A few days later, Draco had enough strength to eat solid food. His recovery was rapid, and Healers were amazed at the speed it took. Hermione was by his side constantly, and Ginny, Pansy, Tomaso, and Mark were frequent visitors. The day came when Healer Deschain pronounced him well enough to go home.

"Home? You're...serious?" Hermione asked, hardly daring to believe it.

"Yes. His legs are still tender though. Despite the fact that his legs are tender, and he may need crutches for a long time yet, I think the time has come that he return to his own bed." Healer Deschain said with a smile. "Is that a problem?"

"No...of course not....did you tell him yet?"

"No, I thought you should be the one to tell him such happy news Hermione. He's sleeping now, but he should awaken soon. Why don't you go in?"

"Yes...thank you." Hermione stumbled into his room. She sat down by the bed and watched him. Home? Draco had a home...with Pansy. And it was almost certain that Pansy and Mark were together. Where could he go?

Draco stirred, and began to open his eyes. He smiled as he saw Hermione.

"You still here?"

"Always. Draco, we need to talk."

"Sure babe." Draco began to sit up, and winced as his legs moved. "What did you want to talk about?"

"Well...Healer Deschain said it was ok for you to come home." Hermione began, hesitant.

"Hermione, don't act so happy about it." Draco said sarcastically. "This is great news!"

"But what home are you going to?"

"Yo-...oh." Draco stopped in mid sentence. "Right."

"Exactly. Where would you go? Pansy and Mark are practically an item. I'll give anything that they're already living together. What will you do?" Hermione was worried, and Draco didn't blame her.

"Something will turn up. I'm sure." Draco said, but Hermione could see he wasn't feeling happy anymore. Just then, the door opened, and Ginny and Tomaso came in.

"Hey guys! Why the long faces?" Ginny asked, stopping her cheerful greeting.

"Draco get's to go home today. Where's Pansy and Mark?" Hermione said, trying to be pleasant.

"Out. Why's that a problem?" Tomaso asked.

"Because Mark and Pansy are together now. Draco was living with Pansy. Where's he going to live now?"

"With Pansy!" Tomaso coudn't understand why everybody was so worried.

"What about Mark? Isn't it going to be, oh, I don't know, maybe a little awkward for me to be living with my ex-girlfriend?" Draco asked sarcastically. Tomaso remained silent.

"Don't worry Draco, we'll think of something. I promise." Hermione said, and held his hand.

Just then, the door opened once more. A small wizard came in.

"Can we help you, this is kinda important." Ginny said impatiently. The boy flinched, as if struck.

"What's that?" Hermione asked kindly, and pointed to the letter in his hand. He smiled.

"For....Mister Draco Malfoy, Miss."

"I'm Mister Draco Malfoy." Draco said from his bed. The small boy crept towards the bed, gave him the letter, then ran off before anyone could either pay or tip him.

o0o0o0o What's in the letter?

Katie