Harry Potter and the Respecting 'Rebound'
"Harry do you want to go?" Cho asked, hugging him from behind. "We don't have to stare at the portrait all the time. Let him sleep." She spoke softly, looking at Cedric's portrait. "The room of requirement is waiting for us." She smiled as Harry looked at her and nodded. "Okay." They went to the room of requirement and lay on the floor, with a blanket on the floor and some pillows. Cho had a book in her hand as she and Harry lay on the blanket. He cuddled with her as she read.
"Cho..." He mumbled, gazing at her. "Can I tell you something?" He asked softly.
"Yeah sure what is it Harry?" she sat up and looked into his eyes, Harry smiling.
"Well..." He sighed. "I wanted to tell you something and it might impact how you see me. Okay?" He smiled as she nodded and then sat up more. "Okay." he held her hands. "Cedric and I were in a relationship. And before he died, he told me that if he did die, he'd want me to be with someone else. And I know we both are still mourning him but I wanted to tell you that I like you. He and I both liked you and I don't know if I am straight or gay or whatever but-"
"Harry I know." Cho giggled. "Cedric told me when you both came back and you had to go back to your date. He wanted me to know because he sees me as a good friend. You don't have to date me to pretend to be straight. We can be romantically involved together and that's okay. I don't mind helping you figure out your sexuality. I love you Harry Potter and I understand that you love me in a way. I can be an experiment for you." She smiled and kissed his cheek. "Christmas is almost here. Would you like to go to Hogsmeade with me?"
Harry nodded. "I would love to." he smiled as she held him close, feeling safe with her.
Harry looked at Cho and breathed out happily. "Oh my god. You look beautiful." He hugged her and spun her around. She giggled and they went to the exit of Hogwarts. Professor McGonagall saw them and smiled at Harry as they walked to Hogsmeade.
Harry took her to the dress shop there and she looked at them all. "I like this red one but the black one is cute." She looked at him for his opinion.
Harry looked at her. "I think the black one is cute but there's a dark blue one and a black shawl over there. You could try them on together." He suggested. She nodded and went to ask for the dress and shawl.
She tried it on and Harry smiled. "You were right it's beautiful." She looked at him and he went over, hugging her closely. "I'll buy it. But you have to go with me to the other store and look for a suit for you. Please?" She asked softly. He nodded and he bought the dress and shawl for her, taking her to the suit shop.
Christmastime was here and Harry was in the suit he bought from the store. He was in the room of requirement and had a nice dinner set up. He had the house elves help him and they were happy to help him do things for Cho.
He heard a voice and turned to see Cho. He smiled and went to her. "Happy Christmas, Ms. Chang." he bowed to her and she did a small bow to him. He took her to the chair he had for her and pulled it out.
"Oh thank you, Mr. Potter." She sat down and he pushed the chair in. She looked up at him and kissed his cheek. "What's on the menu?"
"I had the house elves make us parmesan pasta with shrimp and some really good tea." He laughed and sat down. "I thought you might like it." He sat there with her and they ate the food.
She moaned at the delicious taste and looked into his eyes. "How do you know what this is?" She asked happily.
"I asked around to some fancy people I know." He chuckled. "Dessert is gonna be even better okay?" He spoke and looked into her eyes. "I love your dress. And I need to tell you some things but it is not a massive deal okay?" She nodded and they both finished their food.
Dessert came and it was treacle tart. "I love this." she laughed as they ate more. They both got up after a bit and she went to one of the mirrors in the room to correct her shawl. Harry came up behind her and held her to his chest. "I love you." She smiled.
"Cho..." he turned her cheek and smiled at her, slowly kissing her. He clasped her waist in his hands and smiled as he stood there with her.
He pulled away. "So...what I need to tell you is..."
"Harry you can tell me anything." she looked into his eyes.
"I started to use they/them pronouns and I like he/him pronouns too. Could you use they/them and he/him for me?" He asked softly.
"Is it they/them today?"
"Both. But he/him mostly." He smiled as she hugged him.
Harry looked at Cho. It was the end of fifth year. "Cho..." they looked into her eyes.
"Harry it is fine. I thought it would happen so I am not angry with you. I still love you like a friend. You and I do not need to be together anymore. It is fine to break up with me."
They smiled. "Really?" They hugged her and smiled at her. "I love you but not in a romantic way. You are like my best friend in many places in life."
"Thank you, Harry, have a good summer with the Weasleys. Bye." She got on the train and went to her spot. They headed to the spot with Ron and Hermione.
"Well?"
"She was fine with it."