Remember Cedric Diggory

People always seem to think, "Outta sight, and outta mind." Well, here's my answer to that. Bullshit. My family believes, that once a loved one or beau is dead, that a girl must keep dormant for a year, not dating, marrying, or anything. Well, I spit on beliefs, because Cedric's dead. GONE. Once was, shall be no more. Oh, certainly, I could have done it. I was a perfect girlfriend. I didn't forget his birthday, not once did I cheat on him. I turned down The Boy Who Lived because of Cedric, and I loved him. And now, my boyfriend's DEAD. Is this how life repays you for being good? In death? I was now the perfect girlfriend in mourning. I was the queen of black, I didn't smile, and I consoled, and was consoled.

The night after I found out, I cried myself to sleep. Before I succumbed to sleep, I vowed that Voldemort had met his match. Once I had my hands on him, he would wish he were never born. Boy would death befall Voldemort. Oh yes. He would die, or wish he were dead. And that wasn't an idea. That was a damn certain promise.

That summer, I wrote to Professor Dumbledore the following letter:

Dear Professor,

Ever since the death of my dear friend, Cedric Diggory, I have been contemplating taking a more active role in the fight against Lord Voldemort. He is an evil no good doer and should be terminated. I would beseech you to send me information on joining the Order. Thank you for your time.

Best of Wishes,

Cho Chang

It wasn't exactly the longest of letters, but I made my point. Then, I sent the following letter to Harry Potter:

Dear Harry,

I believe that none of your trails from the past year are your fault. You have been brave beyond your years, and I would like to express my wishes to meet you in Diagon Alley. I understand that you spend most summers with the Weasley family. Please correspond with them, and find out which dates are possible. I have a few questions that are best not written in a letter, that you must answer for me. Please send the dates, and we will figure something out.

With Love and the best of wishes,

Cho Chang

Well, that wasn't the longest letter either. Anyway, Dumbledore wrote me back. He said that I could be a friend to Harry, and help one I could. My first meager little mission. But, I decided, to prove my worth in the Order, I would have to excel at it. Also included in the letter was an invitation to the Weasley's. This was a serious mission. I would most certainly do well. I had what every girl needed to make a friend: Charm, Wit , Kindness, and what else? Good looks.

I wrote to Harry, and told him that I would be at the Weasley's. I left and I took Floo to the Burrow.