Chappie 1
Sea-water brushed up against her feet letting sand slip between her toes. It was a wonderful day; the sun shone beside a happy, bright blue sky and clouds littered the sky rather messily. Ginny spread her arms out, head tilting upwards. She glanced up, sighed and smiled, relaxing. Ginny closed her eyes, letting the cool, gentle breeze blow past her, whipping her hair slightly.
Soon, she would have to head back home to her apartment. Tomorrow, another day working at the auror's department. Another long, uneventful day. One more day closer to her arranged marriage. Which was not Harry.
"Ugh, why me!" Ginny's eyelids flew open angrily, accusing the sky. She turned on the spot and apparated to Hermione's place, hoping to receive some consolation.
"Ron? Hermione? Am i interrupting?" Ginny grinned slyly.
"Gin! Uh... aren't you working today? Whad'ya doing here?" An irritated Ron came out to the lounge, struggling into a green t-shirt. His face seemed particularly flustered.
"Looks like someone just got out of bed," she rolled her eyes and smiled evilly. Recently Ron had taken quite a liking to living at Hermione's place.
"Yeah, Mione's coming. She's taking a quick shower now. Want some juice?"
Ginny nodded and sat down to wait.
"Hey Ginny," as Hermione's bushy hair came into view she smiled warmly at Ginny.
One look at her friend and she knew what was missing. The smile slipped off her face.
"Is it that again?" she said knowingly.
Ginny looked up, shoulders slumped, and answered, "Yeah, it's coming up," attempting a half-smile.
"Oh – Ginny!" Hermione pulled her into a big, big hug. "It'll be all right. You'll still have me, and I'm sure Harry will still have feelings for you no matter what."
"I know, it's just... I-I dunno. Is there no way to...?"
"I've checked every law book, every ministry officer and all the books I could think of. I'm sorry, Ginny." Hermione's eyes were full of apology.
Ginny sighed sadly. "Sorry Hermione. I'm being childish, it will - it will be okay. I shouldn't to worry you, I know there's been a lot for you to carry lately..."
"I'll always be here if you need to talk about anything."
Ginny nodded and brushed her tears aside vigorously with the back of her hand. She gave a lopsided smile and chuckled, "Yeah, with Ronnikins darling holding you down all the time, I'm sure you'll be here!"
Hermione swapped playfully at her friend.
"We're not that close... all the time!"
"Ok, ok, I'll stop." she took a deep breath, "I've planned to do it. In two weeks time."
Hermione bit her lip again, her best friend was being so brave for the sake of the curse.
She continued, "I'm going to marry Malfoy."