Here's another story that I have rewritten in Potter form. I had to read Pride and Prejudice in my English class and do a project for it. This is my version. I made the main pairing (Elizabeth/Mr. Darcy) Ginny and Draco. I'll put a complete list of characters at the end of this chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or Pride and Prejudice.
New Marriage Law Passed-Minister states, 'Best Move for the Future.'
In a surprising move late last night, the Wizengamot decided to vote and pass Minister Fudge's new marriage bill. This bill will force all witches and wizards between the ages of 17-30 to marry immediately.
"This bill is what shall help us rebuild the wizarding world." Newly re-elected Fudge stated in a press conference last night. "We lost so many witches and wizards in the war against You-Know-Who. If we bring all of these single witches and wizards together, they will be able to create the next generation. We shall not have to worry about a dwindling population with this law passed."
Albus Dumbledore, recently reinstated headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, stated, "This law violates every principle that we fought for. This is something that I would expect from Voldemort, not this newly free community."
There are several supporters of the headmaster's statement, but many are still unsure of the old wizard's stability.
"He faked his own death just to stay out of the war, "Lucius Malfoy stated late last night. "We Malfoys may have made some mistakes but at least we kept fighting rather than hiding like some people. I am in full support of this law. Purebloods force their children to marry all the time. This law at least gives these young people the freedom to choose whom they would like to spend their lives with."
Harry Potter, Savior of the Wizarding World, also fought out against this law, but his comments were too inappropriate for you, dear readers.
Any witch or wizard who is not engaged within the next year will be fined and sent to Azkaban for three months. For more information on the session last night, refer to page six.
Chapter 1: Reasons for Marriage
Molly Weasley threw the Daily Prophet down angrily on the table. How was she going to get all of her children to marry within the year? She didn't have to worry about her two eldest, Bill and Charlie; Bill was already married and Charlie had proposed to his girlfriend last week. No, Molly Weasley now had to worry about finding suitable matches for her other five children, which was going to be no easy feat. Her children were all so different and unique in their own ways. This could either be a hindrance or a beneficial thing in the next couple of months.
Mrs. Weasley looked over at her husband who had picked up the article and was now reading it for himself. She watched as his expression changed from neutral to anger in matter of about ten seconds. He also threw the paper down. "This absolutely outrageous!" the Weasley patriarch exclaimed. "How could Fudge do something so foolish?"
"I think the better question is why did people decided to put him back in office in the first place," Mrs. Weasley stated as she started making breakfast. "He made foolish decisions before, and he's making foolish decisions again. Him and Malfoy are working together, I just know it."
"It does smell like Lucius Malfoy's doing, but I fail to see what he gains from doing this. He will force his son to marry anyways. Why would he force the rest of us to do the same thing?" Mr. Weasley shook his head. "No, this is the result of Fudge trying to think again, and the results are not going to be pretty for anyone."
Mrs. Weasley pulled out another pan and set it on the stove. "What are we going to do, dear? I'm not worried about the older ones. Percy, Fred, and George will have no problems. They already have girlfriends, and I suspect they will have no problem proposing within the next few months, but what about Ron and Ginny? I know that Ron has deep feelings for Hermione, but they're not ready for a marriage. They just came back from that foolish camping trip. They need time to readjust to normal life. And what about Ginny?"
"What about her, dear," Mr. Weasley asked exasperated. It was only eight o'clock, but he was already developing a headache.
"She doesn't have anyone. I don't know what she's going to do!" Mrs. Weasley exclaimed.
"She likes Harry, though, Molly. They would be nice together. Didn't he mention getting back together with her after the war was over?"
Mrs. Weasley pursed her lips. "Harry is a fine boy, but he is quite damaged after the war. He died for Merlin's Sake!"
"He came right back to life though," Mr. Weasley tried to point out. "Look, Harry's a nice boy and has a decent amount of money. He'll keep her happy."
"Hmph, we'll see," Mrs. Weasley proclaimed as she heard the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs. She turned and saw Ron and Ginny come into the kitchen. "Morning, I'm surprised that you're up this soon." She placed a plate full of toast down on the table.
Ron shrugged and grabbed a piece of toast. "Couldn't sleep. 'Sides, I have things to do today. I'm going to visit Hermione today."
"Oh?" Mrs. Weasley asked with a raised eyebrow. "Well, when you see her, why don't you show her this?"
She threw the paper down in front of him while Mr. Weasley groaned and covered his face with his hands. His wife had no cunning at all. This was no way to break the news to their children. He watched as his youngest son read the article, and he had to slap him on the back when he started choking on his piece of toast. "What rubbish is this?" Ron exclaimed as he handed the paper to Ginny who roughly took it from him and started to read. "The minister is off his rocker if he thinks that this is a good idea."
Ginny, like her parents, threw the offending paper on the table when she was done reading it. This, however, caused the pitcher of orange juice to tip over and spill all over the table. Mrs. Weasley chose not to berate her daughter, and she vanished the mess quickly with a wave of her wand. "This is so-so-"
"Ginny, I would think very carefully before you utter another word," her father warned knowing what could be said when his daughter was in a temper.
Ginny sat fuming for several moments before saying, "I don't want to get married. I still have things I want to do before I get married! Like play quidditch or play a decent prank on Snape. I don't have the time to get married right now."
"Well, I suggest you make time, or you'll be sent to Azkaban, and you'll be forced to have the time," Mrs. Weasley stated. "Besides, you have a whole year to find someone. It can't be too hard, can it?"
Ginny laid her head down on the table and groaned. "I hate my life."
Ron placed a hand on his sister's back. "Don't worry, I feel the same way right now. Hermione isn't ready to marry yet."
Ginny turned her head to face her brother. "At least if you two marry, you'll respect her wishes and let her pursue a career. I doubt that anyone I marry will let me do that."
"What about Harry? I know him well enough. He likes you well enough, and he's a well enough guy," Ron said.
"Ron, Harry is a great guy, but he's going to want a family; a family that he never had. He also died, Ron."
"That is a good point," Mrs. Weasley agreed.
Ron threw his arms up in the air. "Why does everything go right to him dying?"
"Ron, he's going to push the family thing because he died. He's probably going to play the 'You Only Live Once' card and want babies right away. He'll also want to name all of his children after dead people. I can't name my children after dead people!"
"Well, I say you talk to Harry tomorrow at the Victory Party. I'm sure he'll be willing to compromise," Mr. Weasley tried to comfort his daughter, but she only groaned and laid her head back down on the table.
"Why do the fates hate me so much?"
Character Guide:
Mrs. Bennet- Mrs. Weasley
Mr. Bennet- Mr. Weasley
Jane- Ron
Lydia- Fred
Catherine- George
Mary-Percy
Elizabeth- Ginny
Bingley-Hermione
Miss Bingley-Pansy Parkinson
Darcy-Draco
Collins-Harry
Charlotte- Cho Chang
Gardiner's-Remus and Tonks
Lady Catherine- Snape
Wickham- Angelina