Chapter 5: Holiday Plans
Harry was fast asleep in the hospital wing the next morning. Cho Chang came to visit him before lunch. She still couldn't believe he would deliberately place himself in harms way all for her. Harry began to stir.
" Cho Chang, no." Harry said, twitching around in bed.
" He must be having a nightmare." Cho said to herself.
Indeed he was. Harry was tossing and turning every which way. He was obviously dreaming about Cho and something was about to happen to her. He eventually stopped twitching around and a small tear fell from one of his eyes.
" No," he said, " Now I've lost her, too. I feel so alone."
" Harry," Cho said she wiped the tear from his eye. He flinched slightly. Cho Chang began to sing him a lullaby to try and calm him down.
Sleep sweet boy You'll need your rest For when next we meet You'll have to be at your best
I love you so I cannot explain What makes me long For your scraggly mane
So dream sweet dreams Until ye shall wake But before I leave you A promise I'll make
Till I see thee again You'll be truly missed For there's no one like you I'd rather kiss.
Harry seemed at peace now. Cho bent down and gave him a kiss. She then walked out of the hospital wing and left for her next class.
When Harry woke up it was about five o' clock. He jumped out of bed, got dressed and rushed to meet the others at dinner. Ron and Hermione were relieved to see he was awake. Malfoy stared at them with a sneer on his face, sorry that the blast hadn't killed him. Harry took his seat and glanced at the Raven claw table. Cho looked his way and looked positively riveted to see him up and moving, as did so many others in the Great Hall. They all congratulated him on a spectacular performance and a speedy recovery.
As the weeks passed on, Harry's Defense Against the Dark Arts lessons were beginning to become easier to plan. He promised the class that after the Christmas holidays; they would begin working on dueling. The Holidays were approaching faster than ever. About a week before the break Harry and Cho had gone to several Hogsmeade trips and learned to love each other even more. Gryffindor was also ahead in the Quiddicth Tournament. After classes one day, they had some free time before dinner. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Richard and James sat at the edge of the lake taking in the sunset.
" Can't wait till the Christmas break." James remarked.
" Agreed," Richard said, " You could probably stay with me and my father like last year. I'm positive he wouldn't mind."
" Thanks," James commented, " With a mother like mine Christmas is hardly enjoyable. That poor deluded woman will probably be out on her usual drinking sprees. I'm surprised she doesn't pass out from a the liquor she drinks."
" That doesn't sound like much fun." Hermione commented.
" It's not." James stated.
" I'll probably end up staying here as usual." Harry said.
" Why?" James inquired. " Don't your folks like having you around during the Holidays."
" My parents have been dead for the past fifteen years." Harry revealed.
James wore the same look as he did at the dance. He was also biting his hand the same way he did then. " Hermione, could you..."
But Hermione knew what was coming. SMACK!
" Thanks." James said. " Sorry about that."
" That's alright." Harry said. He then gathered his things and walked away.
" Next time I do anything that insensitive again, slap me." James commanded. Ron, Hermione and Richard just nodded.
Harry marched through the halls. He had no real destination. He was just wandering aimlessly. He was completely absorbed in though until a familiar voice behind him broke the silence.
" Harry, wait up." Someone called behind him. It was Cho Chang.
" Hey there." Harry said.
" So what are you doing for the holidays?" she asked.
" Oh, nothing special." Harry responded. " I'll be staying here as usual. My aunt and uncle don't really appreciate me so it makes no sense to go home to them."
" Why don't you go with Ron or Hermione?" Cho inquired.
" Their families are all going out of the country and I don't want to interrupt their family time." Harry stated simply.
" Well I'm going to see to it that you don't spend your Christmas alone." Cho said sternly. She turned around and began to march in the opposite direction.
" Where are you going?" Harry asked.
" To send a letter to my parents." Cho replied. " You're going to be spending Christmas with me and my family."
Harry immediately stopped talking. This was a scenario he didn't mind staying out of. He had no reservation whatsoever about spend an entire two weeks with Cho Chang. He thanked his lucky star for this opportunity. He then ran to Gryffindor tower, laid down his books and rushed to dinner.
Hmmm. I wonder what events will unfold while Harry is at Cho's for the Holidays. Sounds intriguing wouldn't you agree. REVIEW PLEASE. If I don't have reader input I won't know what kind off twists and cliffhangers to add.
