The Seeker: Harry James Potter
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Chapter Eight: Injured and Out
Harry awoke to find himself in a ward at St. Mungo's Hospital for Maladies and Injuries. He was lying down on a bed and he could not move his right arm. He turned and saw Cho sleeping, using his hand as a pillow. He smiled and shakes her lightly. She mumbled before cuddling Harry's hand more. Harry chuckled and called out softly, "Cho, please wake up." Hearing her boyfriend's voice, she got up and looked at him. She asked him, "How're you feeling?"
He looked at her and answered, "A little stiff, but just fine." She looked at him worriedly and replied, "You know, you've been knocked out for almost a day. Want something to drink?" Harry nodded his head as he slumped back into the pillow. He asked, "You didn't go home yesterday?" She filled a glass with Chinese Tea (A/N: She's Chinese for heaven sakes) and handed it to him before replying, "Yes, I did. Only to pack several clothes for you and me."
Harry looked at her bewildered and said, "You mean, you're staying here?" She looked at him and nodded her head. "What about your bed?" asked Harry. She said, "I have already requested a bed from St. Mungo's." Suddenly, a knock came from the door. Cho asked the person to enter. It was a St. Mungo's employee. He brought in a bed before asking Harry for an autograph. Harry smiled and gave it to him. He left later.
Cho looked at him and said, "Harry, next time, please do not leap from your broom like that? It's suicide. You're lucky that the pitch was able to break your fall. It's very dangerous," as tears began to fall from her eyes before she continued, "I don't want to lose you." Harry looked at her and hugged her. He answered, "Okay, Cho. I will not attempt another suicidal act as long as I live, okay?" She smiled and returned his hug.
Another voice in the room told Harry that there were visitors. "Aw, Harry's growing up," and Harry saw Alex Lee and Alicia Spinnet in the ward. "They only permitted two visitors at a time so here we are," said Alicia. Alex grinned sheepishly as he gave Harry a light punch on the elbow. Harry groaned. Alicia stopped Alex and he apologized, "Sorry, man. I'm so sorry." Harry chuckled before Alicia said, "Hey, you attempted that move in your debut game for Gryffindor and ended unhurt. Why hurt now?" Harry chuckled and replied, "I'm getting old."
Cho smiled at those two when they left. She whispered, "Aren't they a couple?" Harry laughed and nodded his head before team captain, Richard Stevens entered the room with Aidan Lynch. Aidan congratulated Harry on his superb attempt to catch the Golden Snitch but Richard had some bad news. Richard said, "Harry, you have fractured your ribs and your shoulders. You would be out for at least three weeks. That means, , Jason Charlton will have to play in the friendly against Ireland."
Aidan smiled and said, "We'll trounce the defending champions, with the absence of the World's Greatest Seeker," and with that they left the ward. Soon, the whole Tutshill Tornadoes squad visited Harry. Harry was delight at their gifts. Later, Hermione and Ron visited. Ron apologized for acting childishly. Harry smiled and forgave his friends. Soon both of them were discussing about the game and Cho and Hermione talked with each another. They left later and Mr. and Mrs. Chang entered. "Ah, Harry. How're you? I hope you're okay because we need you to play Ireland."
"Sorry, Mr. Chang. I'm ruled out of the game against Ireland." After a hearty visit from his to be parents in law, the injured and out world's greatest Seeker fell asleep.
Should I make Harry propose to Cho in the next chapter? Please review. Thanks.