Thanks for reading my story and for the reviews! It's my first fic and I hope I do it justice. I'm open to any criticism or suggestions you may have for me. Here's chapter 2, enjoy!
The next day Ginny took her timetable out and examined it. She was taking all 7th year classes and had Potions, DADA, and Transfiguration before lunch. After lunch she had a free period and then Charms. Ginny happily walked to the Great Hall in her new Hogwarts robes. She noticed the Slytherins were cordial to her. It was obvious they had heard about her defending Draco and Blaise, the two Slytherin Princes. The Gryffindors were a mix of both angry and scared of her, to which she didn't care. She grabbed an apple from the side of the Gryffindor table before walking back out to get to potions. She had slept in an extra 20 minutes which meant she had little time to grab a real breakfast. Halfway to her potions class, Percy showed up handing her a napkin with a piece of dry toast.
"Thanks Professor," Ginny teased.
"Oh shut it you little brat," he grinned, "Can't have you skipping meals. Mother would kill me."
"And here I thought you cared." Ginny fake pouted.
"I do, I care about my life." he said mock serious.
"Spoken like a true Gryffindor," she said sarcastically.
"Oh please Gin, you know we should've both been in Slytherin. We only chose Gryffindor because mother would've had another kid if we didn't."
"I think you mean a cow Percy..?" GInny said confused.
"No another kid, to replace us bad seeds." Percy winked kissing her cheek playfully making her grin.
"Sad, but true." Ginny sighed wistfully making Percy laugh.
"See you in class Ms. Weasley."
"Yes Professor Weasley, sir" she replied impishly before entering her class that they had arrived at.
Percy went the opposite way to his first class of the day. He wondered what he was supposed to teach them. Dumbledore had never given him a debriefing on what they were required to learn.
When Ginny entered she realized she was one of the last ones. The Golden Trio were there with the rest of the Gryffindors who glared at her as if daring her to try and sit with one of them. She knew a lot of it had to do with the train incident and her defending Draco, but she also knew a lot of them like Granger were jealous that she was skipping a year. Ginny ignored her house and turned to the other side of the classroom where the Slytherins were seated. Once she turned to them they all stood at once. The sudden movement startled the Gryffindors and even Ginny who pretended it didn't phase her. The confusion must have slipped over her face though because Pansy Parkinson explained.
"You defended our house mates which means you have our respect." she said with a small smile. "Pick a seat and we'll happily move around to make room."
Ginny nodded slightly, "Thanks."
She walked over to Draco and Blaise's table which Pansy was also sitting at. She sat in the open seat and the rest of Slytherin sat down once she was situated except for Pansy who glared at the Gryffindor side that looked shocked.
"You hurt her in anyway," she pointed to Ginny, "and you insult our house. We will not take kindly to that." With that Pansy sat feeling well satisfied with herself.
Snape watched the whole scene unfold from his office which had a magic wall that allowed him to see his classroom when he wanted. To say he was amused was an understatement. He looked over at his Godson who was paler than the year before and was obviously having a rough time with his father's death. While Lucius wasn't Snape's favorite person, he had loved that family like it was his own. Snape masked his facial features and entered the classroom.
"Ms. Weasley, may I ask as to why you are sitting with an opposing house?" Snape asked. The Slytherins remained silent. This was a test from their Head of House that they knew all too well.
"They were rather more welcoming than my own." Ginny said innocently. She was smart in her reply knowing that implicating the Slytherins were the reason for it, would show her as someone who couldn't take responsibility, but fully accusing Gryffindor would show a lack of loyalty.
"Any objections from Slytherin?" Snape asked his House already knowing the answer.
"No, sir" the 7th year Slytherins said in perfect unison.
"Very well." Snape nodded pleased with her response. "Turn to page 57."
Class went on as normal and Ginny soon came to like Pansy who she found very funny. She could tell Pansy and Blaise had a thing for each other, but would never admit it unless the other did first. Draco at one time rolled his eyes at Ginny when Blaise accidently touched Pansy's hand when passing ingredients to her and she had dropped them on the floor because of the physical contact. Ginny had withheld her snickers, but nodded to Draco showing that she knew what he meant. As Snape dismissed the class after taking a total of 30 points from Gryffindor (thanks to Neville), Ginny walked out, with her arm looped with Pansy's, and Draco with Blaise behind them. They walked to DADA and were met by Percy who looked thoroughly annoyed.
