Disclaimer: I own nothing, except Kyran Lynch. Kinda. The rest is the amazing J. . Chapter 1: The Decision

"Hermione?" Reluctantly I tore my eyes away from the book infront of me and my gaze fell on Ginny, standing in the doorway to the room I was sharing with her.

"Yeah Gin?" I replied. Ginny's face had a strange expression on it. She was sad, but she was trying to hide it. She also looked... sympathetic? Towards me? That was weird.

"Umm.. could you come downstairs? There is something important everyone needs to hear." Then she disappeared down the stairs of the Burrow. Hermione, forgetting about the book in her curiosity, jumped up and flew downstairs.

Downstairs, Mrs. Weasley was sitting at the head of the table sadly, her husband was standing behind her with a hand on her shoulder. Ginny and Harry were also sitting, holding hands under the table. Percy and Charlie were at the table too. Which suprised me, as both of them were usually too busy with the ministry and dragons to come over. Next to Harry was a tired looking Bill and a heavily pregnant Fleur. Slipping into the seat next to Charlie, I looked around as Ron came down the stairs. He looked very grumpy, probably because he got woken up early. He opened his mouth as if to complain, but he didnt have time to make any noise before he noticed everyone round the table. Obviously deciding that this meeting must be important, he slipped into the seat next to me silently.

Thats when I noticed the stack of letters infront of Mrs. Weasley, but before I could comment on them there was a loud CRACK and the twins tumbled into the kitchen out of thin air. I rolled my eyes at the state of them. George... or maybe Fred? I dont know. (George and Fred had created a fake ear for George so now it was once again impossible to tell them apart.)

Anyway, one of the twins had bright pink hair and didnt look particularly happy about it. The other twin had obviously been laughing hard, probably at the pink hair. Noticing the atmosphere, and the way no-one asked about the pink hair, Fred and George pulled on serious faces and sat down.

"Thankyou, everyone, for being here. I believe this news will be easier to handle with us all together" Mr. Weasley began. Seeing everyones confused and worried faces he sighed loudly and continued. "The ministry, decided it would be wise to instate... a Marriage Law" to this there was silence for several moment.

"WHAT?!" Fred and George exclaimed in perfect unision. This simple word seemed to trigger everyone elses anger and soon the whole table was filled with loud and in some cases, rather rude comments. For a few minutes the table was a riot.

"SHUT UP YOU LOT!" Ginny screamed and I couldnt help smile at my best friend. When everyone fell silent she smiled before turning to Mr. Weasley and saying "So we have to find a spouse, like.. in how long?"

"Unfortunately Gin, you cant choose. The ministry has chosen your fianceé for you, and you have the next for months to marry them." Surprisingly it was Percy who answered Ginnys question. There was and even more delayed reaction than the first time, but when it came it was even worse than before.

"THEY CAN SOOO NOT DO THAT!" shrieked Ron, going red. Actually, the whole table was red, apart from Harry, Fleur and me. Red hair, red christmassy jumpers and now red faces. The yelling only died down when everyone was distracted by Mrs. Weasley waving her wand and sending everyones' respective letters from infront of her to hover near there faces.

That was when the atmosphere turned tense. Only Bill and Fluer (who were obviously already married) and Ginny and Harry seemed at ease.

"How are you guys so calm?" I almost-whispered to them. Harry shrugged as if it was obvious.

"Well, I'm the Boy-Who-Lived... right? And me and Ginny have been the 'dream celebrity couple' ever since Voldermort died. The ministry wouldnt dare break that up. Also, they want those in the spotlight to be happy with the law, so others can follow example and see that it is not so bad. Me and Gin are so clearly gonna be together, whats the point in getting married?"

I nodded. Of course, it was so obvious. I looked around the rest of the table to find everyone staring blankly at their envelopes.

"Together?" I asked. And everyone with an envelope nodded. Smiling bravely, I whispered "3, 2, 1..." And the letters were opened, and fate was uncovered.

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Ten minutes later, not a word had been said. Harry and Ginny would have said something but they were too busy kissing in the corner. Unsurprisingly, they had been matched. But as I looked down at my piece of paper I couldnt help but feel like I didnt share their happiness.

Your partner is Kyran Lynch.

Kyran Lynch, who the hell was he? Ok so the surname rang a bell somewhere in the depths of her brain. But still... who da fudge!? Just at that moment, Ron, being the unsensitive, irritating persin he is tore the letter out of my hand and read it. His eyes widened.

"Hey give it back!" I squeaked at him and made a snatch for the letter. But he simply passed it to Harry and gawked at me.

"Oh... my..." I heard Ginny say, she had been reading over Harry's shoulder. Harry was looking at me as well as Ron, but he has a kind look on his face. A bit like Dumblebore.

My letter was passed around slowly, earning gasps and squeals of excitement which I did not understand. Finally I snapped

"What.." I said hotly "is so special about this 'Kyran' dude!?"

"You really dont watch quidditch do you?" Gaped Ron. I frowned.

"You know I dont Ronald. So?" I replied. It was Harry who answered.

"Kyran Linch, Hermione, seeker for Ireland. Son of Aiden Lynch. Most famous Seeker alongside myself, now that Krum has retired."

"Oooooh yh." I said as it sunk in. Then I pulled a face. "I hate him"