A/N: I am so upset, I didn't get a lot of reviews last chapter.
I am going to try my darndest to make this a longer chapter. But, please keep in mind, I really shouldn't even be doing these at all at work! Bad girl, Rosa!
Anywho, I hope to start a new fic, but I haven't decided what it will be. Until, then....
Chapter 21: The Ex
Hermione sat flipping through a Witch Weekly as she sat listening to Molly Weasley fuss over her daughter, "This is to revealing Ginny dear. Here this one is nice."
"Mother, that is horrid! I would look like a giant cupcake!" shouted Ginny.
"Yes, but you would be covered up," responded Molly.
Hermione smiled to herself hoping Ginny would not bring her into the argument. Unfortunately, it wasn't long until she heard her best friend call for her, "Hermione, please tell my mother that she is being impossible!"
Hermione shouted from her spot in the comfortable chair, "I am not going to touch that with a ten foot broom, Gin."
Ginny groaned in frustration, "You are supposed to be my Maid of Honor. If you loved me you would come save me."
Hermione rolled her eyes and retreated to the back dressing rooms. 'Had to play that card, didn't you Gin?' She flipped through the dresses that Ginny and her mother had pulled, "Here this one."
Molly and Ginny looked at the dress. Both opened their mouths, but Hermione raised her hand, "Just put it on and we will go from there."
Five minutes later, Ginny retreated from the back dressing room. Molly let out a small gasp. Hermione smiled, "Well?"
Ginny turned and looked in the mirror, "It's so beautiful! Hermione, you are a miracle worker," she turned to her mother, "Mum, do you like it?"
Molly wailed and grabbed her only daughter, "You look so wonderful! It's perfect."
"I hope Harry likes it," said Ginny as she looked back to the mirror.
"He will love it," said Hermione, "Now let's go find a veil to match."
Hermione and Ginny searched the rack of veils hanging on the wall. Ginny quickly checked to make sure her mother was out of ear shot before making the next statement, "I can't believe how drunk I was last night!"
Hermione grinned, "I know, it's a good thing we had some of those hangover remedies, otherwise, no offense, I am not sure how much I could handle of your mother today," whispered Hermione.
"Oh, trust me, I feel the same way. No one in their right mind would spend an afternoon shopping with my mother while nursing a hangover," the girls laughed and picked through the veils.
Once they spotted the perfect one, Ginny reached in her purse for the money Harry had provided especially for her wedding dress, "Just the right amount," exclaimed Molly.
Ginny rolled her eyes at her mother, but Hermione could tell, Ginny was some what happy to be marrying Harry. He had more than enough money to help them start a new life together.
The three women retreated out onto Diagon Alley, "Gin, I have to stop into Flourish and Blotts for a bit. I will see you at home?" asked Hermione.
Molly spoke up, "Not to worry, Ginny dear, I will take your dress back to the Burrow, you and Hermione have a nice afternoon."
"Thanks mum," Ginny gave her mother a hug and kiss as did Hermione. Molly disapparated wedding gown in hand, "Shall we?"
Ginny and Hermione walked arm and arm talking excitedly about the upcoming wedding.
Suddenly, Ginny changed the subject back to Hermione, "So, things are going well with Draco?"
Hermione blushed, "Well, yes, wonderful, fantastic."
"Good, I am glad to see you happy again 'Mione. So, why did he come back anyways, was it to see you?"
Hermione stopped. She never knew why Draco had come back. It came up, but he had never answered, "You know, I don't know why he is back. Guess his mother is starting to behave herself."
"That or he refused to give you up to Ron," mumbled Ginny.
"I heard that," proclaimed Hermione, "No, he was pretty upset with me when he came back, I don't know if that was it."
Ginny followed Hermione through the bookstore for what seemed like forever, "Hermione, what exactly are you looking for," said Ginny with boredom.
"Oh, just something on-"she stopped. Her eyes moved from Ginny to the front door, "Ginny, is that who I think-"
"Hermione! Ginny!" shouted the girl who was now waving ecstatically at them.
"Oh my God," mouthed Ginny.
"Hey girls," the girl took them into a large hug, "I am back from the States not ten minutes and I run into you two. How wonderful!"
"Cho," choked Hermione, "It's great seeing you, er, how was America?"
"Fantastic, it's wonderful over there, but I missed England too much, I just had to come back," Cho was grinning from ear to ear, "So, how are things? How is Harry?" Hermione noticed Cho's voice give a slight croak at saying the name. Before she could respond, Ginny spoke first.
"He's wonderful! Actually, we are getting married in two weeks!"
Hermione held her breath for Cho's response, which was as she expected it to be.
Cho kept the smile on her face, however, the sides of her mouth seemed to twitch a bit, "Really, that-that's fantastic," said Cho with much strain. She looked around and looked up at a clock on the wall, "Well, I better get going, I have lots to do!"
She smiled at the girls and went to turn when Ginny grabbed her by the arm, "Wait, I am sure Harry would love to see you and catch up. How bout you come to the wedding?" asked Ginny with a smile.
Hermione couldn't believe what she was doing. Is she serious? Harry's ex at the wedding? Then, Hermione couldn't believe what came out of Cho's mouth next, "I would love to!"
Hermione watched the two girls talking and exchanging information to be in contact. Cho said her goodbyes and once she was out of ears reach, she turned to Ginny, "Are you feeling okay?" she reached a hand up and felt Ginny's forehead.
Ginny playful knocked her hand away, "I am fine. Just thought it would be the nice thing to do," she smiled.
"Ginny, I know you, I love you, but you can be quite a jealous girl, especially when it comes to Harry. And Cho? You do know that you just invited the object of Harry's every desire of at least two years to your wedding right?"
