Disclaimer: The characters and settings accociated with Harry Potter used in this story are not owned by me but owned by JK Rowling.
As the morning sun rises up over the Weasley house, Ginny stirs as the sun splays itself over her lightly freckled face; waking up to another day Ginny's face is screwed up in frustration, why? because for Ginny, every day is unendingly the same for her, being the youngest and only girl of 6 brothers she is continually seen as little Ginny, Ginny who needs protection, Ginny who's stupid and ugly and who doesn't know anything, well that is what she feels like.
Getting up Ginny looks in the mirror and contemplates, she wishes that today would be a different day, a day where people would actually take a bit of notice of her, but alas it's the same as every other day no need to get excited right. Wrong today is different and it will change her forever.
GINNY'S POV
Pushing back the covers I sit up and rub my eyes, groaning I get up and unlock my drawer, picking out clothes I get dressed. I examine myself in the mirror, "sigh", "Oh well it doesn't matter it's the same as always no use getting upset about it right". Bolting downstairs I jump into my usual seat.
"Good morning dear"
"Morning mom" I say in a try to be cheerful voice
"What would you like for breakfast dear?"
"Just the usual" I say while glancing up
I sit there eating my jam covered toast.
I know what people are doubtlessly thinking why I don't just change, try to be different. I'll tell you why, you try being different when you have 6 brothers to live up to and are always know as Ron's younger sister, it gets bloody frustrating.
"Ginny dear you have a letter" my mom yells out
I look up in astonishment
"Who's it from" I say in wonder
"The daily prophet" she says in surprise
Racing to get the letter I rip it open.
To Miss Virginia Weasley
We are Proud to say that you have won first prize in the Daily Prophets competition You have won 1000 Gallons prize money to spend on you and your friends, it has been sent to your Gringotts bank account enjoy.
Signed
Serena Walton
"MOM!! Guess what!!! " I scream while jumping around the room
"Wha...what is it Ginny" she ask in alarm
Not being able to hold it in I blurt it out.
"You know how I entered that daily prophet competition" I say excitedly
"Yes I think I can remember dear" she says
"Well I won the daily prophet competition and got first prize which is 1000 gallons prize money!!!" I said excitedly
"Are... are you serious" she said in astonishment
"Yeah I'm serious" I said excitedly
As I show her the letter I saw my moms face go from shocked to really happy.
"Congratulations Ginny, don't spend to much" she says breathlessly"
"I'm gonna owl Jessica to ask her if we can go to Diagon Alley today" I say excitedly
Jumping up and down I proceed to go and owl Jessica.
Running up the stairs I bump into Ron.
"Why you so happy" he says while trying to stifle a yawn.
Figuring that it would take to long for Ron to register what I would say I just tell him to ask mom.
I Grab a piece of parchment and the nearest quill and start to wright quickly.
Hey Jessica
You won't believe it!! I've won the Daily prophet competition, 1000 gallons prize money, mom has agreed that I can spend some of it at Diagon Alley, I was wondering if you'd like to come it will be really good I promise. Owl me as soon as possible. Ginny
Sealing the letter I tie the letter to its leg.
"Make sure you give this to Jessica ok" I instruct
Giving a hoot of acknowledgment the owl flew off.
Waiting in anticipation for Jessica response, I think of what I me and jess can do there, maybe I can buy new robes I really need those, as my thoughts go over what we can do my owl flies in.
Hey Ginny
Oh my Gawd!!! Congratulations. I'd love to come with you to diagon Ally. I'll apparate to your house if that's alright. See you in half an hour, love Jessica
Grabbing my best outfit I shower and get dressed, running down stairs I grab my worn out shoes, put them on and wait for Jessica
"Hey Gin" she say excitedly
I spin around in shock.
