Harry Potter: 5 Ways Ginny Was A Better Girlfriend (& 5 Ways Cho Was)

Harry Potter has two major love interests throughout his life: his classmate Cho Chang and his fellow Gryffindor Ginevra Weasley. Each appeared at a crucial stage in Harry’s life where he learns to accept adult responsibilities and deal with his emotions. That includes the warm prepubescent feelings of romantic love.

Harry and Cho’s relationship blossomed from dealing with heavy trauma, adhering to each other as shoulders to cry on. And Harry and Ginny’s relationship thrived from mutual admiration and support for each other. Considering the differences, both of them provide the case why one of them is the better girlfriend.

10 Cho Was Better: Supportive of Harry’s Cause

Cho Chang realized the gravity of Cedric’s passing and she joined on Harry’s cause to stop Voldemort and his Death Eater army. In that way, Harry and Cho crossed paths naturally. Thus, their actual bond practically started from adhering to a common good cause against evil.

Cho truly saw the value of Harry enduring to defeat the threats within the Wizarding World that even after their relationship ended (due to her reluctant betrayal, thanks to her friend Marietta), she supported the Army until the Hogwarts’ siege.

9 Ginny Was Better: Reliable Quidditch Partner

Ginny joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team in her fourth year. Instantly, she rose to the ranks to become a Chaser and sooner, an occasional Seeker. During the time Harry is the captain of the team, Ginny admired his efforts and aspired to match his Quidditch skills, despite admitting Harry is a better Seeker.

As expected from a Weasley, Harry can always rely on Ginny to reap successes for the team. This is why she outwitted the seasoned Ravenclaw Seeker Cho Chang and allowed Gryffindor to win the Quidditch Cup of 1996.

8 Cho Was Better: Undying Loyalty

Being part of Dumbledore’s Army is not just a fluke for Cho Chang. She joined the coalition, despite opposition by her parents since her mother worked for the Ministry on Umbridge’s side. Cho also saw this as a way to avenge the death of Cedric.

That fighting spirit, trust, and loyalty are essential for a relationship to flourish, whether on good times or bad times. And Cho best exhibited this, as much as she tried conjuring defensive and offensive spells inside the Room of Requirement. Nevertheless, her fighting determination counts.

7 Ginny Was Better: Fellow Gryffindor

In her first year at Hogwarts, Ginny was sorted into the Gryffindor House. Her personality truly mirrors several of the core Gryffindor traits: courageous, determined, loyal, spirited, and willful. And being a Gryffindor himself, Harry easily connects to Ginny and finds this opportunity to bond with her.

Seeing from this, it seems ideal that the “special someone” is at the House as he/she is. This is evident with Ron and Hermione having a relationship as two Gryffindors. Regardless of Hogwarts house, Harry and Ginny found ways to support each other with grace.

6 Cho Was Better: Skilled in Quidditch

Back to Quidditch matters, it is mentioned that Cho was a seasoned Seeker for the Ravenclaw team. This is due to her being a huge fan of Quidditch, even boasting of her admiration for the Tornados Quidditch team. That led to her honing her skills and being exceptional in flying.

She was a valued Ravenclaw team member as a Seeker that she, as mentioned, faced off against Ginny. So, Harry and Ginny shared a passion for a valued sport. However, her skills suffered when her boyfriend Cedric Diggory passed away.

5 Ginny Was Better: Skilled in Casting Spells

Ginny proved her worth as a witch when, at a young age, she honed her skills in casting spells and dueling. She showed the natural ability to quickly dodge her opponents’ attacks and spells. And as a member of Dumbledore’s Army, Ginny quickly learned how to cast defensive and offensive spells.

Her skills are necessary for Harry and company to allow him, Ron, and Hermione to destroy the Horcruxes, while she and other members of the Army prepare for impending danger. And give props to her saving Harry by casting Reducto.

4 Cho Was Better: Notable Cute Moments

While there is an attraction between Harry and Cho in Goblet of Fire, it did not become a serious matter for Harry until the aftermath of Cedric Diggory’s death. Once Harry empathized with Cho’s heavy emotions, the latter began to accept her sudden attraction to him.

Their mutual attraction was fully realized when they kiss each other under the mistletoe. From there comes cute gestures with each other, like a Valentine’s Day and several feats within Dumbledore’s Army. They might as well seize the sweet moments before they all go sour.

3 Ginny Was Better: Supportive of Harry’s Cause

Defending Hogwarts with ease would not be possible without the involvement of Dumbledore’s Army. And by that, Harry is eternally grateful that Ginny kept the group active (along with Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom) and was ready to support him once he returned to the school to rebel against Snape as Headmaster.

On their personal moments together, Ginny guided Harry in hiding Harry’s annotated copy of Advanced Potion-Making to prevent him from looking back at it and, later, gave him a kiss to celebrate the team’s victory while he is on detention.

2 Cho Was Better: Evident Improvement

It is incredible to realize that Cho had evolved during her time in Hogwarts. She started off as a promising Ravenclaw and fulfilled her hopes to be a Seeker for her House’s Quidditch team. But when those hopes derailed, she found hope in Harry, his friends, and his crucial cause.

And when she betrayed Dumbledore’s Army to Umbridge, Cho was repentant of her mistakes and continued her allegiance with the Army. Her continuous personal change over highs and lows really proved that she can improve as a person. And hypothetically, she deserved a second chance.

1 Ginny Was Better: Fearless Defender

Ginny is known to be a brave student who always showed her undying loyalty to her friend, in spite of the danger before her. And earnestly, she proved this since Chamber of Secrets when she defended Harry from Draco’s bullying. In return, Harry came to her rescue from the Basilisk inside the Chamber of Secrets.

Time and time again, Ginny proved to be a fearless defender for her friends and for Harry. For the latter, that is important to ensure his loved ones are safe, and his plans to defeat Voldemort are effective. And for both of them, Harry found his fellow conqueror of fears.

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