Summary: As Ginny Weasley enters Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for her fifth year she goes through two major shocks of her life. The first being the discovery of her magical gift; a sight into the future and the other, standing alongside a certain ferret as dark forces attempt to penetrate Hogwarts walls. The trio along with Ginny Weasley and Draco Malfoy is just as involved; finding themselves in strange twists of fate, new friendships, love triangles and most of all coming to know their stand against the most dangerous force known to them. D/G; R/H; H/OC

A/N: Erase away whatever happened in HBP – that includes Harry/Ginny's relationship, Dumbledore's death, Snape's escape and Draco's task!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. This is for pure pleasure and amusement.

Prologue

Ginny Weasley took a hold of Molly Weasley's hand as a throng of people came about from many of the shops and added to the already over-crowded street of Diagon Alley. Although it was only late August and there was only a slight breeze in the air it was enough to provide chills for the wizards rushing about in Diagon Alley. As Ginny saw goose bumps rise on Harry and Ron's arms who were walking just ahead of her she thanked Merlin she had decided to put on a sweater when leaving.

"A pretty necklace for the pretty girl?" a toothless wizard asked from Ginny's right. The wizard held a necklace of ivory silver chain and ruby red stones held out so it was visible to both Weasley females. "It will especially come in handy chasing off those silly boys" added the begrimed faced wizard whose eyes travelled appreciatively along Ginny's body, making her feel uncomfortable.

"What will it take to chase your lot off?" replied an angry Arthur Weasley from behind Ginny. He then muttered something along the lines of "think us dimwitted" and "dark magic" and nudged both Ginny and Molly Weasley along.

", we've got to go to Obscurus Books" said Hermione as she turned and pointed up at brown and gold lettering on a doorway of a shop that seemed to be falling sideways, to its right.

"Yes. Yes, of course. I thought I read some books on Ron's list that could only be found here." Molly replied. "Arthur dear? Would you be so kind? Ginny really needs some new robes. My, how you kids grow…" Shaking her head she continued "Would you accompany Ron, Harry and Hermione? I will take Ginny to Madam Malkin's"

"Yes, of course" Arthur said. He looked down at his muggle watch and frowned for a bit until finally, coming to a realization. "Ah, yes. Meet u at noon right near Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour? That gives us exactly 2 hours to get the last bit done for the day!"

"See you then" Molly pecked her husband goodbye and held on to Ginny's hand again as if she was five and moved on to the bustling street.

Ginny followed her mother along as they headed toward the robe shop. Although she had just turned sixteen she didn't mind being lead on by her mother, even if it was by her hand. Unlike most teens her age she loved her mother and father's affections even if it was in public. There was a sense of dread in the air ever since Voldemort had risen to power again. She didn't like to be such a pessimist and think of everything as only temporary but in the end, she was no child. The obvious was visible to everyone and she knew, in the dark time that lay ahead of everyone nothing was certain. So, she had decided to change her outlook on life and treasure whatever meant the most to her and her parents were certainly on top of that list.

"Here we are, dear" Molly Weasley said as she opened the door to Madam Malkin's. Ginny followed in after her, only a few steps behind and looked around. The store was surprisingly empty. She looked around the many robes hung about the shop. Formal, casual, fancy, fire-proof, outdoors... all sorts of materials, colors and sizes.

"Ah, ! Hogwarts robes I assume? Gryffindor crest?" only smiled at Madam Malkin giving an indication that she stood correct. Ginny stepped up on the stool for measurements, knowing the process well after six years. A dizziness took over Ginny at the sudden change of height. "Blood rush" grumbled Ginny touching her forehead. "I really shouldn't have slept in and missed breakfast"She thought.

"You've certainly grown. From a young girl to a young lady now, eh?" Madam Malkin commented much to Ginny's discomfort. She then took her measurements and proceeded to ask how many robes were needed.

Ginny knew her family's situation when it came to money and also knew of her mother's discomfort but want of giving her kids only the best so she spoke up and said "Just two, thank you". Madam Malkin promised only a little wait and disappeared off to the back. Ginny went back and sat with her mother who smiled. "Are you sure that's enough for the school year?" she asked. "It's more than enough" Ginny smiled up at her and then said "Promise" to reassure her once she saw the uncertain look on Molly's face.

About hour and a half later Molly Weasley and Ginny exited the robe shop and thanked Madam Malkin. With some time left to spare still both Weasley females decided to head over to Slug & Jiggers Apothecary for a last bit of shopping. Ginny had some vital potion ingredients that needed to be bought on her list. Although it was easy for her to get Ron's books from his previous years her potion ingredient weren't something that could be reused. After several "ughs" and "icks" from both Molly and Ginny and only a little incident involving Ginny screaming murder after something furry touching her foot which only turned out to be an enchanted mop, cleaning the filthy floor of the shop they were able to exit the shop with sighs of relief. Even after six years and more, on Molly's part, both mother and daughter couldn't shake away the jitters they got being near creepy crawly things in the shop.

