Ginny
Chapter 8 of 8
White EyebrowIn the beginning was the word...
Chapter 8
Ginny
The rays from the early morning sun shone through the window and fell upon Ginny's gentle face. She stirred and opened her eyes. She heard a scratching sound and turned toward the source to see Healer Bunbley seated in a high chair and writing on a clipboard.
She rubbed her head; the bandage was gone. "What time is it?"
"Five Twenty AM," the elf answered without looking up from his clipboard. "Do you know where you are?"
"My room at St Mungo's."
Bunbley nodded in approval. "Are you feeling any better?"
"Yes, actually."
"You're lucky. The psychic surgeon missed the formation of an aneurysm in your brain. I went back in and repaired the damage."
"Thank you." Ginny sat up. It gave her pause to notice that she was wearing an adult diaper. "What about my baby?"
"I'm sorry, there was nothing that could be done," Bunbley said matter-of-factly. "Were you aware that you were pregnant?"
"No." She shook her head, her lips quivering. "I killed my baby."
"You mustn't blame yourself. You've been under tremendous stress." His response was genuine, but his bedside manner still needed work.
"How did I get here?"
"Lucius Malfoy brought you in with some rubbish story," Bunbley said with a frown. "The Aurors are questioning him now."
"He's telling the truth," Ginny said. Hesitant to volunteer specifics, she added, "I… was hallucinating, and he helped me."
For the first time, Bunbley looked up from his clipboard. "Well, I suppose even a Death Eater is bound to tell the truth on occasion. I'll inform the authorities."
"May I speak with him, please?"
"As you wish." Bunbley hopped off the chair and grabbed his cane. "Can I get you anything?"
"Yes. I would like a bookmark, if it's not too much trouble."
The elf gave her a curious look, but he acknowledged the odd request and left.
Ginny took the novel from the end table. She found the first folded page therein and carefully smoothed it out, ignoring her trembling hands. She repeated the process for the rest of the markers. By the time she was finished, she heard a knock at the door; it was Lucius.
Ginny bade him to enter, and Lucius obeyed, though he stayed a respectful distance from her bed.
"I have to know," she said. "Was that really Tom Riddle we defeated?"
The former Death Eater hesitated to answer. "If you're asking whether this all fell under the purview of the naturalistic or under the supernatural, I cannot say."
Ginny was not in the mood for cryptic answers. "Take a guess."
"I choose to take comfort in the fact that, either way, Tom Riddle is dead once and for all," Lucius said with finality. "We'll both be a lot better off if you decide to do the same." Having no desire to linger, Lucius turned to leave.
"By the way, this changes nothing between us, Malfoy."
He paused. "I understand. For what it's worth, you have my deepest sympathies, madam."
The door closed, and the room fell silent. Massaging her empty belly, Ginny took out her wand:
"Muffliato."
And she wept.
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Latest 25 Reviews for Lexis Logos Lord
19 Reviews | 9.47/10 Average
What was that "Muffliato" at the end for? I thought she lost the baby?
It's been a splendid, believable, zappy story... unfortunately, your proof-reader should know it's "discreet" not "discrete".
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
...your proof-reader should know it's "discreet" not "discrete".Thanks for catching that; it's been fixed.What was that "Muffliato" at the end for?She didn't want anyone to hear her grieving. This makes sense given the picture I've painted of her character, being a prideful Gryffindor, not to mention the only girl raised around a bunch of older brothers. Sometimes we all need a private moment, don't you agree?
Profound and powerful, love how you explored and fleshed out these characters in such an intimate and very *human* intriguing way. Excellent, engaging work! Can't wait for either more of this tale (there could be a sequel of sorts...?), or of course, more of Moody!
I feel for Ginny, losing her first baby is tragic, but I think she would have always have been watching for signs of Riddle had she gone to term.
If Bunbley is trying to heal Ginny's soul, Voldermort is not going to like it.
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
I think Bunbley's response would be, "bring it on, human!" 
Wow, you promised creepy, and you do not disappoint. 
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Thanks. I'll try to crank up the creepy.
How can Lucius help to start the madness all over again, he lost his wife, his son, his magic, and his selfrespect in the last war. The old saying is right, never leave someone with nothing to lose, it makes them very dangerous, now Lucius is more dangerous than he ever was.
