Scene Five

Harry and Cho sit down at a table. Madam Rosmerta walks over to their table

Rosmerta: How can I help you two?

Harry: We'll have four butterbeers, please. There are two more that will be joining us.

Rosmerta writes it down on a slip of paper, and walks away

Cho: I can't believe that you invited them on our date, Harry. You didn't even ask me!

Harry: Well, Ron kind of invited himself.

Cho: And you didn't say he couldn't come?

Harry: He's my best friend.

Cho grunts, and Ron and Hermione walk in and sit down next to Harry and Cho

Ron: Hey, Harry! Did you order for us?

Harry: Yeah, we got you two butterbeers.

Hermione: Thanks, Harry.

Harry: You look good, tonight.

Ron: I know, doesn't she?

Cho: Harry, I thought you were with me.

Harry: I am, but can't I compliment a friend?

Cho: Why don't you compliment your date, instead?

Harry: half-heartedly Cho, you look good tonight.

Cho: Why thank you, Harry.

Hermione: So, how are everybody's classes going?

Harry: I'm fine.

Ron: Mine are rough, and the homework is hard.

Cho: Are you going to offer to do his homework for him, Hermione?

Everybody stares intently at Hermione

Hermione: Why would I? I'm even having trouble with my homework.

Everybody's jaws drop

Cho: Who are you, and what have you done with Hermione Granger?

Hermione: What's that supposed to mean?

Cho: You used to be such a geek. Now, you're popular, and having trouble in your classes. That doesn't sound like you at all.

Hermione: Well, people can change, right? Thinking Nice save, Hermione…

Madam Rosmerta brings the drinks. Fade out, and then fade back. Ron and Hermione are no longer at the table

Harry: Thanks for coming tonight. It was nice. We should do it again sometime.

Cho: Yeah, we will. Well, I'll see you later then.

Both hesitate, and then kiss. Cho looks at Harry, then turns and walks out. Harry exhales. Harry then exits The Three Broomsticks. End scene