A/N: Another chapter! What fun! This chapter is the last one before the students go on their winter holiday vacations. You'll be reading about the wonderful Weasleys next and their chaotic family! OKAY READERS, PLEASE READ THIS AUTHOR'S NOTE! It just might answer your questions. First of all, fanfic messed up my chapter orders so I had to delete chapter three. Then I reposted it after chapter 19. Chapter three does NOT go after chapter 19. It's just there. Please ignore the chapter if you've read it already. Thanks.

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Vit- Yes, there was a missing chapter. I've restored that. You can read chapter three now.

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pheonixflames121- nope, it wasn't a new chapter, it was just chapter three. But now my chapters correspond with the chapter numbers displayed. :D Also, Cho can't curse Mark because she doesn't have her wand with her. : (

Lils- Sorry if I fooled you into thinking of chapter 20 being up, but hey! At least chapter three is up for those readers who haven't read it yet! Also, Harry comes across some very nerve racking events during the Christmas holidays. I think you'll have fun reading about those.

Artemis Mog- Mark is not related to the guy who swept Rowena off her feet. Actually, Rowena wasn't swept off her feet in the guy mentioned in Godric's letter. You'll find out about what happened to her later on. This story is going to be pretty tragic, so brace yourselves.

OutofAzkaban- Thanks for your review. : ) You think the story is spooky so far, though? Wait until later.

cute_lil_kitten- Mark is a made-up character by me, because I don't know many Ravenclaw males mentioned in the previous books. Maybe the name Mark was mentioned somewhere, but I don't remember. One reason why I think people diss Cho in their stories is because JK Rowling described her as "pretty and popular" so the stereotypical response is that she's a snob, which JK Rowling never said.

Brittney- Harry doesn't rescue Cho, though, read on. Bits of Ron and Hermione will be mentioned here and there. : )

Christie- Oh, Harry and Cho will stumble upon many surprises and adventures, believe me. : )

MysticalEnchantress- Hey, if someone has hurt you, or is hurting you, you need to report him. It's a huge deal if you've been raped. Please don't stand aside and let him take advantage of you. Respect yourself more than that.

MissBunnyLady- I hate it when they say, "you've already reviewed for this chapter"! I mean, what if you forgot something? I have a super terrible memory myself, so it's very annoying when I'm only allowed to review once for a story. Mark isn't trying to make Cho lose the baby, he just wants her to do him because he figured if she's pregnant, she had done it before, and must not mind to do it again or something. He's just a huge jerk.

SupaSonik Hedgehog- Chapter three is posted now, so you can go back and read it. : )

Sparkle-eyed Dreamer- Harry doesn't rescue Cho, but read on.

MagicalMoonPrincess- Rita Skeeter is just sooooo great, isn't she? lol. Thanks for your review.

Kimberly- I'm posting!

White-chocolate- yes, that is rape, and that is very rude and nasty for a guy to take advantage of a girl like that. I agree with Hermione being the 'man' of the relationship. Ron is just so cute and innocent and confused and Hermione reminds me a little of Mrs. Weasley because she takes charge. : )

t24_zone- Harry tried to go talk to Cho, but she won't talk to him. So he's being stubborn and ignoring her. (HINT HINT TO GODRIC'S LETTER!)

Rachel- Read on to find out what happens.

Anna- Mark is a symbol of all the dumb guys out there. He also foreshadows a coming up chapter.

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fairydust816- There will be plenty of Harry and Cho throughout the story. : )

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Aubyn Lin- Cho tried to fight back, but she's really no match for Mark. Read on. I'm glad you told me what 'bump' means because I was like, "huh?"

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Chapter 20- The End of the Dance

Cho never though how important a voice could be. She could not scream and Mark, a guy she met a few minutes ago, was forcing her to the ground.

'Somebody, help me! Anybody!' Cho said, gasping.

Mark got out his wand. "Stop moving!" he said loudly. "Hold still, Cho!"

"Hey, what's going on there?" a voice said.

Mark immediately got up and pointed his wand toward the voice.

"Who's there?" he asked.

Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger stepped out from a bush. Hermione's hair was messed up and so was Ron's hair. There was no question in what they were doing.

"You're raping her!" Ron said, getting out his wand.

"Shut up!" Mark said, then turned to Cho. "Get up!"

Cho slowly got to her feet.

"Not a word to Potter, Weasley." Mark said.

Ron pointed his wand to wand. "Not until I get you first!"

BAM.

Mark petrified Ron and Ron fell backward with a thud.

"Expelliarmus!" Hermione said quickly and caught Mark's wand in her hand. "Raping a girl! How can you, you disgusting bastard!"

She marched up to Mark and slapped him in the face. Then, she sent a full body bind on him and went to save Ron.

"Are you alright, Ron?" Hermione asked.

"Why do I have to get saved by a girl? I was supposed to rescue you." Ron said, his nose now dirty from falling face first to the ground.

"Cho?" Hermione said walking over to the girl.

Cho didn't say anything. She was quiet for a few moments. "He thought I was a whore." Cho said. "Because I've done it before, so he thought I'd do it again."

"You're not a whore." Hermione said firmly. "Come on, Cho. Let's get you cleaned up. I think you should take a long bath in the prefect's bathroom and I'll help you with your cuts." Hermione helped her to her feet and they started walking.

"Hey, Hermione? What am I supposed to do? Can I help?" Ron called behind them.

