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Author's Note: See how fast I'm putting this chapter up?! It's because of all those reviews- 5 in three days?! Boy, do I feel special! Actually, I like this chapter a lot cos it's funnier. And it shows Harry and Cho in the way that I saw them when I found out that Harry liked her in PoA. Plus it's got some more of Adelyn and Kiersten, Cho's best friends, who are really quite interesting. Their characteristics sort of revolve around my group of friends (but Kiersten would be most like me!). The ideas for this chapter just flew from my brain to the paper so quickly and I wish it was like that all the time! I tried very very hard not to contain any HP5: Order of the Phoenix things in my story. It wasn't that hard, because Cho is portrayed so terribly in OotP and I love her character- I think she's still really great. I just want people to see another side of her. And I'm halfway through my next chapter, the 8th one, which is really great news. Hopefully my writer's block is gone forever! Here's a thought I wanted to run past my readers. Since Cho and Harry's relationship is getting "intense", I have some further ideas about the story that shows their passion for each other. The only problem is that I'd have to change my rating to R, because, well, it's getting more and more intense each and every time they kiss. So tell me what you think about that idea. The R-rating would only last for one chapter though. Maybe- *wink* Well, I hope you like this chapter as much as I do, since it's my favorite one so far, and please press the review button! I'd really really appreciate all your input! Thanks for reading!
Rating: PG-13
Thanks to: my reviewers- Bon (there are many, many secrets in Hogwarts *wink*), shinobu (thanks for the support! I'll try and update as often as I can!), mandy (I'm so glad you loved it- keep on reading, you won't be disappointed!), and Prayer! (so whatdaya think of romantic-writer Mindy? LOL- sure you could handle HP? I'm soooooo glad you've converted ;)). And always, always to my #1 fan, Jessie, who's always the first to read and review my stories! You're the inspiration for the whole R-rated idea, Messy- be proud, lol! And all my girls (ashy, ally, lisa, chris, amy, and everyone else- you know who you are!) at Harry's Forum- I LOVE YOU! You guys make HP fans da bomb!
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The Year After: Cho's Story
Chapter 6: Behind Closed Doors
Being in a relationship with Harry Potter was much more different than being in a relationship with Cedric. Cho found that out early. The problem was that she wasn't sure if it was better or worse. When with Cedric, he and Cho could hold hands openly in the corridors, much to the pleasure of gossip in Hogwarts. But with Harry, they barely talked in front of other people, let alone hold hands. Their relationship was a very well-kept secret, one that even Adelyn and Kiersten didn't even know about. Cho didn't even think Harry told his best friend, Ron Weasley.
Instead of metting enclosed in the eyes of their peers, Harry and Cho met secretly, sometimes by the lake, near the Quidditch pitch, or later at night, in the corridors. They mostly met in the library though, hidden by the massive bookcases in their own corner.
The secret relationship was a new thrill to Cho- her adrenaline pumped when one of their friends rounded a corner, almost catching Harry and Cho holding hands. Her heart seemed to just stop beating when Adelyn appeared at the end of the bookshelf she and Harry were kissing by. Luckily, she just walked by, leaving the couple unnoticed.
But Harry and Cho weren't *that* good at keeping their relationship behind closed doors. In fact, one day as Harry leaned over to kiss Cho good night a little after nine, a door suddenly opened right in front of them. There stood Professor Dumbledore, looking right down at Harry and Cho. He smiled and said in an amusing tone "Shouldn't you be in bed, Mr. Potter?", and just before he walked away, Cho could swear he gave them a wink.