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Indeed he is.
Mmm, brilliant twists and turns! ove the fleshing out of Tom Riddle, Ginny's strengths and defiance, and again, her strength and will, and Lucius' careful but resilient act of defiance--who'd thought it?
And the chilling cliffie... great chapter!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
I always thought that Tom, being the primary antagonist, never got his moment to shine: he desereved a Shakesperian death. I wanted to give him his "To be, or not to be" moment. 
Mmmm, fascinating and mesmerising trance--'patient heal thyself'--soemthing has opened inside her, an unforseen strength, power? great chapter!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
I always thought Ginny was a fighter (she'd have to be considering how she grew up.) But, alas, we know so very little about her. I was intrigued to do this character study of her and came away with her being one of my favorite characters (behind Alastor Moody, that is. 
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Response from nagandsev (Reviewer)
Alaster Moody--oh, yes! I'll slyly not mention Prisoner of Hope and that I can't wait for your next chapter of that--ooops! hehe! Seriously, looking forward to more of your work on whichever character you will be kind enough to gift us with!
ooh, I don't think prodding and poking into the depths of Ginny/Voldemort's mind is going to fair well for Bunbley, no matter how skilled a Healer he may be *biting nails* great chapter!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
I get the impression that Bunbley is too stubborn to know better. 
I love this--love the depiction of possession; the connection of and power connecting them together through all the time and space and (Dark) magic... Truly enjoy your refreshing take and depiction between them, as I've always felt the treatment of Voldemort possessing Ginevera was lightly tossed aside--as if being possessed by one of the greatest Dark Lord's wouldn't have left a lingering trace on any level. I'll stop ranting--just want to say that I enjoy the powerful, provocative tale and your wonderful writing, as always!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Ha, ha thanks. I was trying to write this tale in a French style of horror that I've never encountered before. After so much research, I hope I was able to pull it off on some level.
Oooh, brilliant! Sneaky, clever, desperate, slippery Slytherin(s)! HA! Deeply enjoyed this slip of a powerful force still thriving in the midst of a Tom Riddle Exhibit--wonderful!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Thanks. I was surprised to find out that the Ginny-as-Horcurx theory was such a controversial topic in fannon. I did my best to make if feasible for the nay-sayers.
Love Luna and George (these two would definitely have a wonderful quirky chemistry between them, having unique perceptions of others), and love something insidious lingering around, on or in Ginny... Great chapter!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Yea, I regret I didn't have more for them to do, but I wanted this tale to move pretty fast.
Mmmm. this is brilliant. Just brilliant. Love this unique take on evil incarnate in an irresistable *shell*, and Lucius--putty in the Dark Lord's palm, as slippery and willing as ever, eh? Brilliant, and your writing is a luscious and delectable as always, White Eyebrow!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Thanks. You can knock Voldy down, but the trick is getting him to stay down. 
Wow Tom really loves the sound of his own voice doesn't he. Lucius is not so sunk in self pity as we thought, and Ginny is a true daughter of Griffindor.
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Yea, I was surprised those three had good chemistry together. Made it tempting to write a longer tale. 
I love your characterization of Voldemort. You made him more complete, more three dimensional than JKR. And his monologuing was very entertaining. Reminded me of a twenty-first century Jim Moriarty, a man in love with his voice and himself. Excellent!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Hmm, It didn't occur to me until you pointed it out, but he did come off very Moriarty-ish, didn't he?
There is a lot of truth in Ginny's nightmare, I just hope she can figure it out before it's to late.
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Me too.... 
I like where you are going with Luna and George, but Ginny is in all kinds of trouble.
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Yea, Ginny always snuck under the radar.
A very creepy start, looking forward to more.
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Thanks, hopefully it'll get even more creepy.
Ooooh! Lucius' uninvited guest(s) give(s) me the creeps! *shivers* And I mean that in the best possible way. You set a tense and intriguing mood in this new story. I look forward to reading how (if?) evil will prevail in this brave new post-war world. Well done, White Eyebrow!
Response from White Eyebrow (Author of Lexis Logos Lord)
Thank you very much! I'll try not to disappoint. 