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Ariella Abendtroth – (That's me!)
Christina Ainsworth – Jacqueline Pham- (my bestie)

All CHAPTERS TO THIS FANFIC WILL BE POSTED ON MY ACCOUNT. EACH CHAPTER IS SWITCHED BETWEEN MY CHARACTER ARIELLA AND JACKIES'S CHARACTER CHRISTINA.

Summary- AU Post War: OC characters Ariella Abendtroth and Christina Ainsworth

After the chaos of the war, Wizarding world is trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild society. A new law gets passed that changes lives forever. The golden trio and their friends thought all difficulties were behind them they didn't know it was just beginning as they are forced into arranged marriages. Please please REVIEW!

Pairings

Harry + Ariella

Draco + Christina

Ron + Lavender

Blaise + Hermione

Neville + Luna

Cormack + Ginny

Ummm... I think that's all you guys will need to know for know I'll continue to write in the A/N when necessary as the story continues ^^ So without further ado...

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Ariella Chapter 1

"Breath Ariella breath, come on there isn't anything to be worried about" I unsuccessfully tried to give myself a prep talk before knocking on the door to the Burrow. It had been a while since the last I saw the small cozy house crowded with all the people I love and held dear in my heart. The last time I saw those people was the day after the war, even though the actual war was over and Voldemort was defeated it was still a very tragic day. All those people who fought alongside us in defeating Voldemort who lost their lives on that fateful night were counted, and were gathered to be taken to St. Mungo's Hospital. I only saw a few of the faces of fellow classmates and teachers, adults, wizards and witches, their lifeless corpse being carried away from my sapphire blue eyes. After a few hours of enduring such a sight I felt so numb and dead inside I left without saying goodbye to my friends but knowing all of them made it. I apparited away from the place that would always haunt me and come lurking back in my dreams, an ache clenched my heart as I distantly saw Harry's figure with Luna and Neville in the Great Hall, or at least was once called the Great Hall. Now laid in ruins and catastrophe, as was the rest of the school in dust or piles of stone, the school that was filled with laughter and happiness now shrieked of sadness, death, and tragedy. Sighing I snapped out of the memories that was resurfacing. It seemed now a days the only thing buzzing around in my head was that of the war, the screaming, the running, the yells and shouts, the blood. The spells and curses being spiraled in every direction, green, red, blue, silver, purple, yellow, while lights shooting out of wands, people's motionless bodies falling; I shake my head as if trying to rid myself of the nightmares for now knowing enough that they would unleash when the moon shined in the sky.

"Here goes" I mumble to myself. I knock on the door three times before letting my hand fall to my side. My grip on my trunk tightens as I hear the sounds of a lock opening and the creak of the door sliding open. A red-haired woman with chocolate eyes and plum figure opens the door, after she registered who I was a loud gasp was heard from her mouth, she put her hand to her mouth in shock.

"Oh for the love of Merlins, goodness gracious, thank heavens!" Mrs. Weasley burst out loud, pulling me into her for her famous bear hugs. I wrapped my arms around her with a small smile on my face, letting my sleepy eyes close. The smell of sugar cookies and apple pie engulfs my nose, as the ridged cold starts to thaw out of me, I slowly open my eyes hearing quick footsteps come rushing down the stairs all in a loud mob, as voices were heard muffled together. One by one they come pushing each other down the stairs until seven pairs of eyes looked at me and a few moments later their expressions changed once they saw who I was, everyone with either wide eyes, or mouths dropping. Mrs. Weasley released me and turned to look at me. I look at everyone avoiding the one pair of eyes that I knew would make me lose the last piece of control I had before breaking down. I cleared my throat, and turned to look at Mrs. Weasley.

"I know I have a lot of explaining to do on behalf of my side, but I'm just glad to see you all, it's been too long…"I turn to look at everyone again, giving them a weak smiling not having enough strength to put on my mask that was more like a burden on my shoulders now, then back to 's warm and concerned eyes. "…I was wondering if you had any more room for a stray cat to stay here, since I've got no other place, and I know you guys are all pretty mad at me I would be too if I were you so, I'm (sigh) sorry." I finally got that off my chest and didn't feel any better as I looked to my wet and muddy boots. I felt someone rest their hand on my shoulder and when I turned to see Mrs. Weasley, she had a happy smile though concern was still written in her eyes.

"Ariella you are always welcome here, I see you practically as another daughter of mine. You can stay in Ginny's room, though it is a bit crowded but you can stay here as long as you like and we would all love for you to stay till the school term begins" She gave me her motherly smile, that made me forget the dark cloud that was looming over my head and raining down on me, even just for a minute.

"Thank you so much, and I think I'll take you up on that offer" I brush my damp long brunette hair out of my eyes, right before Christina comes running over to me and practically tackling me to the ground. I stumble back a few steps but mange to keep my feet on the ground.

"Welcome back Ariella! Chocolate?" the black-haired, brown-eyed girl asked me, making me laugh, as always with her love for sweets.

"That would be great Stina" I give her a tight hug back and release her, just as Ginny comes over suddenly and also gives me a bear hug.