"New friend?" he asked Ginny eyeing Pansy curiously.
"Mhmm, Potions was fun." she winked at her brother who smiled back tightly.
"Hufflepuff is quite daft." he said simply when her eyes inquired about his less than happy demeanor.
"Aww wait until you find out just how daft Ron is." Ginny said patting his arm in mock comfort as he groaned in dismay.
"Well get your seats before they get here." Percy sighed going to his desk to grab the papers he needed.
Ginny sat with Pansy on her left and Draco on her right. Blaise sat on Draco's right side not having looked at Pansy after the potions incident. Ginny watched Percy wave his wand around the room casting wordless magic so the other students couldn't hear the spells. Ginny recognized each spell though. She smirked as she realized what their tasks would be. Her brother always did enjoy games. Gryffindor piled in the class quickly before the bell rang. The Golden Trio sat down on the opposite side of class facing the Slytherins and Ginny. Ginny ignored them as Percy began teaching. His lecture was on detecting, recognizing and disabling charms.
"Mr. Weasley," Percy said irritated at his brother's constant talking to Hermione. "Please refrain from flirting with Ms. Granger in my class."
Ron's face turned bright red as the Slytherins snickered.
"Oh shove it Percy," he snapped in retaliation.
"100 points from Gryffindor for disrupting class and insulting a professor." Percy said.
"What?! But I already know all this stuff!" Ron yelled angry.
"You do?" Percy asked amused by his ignorance and pride.
"Yes," Ron glared.
Ginny leaned back in her chair with a small smile knowing where her favorite brother was going with this argument.
"If you say so," Percy shrugged. "Do me a favor and grab me that stool next to your desk." he added nonchalantly.
Ron rolled his eyes thinking the argument was over. He walked straight for the stool not noticing the slight shimmer around it. When he was within a foot of the stool he was shoved backwards violently.
"I thought you said you knew all this 'stuff' Mr. Weasley. Yet you failed to notice a simple repelling spell." Percy said as Ron stood up disoriented and stunned.
"Well we don't know the counter curse for a repelling spell anyways." Ron retorted trying to save face. "Well the death eaters probably do." he added shooting a dirty look at the Slytherins who glowered at him.
"Ms. Weasley," Percy said keeping his eyes on Ron.
"Yes Professor?" Ginny asked watching Ron's reaction too.
"The counter curse?" Percy asked seeing Ron begin to look disgruntled.
Ginny smiled and stood pulling out her wand. She pointed it at the stool.
"Repello Evicto" she said simply. The shield went down instantly.
"Very good, Ms. Weasley. A third year charm well worth remembering," Percy nodded satisfied with Ron's embarrassment. "50 points to-"
"Slytherin" Ginny said interrupting him before he could say Gryffindor. "They gave me protection, the least I could do is repay them with a few house points." she explained at Percy's amused look.
"Very well, 50 points to Slytherin."
The Slytherin house grinned smugly at Gryffindor who were stunned and angry all at once.
"Traitor!" Someone yelled angrily.
Ginny's eyes flashed dangerously. "I am no traitor! Just because I can look past prejudices shoved down my throat since I was little, does not make me a traitor! It makes me smart! That's more than I can say to you lot, hiding behind Harry Potter as if he's a saint! You don't even know why you're all upset at me! Why don't you tell them Ron about how your lot went and trampled on Draco Malfoy two days after his father's death! Tell them about how you and precious Harry insulted his father's death and mocked his memory! Go ahead tell them the truth!" By the end of her rant her hair was glowing a dark red that scared everyone. Feeling her magic flowing freely she pulled back her angry emotions and returned to her calm demeanor. All of Slytherin was staring at her in awe and respect.
"You said she attacked you without reason." A boy yelled at Ron angrily. Everyone knew insulting a dead person's memory especially so soon after his death was unacceptable no matter how much you hated them. And to insult someone's memory to a family member was unforgivable.
"Sorry Ginny, we didn't know." someone piped up.
"And none of you asked." Ginny hissed in disdain, "you're all supposed to be the symbol of loyalty! Not backstabbing because wonder boy says so! I've never felt so betrayed!"
Pansy stood with Draco and Blaise coming to a mutual agreement with one exchanged look.
"I, Draco Malfoy, as prince and head of Slytherin hereby grant Ginerva Weasley safety and loyalty of Slytherin house."
"I, Blaise Zabini, as 2nd in command, and Draco's advisor, of Slytherin house agree with this blessing."