Being Harry Potter's secret girlfriend had their low points of course. Cho flushed an amazing floor of red each time she heard someone saying awful accusations about Harry, leaving her quite angry at the gossiper for awhile, leaving them wondering what they had done wrong. She soon tuned herself out from any conversations having to do with Harry, especially if Thomas Friskin had anything to say in the matter. But Cho really realized how unhealthy it was to have a secret relationship three weeks after, when she received her first "P" in charms class and "D" in Potions. Cho just stared at the papers for awhile- she was excellent in Charms class- it was her favorite subject and never had she gotten anything less than "Acceptable" before. And a D in Potions! D stood for Dreadful, and that was the only thing standing between her and a "T"- for Troll, the lowest grade.
Cho told Harry her problem that evening in the library, hoping that he could help her.
"A D?" he repeated, shrugging. "I always get a D in Potions- you're making a big deal out of nothing Cho."
Needless to say, it became a big deal for Harry as well when Cho then told him, huffing, that they were spending too much time together and her solution was that she couldn't meet him often anymore. After that, their time in the library was spent studying- most of it, at least.
As Cho appeared in the Ravenclaw Common Room at nine on the button, for the third time in a row, Adelyn and Kiersten were talking animatedly by the fireplace. Cho saw them and seated herself on her favorite armchair.
"Cho, you're spending too much time in the library," Adelyn started, peering at Cho's stack of books that she had set on the table.
"Don't tell me you're still worrying about that P and D you got ages ago-" Kiersten said.
"Two weeks ago," Cho prompted.
"Yeah, sure." Kiersten waved her hand at Cho's statement carelessly. "Anyways, you've never done badly in anything- there's gotta be one slip-"
Adelyn cleared her throat.
Kiersten rolled her eyes. "The exception being Miss Perfect Prefect over here. Listen, I've gotta P's and D's- much more than once too. Especially in Potions. So no worries- carpe diem!"
"Hakuna Matata," Cho corrected her.
Kiersten waved her hand carelessly again. "Sure, whatever."
Adelyn caught Cho's eye and they tried not to laugh.
"Even though Kiersten made no sense at all-"
Kiersten gave Adelyn a dirty look.
"- I must say I do agree with her on the studying thing. You should relax and have some fun," Adelyn said.
"Umm, Lyn, it looks like Cho *isn't* stressing out. I mean, her eyes aren't all black and blue, she doesn't have any stress pimples, she's not jumping out of windows anytime soon- actually, she seems happy!" Kiersten cocked her head and squinted her eyes like she was inspecting Cho. Her hazel- colored eyes suddenly got big. "Cho, WHO are you secretly making out with?!"
Adelyn and Cho both stared at Kiersten, confused. "Errrr, make out?" Cho asked nervously. She could never understand Kiersten's American slang.
"You know, ugh. what do you call it.. snogging! Who are you snogging, Cho?!" Kiersten repeated, excitedly.
It was Adelyn's turn to roll her eyes. "Really Kiersten, you gossip. I really don't think Cho's ready for a relationship just yet. She's got plenty of responsibility under her belt already."
As Adelyn went on, Cho felt herself go red, hoping her friends wouldn't notice. Unfortunately, Kiersten caught Cho's eye and her eyes grew wider in delight, but Kiersten didn't say anything.
"- and sometimes your romantic antics get much out of hand, Kiersten. You really have to be careful of what you say sometimes. If you weren't-" Adelyn was now scolding Kiersten.
Cho stood up and faked a yawn. Adelyn stopped. "I'm really tired, you guys. I'm going to bed."
Kiersten scurried up, grinning. "Me too."
Adelyn crossed her arms, frowning. "Well, I wanted to finish a few more chapters for Arithmancy and then I'll be up." Cho noticed a book entitled "Numbers of Numberology" on Adelyn's lap that she didn't see.
Cho nodded, gathering up her books. Kiersten picked up a few from the table. "Here, I'll help you carry these books that you've been studying *so* hard with in the library," Kiersten said, annoyingly emphasizing every other word slowly.
"So, Cho Chang is making out with someone- who?!" Kiersten asked immediately after they were out of Adelyn's earshot.
Cho blushed again, muttering "I don't know what you're talking about."