"BLOODY HELL ELLA WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!" she yells, I hug her back and let her go.

"I'm sorry Ginny, I know I left out of the blue but don't worry I will explain everything shortly" I give her a smile. Hermione walks over to me followed by Ron, both expressions on their faces put a smile on my face.

"Ella, what have you been up too? We've been worried sick" Hermione's curious but worried eyes look at me as she gives me a tight hug.

"Ya that's right I thought you were dead!" Ron adds on, I turn around and give him a hug.

"I've been up to a lot of things actually and I'm sorry to have worried you guys but I'm still standing for the most part" I look around to see Harry leaning against the stair railing, his eyes filled with emotions changing frequently. Our eyes meet and I see anger boiling behind those bright emerald-green eyes that I love so much.

"Harry" I breathe out while my throat clogs up. I bring my hand and rest it on my chest, trying to will my lungs to start breathing again.

"It's nice to know your back" His angry electric green eyes bore into mine, as his hateful voice pierces my ears and stabs my heart.

"Harry…please" I beg him not to look at me so bitterly, I drop my hand to my side, knowing it's too late, and drop my eyes to the ground. I feel my sapphire eyes become watery, but I have no more strength in me to hide the tears that are about to fall. I hear soft footsteps coming towards me when I feel strong arms hold me in their tender embrace. I nuzzled my head in the crook of his neck, wrapping my arms around his waist and holding him close to me.

"I'm sorry Harry…I'm-"I whispered so only he could hear but got interrupted by Harry grabbing my face and kissing my forehead then looking me in the eye.

"I'm glad you're ok, but you should have talked to us or let us know you were ok, I really thought something awful happened to you, and I'm sorry for blowing up on you, it's just I'm really relived your ok" Harry sighed and stroked a lock of my brunette curls behind my ear. I looked up into the face of my best friend, and brought my arms and hugged him around his neck, letting my head fall on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around my waist. Even though we didn't say another word to each other we knew what the other was thinking. I heard a playful coughing coming from behind me, both Harry and I let go of each other and I turned around to see my favorite pair of twins smiling their goofy smiles at me.

"Oh George look who we have here" Fred said turning to his twin brother.

"Our little Pixie is back" George said turning to look at Fred.

"Yes that but don't you see something else?" Fred asked smirking at me.

"Hmm I think I do, our little pixie and our dear Harry have something going on ay mate" George replied smiling widely at me.

"Of course my brother you are correct, our little pixie has enchanted our poor little Harry, aw is it love in the air I smell" Fred wiggled his eyebrows at me.

"No my idiot brother you can't smell love but you sure can see it" George also started to wiggle his eyebrows at me. This made me laugh as I walked over to them.

"You two still here, oi I've missed your funny faces" I gave them both a hug, and a kiss on the cheek.

"Who you calling funny face pixie, you must be mistaken here, since it's my dear brother here with the funny face but on the other hand I was the one born with the pretty face" Fred fluttered his eyelashes at me, making me laugh once more.

"You idiot we have the same face!" George smack Fred in the arm, then turning to me "Well at least we all know who has the brains here" then winked at me. Luna came skipping gracefully towards me with those silvery blue eyes and her hip length white blonde slightly curly hair bouncing with every movement she made. She hugged me and gave me her bright smile.

"Did you get everything done that you needed Ariella?" she asked me in her usual whimsical voice. I looked at my friend I've known since I was 5 years old, and every time she could read me like a book. I gave her a small smile and sadness falling over my face.

"I've got most of it finished and done with" I respond

"But it seems you still have the hard part left to do, don't worry it will get better over time, I know how you feel" She put her small hand on my shoulder and save me her warm smile, before dropping her hand.

"The Fire light spark flies will be dancing at the sunset of tomorrow, isn't it exciting, oh I've been waiting all year for it, they only show up once every year, for only a few seconds, daddy said that they are fascinating and unusual creatures " Luna smiled the smile whenever she couldn't wait for something to happen.

"Oh then I wanna go see them too Luna, I love watching sunsets while eating sweets especially chocolate…mmm" Stina said while walking off to the kitchen most likely to go and get something chocolate. came over to us and told us that supper would be ready in 15 minutes and that we should all be ready by then. The boys went over to the living room and started a game of wizard checkers and Luna and Christina had gone to the kitchen while Hermione and Ginny helped me with my trunk and bags as we walked up the stairs to Ginny's room.