As promised they headed toward Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour. Turning the corner, it wasn't hard to spot Ron and Arthur's bright red hair. They seemed to be waiting for Ginny and . Hermione waved her arms as she spotted the two and came toward them. Ginny waved back and smiled. As the made both Weasley females made their way over to the rest of the group Ginny couldn't help but bring her hands to her head.

"Alright there, dear?" Molly Weasley frowned at Ginny.

"Huh? Oh, yeah. I'm fine Mum". Pushing away all thoughts of her sudden dizziness again Ginny joined alongside her mother and rejoined the group.

"All done, then?" asked Arthur. After a nod from Molly he turned to Ron who was saying "Now can we go visit Fred and George?"

"Gosh, Ronald! Have some patience!" Hermione said with a look of disapproval.

"I have had patience for all day, Hermione! Why couldn't we go there first, Mum?" he asked

"Because Ron! Everything we needed to get would've been long gone! We already came as late as it is! School's going to start soon! August is already done! Can you believe it?" she said with such excitement shining in her eyes Ginny honestly started to wonder about her.

"You and school… bloody hell, it's like we're going to a Quidditch World Cup!"

"DO NOT SWEAR, RONALD WEASLEY!" screeched "Have some decency! You are a grown man!" and she then proceeded to whack Ron with a flyer she had gotten from Madam Malkin's – containing models twirling and showing off the latest robes.

"Alright, alright! Sorry" Ron muttered unhappily as Harry laughed along with everyone else. "Shut up, Harry" Ron said, as his ear turned red.

"Well then, come on! Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes it is!" Arthur said as he led the group up Diagon Alley, toward Gringotts where the twins' shop was.

Ginny fell into step with Hermione who was still muttering about Ron and tried to calm her down with the excitement of school beginning again. Hermione momentarily forgot about Ron and started to discuss her classes. Both girls were following Mr. and Mrs. Weasley with Ron and Harry following closely behind. The latter agreeing with the other as to "how bloody cool it would be to have a Quidditch World Cup again".

"… of course Harry and Ron think it's useless but History of Magic seems to be a … Ginny?" Hermione realized her friend looked ill and stopped halfway her sentence. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine" Ginny replied. She put on a reassuring smile but her head seemed to be spinning in circles and she felt like it might just explode.

"Oi ! You almost tripped me Gin!" Ron exclaimed since Ginny had stopped walking and was clutching to her head. "Gin, you okay?" Ron asked his sister, all traces of annoyance gone and a worry in his voice. Mr and turned as they heard the commotion behind them.

"Ginny?" asked, matching the worry in Ron's voice.

"I'm fine. Just a headache. I skipped out on breakfast… I think that's just it" Ginny said. Of course, that seemed to be the only reasonable explanation. Although, the pain that she was suffering through didn't seem to be coming from a skipped meal. "I'm fine" she lied. Her mother looked at her, unsure but started walking again but came to a stop abruptly.

"Well, well, well… if it isn't the scum of the wizarding world" drawled a familiar voice.

The entire group stopped and glared at Draco Malfoy and his mother, Narcissa Malfoy. The latter looked down on them as if they were scum and her nose so high in the air as if she smelled a dead Hippogriff. "Don't bother, Draco. They're not worth it" drawled Narcissa, her voice matching as of her husband. Mother and son continued their way, passing by the group with noses still in the air. Draco purposefully walking close by unlike his mother who seemed to shrink away from the group. His actions were only then explained when he slammed his shoulder into Harry as he went but his plans came quickly to a halt as Ginny let out a piercing scream and grabbed on to the next thing to her… Draco Malfoy.

As the exchange between the two hated families went on Ginny had done her best to ignore her headache. She had closed her eyes momentarily to regain posture but that had only worsened things. The headache or whatever it was grew stronger by the moment, making Ginny so dizzy she could hardly stand. Just as she had opened her eyes again a piercing pain shot through her and Ginny was sure any moment now pieces of her fried brain would rest in Diagon Alley. Then, another pain shot throughout her body coming to her temples and exploding like the infamous fireworks of Fred and George. That's when Ginny couldn't hold in the scream, that's when she grabbed on to Draco Malfoy for her dear life and that's when she saw a boy of mere five trying to get on a broom with no success and then opening a letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, eavesdropping on his father holding a black diary, kicking a scared house elf, Dobby, with a satisfied smirk on his face, on his broom with the wind in his hair, crying in what seemed to be his Hogwarts dormitory. The silver haired boy got older as the images came to Ginny. More images came…flooding through her mind. "Stop! What's happening to me?" she wanted to yell but more and more came until finally she saw an emerald ring, a silver haired boy reaching for it and having his life sucked away right in front of her eyes. Her eyes snapped open and she gasped. Looking at the shock and hatred etched into the boy's face she was clinging on and realizing who it was, she let go.

"Ginny!"

"GINEVRA!"

"Merlin's beard! WHAT'S WRONG WITH HER?"

That was all Ginny heard before she gave away to the sudden darkness clouding her brain and fell to the ground.

A/N: This is my first story so if I didn't do that well of a job please let me know! Review, review, review! Even if you don't have anything nice to say! I love criticism – it'll only make me better! I really hope you guys enjoyed it and are looking forward to the next chapter!

P.S: It will get a lot longer as they go on! Promise.