Cho sat in her dorm, crying. She could see them through the window. Laughing. Hugging. Kissing. She knew that she had missed her chance. He had kissed her and she had ignored it. She went on as if it hadn't happened. Back then her love was so confused. She wasn't sure if she wanted to be with Harry. Sure, he was a champion from the tri-wizard tournament, he was the chosen one, he was extremely brave, sweet, and kind. He had defeated the dark lord more than once. But he was also there when Cedric died. She had had a very mixed feeling for him. She loved him, but she hated him. He could have saved Cedric, he could have sacrificed himself, Cedric could have lived, but because Harry didn't help him, he died. Then he had the nerve to kiss her, and yet she liked it. She was the one who made the mistletoe grow above their heads. But now, while everyone was celebrating that the dark lord was dead and Harry was alive, now that she had finally figured out her feelings, that redhead had stolen him. That little girl had somehow managed to be there for him when she couldn't. She hated Ginnie so much, and yet she couldn't because she made him so happy. Now, whenever she passed Harry in the hallway, he looked away. Or he was with her.

Cho looked up suddenly from sobbing into her pillow. She thought she heard a door open. She looked in its direction and saw Hermoine. If someone had told her she would rush to her for comfort she would have laughed. Go to one of Harry's best friends for comfort when he wouldn't even look at her? Yeah right! But she found herself rushing into her arms. Hermoine said nothing, just put her arm around her. She went on like that for about five minutes until she had calmed herself enough to ask how Hermoine had gotten into the ravenclaw house. Hermoine looked at her and nearly laughed.

"Considering all the other things I've done it never really occurred to me why someone wouldn't know how to do that." Cho laughed a little. But she didn't smile. It felt wrong to smile right now. Hermoine had a look of total compassion on her face and a sad smile. "I knew somehow you'd be crying. I'm sorry, it never occurred to me how you'd feel if Ginnie…" Cho began to cry again. "No, no, I'm sorry. But look, Cho, I'm sure there is someone else who will love you one day. You're beautiful, and nice too. I realize how much of a roller coaster of feelings you must have been on lately. I don't think I could be as strong as you have if-if Ron-" Hermoine closed her eyes. Even thinking about it ever happening broke her heart a little. Opening them again she said, "If it'll help I'll tell everyone you're too sick to come out." Cho did her best to stop crying and straightened her back.

"Thanks Hermoine, but I'll be fine. I just wish I could talk to Harry about this. He doesn't seem to even want to see me lately. I'm worried. That's all." Hermoine smiled knowingly. She helped Cho clean up her face so she looked as if she hadn't just cried. She put her hair in a fancy bun with a peacock feather in it. They went outside and to the celebration. The new head of the school, Ms. McGonagall, had decided that all the students needed a break from school to calm down so she let everyone set up a sort of fair. People were selling food and nick-knacks, and especially talented wizards were putting on shows. Many people had asked Harry if he could have a small show but he was to tired to do any fancy spells. There were small versions of quidditch, broom races, duels (although barely anyone was doing that after the entire war), and some people were just sleeping. This was supposed to last for about a week. Hermoine grabbed a snack for the two of them and they sat down to watch one of the shows. Halfway through Cho was laughing and smiling. But Hermoine could still tell that her heart wasn't in it. They needed to resolve this. Now. She looked at her watch. It was the perfect time to do it.

Without warning Hermoine grabbed hold of Cho's hand and jerked her up, going out of the crowd, with Cho in tow.

"Hermoine! What are you doing?" She sounded scared. Hermoine didn't answer, just pulled her along. Once they got out of the crowd she headed towards the school. She pulled her up steps and steps until one was still moving. She turned around to look at the girl who was trying so desperately to free herself from her grasp. She said a few words and suddenly Cho couldn't see.

"Hermoine! What did you do? Whats happening?" She felt herself being dragged up one more set of steps and then they stopped. "Why can't I see?" She felt a small pull on her wrist and followed it.

"Watch your step. That's right just step over it…" She guided Cho through her words. "You'll understand soon." She heard a small noise like talking coming from above her. She went up one more flight of steps and then she heard Hermoine speak.

"Ok Cho, I'm gonna take the spell of you, so try not to make to much noise when it lifts." She suddenly felt as if something were being peeled of her eyelids. It felt good at first, as if something heavy were being lifted, but five seconds later as she began to see hazy images it felt like a piece of duct tape was ripped off. She let out a small squeak of pain, trying to keep her mouth shut. After she had blinked a few times she could see clearly. She was at the top of a flight of spiraling steps in front of a door. She looked at Hermoine who was next to her as she mouthed be quiet. She knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" came a voice from the other side. It sounded familiar.

"Hermoine. Who else?" she laughed. "Ron, can you come out here?" So that's who it was. Harry's best friend. The door opened and the redhead came out. Closing the door behind him, he said,

"What do you need? I was in the middle of this hilarious computer game where you-" He stopped when he saw Cho. "What's she doing here?" he whispered.

"Shhh! You're going to ruin everything!" she hissed. She reached to open the door but stopped. "Is there anyone else in there?"

"Hermoine I don't think this is a good-"

"Is there?" He sighed.

"No."

"Good. Stay here." She turned the handle and the door swung open. Before she knew what was happening she was pushed into the room. The door immediately swung shut again with a loud click. She turned and tried to open it but it was locked. She tried to unlock it but it had a spell put on and she had forgotten her wand at her dorm.

"Hermoine! Ron! Please let me out! Why am I in here?" she yelled, pounding the door. She didn't understand. What was going on? She suddenly stopped. She felt eyes boring into her back.

"Cho?" She whirled around. She looked into green eyes and gulped. She was stuck in a room with the last person she'd ever choose. Harry Potter.