An hour later, they had arrived at the station. Cedric noted the absense of his father, but didn't mind. He had no intention of going home. Cho gave a squeal of delight, and ushed Cedric towards a couple who looked like they were in their mid-fourties. The woman had long black hair, just like Cho, that shone in even the slightest bit of light. The man, too, had black hair, but it was short. Both were well-groomed, and delighted to see their daughter. Cedric felt out of place with his light, messy blonde hair.
"This must be Cedric!" The woman cried. "I'm Celia Chang, and this is my husband, John."
"Nice to meet you." Cedric greeted politely.
"Yes, we've heard so much about you."
Cedric glanced at Cho as she cleared her throat. "Um. Mom, Daddy?" She said. They both turned to her expectantly.
"Cedric's asked me to live with him. And...I said yes." Celia stared. Her mouth opened and closed, but no sound came out. It was Cho's dad that responded.
"Isn't it kind of sudden?"
"No...we've been dating since my fourth year, Daddy."
"Very well. But I want an owl every day from you. We'll help you take your things...where are you going?"
Cho turned to Cedric, suddenly realizing their flaw. They had no house.
"Hold on a sec." Cho said to her parents, and turned to Cedric. "If you don't have enough gold, there's mine, too. And my parents will help if needed. For now i'm sure my parents will let us stay at their house."
Cedric nodded. "Good idea."
"We just need to camp out at home for awhile, so we can sort out this house stuff." Cho said, smiling. Her parents both nodded, though her mom was still looking shocked.
"Let's go."
After a long car ride home, they had borrowed Cho's uncle's muggle car, they unpacked their bags at an absolute mansion. Cedric's family was pretty wealthy, but their house was half the size of Cho's.
"Cedric, you'll be sleeping in the guest bedroom. You'll find a bathroom with a shower in it, and a T.V. You should have everything you need. It's the fourth door on your right on the third floor." John said.
"Thank you." Cedric answered, then carried his luggage into the house. The first thign he noticed was how clean it was. everything sparkled and shone. Then he noticed the beautiful statues, the massive chandelier, and everything else. Dazed, he wandered up the stairs to his temporary bedroom. He couldn't help but feel disappointed, although it was massive. Cho would be sleeping in her room. He would be in the guest room. But he was thankful for the room, at least. He began unpacking.
"Suppers in an hour or so." Celia popped in. "And I aplogize for my reaction. It's just...Cho's an only child. And I'll miss her."
"Yes. But she's a wonderful girl." Cedric complimented.
"Yes. She is." Celia said, and left.
