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Written for Russian Roulette on HPFC. Underline = Tom/Voldemort, Bold = Ginny.

I plan to turn this into a multi chapter story, each chapter featuring a different diary entry through her first year, leading up to her being taken into the Chamber of Secrets.

Ginny's Secret Diary

Ginny took out the book from her school bag and sat on her bed. She gazed over it one last time. It looked old, used, maybe even had a small tear in it, but it didn't bother her. Ginny Weasley was used to hand me downs and worn items such as books. Her family was very poor, and most of her materials for her first year at Hogwarts were used. She opened the book only to find there was no writing within it. She pulled a fresh quill from her bag and began to write.

1st September, 1992

Dear Diary,

Hello.

Ginny paused for a moment, looking confused. She looked around the room, thinking maybe one of the twins could be playing a prank. She thought the diary was blank.

Oh, ummm, hello. I didn't realize anyone else was writing in here.

That's no worry. This used to be my old journal. I have no problem passing it on to another.

Oh…okay….I'm Ginny, by the way.

Tom, nice to meet you. Are you a Hogwarts student?

Yes, I started today. I'm the last in my family to go here. I have six brothers who were all in Gryffindor ahead of me.

Wow, sounds like you have a lot to live up to.

You're telling me. I mean, I got accepted into Gryffindor too, so no worries there, and I know mum and dad are really proud of me, but I'm still nervous.

What about?

Living up to what my family expects.

Yeah, that can be tough. I never had that experience. I was an only child.

You're lucky.

Yeah, well my dad left when I was a baby and I never had that close a relationship with my mother.

I'm sorry to hear that. My family is annoying but I would never wish to go through that.

Yes, at least you have a family to help motivate you and help you finish school. I did really well in school, I just wish I had more people that cared.

True, they can be really obnoxious at times, but I do love them. We're like an oversized family in a tiny house with lots of pranks and messing around, and love, and I can't picture being anywhere else.

Sounds amazing.

Well, yeah. For the most part. Except when I'm babied by mum. I'm the only girl out of seven, so you can figure that one out.

Well sure, but I'm sure she only does it out of care and love.

I know, just can get annoying sometimes.

So, any boyfriends or crushes yet?

Ginny blushed. Well no…I'm only eleven. But there is this one boy I like.

What's his name?

Harry. But I don't even think he notices me. He's my brother's best friend, but every time I try to speak to him, I get scared and run away.

I'm sure you two will figure it out in time.

Thanks Tom. Ooh, sorry, I have to go. Curfew in the dormitory. I'll speak with you soon!

Yours Truly,

Ginny Weasley