A NEW FRIENDSHIP
Chapter 1: Just in time
Harry couldn't believe that he was finally back at Hogwarts – he was once again 'home.' He was beginning to drift into a slight daydream, thinking and longing for his soft comfy bed. His first day back had been as usual as any other – Professor Snape still despised him, Professor Trelawney still predicted his death and of course there was Professor McGonagall with her tight bun and pursed lips. He was just about to climb the stairs when something caught his eye. He looked again and his heart stopped. It was Cho. She still looked as pretty as ever but Harry couldn't help noticing a disturbed expression that filled her face. He went forward to make his presence known, but Cho suddenly opened the window and leapt up onto the sill .All sorts of thoughts raced through Harry's mind. She wasn't going to jump was she?
"Cho what are you….?" He broke off as he saw tears filling her bright brown eyes.
"Don't Harry. I just want to be left alone. I can't stand it anymore. Everything reminds me of him." Her head hung and then turned towards the open window, a light breeze ruffled her long soft brown hair. He didn't need to ask what Cho was talking about, it was obvious that their return to Hogwarts was reminding her of Cedric – and it hurt. Harry knew immediately that there was one thing he had to do. Stop Cho from jumping. Make her see sense.
"You can't. What about your friends and family? Think about how much pain you'll give everyone ho cares about you. Cedric wouldn't have wanted this. He would want you to be happy. You can't jump I won't let you." Harry sprang forward and grabbed her arm. She retreated, slid down the wall and burst into tears. Harry wasn't sure what he should do; he'd never been in this situation before. He had to comfort her. He gave her a tissue and put a comforting arm around her and tried to reassure her that she had made the right choice. It was hard though as deep down Harry new he still had feelings for her.
"I'm sorry Harry, I don't know what came over me." Cho stammered between sobs. Harry understood and reassured Cho, telling her it was perfectly normal to be confused and that anyone would be the same.
"You just need to take things slowly. Come on, I'll walk you back to your common room. I think we all need some rest." Harry said holding out a friendly hand. Cho nodded and gave Harry an appreciative smile.
"I'll never forget what you did for me tonight Harry. You're a true friend." Harry feeling happier knowing that Cho valued him as a friend went off to bed knowing that this was the start of a great friendship.
Chapter 1: Just in time
Harry couldn't believe that he was finally back at Hogwarts – he was once again 'home.' He was beginning to drift into a slight daydream, thinking and longing for his soft comfy bed. His first day back had been as usual as any other – Professor Snape still despised him, Professor Trelawney still predicted his death and of course there was Professor McGonagall with her tight bun and pursed lips. He was just about to climb the stairs when something caught his eye. He looked again and his heart stopped. It was Cho. She still looked as pretty as ever but Harry couldn't help noticing a disturbed expression that filled her face. He went forward to make his presence known, but Cho suddenly opened the window and leapt up onto the sill .All sorts of thoughts raced through Harry's mind. She wasn't going to jump was she?
"Cho what are you….?" He broke off as he saw tears filling her bright brown eyes.
"Don't Harry. I just want to be left alone. I can't stand it anymore. Everything reminds me of him." Her head hung and then turned towards the open window, a light breeze ruffled her long soft brown hair. He didn't need to ask what Cho was talking about, it was obvious that their return to Hogwarts was reminding her of Cedric – and it hurt. Harry knew immediately that there was one thing he had to do. Stop Cho from jumping. Make her see sense.
"You can't. What about your friends and family? Think about how much pain you'll give everyone ho cares about you. Cedric wouldn't have wanted this. He would want you to be happy. You can't jump I won't let you." Harry sprang forward and grabbed her arm. She retreated, slid down the wall and burst into tears. Harry wasn't sure what he should do; he'd never been in this situation before. He had to comfort her. He gave her a tissue and put a comforting arm around her and tried to reassure her that she had made the right choice. It was hard though as deep down Harry new he still had feelings for her.
"I'm sorry Harry, I don't know what came over me." Cho stammered between sobs. Harry understood and reassured Cho, telling her it was perfectly normal to be confused and that anyone would be the same.
"You just need to take things slowly. Come on, I'll walk you back to your common room. I think we all need some rest." Harry said holding out a friendly hand. Cho nodded and gave Harry an appreciative smile.
"I'll never forget what you did for me tonight Harry. You're a true friend." Harry feeling happier knowing that Cho valued him as a friend went off to bed knowing that this was the start of a great friendship.