True to Your Heart
Hi there, this story is based on a dare from one of my friends, she told me to write a fan fiction on a dating show with Harry Potter characters. It is mostly AU but uses characters and places from the actual Harry Potter books by JK Rowling.
So here it is the first chapter of True to Your Heart.
Breakups and Chosen Ones
Ginny sipped some coffee while opening the Daily Prophet and rolled her eyes, once again it was filled with news on Harry Potter's breakup with long term girlfriend Cho Chang and the new TV show that he was hosting which held no interest for her whatsoever.
Her owl Flechette flew in and dropped a stack of envelopes on the table just as her roommate and best friend Luna walked in cheerfully and started flicking though the mail. Ginny wondered how she stayed so happy all the time when she had just broken up with her boyfriend Neville. She was jolted out of her thoughts by a loud squeal from Luna which made Ginny drop her cup onto the floor. Cursing, Ginny flicked her wand to clean up the mess while heading over to see what cause such a large reaction from her friend.
"I knew you would be chosen!" Luna handed over the letter to Ginny.
"To do what exactly?" Ginny's mouth dropped open as she read the letter
Dear Ginevra Weasley:
I am please to inform you that you have secured a place on our prestigious reality dating show "True to your heart." There is no need to worry about your job as the Chaser of the Holyhead Harpies; Gwenogg has agreed to give your spot back to you after you have finished the show with us.
You need to pack your luggage soon as a horse drawn carriage will come to pick you up tomorrow at 9 am. As there will be many events for you to attend, you will need to pack a variety of clothing, makeup and shoes. I hope to see you soon.
With regards-
Sophia
"What were you thinking of Luna?" Ginny turned and glared at her.
Luna pretended to look innocent "What do you mean Ginny?"
Ginny whacked her with the letter "Why did you register me on this dating show? I have watched these before on TV, you don't know who your friends are or not. Send a message to Sophia that I will not be going to this show."
Luna's face turned sober "Ginny come on, it will be a nice break for you, you having dated anyone since you broke up with Dean Thomas over a year ago."
Ginny opened her mouth to retort sharply when Luna continued "Please do it for me, and you never know you might meet someone better than Dean Thomas.
Ginny sighed "Fine Luna I'll do it, but have I mentioned how much you owe me?" Luna squealed again and jumped up and down.
The next morning Ginny stood with Luna at the front door of Ginny's house waiting for the horse and carriage to arrive. While she waited Ginny fiddled with her dress, it felt flimsy and uncomfortable mostly due to the fact that Ginny hated wearing dresses.
She shot a glare and the once again cheerful Luna standing next to her "Luna why do I have to wear all this?"
Luna continued staring down the driveway a thoughtful look on her face "You want to look good for the Bachelor, right?"
Ginny retorted "You were the one who said people shouldn't judge others by their cover."
"Yes in reality that should occur but do you really think it does?" Luna replied.
"I change my mind I'm not doing this!" Ginny said feeling annoyed at Luna's calm air.
'Too bad, here comes the carriage now, Wow it's a unicorn…" Luna said wistfully as the horse landed gracefully on the lawn.
Ginny got into the carriage and stuck her tongue out at Luna as the unicorn kicked off into the clouds. Luna ignored it and waved, yelling "Goodbye!"
Ginny sat back and looked at the clouds and thought about ways to torture Luna. After 15 minutes, the driver opened the screen between the front and back and said "Welcome Miss Weasley, we will be descending into the palace in 5 minutes. You can use these 5 minutes to prepare as once you get out of these doors cameras will be on you from all directions to tape your arrival. There is no need to worry about your luggage it will be taken for you.
Ginny nodded and then did a double-take "Palace?"
The driver nodded "Yes, palace Miss Weasley." before closing the screen.
She sighed and checked herself in the mirror as the unicorn landed gracefully on the driveway. Ginny took a breath and stepped out and immediately felt claustrophobic with the cameras. She put on what she hoped was a smiling face as she entered the two front doors.
I know this chapter was short, but it's just the beginning.
-Swanstar
