The Wedding
"Remind me again why you decided to go back to Hogwarts. You weren't so keen last time," said Ron as he paced up to level with Harry and Hermione. Harry sigh and said, "How many times must I tell you Ron. I had this dream, a kind of premonition. There were glimpses of Hogwarts and strangely, there was Cho Chang." Ron and Hermione looked puzzled. You didn't tell us the bit about Cho Chang," said Hermione. "I didn't want you two blabbering about that. Anyway, the dream made perfect sense for me to return to Hogwarts. It was all kinda related, "Harry replied. They had walked quite a long distance from Uncle Vernon's house, which Harry had came back on Dumbledore's request for the last time. Ron and Hermione raised no questions after that. Then, one by one, they apparated to The Burrow.
It was Fleur and Bill's wedding. None of them were too excited over this event but at least Bill would have someone to take care of him everytime he turns wolfish. Bill had started having wolfish characteristics after being bitten by Greyback back at Hogwarts the previous year. Harry felt sorry for him. He had risked his life to fight off the death eater, and had been the only one to have sustained permanent damage.
As they entered, they were taken aback by the decorations Mr and Mrs Weasley had been putting up. Mrs Weasley had been against the idea of Bill and Fleur getting married, but didn't seem to show it. In fact, she looked extremely happy and was singing throughout. They did not notice that the three of them had arrived until Fred & George pointed out to them. "Mum!Dad! Look who's here," they both shouted in unison. Mr and Mrs Weasley turned to see Harry, Hermione and Ron. "Oh Harry!Hermione!What a pleasant surprise.Do come inside and make yourself comfortable," said Mrs Weasley as she approached them to give Harry and Hermione a hug. Fred & George brought them inside and they discussed about their joke shop until the wedding was ready at night.
They all quickly dressed themselves in tuxedos, smart pants and bow ties. Everyone except Hermione of course. She had went to the bathroom to change. As usual, Ron had the worst tuxedos among them. Harry's guess was that his was a second-hand outfit. Unsurprisingly, Ron did not seem to complain. Maybe he had been used to this kind of pathetic outfit and knew better than to complain. Though Harry was sympathetic towards Ron, he couldn't help smirking at his awful outfit. Everyone except Hermione had changed. She was taking an awful lot of time that Harry, Fred and George decided to come down first while Ron decided to wait upstairs. Harry knew both of them had decided to accept the fact that they both fancy each other and become a couple. Harry's greatest fear for them is that Ron might just wreck their relationship and probably not speak to each other ever again. Though Harry and Ginny still speak to each other normally, Harry knows that was because the reason the broke up is Voldermort. And Cho had never seen eye to eye with him ever since they fell apart. Could that probably happen to Ron and Hermione? Harry certainly hoped not.
Not long after, Hermione came out of the bathroom. Ron was stunned at the sight of Hermione. Words had failed him. He just stared at her with his mouth wide open as if he wanted to speak but had been hit by a silencio charm. She was wearing a purple knee-length dress that showed her cleveage. She had put on some make-up and did something to her hair that made it so un-Hermionish. "RON!" shouted Hermione, who had called Ron's name about five times before resorting to shout. "Oh. I'm sorry. You looked beautiful," said Ron, his mouth still wide open. "Thanks," she replied, blushing. "Shall we go down then?" asked Ron, holding out his hand, in a voice most unlike his. Hermione grabbed his hands and they went downstairs together. As they were making their way to where Harry and the twins were, many eyes turned to them as though they were wearing a perfume which attracts whoever they passed by. They were most certainly surprised at how beautiful Hermione had looked and might had even thought she was the bride in tonight's wedding. Even Harry was attracted as soon as he saw her. As soon as Ron and Hermione joined the table where Harry and the twins were sitting, they started discussing about the wedding. After a while, Ginny took a seat beside Harry. It was the first time they saw each other ever since Harry put an end to their relationship on the last day of school the previous term. They caught each other's eye but strangely, didn't blush. Had both of their feelings for each other evaporate, Harry thought. If not, why is it that he felt that Ginny was just another friend and he wouldn't mind her sitting beside him. Harry had this monster inside him which would go unstable everytime Ginny appeared last year. Maybe their feelings were gone and he just had to accept it.