"Shit, don't ever do that to me again" I say while breathing fast
"Aww, sorry" she says while giggling
"You ready to go" I asked
"Yep, im ready"
"Mom were going" I yell out
"Have fun, don't spend too much" she yells back
"I won't"
END POV
With a pop they both apparate. Both appearing at Diagon Alley they start to walk around, being fairly crowded its hard not to bump into anyone, unexpectically they bump into no other Draco Malfoy
"Watch it" he said while sneering
"Sorry it was an accident" Ginny squeaks up
"Look who it is weasley little sister" he says while sneering
As he walks off into the crowed, Jessica sees the hurt look on Ginny's face.
GINNY'S POV
"Hey, don't listen to that git" she says while hugging me
"I know I shouldn't but what if he's right, no one sees me
more than Ron's younger sister and I'm not that pretty
either." I say down heartily
"Where going to make a change to that" she says while smiling cheekily
"What do you mean" I ask puzzled
"I'm going to give you a makeover make you look completely
different, for some reason I think that this prize money
was destined for you" she smiled mischievously
"Aww I don't know Jess" I protest
"Come on you deserve it" she begged
"Oh... alright but you better not make me look worse than I already do"
As my friend drags me off to the nearest store I think to myself, what the hell have I gotten myself into.
"I really think you should get your hair cut" she suggests
"I don't think that's a good idea" I object
"Just trust me ok"
"What have you gotten me into" I grumble
"You'll see Gin, You'll like it" she says excitedly
I get dragged into the Waiting room while Jessica asks the lady for the price of my haircut. I look around the posters and see one I like, she had pretty much the same color hair as me with layer around her face, it wasn't too bad.
"Ginny are you ready" the lady calls out
Getting out of my daydream I stand up and walk to the chair
"Do you know how you would like you hair cut today" she asks
"Actually I do, I saw a picture up there, the one with the lady that has red hair, I like her layers, do you think that it would be a good hairstyle"
"I think it would look beautiful" she complimented
As I sit there the hairdresser puts the scissors to work, magically cutting here and there, finally it stops and what I saw was unbelievable. My long red hair was now cut into layers around my face which gave it a bit of volume as well as looking great.
"Merlin you look so different" Jessica compliments
"I know" I say in awe
Grinning I pay the hairdresser and walk out of the shop
"Didn't I tell you that you would look good" she says
Knowingly
"Yeah, I know, thank you so much for taking me "I say while hugging her
"No problem, what are best friends for" she says while grinning
"What are we gonna do now" I ask
"Well, were going to go shopping and buy you new clothes and makeup" she says excitedly
As I look up toward my friend I mentally make a note to buy her something for all the things she's done for me. As we walk around Diagon Ally, I relies that this has to be one of the best time's I have had, since I can remember.
End POV
Aparrating back Ginny and Jessica are laden with bags and bags of clothes, shoes, makeup, you name it they had.
"Mom where back" Ginny calls back
"I was wondering when you were going to be back" she says while walking into the lounge room
"Oh, Ginny you look beautiful" she complimented
"You think so" Ginny say smiling nervously
"Yes I do, you look very different" she says
"I bought a few things" Ginny says
"I can see that" molly said while chuckling
"Me and jess are just going to go upstairs to put these
away ok" Ginny informs her mom
"Ok dear don't take too long dinner is going to be ready soon"
"By the way dear, are you staying to eat here" molly asks
"No sorry, Mrs. Weasley, moms got dinner waiting at home for me" Jessica apologies
"That's ok dear"
As Ginny looks at Jessica she indicates that they go up to her room.
GINNY'S POV
As I close my door behind me me and Jessica start to unpack all the stuff we bought.
"You better wear some of these Gin" jess says
"Don't worry I will" I say while holding up a blue singlet top
Unpacking the clothes I look in admiration at all the new things that I got, I have never got so much new clothes and accessories in my life, don't think I'm greedy or anything it's just that I've always had to have hand me down robes and clothes.
"Hey jess you wanna help me pack" I ask
"What do you think" she says while laughing
As we start to pack the sun begins to set.
"Finished, thank Merlin" I pronounce
"Hey Gin I better be off, it's getting late and I promised
Mom I'd be home by 7:00" Jessica say while stretching
"Its cool, thanks so much" I say in appreciation
As my friend Apparates I make my way down stairs for dinner.