Where am I? -- Early Winter 1997

I looked over at Oliver.  "Only for a moment," I said to him kindly.  "And then I promise I will leave you to have time together."  I understood how difficult this must be for the two of them.

I squeezed my husband's hand.  "I'll be fine... It's the headmaster after all," I said to him softly.  I was not entirely sure what was going to be asked, but I knew I could be entrusted in Dumbledore's care.

I smiled, kissing the top of Katie's hand and left the two of them to talk about the attack while I paced outside her hospital room door.

I chuckled at the two of them and waited until Oliver was restless out in the corridor.  "I know you've already spoken to the healer's, Katie, but please, do tell me what you remember," I said to her, sitting down in the chair that Oliver had vacated.  I was sure that she would not remember much if anything, but I wanted to hear it from her rather than teh Healers.

I nodded at him.  "I understand, Headmaster," I replied.  I pushed some blonde hair away from my face.  "Well, I don't remember much.  I went into the girl's loo... and then all of a sudden, I was here.  I don't remember anything else."

I watched Katie intently as she spoke.  "And who were you in Hogsmeade with?" I asked.  I knew it was her friend, Marietta.  But I wanted to see if Katie could remember that.  I wanted to know when she lost her memory, exactly, and when she was Imperiused.

I had to think for a moment, but then looked at the Headmaster.  "I was with Marietta," I replied, pushing hair behind my ear.  "Even though it seems fuzzy, I do remember that.  I remember walking into the pub and then there's nothing... nothing at all."

I nodded.  "You remember ntohing from when you were within the pub?" I asked, wanting to be clear.

I furrowed my brow slightly.  "Well, like I said, there was the pub with Marietta... and then nothing.  I can remember walking down from school and into the village.  And then the pub... but then it's blank, Professor," I said to him honestly.  I hoped that he would understand.

I understood.  'That's quite alright," I assured Katie.  I woudl speak to Severus about this.  "You just need to get some rest and the Healers will say when you are to return to school.  We will figure things out about the NEWTs if necessary.  Your classwork can be done here, if you would like.  I'm sure your husband or schoolmates would enjoy retrieving it and bringing it to you.  Or I can send it by owl."

I smiled at the Headmaster.  "Okay, thank you, sir," I said to him sincerely.  "And yes, I'm sure Oliver would be fine with getting the homework... though it might be easier to send the work through owl."  I sighed.  "It will all be figured out..."

I was waiting very impatiently outside of my wife's room.  I saw that Dumbledore looked to be heading out, so I knocked on the door slightly.  "Is it safe for me to return inside?" I questioned.

I chuckled at Oliver and nodded at him.  "I think it best that you return," I said to him as I walked towards the door.  "I do hope you get back to prime health quickly, Katie.  Keep me posted on your schoolwork and how the baby is doing.  Oliver, keep an eye on her for me."  I placed a hand on Oliver's shoulder before I walked past him.  I closed the door behind me.

I smiled at the Headmaster and nodded at him. I Had to stop because it was hurting my head.  "Thank you Professor," I said to him beefore he closed the door.  Oliver was at my side and holding my hand.  "I'm quite alright," I assured him.

I smiled at the Headmaster when he left and went ot Katie's side.  "Sorry... you shouldn't have to go through the whole ordeal over and over" I said to her.