It was 9o'clock sharp when the wedding started. The familiar music from the organ reached their ears as Fleur and Bill walked down the red carpet hand in hand. As they reached the platform, a man then speak to both of them. It seems that they were making a vow to each other. Harry could not hear a single word as he had been pushed to the back by the older people. Whatever seems to be going on now seems to be over as a purple light binded Fleur and Bill, and then they kissed. After that, it was all music and couples dancing. Ron and Hermione were dancing slowly as it seems that Ron might just tripped and fall on Hermione. Not having a date, Harry joined the joke shop gang, Lee Jordan, Fred and George. At least by joining them, he didn't look like he was rejected but rather uninterested, Harry thought. Unlike the group which consist of Neville, Seamus and Dean who looks as if they had asked almost all the girl available but had been rejected.
As Harry made his way to the drinks counter, he saw Cho Chang, his ex-girlfriend. Strangely, Harry could feel himself blushing. He couldn't take his eyes off Cho Chang. He was all dreamy and for a moment, one might thought he had inherited the genes from Luna Lovegood. "Hi Harry," said Cho Chang. A simple 'Hi' from Cho had just brought him back to reality. "Er…hi..," he replied. And then Harry seem lost, he was in deep thoughts of whether he should sit beside her of just move on to get his drinks. That decision had seem to be made up as soon as Cho, spotting that Harry was acting weirdly, asked him to sit to down beside her. The space beside her was so small that it squeezed Harry closer towards Cho and Harry was actually hoping that they'll squeeze him closer to her. It was the closest they had been ever since they kissed under the mistletoe back in Harry's fifth year. Harry was blushing and could not find the right words to break the silence. He was extremely nervous that he wasn't aware that he was actually pushing his glass to his lips, not realizing that there was no water inside until Cho pointed out to him. She then stared at him. Harry just stared back at her. She looked extremely pretty, even prettier than Hermione. Then, finally, she broke the silence and asked him how was his life going. "Fine," Harry replied, still staring at her. "How's yours?" "It's not bad. I am still looking for a job though." Harry was still staring at her. Then Harry thought to himself, you need to calm down. He needs to regain his composure. Then Harry asked "would like a drink?" "Oh yes. Thank you." Harry moved away from her quickly and bring himself to one corner to regain his composure. Ron and Hermione, having spotted him, approached him. "Harry, what's wrong?" asked Hermione. Harry then told them everything. They were giggling throughout. "What is so funny?" he demanded. Hermione then spoke after she had stopped giggling. "Harry, you better hurry up back to her. Maintain yourself and then asked her to dance." Asking her to dance seemed utterly impossible given that he could not even speak properly to her.
After a few moments of self-reflection, he approached Cho, only to realize halfway that he had forgotten to get her drinks. He made a u-turn and get two glasses of water. He seemed to have been himself as he gave Cho her drinks and then started to engage in deep conversations with her. After a while, he felt it was time to ask her to dance. It's now or never. "Cho…er…would..you..dance..with..me?" Harry could feel himself going red. Cho went red too, but not as much as Harry. "Sure." And they made their way to the dance floor. Ron and Hermione were giggling as they saw him and Cho. Harry then hold her one hand and put his other hand on her waist while Cho put her other hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry felt a tingling sensation inside his stomach. But he said to himself. Maintain yourself. They dance gracefully, enjoying every moment of it. Harry wondered if Cho was feeling the same way he did. His answer came not long after as Cho looked at him in a way that Harry felt he should kiss her now. Harry didn't hesitate for he knew the chance might never come again. He pulled her closer and kissed her and thankfully, Cho accepted the kiss and even encouraged it further. Harry felt the monster inside it triumph, just as it had when he kissed Ginny. All he wanted was to savour every moment his lips was touching hers as his hand move around her waist. It seems a lifetime before the finally broke apart. They gazed at each other intimately. They didn't know that many people had been noticing them but Harry didn't care. He would never regret this kiss. It had been most special and Cho probably felt the same way. They dance for the next few hours without getting tired. "I hope this night would never end," said Cho. "Me too," and they started kissing again.