"You should rest, baby! I'll let you get some sleep, you must be exhausted," Cedric sighed gently as he laid you down on the bed. You shook your head, reaching for his hand. He intertwined your fingers together as he stared down at you worriedly.
             "No, I don't want to. I'm fine. I'll be okay. I want to know what-" Cedric cut you off, pressing his lips against yours.
             "There'll be plenty of time for us to talk later, but right now you need to get some rest. Adrian, Terence, Fred, George, Matt and I will still be here when you wake up." He turned towards the door but you grasped his hand firmly. You were so exhausted.
             "Lay down with me? I don't want to be alone! Not after being alone for so long! Please?" He sighed heavily, but pushed back the blankets, tossing his boots aside. He climbed under the sheets, snuggling into you. He inhaled the scent of your hair as he wrapped a protective arm around you. You shivered, trying to relax.
             "Try and get some rest, baby girl. Your boys will be back before dinner. Then I want you to eat something. But for now, just relax. You're safe. I've got you," he whispered lovingly. You nodded as your eyelids fluttered shut. You could finally let yourself sleep.

                               -Time Skip-

             "Hey (Y/N/N)! We missed you! How are you feeling?" A soft voice asked. You jolted upright, screaming. You opened your eyes, seeing the faces of your best friends, Dumbledore behind them. Next to you, the bed shifted as Cedric fell off of it, making Terence snort and Fred smirk.
               "I missed you too! How long was I gone? What happened? Did you catch Black?" You asked urgently. The boys shook their heads as they collapsed into the chairs around your bed. You leaned back, still exhausted. Cedric picked himself up off the floor and settled back in bed next to you, holding your hand.
               "Tomorrow's Christmas (Y/N/N)! You were gone for 3 months!" Adrian exclaimed, tears welling in the corners of his eyes. You shook you head in disbelief. You looked at your boyfriend, willing it not to be true, but he only nodded. You bit your lip, upset.
               Dumbledore stepped forward and sat at the foot of your bed. You watched him carefully as he sighed deeply. "I really hate to do this to you, especially now, but we need to know what happened, Ms. Middlebrook. Did Black hurt you? What did he say to you?"
               "I...I...He...He didn't say very much...He wasn't mean to me...He...He was actually quite gentle but he said he couldn't let me go until he finished his job...He said that I knew too much...and I...I was jeopardizing his mission..." you replied, your voice shaking. Tears streamed down your cheeks, Cedric's grip on your hand tightening.
               "I see. Alright, thank you Ms. Middlebrook. Please get some rest. Enjoy your Holiday. Indulge a bit, you deserve it after everything you've been through," Dumbledore said as he pulled himself off the bed.
               "That's all you're going to ask her? Don't you want to know everything he said to her?" Terence asked, unsurely. Dumbledore thought for a moment, his eyes twinkling. You didn't think you could say anymore.
               "No, I think we should leave it this, Mr. Pucey. Considering that Black is still out there, I think it's best that Ms. Middlebrook reveal as little as possible. The less we know the safer she is once Black realizes she's missing," Dumbledore replied as he swept out of the Hospital Wing.
               You sat there, staring into space, as his words sank in. Your eyes widened as you began to process what he had said and let out a piercing scream. Cedric jumped and all 4 boys were on their feet at once. "Baby? What's wrong? Hey! Baby girl! It's okay! Calm down sweetheart! You're safe!"
               "He's going to realize I'm gone! Then what? What if he comes back? What then?" You cried as Cedric pulled you onto his lap, cradling you, protectively. The boys bit their lips nervously, unsure of what to say.
               "Don't worry about it (Y/N/N)! Black will have to go through us! All 5 off us, plus Matt and Draco who are still at the feast, to get to you! We'll protect you!" Fred spoke up. All 5 boys nodded as Fred and George beamed.
               "Thank you! Really! You have no idea how much I love all of you! I missed you so much while I was gone! I thought of you every day! That's the only thing that kept me going! I knew you'd find me! You're my heroes! All of you!" You sobbed as you climbed off of Cedric's lap. You slipped off the bed, holding onto the rail trying to steady yourself.
               All 5 of them rushed forward, ready to catch you if you fell. You stepped toward Fred and wrapped him in a hug. Terence, Adrian, and George crushed you against them in a group hug. Each of them crying a fresh set of tears. You knew you were safe. As long as you had them, you were safe. They were your family. They were the best brothers anyone could've ever asked for.
               "We're going to head back to the feast and give you some time with Pretty-Boy-Diggory here. He missed you more than any of us-" George began.
               "Speak for yourself Weasley! She's our girl too! Not just Diggory's! We have different relationships but she's ours too! She's his baby girl! But she's our baby sister!" Terence snapped as Adrian playfully glared at George, making you laugh. They all turned and beamed at you, making you laugh harder.
               "Well, we all missed you, maybe more than Diggory, maybe not! And we love you more than you'll ever know! Every one of us! But we know you want some time with your future husband here so we'll leave you to it! Make good decisions, kids," Fred teased.
               "Shut up Freddie! And that goes for all of you gits!" You exclaimed as you rolled you're eyes, smiling despite yourself, as Adrian lifted you up and set you back on your boyfriend's lap, who's arms were immidately wrapped around your waist. You leaned into him as he planted soft kisses on your neck.
               "And that's our cue to leave!" Terence shouted your boys ran out of the Hospital Wing roaring with laughter.