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Hard Choices: Part 7
Lavender
The Gryffindor burst open, sound ringing in the common room. Lavender had Hermione feeling better and both went down stairs to the common room to play a little bit of chess. Disturbed by the sound, the two girls looked up to Ron's angry face. Looking at each other, Hermione and Lavender rushed to Ron's side, Hermione giving a glass of chilled water.
" What happened? We thought you were with Harry," said Lavender soothingly.
" That little ass let that little…stupid Cho make totally rude crap about me!" growled Ron. Hermione shook her head in disbelief, then ordered Ron to drink up. He finished it in one swing, slamming the glass on a nearby nightstand.
The portrait door opened again, they expected another Gryffindor. But it was Harry, face and ears red from running, hair blown to even a wilder arrangement. Harry's friends raised their eyebrows.
" Um…. Hi guys," said Harry quietly.
" I thought you were busy courting Cho," sneered Ron. He shut up as Lavender and Hermione slapped his shoulder gently. " I mean, weren't you at Hogsmeade with Cho?" Harry shrugged and sat down.
" I'm sorry guys," sighed Harry. " Cho is a…little demanding of our time together." Lavender gave a questioning look.
" Harry, a relationship that steals your time away from your other friends isn't a great one, even as friends," said Lavender. " Look at Ron and I for example (Ron grinned), we have special time together doesn't mean we're around each other around the clock. We have a life." The others nodded in agreement.
" It's just that… she has those types of eyes that say " please stay " and I feel bad leaving her alone," replied Harry. " But I had to do something about this mess with you guys. Thanks Lavender for helping us." Lavender looked at her shoes modestly and blushed red.
" I forgive you Harry," said Ron. " But don't you think it'll be better if you tell Cho about this. It'll be really stupid if it happens again." Three pairs of serious eyes faced hesitant Harry until he feebly nodded. Then he turned to Hermione who seemed to be the farthest away from him.
" Hermione, I'm sorry I've been a big ass jerk the pass few days," started Harry. He didn't notice the wink passed between Lavender and Ron when they left Hermione and Harry alone. Potter moved to a seat so he would be right beside her.
Harry
He looked her squarely in the face, butterflies suddenly fluttering around in his stomach, forcing his gaze down.
" It's just that I feel sorta drawn to her somehow," said Harry. " Just one look in those dark brown eyes…"
" I'm not here to listen to your poetry," snapped Hermione. " Now what did you want to talk about?"
" I just want to apologize for the way I was to you at the library and at Hogsmeade today," started Harry. " Will you forgive me?" Hermione sighed and nodded. Her lips slowly curved into a grin as did his. They briefly hugged each other and walked to the dining hall.
Cho Chang
Liana shook Cho gently and pointed to the Gryffindor table. Cho's face lit up a little but it fell into ashes as she saw Harry and Hermione laughing with each other. Lianas shoot her a sympathetic look. Cho Chang leaped up from her chair, getting looks from her fellow students but she didn't care. Telling her professor that she wasn't feeling well and dashed to the direction of the Ravenclaw common room.
" Cho! Wait!" cried out a voice. It was Harry. Cho turned around stopping. The blacked hair boy stopped by her and panted quietly. ~ He looks so cute with he's tongue hanging out ~ thought Cho. " Why'd you leave so suddenly leave the table? Are you feeling okay?"
" No I'm not good," replied Cho. " Let's go on a stroll outside in the gardens." Harry shrugged, he had told Ron and Hermione that he would probably be gone for a bit. The warm fall night made a comforting atmosphere around them, relaxing them both.
" So what's up Cho?" asked Harry. They sat down at the base of an old oak tree.
" Harry, I like you a lot…" whispered Cho quietly.
" I know."
" I just can't stand not being with you while you hang out with your friends." Harry turned to her.
" Maybe you can hang with your friends to you know," suggested Harry.
" But I'd rather spend time with you Harry," replied Cho. Then she pressed her lips softly to his. Harry's emerald eyes widened. But he didn't object to this kiss, but somehow it didn't feel right. Gently, he pushed Cho away.
" I… er…gotta go eat," said Harry lamely. Cho just nodded, still dazed.
* Whoa, one step for Cho! What happens when Hermione finds out? Stay tuned J