Ginny kept smiling, and then a frown came to her face, "Oh God, Hermione, your right! What was I thinking?"
Hermione couldn't help but give Ginny sympathy, "Honestly, I think you were too busy trying to rub it into her face to think," stated Hermione.
"I was not!"
Hermione rolled her eyes, "If you say so, Gin," Hermione turned back to the bookshelf.
Out of the corner of her eye, she could see Ginny fidgeting, looking pretty impatient, "Let's go," she said as she grabbed Ginny by the arm.
"But, your book," stuttered Ginny.
"I will get it another time. I think you need to inform Harry of the new wedding guest."
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Draco, Ron and Harry were having lunch at the Leaky Cauldron discussing the previous night's events, or at least what they could remember.
"Can you believe that guy? I mean, he just passed out, right there on the dance floor! If I hadn't moved Ginny an inch over, he would have fallen right on top of her!"
"Yeah," Ron nodded in agreement, "Some people just can't handle their alcohol."
Draco and Harry exchanged a quick glance, "Right Ron, you could teach him a thing or two, right?" said Harry with a wink.
"Haha, very funny," laughed Ron, "So what are the girls up to today?"
"A wedding dress," said Harry, "Man, I am glad I am not aloud to go along on that trip. I would rather have a go with a blast-ended skrewt."
Harry suddenly stopped as he looked over at the door which led to Diagon Alley. He quickly ducked under the table, leaving Ron and Draco dumbfounded.
"What's up, Potter?" asked Draco
Harry looked up in fear, "Cho, she just walked in."
The two men turned to see Cho Chang entering the restaurant.
"No worries mate," said Ron, "It's way to packed in here to-"
"Ron? Is that you?"
"Nevermind," finished Ron, "Cho, hey," Ron stood and met Cho half way and took her into a hug, being sure she was facing opposite the table Harry was now crouching under, "Long time no see."
She looked at him, a large grin on her face, "This is so strange, I just ran into to Hermione and your sister at Flourish and Blotts."
Harry listened intently from under the table. She had come across the girls. And if he knew Ginny as well as he thought he did, she was sure to have mentioned the wedding. He smiled at her innocent yet persistent jealousy of him.
"Really," said Ron with faked enthusiasm, "That's cool. Well, Draco and I were just finishing up our lunch-"
"Draco Malfoy?" she looked around to see Draco. He was fighting extreme laughter from the situation.
"Er- hey Cho," he walked quickly over to her, "They finally let you come home, huh?" Both he and Ron were trying with little success to keep Cho from the table.
"Well, I didn't mind too much, I loved it there. It wasn't much fun with out the three of you there though," she looked around nervously, "So, is Harry here?"
Draco and Ron looked anxiously to each other, Draco spoke up, "Well-"
Cho began again, "Ginny told me they were to be married. She invited me to the wedding, so I guess I will see him then."
"Ouch!"
Ron, Draco and Cho both looked over at the table. Harry was emerging from beneath the table, rubbing his head, "Cho, er, hey," he smiled wearily, trying to hide the pain from his head.
"What were you doing down there?" asked Cho.
Harry looked nervously from Draco and Ron who both gave him a shrug of the shoulders. Both of them were trying hard to contain their laughter.
Harry gave them both a stern glare and turned to Cho, "I um, dropped my glasses."
Cho smiled, "Oh, okay, well give me hug already!"
Harry hugged Cho glaring at Ron and Draco, both whom were on the verge of bursting into uncontrollable laughter.
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"So, did you have a good day today, love?"
Hermione emerged from Draco's bathroom, carelessly tussling a towel through her wet hair, "Not bad. Ginny found a really beautiful dress. Oh! You will never guess who we ran into today," exclaimed Hermione.
"Hmm, Cho Chang?" answered Draco with a small grin.
Hermione stare at him in shock, "How did you know?"
"Well, Ron, Harry and I were having lunch at the Cauldron and she came in," he began to laugh, "Gave Harry quite a scare."
She looked at him, "Puzzled, why? Wasn't she in America with you guys? I would hardly think it would be that strange, unless," she stopped quickly.
Hermione looked over at Draco, concern on her face, "What?" he asked nervously.
"Did something happen over there?"
"What do you mean," he said.
"You know very well what I mean. Did something happen with Cho and Harry in America?"
Draco looked at Hermione. He tried quickly to change the subject, "Come to bed, I think it's about time I have my way with you."
"Don't change the subject! Did something happen?"
"No-No, nothing," he cracked.
She moved over to the bed with a smile on her face. She sat on top of him so she was straddling him. He smiled, "Hmmm, what's on your mind, love? Care for a shag?"
She smiled and leaned down as if to kiss him. As he moved up for her lips she snatched the pillow from under his head, "Hey, OW!" Draco fell back and smacked his head on the headboard as Hermione jumped from off the bed.
"Out, now, and take this with you," she held the pillow out.
Draco sat up rubbing his head, "What? Why?"
"Draco Malfoy, you either tell me what happened between Harry and Cho in America or you go sleep somewhere else tonight."
Draco smiled up at her, "You are so sexy when you are mad."
"Out! Now!" shouted Hermione and Draco flinched.
He sighed in defeat, "Alright, I will tell you, but you have to promise not to tell Ginny. It's up to Harry to tell her."
Hermione stomped her foot impatiently, "I promise, now, tell me."
Draco shut his eyes and said the next three words very quickly, "Theyslepttogether."
"Speak slower Draco."
"They....slept....together."
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A/N: Ohhhhh!! Cliffy! If you have all read my other story you can see I am not a huge fan of Cho. I just don't like her, don't know why.
Anywho, I hope this chapter will take you all until next week. ENJOY!!! R&R please!!