Kiersten laughed richly. "Ok- SNOGGING!" She grinned.
Cho's face grew hot. "Noone," she lied.
Kiersten clucked her tongue. "Tsk, tsk Cho! Thou shalt not lie! Besides, you're a horrible liar, sorry to tell you. You turn red whenever you lie!"
Cho remained silent as Kiersten went on as they headed up to their dormitory. "You like the smart, cute, athletic type- Quidditch, Quidditch," she muttered, her brows furrowed in though. "Can't be Fred nor George- ummm- ooh, that quiet blonde from Hufflepuff- what's his name? Nah, he's too pompous. We all know we'd croak over and die before dating someone from Slytherin. Draco Malfoy's the only cute one there anyway. Ah!!!!! Michaell! Oh, wait, he's seeing that Su-girl." Kiersten sudden stopped at the door of their dormitory. "I've got it!"
Cho froze, looking at Kiersten.
"Landon, it's Landon! Of course, why didn't I think of it before! You're going out with Landon, aren't you?!" Kiersten grinned broadly and looked into Cho's blank stare. "Of course- he's cute, athletic, a Ravenclaw, he's nice- I've always thought he liked you-"
Cho shook her head sadly, opening the door. "It's not Landon."
Kiersten bounded into the empty room behind Cho, much like an overexcited puppy. "Ha, but you admit it! You ARE seeing someone! C'mon Cho, share a little- spread the wealth!" She kept jumping up and down around the room.
Cho sighed, putting her books and parchment back in her trunk. "Kiersten, DO stop! How old are you again?"
"Nope, nope, nope! You've got a secret lover and I demand to know who it is!"
"Kiersten, we're NOT lovers-"
"Ok, a secret boyfriend! DO share, Cho! You have the interesting boyfriends."
Cho sat on her bed, exhaustingly looking at bouncing Kiersten. "You've got a tongue for gossip Kiersten, I just can't tell you."
Kiersten stopped excitedly. "Oh, I promise I won't, Cho! I'll- I'll pinky swear!" She held out her little finger as Cho stared at her. This was another new phrase for Cho.
"What? Pink- what?"
Kiersten stared jumping up and down again. "Solemnly swear! Oh Cho, please, I swear, I really do. Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye! I could even help you! Besides, I won't stop jumping until you tell me!"
Cho was getting very dizzy watching Kiersten. "Alright, alright!"
Kiersten stopped. She fell on Cho's bed and held out her little finger again.
"Errrr..?"
Kiersten took Cho's hand and stuck her little finger out and linked it with her own.
"There- now I can't tell anyone."
Cho stared at Kiersten again.
"Go on- who is it?"
"What was, errr, that?" Cho motioned to her little finger, confused.
"A pinky swear! Cho, you know if you really don't want me to tell anyone about you secret lovelife, I really won't. I value friendship over gossip, you know that. You're my best friend- I won't do anything to hurt you."
Cho thought about this for a moment. It was true that Kiersten could keep a secret if she wanted to. In their second year, Cho decided to go out for Quidditch and she would use the pitch late each evening privately because she didn't want anyone to know. Kiersten found out and instead of babbling to everyone how Cho was trying out as Seeker, she helped cover for her those three weeks. Then last year, Cedric had asked Kiersten about Cho, making her promise not to tell anyone he liked Cho. Again, Kiersten didn't tell anyone and kept it to herself until after Cedric and Cho started going out.
Cho looked up to see that Kiersten was looking at her. "It's ok if you don't trust me, Cho," Kiersten said sadly. "I- I understand if you don't want-"
"It's Harry Potter."
Cho thought that Kiersten was going to burst with delight but she just sat there, frowning. "Harry Potter?" she repeated.
Cho nodded. "Yeah- for a little more than a month now. We- Kiersten, what's wrong? I thought you'd be ecstatic."
Kiersten threw Cho a worried look. "I dunno, Cho. Harry Potter? He, well, he-"
Cho looked sternly at Kiersten. "What?"
