Cho stepped through the entrance of The Leaky Cauldron, tugging her hat off as she walked up to Kagome's back at the bar, flinging her arms around her friend and startling her.
"Cho! I'm so happy you're here, thanks for coming!" Kagome squealed.
Cho took the seat next to Kagome, "I'm happy to finally hear from you. I've been a little worried."
"There's nothing to be worried about… I'm fine…why the look?" Kagome asked.
"After Fred… after the war ended you were secluded and it's understandable and then a few weeks ago I saw in the Daily Prophet about the fight at St. Mungo's with George and Malfoy and your name was mentioned… are you okay?" Cho asked carefully.
Kagome shot her friend a look, "that I was not apart of, and it's stupid what happened. I'm fine though; I didn't ask you to meet with me so we could hash out my mental state. I wanted to ask… how long after Cedric died did you know it was time to move on?"
Cho scooted her mug of Butterbeer closer, a look crossing her face. "Well… I don't think I really knew. I tried a little with Harry but I think we both knew that it was a rebound thing. I think it was before Christmas though, when we tried that I realized I might be ready."
Kagome nodded, digging her fingers into her hair and scratching her scalp. "I have to tell you something, George and I are kind of being really flirty and we're kissing and –"
"—are you hooking up?"
"No! It's kind of innocent right now, but I'm feeling really confused."
Cho rubbed Kagome's back sympathetically, "well, are you happy?"
Kagome nodded slowly, "but why do I feel guilty?"
"Because it's your first potential relationship, it'll pass. You know, I always thought you were with the wrong brother." Cho said thoughtfully.
Kagome yanked her head up, staring at her best friend as she picked at the plate of food in front of her. "Excuse me?"
Cho turned, "well, you and Fred were breaking up once or twice a month for the entire time we were all at Hogwarts together before they left in our sixth year. That's not normal, no matter how sweet he was after you got back together."
"Thanks for that input." Kagome grumbled.
"It was an opinion, don't get upset. Listen, there's no reason to shy away from something that makes you happy, and if it doesn't work out that's sad, but don't run. Life's too short." Cho shrugged.
Kagome propped her head up on her hand, squishing her cheek. "Yeah it is… don't tell anyone okay? Until we can figure everything out and I'm pretty sure Molly would have a conniption."
"I don't know anything." Cho smirked.
"Thanks." Kagome smiled back.
Cho nodded and tapped Kagome's shoulder, "you should go see him before someone else snatches him up."
Kagome snorted and rolled her eyes as they both hopped down, both hugging each other tightly. "Thanks again for being my voice of reason."
"That's what best friends do." Cho smiled.