"I, Pansy Parkinson, as princess of Slytherin hereby extend the privilege of sharing said power and crown with Ginerva Weasley who has shown loyalty, compassion, and fairness to all of our house."
"If you hereby accept this offer, you will be re-sorted into Slytherin under the Salazar act of 1547. You will be granted safety, loyalty and all we ask in return is you help us run Slytherin in a fair manner as our second princess of Slytherin." Draco finished off the speech.
"I, Ginerva Weasley hereby accept the offer laid before me and thank Salazar and all of Slytherin for their faith and loyalty." Ginny replied without hesitation
As soon as the words left her lips the castle shook and a rush of magic surrounded Ginny. She looked down and saw her robes change to Slytherin robes. She gasped as she felt a necklace fall around her neck.
A voice echoed throughout the castle that put everyone in awe. Everyone in the castle could hear the next declaration.
"I, Salazar Slytherin, accept Ginerva Weasley as my own under my law of 1547. She is to be instated in her rightful place as the Slytherin's true princess and shall be under my protection."
The magic died down and Ginny stared as everyone in Slytherin stood and bowed to her. Even Blaise, Draco and Pansy were bowing deeply.
"Uhm what happened?" She asked Pansy thoroughly confused.
"You're the true princess. Meaning the only princess of Slytherin. Once the true princess is instituted there can only be one. It's your birthright" Pansy said quietly. All of Slytherin stood, but none of them sat down.
"Oh no! Pansy I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to take your place!" Ginny gasped startled by the news.
"Don't apologize," Pansy laughed reassuring the younger girl. "I always knew I was a mere placeholder until the true princess was instituted by Salazar himself. I'm actually really glad it's you." Pansy smiled.
"So does that mean you two aren't the true princes?" Ginny asked Draco and Blaise.
"Yes, we're placeholders too." Draco said.
Ginny stared and then looked at Percy who was watching just as shocked. The bell rang and the Gryffindors all but ran out of the class. None of the Slytherins moved.
'You have to dismiss them,' a voice whispered in Ginny's mind. She recognized it as Salazar Slytherin's voice from earlier. Ginny hesitated before turning to the Slytherin house.
"You can leave," it came out as more of a question, but did the trick as the Slytherins grabbed their bags and shuffled out of the class giving her reassuring smiles.
"Told you we belonged in Slytherin," Percy teased once they were gone. Draco, Blaise and Pansy stayed by Ginny's side.
"Yeah uhm, so what does this mean?" Ginny asked the three Slytherins.
"Well since you're the true princess of Slytherin, you technically have more authority than anyone, even me and Blaise, over our house." Draco said.
"By Salazar's law we are required to do what you say. We are technically all bound to you." Blaise said.
"So can I have an advisor?" Ginny asked noticing that Pansy looked a bit lost since she was stripped from authority.
'Yes' Salazar's voice whispered in her mind.
"Ok, Pansy Parkinson, I appoint you as my personal advisor. You have more intelligence of our house than me and I will be needing your help." Ginny said glancing down at her Slytherin robes and the silver pendant around her neck bearing the Slytherin crest.
"I accept," Pansy said quickly a look of pure relief and happiness on her face.
"How did you know you could do that?" Blaise asked confused.
"Uhm, Salazar told me?" Ginny laughed nervously, "Just like he told me I had to dismiss Slytherin."
"Lucky, you can talk to the founder of our house." Blaise pouted.
"Well you four get to Transfiguration. We'll talk about this later." Percy said giving Ginny's arm a gentle squeeze. She smiled at him and nodded.
They got to Transfiguration just in time. Everyone in Hogwarts including the teachers had heard Salazar's declaration and the meaning behind it. The 7th year Gryffindors had filled everyone in on what had happened in the DADA class. When Ginny stepped into Transfigurations all the Slytherins stood out of respect. Ginny sat down quickly trying not to draw too much attention, but it was too late. The Ravenclaws were openly gapping at the new Slytherin robe clad Ginny Weasley. Mcgonagall was discussing the importance of being able to transfigure an owl into a trinket when Ginny's thoughts were interrupted.
'Hello my dear.'
'Hello Salazar' she thought getting used to his voice in her head.
'I apologize for the intrusion Princess, but it is the only way to prevent nosy gryffs.'
'I understand. It's just discerning a bit because of my first year.'
'With Tom, I know. I apologize for not stopping it, but it wasn't my place.'