Harry was fast asleep in the hospital wing the next morning. Cho Chang came to visit him before lunch. She still couldn't believe he would deliberately place himself in harms way all for her. Harry began to stir.
" Cho Chang, no." Harry said, twitching around in bed.
" He must be having a nightmare." Cho said to herself.
Indeed he was. Harry was tossing and turning every which way. He was obviously dreaming about Cho and something was about to happen to her. He eventually stopped twitching around and a small tear fell from one of his eyes.
" No," he said, " Now I've lost her, too. I feel so alone."
" Harry," Cho said she wiped the tear from his eye. He flinched slightly. Cho Chang began to sing him a lullaby to try and calm him down.
Sleep sweet boy You'll need your rest For when next we meet You'll have to be at your best
I love you so I cannot explain What makes me long For your scraggly mane
So dream sweet dreams Until ye shall wake But before I leave you A promise I'll make
Till I see thee again You'll be truly missed For there's no one like you I'd rather kiss.
Harry seemed at peace now. Cho bent down and gave him a kiss. She then walked out of the hospital wing and left for her next class.
When Harry woke up it was about five o' clock. He jumped out of bed, got dressed and rushed to meet the others at dinner. Ron and Hermione were relieved to see he was awake. Malfoy stared at them with a sneer on his face, sorry that the blast hadn't killed him. Harry took his seat and glanced at the Raven claw table. Cho looked his way and looked positively riveted to see him up and moving, as did so many others in the Great Hall. They all congratulated him on a spectacular performance and a speedy recovery.
As the weeks passed on, Harry's Defense Against the Dark Arts lessons were beginning to become easier to plan. He promised the class that after the Christmas holidays; they would begin working on dueling. The Holidays were approaching faster than ever. About a week before the break Harry and Cho had gone to several Hogsmeade trips and learned to love each other even more. Gryffindor was also ahead in the Quiddicth Tournament. After classes one day, they had some free time before dinner. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Richard and James sat at the edge of the lake taking in the sunset.
" Can't wait till the Christmas break." James remarked.
" Agreed," Richard said, " You could probably stay with me and my father like last year. I'm positive he wouldn't mind."
" Thanks," James commented, " With a mother like mine Christmas is hardly enjoyable. That poor deluded woman will probably be out on her usual drinking sprees. I'm surprised she doesn't pass out from a the liquor she drinks."
" That doesn't sound like much fun." Hermione commented.
" It's not." James stated.
" I'll probably end up staying here as usual." Harry said.
" Why?" James inquired. " Don't your folks like having you around during the Holidays."
" My parents have been dead for the past fifteen years." Harry revealed.
James wore the same look as he did at the dance. He was also biting his hand the same way he did then. " Hermione, could you..."
But Hermione knew what was coming. SMACK!
" Thanks." James said. " Sorry about that."
" That's alright." Harry said. He then gathered his things and walked away.
" Next time I do anything that insensitive again, slap me." James commanded. Ron, Hermione and Richard just nodded.
Harry marched through the halls. He had no real destination. He was just wandering aimlessly. He was completely absorbed in though until a familiar voice behind him broke the silence.
" Harry, wait up." Someone called behind him. It was Cho Chang.
" Hey there." Harry said.
" So what are you doing for the holidays?" she asked.
" Oh, nothing special." Harry responded. " I'll be staying here as usual. My aunt and uncle don't really appreciate me so it makes no sense to go home to them."
" Why don't you go with Ron or Hermione?" Cho inquired.
" Their families are all going out of the country and I don't want to interrupt their family time." Harry stated simply.
" Well I'm going to see to it that you don't spend your Christmas alone." Cho said sternly. She turned around and began to march in the opposite direction.
" Where are you going?" Harry asked.
" To send a letter to my parents." Cho replied. " You're going to be spending Christmas with me and my family."
Harry immediately stopped talking. This was a scenario he didn't mind staying out of. He had no reservation whatsoever about spend an entire two weeks with Cho Chang. He thanked his lucky star for this opportunity. He then ran to Gryffindor tower, laid down his books and rushed to dinner.
Hmmm. I wonder what events will unfold while Harry is at Cho's for the Holidays. Sounds intriguing wouldn't you agree. REVIEW PLEASE. If I don't have reader input I won't know what kind off twists and cliffhangers to add.