A Different Beginning

A/N: I'm not forcing any of you to do this, but I would really appreciate it if I got more reviews, just as like a check in on how well I'm doing, if you wouldn't mind :)

Downstairs, Selena, Fred and George were cowering under Mrs. Weasley and Lily's gaze, Sirius was rolling around on the floor laughing, Ron was anxiously glancing up every few seconds, James and Remus were talking with Frank Longbottom, and Neville was sitting in the chair, looking bored as he listened to Percy talk about being prefect. At last, Harry and Ginny appeared from the stairs.

"Well?" Neville questioned.

"Erm, Harry's down," Ginny stated.

"So," Sirius waggled his eyebrows, "How was it?" Harry and Ginny exchanged looks, before both tackling Sirius to the ground.

"We're best friends, got it," Harry whispered in his ear.

" Have you heard of the bat boogey hex?" Ginny questioned.

"You don't want to cross her," George spoke up, "If she gets her hands on a wand." He broke off and shuddered. Harry and Ginny got up, and looked around. James walked over to Harry, and pulled him aside.

"Anything I need to talk to you about?" he asked, "Like, advice, what to do next?"

"NO, everything is back to normal," Harry said forcefully.

"Alright," James said. His eyes were sparkling with mirth, and it just annoyed Harry even more.

"Come on, that was definitely a Marauder worthy prank," Remus said, walking over.

"It was Slytherin worthy," Harry hissed.

"Hey Harry, we're sorry," Selena said, "I just had to get you back, though, from the other day." Harry remembered when he had told her to bugger off when he was flying.

"Even?" Harry suggested. Selena nodded, and went back into the kitchen. Lily glared at where Remus and Sirius were trying to hold in their laughter, and with a flick of her wand, the pudding on the kitchen counter fell onto their heads. Everyone stopped what they were doing, and stared.

"Potter," Sirius whined, "Why didn't you make it chocolate?"

"I like vanilla," Remus stated. Lily rolled her eyes, and went back to talking to Mrs. Weasley. Harry shook his head at his godfathers' way to never take anything serious, despite his name. He then had an idea to pass the time.

"Quidditch?" He suggested. Everyone playing jumped up and ran out towards the pitch. To make it fair, everyone got Cleansweep 7's. The teams were Ron, Fred, George and Selena against Harry, Ginny, Neville and Percy, much to his displeasure. Ron and Percy played keeper, Fred, George, Neville and Ginny played chaser, Harry and Selena were seekers, and Sirius was the referee.

"Begin," Sirius threw the quaffle up, and almost instantly, Ginny had the quaffle in her arms. She ducked under George, and skirted past Fred. She then threw the quaffle into the left hoop, Ron missing it by inches. Harry clapped and cheered for her. Finally time to show her brothers what she's made of Harry thought. Percy wasn't all that good as keeper, but Ginny had the quaffle so many times, it didn't matter. Ginny and Neville ended up working well together, passing the quaffle back and forth, and scoring many goals.

After about two hours, Harry's team was in the lead, 140-60, more than half of the goals were made by Ginny. Ron's team got more and more frustrated, and finally realizing Ginny could play quidditch made them quite scared of what would happen after the match. Harry was scouring the pitch for any sign of gold, while keeping an eye on his sister. After about ten more minutes, Selena dove straight down, her eyes focused on something ahead of her. Harry shot after her only realizing it was a feint, when he saw the snitch zoom upwards. He quickly pulled out of the dive, and urged his broom to go faster, for Selena was already on his tail.

Harry stretched out his hand, and grabbed the tiny ball, and a second after, Selena's hand covered his own. Harry held up the snitch, and flew down to where everyone was celebrating. Ginny ran up to him and pulled him into a fierce hug, shouting out "we won" at the same time. Harry laughed, and wrapped his arms around her.

"Hey, uh, Ginny," the twins approached them awkwardly.

"We're sorry for saying you couldn't fly, or play quidditch," Ron said, the twins nodded behind him.

"It's alright, I just wish you would've given me a chance," Ginny replied. Then, two owls flew down, and landed next to Harry and Ron. Harry opened the letter, while Ron did the same.

"I got in!" Harry cried out in joy, "I'm going to Hogwarts!"

"Me too," Ron said.

"Congratulations," James smiled. Harry then looked around for Ginny, only to see her at the back, looking sad. He quickly made his way over to her.

"What's wrong?" Harry asked.

"Nothing," Ginny responded quietly, "It's just that I'll miss you when you go to Hogwarts." Harry instantly understood, and quickly pulled her into a hug.

"Hey, I'll write to you," Harry promised, "You're my best friend, and next year you'll be there with me." Ginny nodded against his chest, and stepped back.

"Promise?"

"Promise." With that, Harry and Ginny walked back to go have some cake.

A/N: Heyy, it might be a while before I post another chapter. I totally to forgot to mention that I don't own Harry Potter, or anything but my idea that makes this story mine. :)