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Hard Choices: Part 4
Harry
Harry and Ron didn't see Hermione in the common room the next morning so they trotted off the to Great Hall for breakfast. As usual, Ron and Harry saved a seat for her. It was five minutes before Dumbledore would say the morning announcements when all the 3rd year Gryffindor girls poured into the Great Hall. Ron and (especially) Harry, open their eyes in amazement. Hermione took a seat, but was it really Hermione? Her brown curls were around to a cascading flow of hazel, cinnamon eyes sticking out with mascara and eye shadow.
" Do I look ok?" asked Hermione. " I let the girls do some stuff." With Hermione turning around, Ron winked at Harry. Slightly embarrassed Harry shook his head and averted his attention to Dumbledore. The rest of the students turned their attention to the headmaster as well.
" Good morning Hogwarts to this wonderful Saturday," greeted the Headmaster. " As many of us know, there is going to be a Quidditch match today between the houses Gryffindor and Ravenclaw at 10:30. We hope you all come." Dumbledore waved his hand, creating breakfast dishes. Harry keep his head down, Ron gave a look. Harry hadn't made any attempt to start a conversation.
" Hermione, you look very pretty today," said Harry, clearing his throat. " What's the occasion?"
" Nothing really," mumbled Hermione. " It's the first match of the year, I was hoping to cheer you on. This (Hermione motions to the face and hair) well was to suppose to show you my support. Quidditch is a really special to you and I'm your best friend." Hermione flashed a quick smile. Harry still was looking at Hermione's face and hair. Almost reluctantly, Harry tore his gaze from Hermione and to his plate.
Cho Chang
Cho gripped the white tablecloth. That stupid bitchy Hermione! Fixing up her hair and face, whilst Harry gaps at her. Taking deep breaths like she learned from her yoga teacher (when she lived in the muggle world), Cho Chang tried to clam down. Then, Hermione's eyes locked onto hers. Cho shot icy daggers as if trying to ruin Hermione's cinnamon eyes. ~ Whoa chill, ~ said her mind. ~ Your not even going out with him yet! ~ Fortunately, breakfast was over and the students were preparing themselves for the Quidditch match.
Cho's team quickly assembled to separate locker rooms to change. Her teammate who was one of the Chasers wished her good luck as Cho changed into her playing robes.
Harry
Wood rapped out orders as usually. Harry clutched his Firebolt close, intense about a game versus Cho. He wasn't worried about his skill, it was the fact that he liked her and might be a soft to her while playing. Harry absently looked into the large crowd, his eyes set onto Hermione, as if he was drawn to her by her beautiful appearance today.
" Harry!" bellowed Wood's voice. Harry shook out of his daze, apologizing to the Gryffindor Captain. " Harry, don't lose your mind up there. We need that Snitch." Harry nodded and the opposing teams got into ready position. Professor McGonagall signaled for the game to start.
The two Seekers rose high into the air, looking for the miniature golden ball. It was always a hard job to find the ball in the wild melee of players. Angelica, one of the Gryffindor Chasers had slammed down Quaffle scoring her team ten points. Harry's green eyes squinted around, trying to find a tinge of gold. After looking between all the players for five straight minutes, Harry rubbed his eyes. Suddenly, the little Snitch was hovering near the Ravenclaw side! Harry guided his Firebolt, trying to grab the golden ball before Cho, who was just behind him. It was time to set aside his feelings for her and race for their prize.
" ARGH!" yelled out Harry and urged his broom to go even faster. The wind blew against his face as he went faster and faster. Cho's Comet dragged farther and farther. Harry's hand closed onto the Snitch and had it! Gryffindor supporters roared their approval. " Yes!" Harry's teammates (all of them back onto solid ground) cheered and patted and congratulated him. Ron and Hermione rushed down with Lavender. Hermione reached Harry first and gave a kiss on him cheek, her face beaming. Harry blushed as Gryffindor cheered their Seeker on. In the mist of all this, Ravenclaw Seeker, Cho Chang had seen the kiss!
**Uh oh! What'll Cho do about this little act of romance? What will everyone react to all this activity?