Inside the Hospital Wing

[Nyssa Pond]

Nyssa swung her legs over the side of the bed patting Jake on the leg as she spoke. "Come on," she said before putting on her shoes and picking up the food Ron had sent.

[Jake Crawley]

Jake got up and left with her to their usual spot.

[Pansy Parkinson]

Pansy strolled into the Hospital Wing, with confidence and pose she went over to Madame Pomfrey. "I was wondering if I might have a potion for a headache. It has been bothering me all day," she said somberly. The nurse turned giving her a once over with her eyes, looking back at her cautiously. "Perhaps you should stay Ms. Parkinson if it is giving you that much trouble perhaps you should stay and rest."

Pansy nodded at her response. "I can stay but I would prefer to sleep in my own bed as it relaxes me more than the warn down and itchy blankets and sheets in this room," she noted looking over to the beds and turning up her nose. "I suppose I could always have you change things around for me if you prefer..."

Madame Pomfrey sighed thinking that keeping the Slytherin over something so small would be more hassle than it was worth. She went over to the cabinet and handed the girl a simple headache potion. "Have a restful day in your own bed, Ms. Parkinson."

Pansy smiled sweetly, inwardly happy she got her way. "Thank you," she told the old nurse, leaving without delay.

[Arya Rith]

Arya made her way to the hospital wing after waking up with an upset stomach. Something must of been wrong with her dinner which consisted of roast beef, bread roll, and seasoned potatoes. As she knocked on the door, Arya tried to channel the throwing-up feeling so she wouldn't have to throw up. Going to the bathroom was enough. Hopefully Madam Pomfrey had a potion ready.

Arya knocked on the door and leaned on the stone wall, looking up at the candle-lit ceiling. The door creeked and Arya moved away, "my stomach isn't feeling well," Arya said and Madam Pomfrey led her into the room. She set her down on the bed and questioned about her clothing choice on pajama bottoms and her button down school-top. If she really was sick she'd come in the clothes she was in and not have the time to change into school clothes.

"I don't like the feeling of wearing pajamas in public?" Arya shrugged and fixed herself on the bed. She waited for Madam Pomfrey and laid on the bed and held her stomach with a frown on her face.

[Kiba Elm III]

Kiba twisted uneasily in his sleep. He awoke and turned over onto his side as he brushed his hair out of his face. He had come to the Hospital Wing because of an upset stomach and had finally fallen asleep after Madam Pomfrey had given him a potion. Clutching at his stomach, which still hurt, Kiba noticed Arya had taken a bed near him. "Hey Arya," Kiba called out weakly. He gave her a small wave.

[Arya Rith]

"Oh my!" Arya exclaimed and her body shot up from the sudden voice. Arya covered her mouth and waved to Kiba with a free hand. She moved her hand from her mouth so she could smile at Kiba. "Hey you," she whispered, now thankful for the upset stomach. "You feeling alright Kib?" Arya asked as she rested her head on her pillow and faced Kiba.

[Kiba Elm III]

"I refuse to respond to Kib," Kiba said with mock anger. He smiled at Arya, but it quickly turned into a grimace as he fought off a wave of pain. "Upset stomach, you?" Kiba asked once the pain had subsided somewhat.

[Arya Rith]

"I didn't say 'Kib'!" Arya said defensively, trying to cover up a smile, "my 'a' sound was really quiet, that's all." Arya's lips curled into a small smile which puckered when Kiba told her his reasoning. "Same," she said, "the roast beef did it I think..." Arya frowned and rubbed her stomach for her own comfort, "I knew I should have had chicken fingers instead..."

[Kiba Elm III]

"Ah, must have been some bad beef. I ate it too," Kiba said after listening to Arya. He nodded to himself. "At least..." Kiba paused as the feeling of stabbing pain assaulted him. He cringed until it passed. "At least now I have someone to talk to," Kiba told Arya. He looked at her and forced a smile.

[Arya Rith]

Madam Pomfrey came back with a potion in hand, telling Arya to drink it. Madam Pomfrey knew Arya was not the type to drink potions so she was ready to force it by magic. Arya took the potion and stared at it, wishing it would disappear at the sight. She quickly drank the potion and stuck her tongue out and shook her head, wishing she had water. Madam Pomfrey left and Arya started to smack her lips and looked at Kiba. "It's icky," she frowned and threw the blankets over her body.

[Kiba Elm III]

"She probably gave us the same thing because my potion was nasty too," Kiba said, referring to Madam Pomfrey. He fixed his blankets after watching Arya. "Do you ever think about home?" he asked Arya in a whisper. Kiba stared at the ceiling and placed his hands over his tummy.

[Arya Rith]

"All of her potions are nasty! Never break your bones. Skele-grow or whatever that crap is- it's the worst," Arya shuddered at the thought of the taste and curled herself into a ball while still facing Kiba. "I do think about home," Arya whispered back, her eyes darting away from Kiba and focused on the marble floor. "I think about other people's homes though, at least, that's what my mind goes to sometimes. I know my home is okay. I know what it's like... other people's I don't know though."

[Kiba Elm III]

"Sometimes... I just don't know...." Kiba whispered as he continued to stare at the ceiling. He sighed and turned his head to look at Arya. "How's your stomach? The potion helped me. I fell asleep, but now it seems to have worn off because my stomach hurts again."

[Arya Rith]

"You just don't know what, Kiba?" Arya asked quietly, her eyes moving back to him. She wanted to know what Kiba was talking about. It was rare to hear him talk about what was on his mind, especially on a topic like family. "My stomach feels worse, but that's because the taste of the potion is getting to me," Arya said to Kiba, "it probably did nothing, just... take my mind off my stomach."

[Kiba Elm III]

"My parents aren't that amazing, but it doesn't really matter," Kiba spoke quickly. He didn't think Arya would care. "I hope your stomach feels better soon."