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Chapter 5.

That night, after the last of the celebrating Ravenclaws had gone upstairs and the common room emptied, Cho found herself falling into a fitful and restless sleep. Malfoy's words turned over and over in her head. I had almost forgotten! Cho thought. Wizard's Debt! I can't believe Malfoy remembered it before I did! I saved his life, binding myself to him. So, from the moment I saved Malfoy, he was bound to save me! Or was it the other way around?... Funny the way things work out…or was it always meant to happen, because of ancient Wizard's Debt? Cho's head pounded uncomfortably, and she turned onto her stomach, burying her face into her sweaty pillow. Slowly, after what seemed like hours, Cho began to fall asleep…

Cho suddenly awoke to find herself walking onto the Quidditch pitch with her broom and seeker gloves in hand. What am I doing out here? Did I sleepwalk here? Probably. Surely enough, the sky was pitch black, with several gleaming stars. The wind ran through Cho's hair, causing her to inhale. It's so peaceful, she thought.

Just as Cho contemplated going for a midnight run, she saw a figure slowly approaching in the darkness. She quickly thought of an alibi just in case it was a professor or a Head Boy or Girl.

It was neither. After a while, the boy slowly came into view.

"Cedric?" Cho whispered, voice quivering with a mixture of fear, disbelief, and happiness. "Surely, it can't…be you?" But there was no mistaking the windswept brunette hair, strong brown eyes, and confident stride. Cedric Diggory stopped in front of Cho. His mouth curled into a wide grin, but he did not move or say anything else.

"Cedric!" Cho dropped everything, ran to him, and threw herself into his arms.

Crash. But Cho fell straight through the figure onto the hard ground, as if he was purely air. "No," Cho whispered, horrified, staggering to her feet. "No… you're a ghost, aren't you?"

Cedric shook his head, but finally spoke. "I'm so proud of you, Cho," he said, smiling at her. Caught up in her intense emotions at hearing his voice again, Cho burst into silent tears. "No, don't be…" Cho said breathlessly.

Suddenly, Cedric reached out a hand and brushed Cho's tears from her face.

"Do you feel it?" Cedric asked softly, gazing at her. "Do you feel my touch?"

Weeping harder than ever, Cho shook her head softly. "No, I don't," she whispered, almost inaudibly. "I don't feel anything."

Surprisingly, after she said this, Cedric smiled. "I didn't want you to be so torn after my death," he said. "But I watched you, and for so long, you…were different. You didn't smile as much, you didn't laugh as much, and it was driving me mad. You seemed so miserable, and I hated myself for causing such sadness in you. I wanted you to move on and recover –turn back into the girl I fell in love with. I want you to be happy again, Cho, don't worry about me! As long as you're happy, I will be happier than you will ever know. You did great at Quidditch today. I want you to be happy like you were today. Forever." Cedric smiled slightly at Cho, who had unknowingly stopped crying.

Cho sniffled, and Cedric brought her into an embrace. Cho felt her heart lighten, as if a huge burden had suddenly evaporated. She tried to feel the warmth of Cedric's hug, but felt nothing at all. "Thank you, Cedric," Cho said sadly into his nonexistent robes. "I'll always remember you."

"No, thank you Cho," Cedric replied softly. "If you ever need me…"

Suddenly, Cho felt Cedric's body become very much solid, and the warmth she had so desperately craved seeped through her body. Cho felt freer than she had ever felt before, and a feeling of ecstasy spread throughout her. It felt as if everything Cho had needed, had lacked since Cedric's death, came rushing back into her in a surge of intensity. She felt waves of joy flow through her veins, waves of contentment through her heart. Cho finally, after so long, finally felt… complete.

"Oh, Cedric," Cho started to say, looking up into his face. But the words died on her lips.

Because it wasn't Cedric. It was Malfoy.

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(A/N) Sorry x 100 for the uber short chapter, you guys! Believe me, I SOOO wanted to write more, but unfortunately, I have a chemistry final tomorrow. >:\ I hate that class and that teacher with a fiery passion, let me tell you. ok.(/rant) ;D well, I know I'm going to get an earful from some of you, ;D, but trust me! Chapter 6 will be up in no time! Meanwhile, R&R! Amuse me with what you think will be happening next! dun dun dun :D