'I know, it made me who I am today. Please don't apologize Salazar.'
'You really are my daughter in spirit my dear,'
'I shall take that as a compliment. Now please explain the role I must play.'
'Of course my dear. So as the Princess of Slytherin you must dictate the house members. They will follow you and only you. Voldemort himself doesn't even have power over you. In fact he himself under law is bound to obey you since he was Slytherin himself. Your rooms are set already I'm sure. The house elves have most likely prepared the private rooms to set your needs. In addition you will be able to access your pure and true magic.'
'Really my lord? But that's so rare!'
'Yes but as Princess you may need it. Especially with the war that is occurring. As my spiritual daughter you will refer to me as father or sir. No more formalities my dear. Everyone is beneath you except for whom you deem fit. Now you'll be surprised just how much control over them you have. Do not take advantage as we wouldn't want them becoming resentful.'
'Of course not.'
'Very well. I'm afraid we must finish this later. And the answer is formtrintento.'
Ginny forced herself out of her inter conversation, just in time to hear Mcgonagall ask her the spell that they would be using today.
"I believe it would be formtrintento" Ginny said without missing a beat. Mcgonagall was clearly not expecting the right answer as she had been spacing out.
"Uhm yes that is correct, 30 points to Slytherin." Mcgonagall stuttered as she adjusted to the young girls new house loyalties.
Draco grinned and threw an arm around Ginny's shoulder. "Good job Ginerva."
"Thanks," Ginny teased with a smile.
Transfiguration ended and they headed to lunch. Draco and Blaise flanked her sides while Pansy darted to the dungeons to grab her Charms book that she forgot. The rest of Slytherin house stood as the three approached the dining table. Ginny took her seat between the two boys. Pansy sat next to Draco as everyone else sat down and began piling food on their plates, talking to their friends animatedly.
'Now what else should I know?' Ginny asked Salazar as everyone around her began eating and were busy talking to each other to notice her playing disinterestedly with her food.
'Well my dear, technically you are now the most powerful witch known to history. You were already magically capable, but now you have the influence to match.'
'That explains this past summer when I kept doing wandless magic.'
'Yes, but you must train. Your destiny is quite impressive dear and although I have faith in you, training will be necessary.'
'I am open to that. Teach me everything.'
Ginny learned more in her lunch period than she had in the past 6 years from her time at Hogwarts. Spells, charms, arm to arm combat skills, potions, and even anigma lessons filled her mind and embedded in her memory.
'Cool I'm a kitten. No one will suspect a kitten.' she thought as Salazar told her the form she would take as an animus. Lunch ended and Ginny stood up and followed Draco and Blaise to the Slytherin common room. Pansy took off to the library with another couple of girls.
Ginny went to her new room that had her name engraved above the door unlike everyone elses. She found that it was a private room with silver and green accenting every inch. An intricate wardrobe was set up and she was surprised to find brand new robes, shoes and clothes. Her vanity was set up with new makeup, and silver hair brushes. She sat on her silk covered bed thoughtfully. Salazar had stopped talking to her a while ago to digest all the information he had imparted on her. She sat, vaguely aware Draco and Blaise standing in the doorway watching her concerned. Gracefully she fell back on the bed covering her eyes with her arm.
'If you call me aloud my portrait will appear right above that fireplace of yours.'
"Salazar," she said out loud making the two Slytherin boys jump at her outburst. She hadn't said anything since Transfiguration and they had started to get worried about her.
They exchanged looks of concern before turning to the girl who stood from the bed and stared at the empty portrait expectantly.
"Uhm, Ginerva that portrait is emp-" Blaise started but fell silent upon seeing Salazar Slytherin enter the portrait.
"Sweet Merlin," Blaise gasped as the two boys fell to one knee in front of the founders portrait.
"Rise," Salazar said calmly. "Ginerva dear."
"Hello," Ginny smiled. "This is much easier to communicate."
"Yes it is," Salazar smiled at the new Slytherin princess before turning to the two princes.
"Draco Malfoy and Blaise Zabini. How wonderful to finally meet the two of you."
"An honor sir." They both replied standing in awe.
Ginny smiled at their awestruck behavior.
"I must be going to discuss matters with Dumbledore, but make yourself comfortable my dear." Salazar directed her.
"Yes sir, thank you." Ginevra smiled as he disappeared.
Before the boys could regain their composure completely, two women stepped in the room.