"Well, people are saying he's making things up- about You-Know-Who returning, about him gaining power- they say he want more attention, him being The-Boy-Who-Lived and all." Kiersten now looked at Cho almost fearfully. "And he was there when Cedric died, Cho. He was the only witness to that. I- I really dunno- it's just-"
"Are you trying to suggest that Harry killed Ced?" Cho said in a low, quiet voice.
Kiersten was fidgeting next to Cho. "Well, ugh, maybe Cedric did something wrong and a spell backfired, I don't know. It- it's just a possi-"
Cho closed her eyes. "Now you're just insulting the two boys that I have EVER cared about in my life, Kiersten." Cho said this softly. She never raised her voice when she was mad, she just went quiet. Kiersten knew this.
Kiersten, almost in tears beside Cho, said shakingly, "Oh Cho, no! I'm- I'm just telling you what I heard! If- if you believe Ha-Harry then alright but- "
"Do you believe what he says?" Cho questioned quietly.
"Oh, ye-yes! Yes I do!" Kiersten replied loudly. "And Cho, I am happy for you! I'll cover for you- make sure Lyn doesn't find out. She'd throw a fit if she knew that you and Harry-"
"Kiersten, I don't want you to go against your sources if you think that Harry-"
Kiersten shook her blonde head firmly. "No, no- I believe him. I mean, Professor Dumbledore believes him, and you do too! We might never know exactly what happened that day but it's the faith that counts, right?"
A set of footsteps going up the stairs, interrupted Kiersten's trail of profound thought and Cho thought of something. "Kiersten, what does Adelyn think?" she wondered as the set of footsteps faded away.
Kiersten waved her hand again carelessly. "Who cares? As long as you believe what you do!" The blonde linked her arm between Cho's and her eyes sparkled. "So- tell me about Harry."
***Chapter 7: Short Synopsis: Keeping a secret is easier said than done.***
Author's Note: See how fast I'm putting this chapter up?! It's because of all those reviews- 5 in three days?! Boy, do I feel special! Actually, I like this chapter a lot cos it's funnier. And it shows Harry and Cho in the way that I saw them when I found out that Harry liked her in PoA. Plus it's got some more of Adelyn and Kiersten, Cho's best friends, who are really quite interesting. Their characteristics sort of revolve around my group of friends (but Kiersten would be most like me!). The ideas for this chapter just flew from my brain to the paper so quickly and I wish it was like that all the time! I tried very very hard not to contain any HP5: Order of the Phoenix things in my story. It wasn't that hard, because Cho is portrayed so terribly in OotP and I love her character- I think she's still really great. I just want people to see another side of her. And I'm halfway through my next chapter, the 8th one, which is really great news. Hopefully my writer's block is gone forever! Here's a thought I wanted to run past my readers. Since Cho and Harry's relationship is getting "intense", I have some further ideas about the story that shows their passion for each other. The only problem is that I'd have to change my rating to R, because, well, it's getting more and more intense each and every time they kiss. So tell me what you think about that idea. The R-rating would only last for one chapter though. Maybe- *wink* Well, I hope you like this chapter as much as I do, since it's my favorite one so far, and please press the review button! I'd really really appreciate all your input! Thanks for reading!
Rating: PG-13
Thanks to: my reviewers- Bon (there are many, many secrets in Hogwarts *wink*), shinobu (thanks for the support! I'll try and update as often as I can!), mandy (I'm so glad you loved it- keep on reading, you won't be disappointed!), and Prayer! (so whatdaya think of romantic-writer Mindy? LOL- sure you could handle HP? I'm soooooo glad you've converted ;)). And always, always to my #1 fan, Jessie, who's always the first to read and review my stories! You're the inspiration for the whole R-rated idea, Messy- be proud, lol! And all my girls (ashy, ally, lisa, chris, amy, and everyone else- you know who you are!) at Harry's Forum- I LOVE YOU! You guys make HP fans da bomb!
