Harry saw a flurry of wings outside his window. He quickly opened them and a ball of feathers tumbled in.

He saw the bundle of parchment at its feet and he untied them hastily. He was in his room, feeling queasy because he had lied to Cho that afternoon. Tears were forming in his eyes but he brushed them away quickly.

The owl took off without a sound. Harry shut the windows and stared at the roll of parchment.

He unrolled it and read it silently. A smile appeared on his face.

Dear Harry,

It was nice meeting you at Diagon Alley today. You know, I didn't tell you the truth. Because I was afraid that you really didn't like me anymore. And I was correct.

Actually I still like you a whole lot. I just didn't know what got into me in February. I really didn't mean to blow up and run off just like that. I know it is all my fault, but I hope you can forgive me. Cedric was a fond memory and I wasn't able to take it then. But now I have already moved on and I know he is up there watching me.

Hopefully you can give me a chance and start all over again. I mean, if you really hate me now, it's okay, but I really do hope so...

Sincerely,

Cho

He read it again and again fro three times. Then he held it to his heart, closed his eyes. He pulled out his drawers and rummaged for quill and parchment.

There was no more parchment left. Biting his lip, he rushed down to the dark hall where a stack of paper was kept. He reached under the closet and pulled out a thick stack of white paper.

The next morning, Cho awoke. She wasn't crying. In fact, she was smiling. But she did not know why. She just lazed around for awhile.

She poured some juice and toasted bread for breakfast. She hummed. She had not been so happy in months. Ever since she ran away from Harry she had been feeling dejected. There was a slight gleam of sunshine in her life now.

A beautiful snowy owl flew in and perched next to Tweak. Tweak hooted sleepily as Cho approached the pair of owls. She found that the owl was quite familiar but she couldn't recall for once.

She untied the note gently and carefully. She fed the owl some food and sent it off. Sitting back, she read the letter.

Dearest Cho,

I am sorry for what I said yesterday. I really didn't mean it. I thought that you hated me for being so tactless and all that...but actually I hold you in my heart and hope that you can really stay by my side...

I was lying yesterday. I thought you had no more feelings for me. I almost asked another girl out, you know. Then I found out that you were the one I wanted to be with.

Love,

Harry P.

P.S. I would love to start all over again.

P.P.S. Did your tears smudge the parchment?

Cho smiled brightly and laughed at the last comment. Still smiling, she danced over to the windows and pulled the curtains apart. Sunshine spilled in beautifully as the curtains parted.

"Harry...I love you." Cho whispered to the breeze.

Miles away, Harry was waking up and opening the windows too. The wind flowed in and tickled his ears. He knew it was Cho.

"I love you too." Harry smiled as he clattered down the stairs.