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Love in the Stars

Chapter Three

No way, this can not be happening, Harry's mind spun so fast that he felt dizzy. It was as if he just got cursed by the Blind Curse again. He forced a smile and said, "Hello, er, Mr. Larkam."

Terry gave a short laugh and held out a hand, "Please, please call me Terry. After all, we are going to be working all year long and I cannot bear to hear anyone call me Mr. Larkam'!"

Harry shook his hand a little dazed. The song had ended and a new one was coming up, but Cho and Terry were already starting to talk very fast and walking back to the table.

"Oh my, after you left, where on earth did you go to?" Cho was saying.

"Well, as I told you before I left, I had to go and train in Greece," answered Terry.

"Greece!" cried Cho with admiration, "Oh, that's right. So, tell me all about it there! What did you see? I always wanted to go, you know that. Oh come and sit down and tell me all about it."

Harry followed them half way and then wondered if he should sit down with them. Then Cho finally called to him, "Oh Harry, you don't mind, do you?"

"Er, wha-?" Harry blinked.

Terry was holding Cho's hand as if about to lead her to the dance floor. Harry understood but it was like a knife in his heart. "No, not at all," lied Harry.

He watched them wirl around the dance floor. Ron sat down next to him, "Hey Harry, why are you looking so gloomy? And where's Cho?" He looked around and saw Cho with Terry, "Who's that?"

"Her ex-boyfriend, Terry Larkam," said Harry.

"It couldn't have been an argument that broke them up," said Ron staring at them, "they are so friendly with each other, too friendly."

"Thanks for making me feel so much better," scowled Harry kicking a table leg angrily.

"Sorry," muttered Ron, "but hey, it's not like they are dating, so you just go and ask her out a couple of times. Next thing you know, you guys are an item. Besides, where did that guy come from anyway? Not from Hogwarts I know that so maybe he'll leave soon."

"He's not leaving," said Harry, "he's working with us on the Quidditch team, with those kids. "

"Blimey," said Ron, "but hey, you killed Voldemort and fought countless battles. There's no reason why Cho should like that Terry cow better than you. You know that girls cue up for you!"

Ron's words did make Harry feel somewhat a little better, but he couldn't stand watching Terry's arm smoothly clutching around Cho's waist. He kicked the table leg again and tore away from the sickening sight. "I'm going back to the common room," said Harry.

"No way, what if Cho comes back looking for you?" asked Ron.

"Judging from the way she giggled when he kissed her hand," said Harry darkly, "there's no telling if she even remembers my name."

"Aw Harry," Ron looked a bit worried. Then he said slowly, "Um I wanted to tell you something. And if it makes you feel better I, um, and Samantha broke up."

"No!" said Harry, "how are you dealing?"

"Fine," muttered Ron.

"Man, those girls suck," said Harry angrily.

"And pretty," said Ron absently.

"Yeah," Harry drifted absently too staring at Cho.

Terry threw Cho out of his arms and then she rolled right back in. Harry forced himself to look away again. The song finally ended and Cho waved at him now coming back with Terry looking pleased with himself it seemed. So she had not completely forgotten. Harry breathed. Suddenly, he turned to Ron, "How did you break up with Samantha?"

"Said something about not paying enough attention to her. I don't know, I wasn't paying attention," said Ron shrugging, "I suppose it wasn't the biggest loss. She plants big horrible wet kisses on me." His ears went pink.

"Hi Harry," said Cho cheerfully, "and hey Ronald."

"I'm Ron," muttered Ron.

"Oops, sorry," Cho gave a small laugh.

Just as she was about to sit down, Terry grasped her by the wrist and pulled her onto the dance floor again saying, "This is my favourite song!" just as a slow song came on.

"Damn him," Harry snapped and couldn't watch anymore as Terry clutched tightly onto Cho, his hands buried in the layers of the light blue dress. Wishing he could have asked Cho to dance for this one when she was coming back, Harry turned and headed towards the common room.

Ron went with him not knowing what to say or do. He spotted Hermione and Victor Krum making out while swaying softly to the music on the dance floor. The sight somehow made him feel very empty inside and he almost wished he had paid some attention to Samantha. He caught up with Harry.

"You know what?" He said, "let's visit Hagrid."

"That's a good idea," agreed Harry as they set off.

Harry knocked on Hagrid's cabin across the Hogwarts grounds. Fang was growling inside. "Back Fang, back!" Hagrid's voice could be heard.