"You can sleep here in the small bed, Hermione and I sleep in my bed and Stina and Luna sleep in that bed" Ginny's voice came out a little irritated as she told me the sleeping areas. Hermione and I shared a look with each other before we all put my things near my bed. The girls decided to leave me as I got dressed and ready for dinner. I took off my wet tan trench coat and hung it on one of the hanger in Ginny's closet. I took off my boots and put it by the floor of my bed. I stripped off my dark blue jeans, white V-neck sweatshirt, grey colored spaghetti strap under shirt, till I was in my green lace bra and underwear to match it. I opened up my trunk and took out a comb and went over to the mirror in Ginny's room. I started to brush out some of the tangled wavy locks of my hair, before I went and took a warm shower. I gazed in my reflection and saw a girl who stood at 5'7, had a little longer than mid back length luscious thick brunette hair with natural curls that framed her face, light sapphire blue eyes, that twinkled in the night, smooth and creamy fair skin with a nice tint of red in her cheeks, full pale red lips, a lean figure with dancer muscles, an hour-glass frame, and overall very beautiful complexion that was me. I had purple lines under my eyes, to show for my sleepless nights, and the clothes that were hanging on me from the loss of weight showing my lack of appetite recently. I sighed inwardly and walked over to the bed to put my comb down and grab my towel and clothes to change in to. I headed for the small bathroom, closing the door behind me, I put my stuff down and unclasped my bra and let my underwear slide down my long legs, leaving my clothes on a pile on the floor. I climbed into the shower and turned the water on to a steamy warm so it could wash away my coldness.

After my quick and refreshing hot shower, I dried myself up with my towel, put on lotion and put on a black bra and matching underwear and on top I put on a short sleeve dark blue scoop neck tee with matching multi blue stripe pajama pants I let my hair down and leaving them in loose curls that were a little damp. Gathering all my stuff I left the bathroom and put my stuff on my bed, I dug out my slippers and put them on as I was leaving the room to go downstairs and join all my friends.

At dinner we were served some delicious food prepared for us, we were laughing at what the twins were saying, or catching up on funny moments of our pasts, it was a great time, and I was happy to be around everyone I loved, and thankful that they all made it past the war. Afterwards we all said our goodbyes and headed for bed, all the girls were already in their pajamas so we just laid on our beds and talked about everything and anything for what seemed like hours. We laughed and gossiped and made jokes and played truth or dare, and just had a fun sleepover. As everyone got tired and sleepy we decided to end the night and head to sleep, the lights got turned off and I could hear the snores of all the girls around me. I lay in my bed just staring at the ceiling waiting for everyone to be in deep sleep before getting up. After an hour or two, everyone seemed to be deep in sleep so I pushed the sheets off me and tip toed over to the door, opened it and quietly closed it, then I tip toed down the stairs, and remembering which ones were the creaky steps to avoid, I made it to the main floor safely without waking anyone. I walk over to the door leading to the back yard, and slowly open it. I walked out to the nights breeze and walk to the bench. I sit down, and bring my knees to my neck and hug them tightly to my chest, letting the wind ruffle my hair around in every direction, as my sapphire eyes took in the large glowing moon hanging in the deep indigo sky alone and starless, with a few clouds keeping it company. I let my chin rest on my knees as my eyes gazed at the night sky. After a while I heard the crunch of grass being walked upon, and the smell of hot chocolate consuming my nose. I turned my head to see Christina's long straight black hair dancing around in her loose ponytail. She had two mugs of steaming hot chocolate in her hands, with a smile drawn on her face, her friendly sky blue eyes looking down on me, as she sat down next to me on the bench.

"Hey Stina, what are you doing up?" I asked giving her a warm smile.

"Well I couldn't really sleep so eh I decided to get something warm to drink, when I came down here I saw you outside, and it seemed cold so I made you a cup of hot coco, see?" She handed me the mug and I gladly took it from her. I took a sip, letting the hot chocolate liquid run down my throat and warm every single nerve in my body up, I took another sip and sighed happily.

"So what are you doing up?" she asked me, while looking up at the moon, and taking a sip of her own mug.

"I always stay up to watch the moon and or star every night, it helps me think, and I'm just fascinated with the night-time, so I came here to moon watch" I take another delicious sip of the chocolate. We stayed in a comfortable silence just enjoying each other's company, gazing up at the moon, and sipping our drinks. That's how we usually were with each other, sometimes there isn't need to fill every second with conversation, sometimes it's just better to enjoy ones company then fill it with noise.

"How has your summer been Stina? I hope you have been doing well after the war you know?" I turn to look at my good friend.

"It's been a little hard and lonely, my father died in the war and my older sister has never really liked me so I came here to spend my summer with the Weasleys, other than that it's been alright, I can't complain too much." She turned to give me a soft smile, which I returned.

"How about you, Ella? I bet you have had a more complicated summer unlike mine and a reason for you to have left abruptly?" she asked me.

"Ya that's true I've had…one hell of a summer…one that I won't forget, and that will hunt me" I turn my eyes to stare up at the moon, finishing off my drink, I put my mug down on the bench next to me and wipe my mouth. After a few minutes of thoughtful silence, Stina gets up finishes up her drink, grabs my mug and turns to face me.

"Ella, if you ever need to talk you have me you know, and don't worry we've got your back, I'll be headed off to bed now then, 'night" she gives me a small smile and softly squeezes my shoulder.

"Thanks Stina, and same goes for you I'll always be here if you need to talk" I give her a smile before she turns and goes back to the house. I stay outside for about another hour as the warmth of the hot chocolate starts to leave my body I decide to get up and also head to bed. I take one last glance up at the sky before turning around and going back inside the house. After I get into the room where all the other girls have fallen asleep, I crawl in the warm comfort of the bed and bring my covers up to cover my body, after I lay my head on the pillow my eyelids get heavy and I fall in the clenches of sleep.

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