Engaged
"Well, look who it is." Pansy has lost none of her superciliousness in the years since she left school. "I hear congratulations are in order."
Cho recognises the voice, and has a moment to school her features into a polite smile before turning to face the other woman. Pansy is smiling in the superior way she always had. Her clothes are expensive, her make-up immaculate. In her mind's eye, Cho sees her smirking, an Inquisitorial Squad badge gleaming on her robes, as the DA's headquarters are raided. She sees her grinning in the stands with the other Slytherins as Harry reappears with Cedric's body. She sees her crowing defiance as she is led off to the dungeons with the other Slytherins as the final battle begins.
But years have passed. The war is over. She can afford to be polite, at least.
"Thank you," she says, extending her left hand to show the diamond ring she wears. "We are very happy. I hope you will be as happy one day."
Pansy's eyes are hooded, their expression hidden. She briefly touches Cho's hand before turning away.
But Cho hears what she says as she walks off. She is meant to.
"I thought you were pretty once. What a waste."