Then Hagrid opened the door. The half-giant with the wild hair and beard stepped aside to let Harry and Ron in. He offered them Rock cakes and started making tea.

"Why aren't you two at the dance?" He growled.

The Rock cakes untouched, Harry said, "We were."

Then he explained the situation about Terry Larkam and then Ron took over in his story of breaking up with Samantha.

"Ooh, this isn't good," Hagrid said gruffly, "I've had my share of romance troubles too, you know, and I know. A man gotta know." He nodded eyeing them.

Harry and Ron looked at each trying to hold in their laughter. They obviously remembered Madam Maxine. That was in their 4th year and Madam Maxine denied of being a half-giant saying that she's got big bones.

"I was 15, just expelled for 2 years," said Hagrid making Harry and Ron look up with interest, this was not what they expected, "of course, my friends went on in becoming wizards, and I've always fancied this brown girl, oh yes, big brown pretty eyes and hair. She was in me years, supposin'ly since I got me expelled, but anyhow, yup it was just another dance. I asked her — took all me courage it did — and she just looked at me with her big beautiful eyes, told me no, an' said, You are not even a wizard!'"

"That's terrible of her!" commented Ron.

"You don't say," said Hagrid, "women can never be trusted nowhere, I tell you, well, of course, Hermione to the exception. I heard she's getting on well with Krum, eh?"

"Yeah," said Harry, "they've been dating for a few years now."

"Bet they'll be announcing their engagement any time now," added Ron, "and it won't be a surprise either, but I reckon Hermione wouldn't want to marry yet. She wants to study first and untill we leave Hogwarts, she's not stopping. I think she's probably read the entire library now."

Hagrid laughed, "Well, good for her, and if she does marry Krum, then she's got a good man in hand. Not every girl can get a man like that. Famous Quidditch guy and everything, but then again, the girl who gets one of you is even luckier." He was looking at Harry specificly when he said this, "Harry, don't you worry about Cho, she's not worth it if she's got another man on her mind. You can't change her mind, but goodness, I don't know why she would have another man in mind when you were the one who asked her to the dance."

"Um, well, I didn't exactly ask her," said Harry quickly, "she just sorta said yes when I blurted out that I would ask her."

"Interesting," said Hagrid, "I guess she does fancy you then."

"Didn't look it," said Harry, "well, at least when Larkam showed up."

"Well, see it this way, you are getting closer to her every time you ask her to the dance," said Ron, "The first time, she went with Cedric, and this time, you got till when you are already at the dance with her. Next time, you'll probably hold her for sure."

"I don't know what to do," said Harry uncertainly, "but I guess time will tell."

"It'll hafta," said Hagrid, "it'll hafta."

The kids from the orphanage were coming 6pm the next day. Harry swung his good old Firebolt over his shoulder, said goodbye to Ron and Hermione, then headed off to the Quidditch field at 5:50. He spotted Cho, Malfoy, and Jonas Tomkins, along with some blonde girl whom he supposed that was the other professional who's training along too. Glad that Terry hadn't arrived yet, Harry set to mark his territory.

"Hey Cho!" He smiled and waved.

Cho waved back and then ran towards him dragging her broomstick along, "Oh they are coming soon! Anytime now!"

Harry smiled, though it wasn't what he expected. Then again, what did he expect? A kiss? However, Cho took him by the arm and pulled him aside, "Hey Harry, um, I feel guilty about yesterday. I suppose it was Terry and I that you took off without saying goodbye." Harry tried to look apologetic, but Cho brushed it aside and continued, "But I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done it. It's just I never he would be here. I suppose we were just trying to catch up on some news But Harry, I swear, we broke up, honestly, and there's absolutely nothing going on between us." Harry felt his jelly legs coming back and breathed again.

"Cho! And Harry," Terry came up from behind. He swept Cho onto his arm unexctantly and kissed her on the cheek. Harry felt a burning rage within and a burn on his scar too for some reasons. Suddenly, he noticed Terry arm showing a little with his robe held back from holding Cho, and it looked like something very much like a —

Terry let go quickly and dropped his arms so that the robes covered it. He stared at Harry steadily with an ineffable expression. However, Harry had already looked and he immediately knew what it was, his scar burning harder than ever. It was a skull, which meant, this Terry Larkam was a death eater.

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