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The Year After: Cho's Story
Chapter 6: Behind Closed Doors
Being in a relationship with Harry Potter was much more different than being in a relationship with Cedric. Cho found that out early. The problem was that she wasn't sure if it was better or worse. When with Cedric, he and Cho could hold hands openly in the corridors, much to the pleasure of gossip in Hogwarts. But with Harry, they barely talked in front of other people, let alone hold hands. Their relationship was a very well-kept secret, one that even Adelyn and Kiersten didn't even know about. Cho didn't even think Harry told his best friend, Ron Weasley.
Instead of metting enclosed in the eyes of their peers, Harry and Cho met secretly, sometimes by the lake, near the Quidditch pitch, or later at night, in the corridors. They mostly met in the library though, hidden by the massive bookcases in their own corner.
The secret relationship was a new thrill to Cho- her adrenaline pumped when one of their friends rounded a corner, almost catching Harry and Cho holding hands. Her heart seemed to just stop beating when Adelyn appeared at the end of the bookshelf she and Harry were kissing by. Luckily, she just walked by, leaving the couple unnoticed.
But Harry and Cho weren't *that* good at keeping their relationship behind closed doors. In fact, one day as Harry leaned over to kiss Cho good night a little after nine, a door suddenly opened right in front of them. There stood Professor Dumbledore, looking right down at Harry and Cho. He smiled and said in an amusing tone "Shouldn't you be in bed, Mr. Potter?", and just before he walked away, Cho could swear he gave them a wink.
Being Harry Potter's secret girlfriend had their low points of course. Cho flushed an amazing floor of red each time she heard someone saying awful accusations about Harry, leaving her quite angry at the gossiper for awhile, leaving them wondering what they had done wrong. She soon tuned herself out from any conversations having to do with Harry, especially if Thomas Friskin had anything to say in the matter. But Cho really realized how unhealthy it was to have a secret relationship three weeks after, when she received her first "P" in charms class and "D" in Potions. Cho just stared at the papers for awhile- she was excellent in Charms class- it was her favorite subject and never had she gotten anything less than "Acceptable" before. And a D in Potions! D stood for Dreadful, and that was the only thing standing between her and a "T"- for Troll, the lowest grade.
Cho told Harry her problem that evening in the library, hoping that he could help her.
"A D?" he repeated, shrugging. "I always get a D in Potions- you're making a big deal out of nothing Cho."
Needless to say, it became a big deal for Harry as well when Cho then told him, huffing, that they were spending too much time together and her solution was that she couldn't meet him often anymore. After that, their time in the library was spent studying- most of it, at least.
As Cho appeared in the Ravenclaw Common Room at nine on the button, for the third time in a row, Adelyn and Kiersten were talking animatedly by the fireplace. Cho saw them and seated herself on her favorite armchair.
"Cho, you're spending too much time in the library," Adelyn started, peering at Cho's stack of books that she had set on the table.
"Don't tell me you're still worrying about that P and D you got ages ago-" Kiersten said.
"Two weeks ago," Cho prompted.
"Yeah, sure." Kiersten waved her hand at Cho's statement carelessly. "Anyways, you've never done badly in anything- there's gotta be one slip-"
Adelyn cleared her throat.
Kiersten rolled her eyes. "The exception being Miss Perfect Prefect over here. Listen, I've gotta P's and D's- much more than once too. Especially in Potions. So no worries- carpe diem!"
"Hakuna Matata," Cho corrected her.
Kiersten waved her hand carelessly again. "Sure, whatever."
Adelyn caught Cho's eye and they tried not to laugh.
"Even though Kiersten made no sense at all-"
Kiersten gave Adelyn a dirty look.
"- I must say I do agree with her on the studying thing. You should relax and have some fun," Adelyn said.
