She knew on one level that she'd picked up dragon pox somewhere, but Lavender didn't really want to admit it. Depending on how bad it was, she might have to end up staying in hospital and that was really a horrible thought. Although, considering the number of cases, it was just as likely that she would be packed off home with the cure and told to rest up. If she hadn't lived alone, she would have been less scared by the prospect of possibly falling asleep for over a day again.
Lavender managed a weak laugh as Parvati passed her the handkerchief, then promptly sneezed into it. "Don't make me laugh," she said with half a smile. It made her ache. "Hm. Might as well Apparate. Think the Floo'll make me dizzy."