"Get Harry and tell him what happened. Then get Harry to beat Mark up." Hermione answered.

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Hermione helped Cho clean her wounds after Cho took a bath in the prefect's bathroom. Cho was still shaken by what happened.

"You have to report this, you know." Hermione said.

"No, he didn't do anything." Cho said.

"He was going to rape you, Cho!"

"But I don't want this to be turned into a big deal."

"This is a big deal." Hermione said firmly. Hermionie always had a strong mind, and when she sets her mind on something, she's very hard to stop. SPEW was still active, although members were lacking quite hard.

"It's alright." Cho said putting a Band-Aid on a cut on her arm. She had a lot of sores on her shoulders.

"Are you going to talk to Harry?" Hermione asked.

"About this?"

"Yes."

"He's probably going to find out soon, anyway."

"Are you hurt?"

"I'm fine."

"Should you see Madam Pomfrey?"

"No, no it's not that serious." Cho responded. "I think I will get better. Just let me calm down for a few days. I'm going home tomorrow so I can rest there."

They were quiet for a few moments. Cho in her nightgown and Hermione in her Yule Ball dress.

"Harry really loves you, you know." Hermione said.

Cho didn't respond.

"Cho, do you know who Rowena Ravenclaw was?"

"Yes, I'm in her house." Cho said laughing a little.

"I mean, did you know what she looked like?" Hermione asked, smiling.

"No, why?"

"She looks like you."

"Oh?" Cho said. "I'm flattered, thank you."

"No, I mean, she really looks like you. As in eyes and hair and smile and everything."

"Hermione, Rowena Ravenclaw isn't Asian, I don't think."

"No, but the features of her face and yours are very similar." Hermione said.

"Oh? Well, I wonder why." Cho said casually as she got up to walk back to her dorm.

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"YOU STUPID, BLOODY GIT!" Harry said over and over pounding on Mark's face.

"TRYING TO GET MY GIRL!" Harry said again.

In a few moments, Dumbledore, McGonagall and Snape hurried over.

A crowd gathered near. Some were cheering, but McGonagall shooed them away. She gathered all the watching students and then caught George casting an itching spell on Fred and sent him a detention.

"What's going on?" Dumbledore said separating Harry and Mark.

"ASK HIM!" Harry said pointing his finger dramatically and panting with anger. He had never been so outraged in his entire life; perhaps even not toward the Dursleys. "HE RAPED MY GIRLFRIEND!"

A crowd of gasps rose and McGonagall began demanding people leave the area and go up to their dormitories.

"Rape?" Dumbledore said frowning and looking at Mark.

"I didn't rape her!" Mark said.

"Mark, you do realize that you can be expelled for something like that?" Dumbledore said frowning.

"Yes," Snape agreed and added, "And Potter as well. Fighting and punching a student is strictly not permitted. Potter has been breaking rules, stepping out of lines, sneaking out in the middle of the night ever since he landed here and I believe---"

"Severus that's enough." Dumbledore said. "Mark, you are getting detention and an owl home. We will discuss the length of your punishment."

"I didn't rape her!" Mark said again.

"Can Cho verify that?" Dumbledore asked.

Mark nodded franticly.

"We'll have to see. Get up to your dorm now." Dumbledore said sternly. He turned to Harry who was sweating bullets. Harry wondered if this was it. He had broken rules and rules and Dumbledore did warn him that if he broke another big one, he could be going home and Harry did not think he'd have a merry Christmas with the Dursleys.

"Harry, what happened?" Dumbledore asked quietly.

"Er," Harry began. "All I know is that Ron jumped in here telling me that Mark was raping Cho so I went and found him and, well, began to fight him."

"Was Cho with Mark?" Dumbledore asked.

"No."

"Where is she?"

"Ron said Hermione were going to clean her cuts for her or something."

"I see." Dumbledore said slowly. "Harry, I suggest you go to bed. You're leaving with Ron tomorrow for Christmas?"

Harry nodded.

"Alright then." Dumbledore said. "Merry Christmas, Harry."

"Okay, Professor." Harry answered before running up to the Gryffindor's dormitory.

Harry bumped into someone in the hall as he ran.

A beautiful, dark haired someone.

"Ouch!" they both said.

The girl was wearing a nightgown and she stared at Harry for a few minutes.

"Harry have you been in a fight?" Cho asked in a stern voice of concern. It was almost wife-like. She put her hands on her hips.

Harry's hand touched his lip, which was bleeding a bit.

"Uh….maybe just a small one." Harry answered.

"Are you alright?" Cho asked, taking her hand to touch Harry's lip.

"I'm fine." Harry answered.

"Okay, good." Cho said and marched away.

"Hey!" Harry called after her. "Hey, where're you going?"

"To bed, Harry, good night."

"Don't you want to kiss good night or something?"

"I'm still mad at you Potter." Cho said firmly, narrowing her eyebrows.

"B-But I thought we made up!"

Cho didn't say anything, she just kept on walking.

"I just risked my life fighting a Ravenclaw that looked like a cow!"

Cho continued walking.

"How about a hug or something?"

No response.

"Want me to get you a snack from the kitchens?"

Silence.

"I love you, too, Cho!" Harry said humorously and walked off in the opposite direction.

Maybe he didn't see it, but Cho smiled as she came to the Ravenclaw dormitory.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter, the next one will be nice and long. At least longer than this one. It's called, 'Holidays at the Burrow'. Review! Review! Also, how do you find out who is your 300th reviewer and such?