"Umm, Lyn, it looks like Cho *isn't* stressing out. I mean, her eyes aren't all black and blue, she doesn't have any stress pimples, she's not jumping out of windows anytime soon- actually, she seems happy!" Kiersten cocked her head and squinted her eyes like she was inspecting Cho. Her hazel- colored eyes suddenly got big. "Cho, WHO are you secretly making out with?!"
Adelyn and Cho both stared at Kiersten, confused. "Errrr, make out?" Cho asked nervously. She could never understand Kiersten's American slang.
"You know, ugh. what do you call it.. snogging! Who are you snogging, Cho?!" Kiersten repeated, excitedly.
It was Adelyn's turn to roll her eyes. "Really Kiersten, you gossip. I really don't think Cho's ready for a relationship just yet. She's got plenty of responsibility under her belt already."
As Adelyn went on, Cho felt herself go red, hoping her friends wouldn't notice. Unfortunately, Kiersten caught Cho's eye and her eyes grew wider in delight, but Kiersten didn't say anything.
"- and sometimes your romantic antics get much out of hand, Kiersten. You really have to be careful of what you say sometimes. If you weren't-" Adelyn was now scolding Kiersten.
Cho stood up and faked a yawn. Adelyn stopped. "I'm really tired, you guys. I'm going to bed."
Kiersten scurried up, grinning. "Me too."
Adelyn crossed her arms, frowning. "Well, I wanted to finish a few more chapters for Arithmancy and then I'll be up." Cho noticed a book entitled "Numbers of Numberology" on Adelyn's lap that she didn't see.
Cho nodded, gathering up her books. Kiersten picked up a few from the table. "Here, I'll help you carry these books that you've been studying *so* hard with in the library," Kiersten said, annoyingly emphasizing every other word slowly.
"So, Cho Chang is making out with someone- who?!" Kiersten asked immediately after they were out of Adelyn's earshot.
Cho blushed again, muttering "I don't know what you're talking about."
Kiersten laughed richly. "Ok- SNOGGING!" She grinned.
Cho's face grew hot. "Noone," she lied.
Kiersten clucked her tongue. "Tsk, tsk Cho! Thou shalt not lie! Besides, you're a horrible liar, sorry to tell you. You turn red whenever you lie!"
Cho remained silent as Kiersten went on as they headed up to their dormitory. "You like the smart, cute, athletic type- Quidditch, Quidditch," she muttered, her brows furrowed in though. "Can't be Fred nor George- ummm- ooh, that quiet blonde from Hufflepuff- what's his name? Nah, he's too pompous. We all know we'd croak over and die before dating someone from Slytherin. Draco Malfoy's the only cute one there anyway. Ah!!!!! Michaell! Oh, wait, he's seeing that Su-girl." Kiersten sudden stopped at the door of their dormitory. "I've got it!"
Cho froze, looking at Kiersten.
"Landon, it's Landon! Of course, why didn't I think of it before! You're going out with Landon, aren't you?!" Kiersten grinned broadly and looked into Cho's blank stare. "Of course- he's cute, athletic, a Ravenclaw, he's nice- I've always thought he liked you-"
Cho shook her head sadly, opening the door. "It's not Landon."
Kiersten bounded into the empty room behind Cho, much like an overexcited puppy. "Ha, but you admit it! You ARE seeing someone! C'mon Cho, share a little- spread the wealth!" She kept jumping up and down around the room.
Cho sighed, putting her books and parchment back in her trunk. "Kiersten, DO stop! How old are you again?"
"Nope, nope, nope! You've got a secret lover and I demand to know who it is!"
"Kiersten, we're NOT lovers-"
"Ok, a secret boyfriend! DO share, Cho! You have the interesting boyfriends."
Cho sat on her bed, exhaustingly looking at bouncing Kiersten. "You've got a tongue for gossip Kiersten, I just can't tell you."
