before the book had a chance to hit her in the head.
"Thanks for the warning."
Hermione handed her the book, "One week, Gin!"
"I'll probably have it back sometime tomorrow, Herms, stop worrying." Ginny kissed her on the cheek, "Thanks." She then turned around and left the room.
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Ginny flooed back to her room in Malfoy Manor and sat down on her bed. She opened the book to the index and looked for the name Malfoy. "Ah, Malfoy comma Draco, page 453." Ginny quickly turned to the page.
Draco Xavier Malfoy, son of Lucius Zeroun Malfoy, was entered in St. Mungo's hospital on August 28th of 2003. He was placed in the hospital due to a very serious war injury.
"War injury?" Ginny said aloud. As far as she knew, Draco Malfoy wasn't involved in the war. She hadn't heard anything about him after he left school; she was surprised to see that he still lived in England.
She continued reading to find out that they didn't know who cast the spell on Draco, and he wasn't willing to let them know. "Just great." Ginny said as she closed the book and tossed it on her bed. Before she could even lie down there was a *pop* in the room and Lonnie the house elf appeared.
"Lonnie is sorry to barge in on the missus like this. But Master Malfoy has just given Lonnie news that he will not be returning to the Manor in time for dinner."
"Alright Lonnie, thank you."
Lonnie nodded, "Is there anything Lonnie can be doing for you missus?"
Ginny thought for a second, "When dinner is ready could you bring it to my room on a tray?" Lonnie nodded and prepared to leave. "Lonnie! Before you go…could I ask you a few questions?"
Lonnie nodded, "Of course, missus!" Lonnie moved closer to Ginny.
"How long have you been working for the Malfoy's?"
"Lonnie's family has been working for the Malfoy's for a very long time, missus Ginny."
"Were you working when 'Master Malfoy' was sent into the hospital?" Lonnie nodded, "Do you know why he what happened to him?"
Lonnie's eyes got as wide as saucers, "Lonnie is not supposed to speak of it! Missus cannot ask Lonnie such questions!"
Ginny was taken back at his reaction to her question, "Sorry Lonnie, I won't ask you again. You can leave now."
Lonnie nodded and with a *pop* he was gone again.
Ginny sighed and lay back on the bed, "What in the bloody hell happened to that man! Ugh!"
One way or another, I'm gonna find ya
I'm gonna getcha, getcha, getcha, getcha.
One way or another, I'm gonna win ya.
I'm gonna getcha, getcha, getcha, getcha.
One way or another, I'm gonna see ya.
I'm gonna meetcha, meetcha, meetcha, meetcha.
One way or another - Blondie
~*~ Thats So Raven ~*~
Ah! Sorry for the long wait! Summer and everything, visiting family and all that pish posh! Anyhoo, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and sorry if it's short, I wanted to get it up soon because of the long wait. I'll try to make the next one longer! And get it out much sooner since I know what I want to happen in it! In the next chapter there will be more DG interaction and Christmas is near! I've got some of the Christmas part written, still have to type it though! Don't forget to review! And a big thanks to everyone who reviewed for the previous chapter!
Love,
~!@*Thats So Raven*@!~
As for the two people who asked how Draco could tell time in the previous chapter, there are watches for blind people. They've got the Braille stuff on it, they can't read the time, but they can feel it…if you catch my drift.