Later
Madam Rosmerta had decorated her pub with hearts that sung a tune that started to make Harry's head pound after awhile. He and Cho sat, sipping their Butterbeers, listening. They didn't have much to say, and so the shrill tune was getting Harry's full concentration. He was about to suggest they go somewhere else, when he noticed Cho looking upset, although she had her face partly hidden in her long black hair.
"Are you alright?" Harry asked cautiously.
"Yes...no...well. I was thinking."
"About?" Harry inquired.
"You and Hermione. I know you said you don't like her in that way, but it's hard not to be jealous when you two are so close."
"Hmm." was Harry's response. He was feeling stupid. "Well. We're just friends. It's not like we're anything more than that." He replied, trying to find a way to make light of the situation. Cho was silent for a moment, before she turned to face him fully. She kept looking up and down at him, Harry couldn't help but feel that perhaps this morning he had forgotten to put on his cloak and was wearing his pajamas. But no, he reassured himself with a quick glance. Cho drew nearer still. Then it hit him. She was going to kiss him, and it wasn't going to be the usual 'peck' on the cheek. He leaned forwards, and their lips met. There was a tingling sensation and his heart fluttered. Cho broke away quickly, and he wondered if he'd done something wrong. But she was smiling.
"Come on...let's go for a walk." She suggested.
Harry nodded, and finished his Butterbeer. He paid for both, and they walked out of the pub.
"Hold on one second, Harry." Cho said, squeezing his hand before heading for a group of her friends. They started giggling like mad. Harry waited patiently for Cho, but noticed Ron and Hermione turn the corner. He headed for them, and told them what had happened.
"Bloody hell, Harry. She's jealous of Hermione again?"
"Honestly, Ron. She probably said that to get attention from Harry." Hermione responded gently.
Harry was bewildered, and was going to ask Hermione to clarify when Cho returned.
"Hi Hermione; Ron. About ready, Harry?" Cho asked, grinning. Harry noticed, though, that she looked Hermione up and down carefully, despite her cheery mood. Harry decided to ignore it. Hermione was right, Cho had no reason to be jealous of their relationship. They were just friends.
"Yup. Let's go. See ya Ron. 'Bye Hermione." Harry said, then the two set off.
"Don't stand there gawking, Ron." Hermione reminded, in a teasing way.
"She has him bloody whipped!" Ron remarked.
"Aw, leave them be. They're in love." Hermione stated, "let's go say hello to Fred and George now."