Kiersten stopped excitedly. "Oh, I promise I won't, Cho! I'll- I'll pinky swear!" She held out her little finger as Cho stared at her. This was another new phrase for Cho.
"What? Pink- what?"
Kiersten stared jumping up and down again. "Solemnly swear! Oh Cho, please, I swear, I really do. Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye! I could even help you! Besides, I won't stop jumping until you tell me!"
Cho was getting very dizzy watching Kiersten. "Alright, alright!"
Kiersten stopped. She fell on Cho's bed and held out her little finger again.
"Errrr..?"
Kiersten took Cho's hand and stuck her little finger out and linked it with her own.
"There- now I can't tell anyone."
Cho stared at Kiersten again.
"Go on- who is it?"
"What was, errr, that?" Cho motioned to her little finger, confused.
"A pinky swear! Cho, you know if you really don't want me to tell anyone about you secret lovelife, I really won't. I value friendship over gossip, you know that. You're my best friend- I won't do anything to hurt you."
Cho thought about this for a moment. It was true that Kiersten could keep a secret if she wanted to. In their second year, Cho decided to go out for Quidditch and she would use the pitch late each evening privately because she didn't want anyone to know. Kiersten found out and instead of babbling to everyone how Cho was trying out as Seeker, she helped cover for her those three weeks. Then last year, Cedric had asked Kiersten about Cho, making her promise not to tell anyone he liked Cho. Again, Kiersten didn't tell anyone and kept it to herself until after Cedric and Cho started going out.
Cho looked up to see that Kiersten was looking at her. "It's ok if you don't trust me, Cho," Kiersten said sadly. "I- I understand if you don't want-"
"It's Harry Potter."
Cho thought that Kiersten was going to burst with delight but she just sat there, frowning. "Harry Potter?" she repeated.
Cho nodded. "Yeah- for a little more than a month now. We- Kiersten, what's wrong? I thought you'd be ecstatic."
Kiersten threw Cho a worried look. "I dunno, Cho. Harry Potter? He, well, he-"
Cho looked sternly at Kiersten. "What?"
"Well, people are saying he's making things up- about You-Know-Who returning, about him gaining power- they say he want more attention, him being The-Boy-Who-Lived and all." Kiersten now looked at Cho almost fearfully. "And he was there when Cedric died, Cho. He was the only witness to that. I- I really dunno- it's just-"
"Are you trying to suggest that Harry killed Ced?" Cho said in a low, quiet voice.
Kiersten was fidgeting next to Cho. "Well, ugh, maybe Cedric did something wrong and a spell backfired, I don't know. It- it's just a possi-"
Cho closed her eyes. "Now you're just insulting the two boys that I have EVER cared about in my life, Kiersten." Cho said this softly. She never raised her voice when she was mad, she just went quiet. Kiersten knew this.
Kiersten, almost in tears beside Cho, said shakingly, "Oh Cho, no! I'm- I'm just telling you what I heard! If- if you believe Ha-Harry then alright but- "
"Do you believe what he says?" Cho questioned quietly.
"Oh, ye-yes! Yes I do!" Kiersten replied loudly. "And Cho, I am happy for you! I'll cover for you- make sure Lyn doesn't find out. She'd throw a fit if she knew that you and Harry-"
"Kiersten, I don't want you to go against your sources if you think that Harry-"
Kiersten shook her blonde head firmly. "No, no- I believe him. I mean, Professor Dumbledore believes him, and you do too! We might never know exactly what happened that day but it's the faith that counts, right?"
A set of footsteps going up the stairs, interrupted Kiersten's trail of profound thought and Cho thought of something. "Kiersten, what does Adelyn think?" she wondered as the set of footsteps faded away.
Kiersten waved her hand again carelessly. "Who cares? As long as you believe what you do!" The blonde linked her arm between Cho's and her eyes sparkled. "So- tell me about Harry."
***Chapter 7: Short Synopsis: Keeping a secret is easier said than done.***