A Changed World

Tyene: You're back here?

Wanda: I hate leaving a story unfinished.

Tyene: (stares deadpan at her) you're going to break your brain.

Wanda: That's my sorrow, then. Writing is my passion, and this is summer break. I'll write as much as I can and want to! I will bring this story full circle and give it an ending!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter

Interlude 1: The Circle is Complete

"I didn't know you liked pranking!" Ginny said with excitement in her voice as she and Tracey vanished into the confusion left behind by several magic charmed disco balls. They were a creation of Laura and Fred Weasley, and not for the faint of heart – specifically, those who hated horribly outdated music.

"I've learned from some great friends at school," Tracey said with a grin. "C'mon. Let's get out of here. I've found this cool new place with my friends."

"Cool place? How exactly would you define 'cool'?" Ginny asked curiously as the two girls bolted through the front door of the massive double doors of the Gamp estate. "Fred and George called their Dungbomb raids 'cool'. At least they did, before..." Ginny hesitated, before shaking her head. "Anyway, I've learned to be a bit wary."

"Trust me, I think you'll like it." Tracey promised. "Megan's loving it already – have I told you about Megan Jones?" When Ginny shook her head, Tracey began ranting about her new friends as they scrambled down the darkening streets of high society Wizard London. "Megan is a muggle born I befriended during the first school year. She's totally awesome; she speaks fluent German, she doesn't take s—t from anyone, and she acts like a cool big sister. Then there's Maya. She's super sweet, and she keeps us all in line. She's got an adorably creepy little brother too; I think you'd like him."

"Adorable...and creepy?" Ginny echoed, looking oddly at Tracey as they ran across the road, waving for the Knight Bus to wait for them as it picked up a pair of older witches. The diver smiled and waved at them as they scrambled on board. Stunspike was nowhere to be seen; the bus was being driven by a young woman with the ticket master being a young boy.

"Potter Manor Gates, please." Tracey said, handing the boy a handful of galleons.

"Then there's Cassandra Lupin and her brother Percy. Cassandra's a duellist, and a great one. Percy's a huge bookworm." Ginny's eyes lit up at the mention of duelling. She had always wanted to learn the trade, but Molly Prewett didn't believe that was 'appropriate' for a young heiress to learn something so 'brutal and unladylike'.

"Can I meet her at this place?"

"She's going to come over later in August. If you stick around, you're bound to meet her." Tracey said in a friendly way. "Oh, and then there's Hannah Abbott and Susan Bones. Susan's a law geek, and Hannah's another duellist with some experience with healing potions."

"I heard some people talking about Hannah." Ginny recalled with a frown. "The other gits mum has been making me mingle with kept saying nasty stuff about her mother, calling her a bastard half blood."

"Yeeahhh, don't say that to her face." Tracey winced. "She nearly put Theodore Nott through the wall at Halloween when he tried that on her."

"I would never!" Ginny said indigently. "That pack of gits don't know anything about her, and I don't want to be anything like them."

Tracey grinned. "I figured you'd say something like that. You were always one of my best friends whenever I got dragged out to those bloody parties."

Ginny smiled slightly. "I'm glad you were there too." She said. "Ron always picks on me, and Percy's about as welcoming and brotherly as ice water. My only real solace has been my letters to my friend Luna in America; till I met you." The Lovegood family had moved to America on the suggestion of Pandora, a Seer, who had predicted that tragedy may befall them if they remained in the Rookery. A fringe attack from three former death eaters on their former home, three days after they had moved, proved that had been a wise move.

Tracey nodded. "That sounds pretty shitty."

Eventually the bus came to a stop at the gates of Potter Mansion. Tracey and Ginny both thanked the driver and tossed some extra change to the boy before jumping off.

Delta, having seen the new visitors from her favourite mountainside perch, trumpeted happily. Ginny's eyes grew huge with glee. "You have a dragon?!" She gasped.

"Technically, she's Megan's, but yeah. Her name's Delta. Her mommy will introduce you later if you just ask." Tracey suggested. The slightly manic look in the redhead's eyes showed her appreciation. "C'mon. Let me introduce you to my friends, and Harry Potter."

Now bouncing slightly with anticipation, Ginny trailed slightly behind Tracey as the two walked up the entrance. Tracey used her magic key to open it up and pushed the ornate, intrinsically silver designed double doors open. Waiting just in the foyer, reading an advanced magic theory book, was Harry Potter.

Ginny gasped and stumbled backwards. Harry raised his head, and when she looked into his eyes, she was flooded with memories.

"You can be such an idiot, you know that Harry?" She laughed and shook her head. "I'm not afraid of anything, because you're here with me. With us together, we can face any horror, any danger, and some part of me will always be happy, because I love you."

Ginny fell to her knees, dazed as her memories came flooding back. Tracey knelt next to her as Harry bolted to her side, placing his hands on her shoulders. "Ginny? Gin, are you okay?"

"H-Harry..." She gasped, before throwing her arms around his neck and kissing him. Tracey blinked and looked away awkwardly while Harry gently rubbed circles on her back to try and calm her down. "Harry, I was..."

"It's okay, Ginny. It was the Kronotron. I got it to work."

Ginny blinked the tears away from her eyes. "Yes. Yes, you did. Bill's alive. Fred and George, they're both alive. Dad's alive...everyone's here. Even if..." her expression faltered slightly, "even if they aren't the same."

"Molly..." Harry's expression became dismal. "I'm so sorry, Ginny. I wish I could reverse that somehow. I miss the real Molly too..."

Ginny smiled weakly and shook her head. "It's...I don't blame you, Harry. We knew from the start that time magic that changed history was bound to be volatile. Besides...even if I don't like to acknowledge it, Percy isn't much different."

Harry gave her another hug. The two stood there for a moment before they broke up and Ginny gave him a curious look. "So...Soul Bonds? I can feel it in my heart. Are Megan and Maya here? I'd like to see them again."

"Yeah, Megan's in the back yard, and Maya out at the moment – going shopping with her little brother."

"Graham?" Ginny smiled as she stood up. "How's he doing?"

"He's not much different. Still a cranky, mini Sherlock Holmes." Tracey said fondly. I can't wait for you to meet Hannah and Cassandra, though. You guys should get along great."

End Chapter

I'm sorry this took so long. I got introduced to Code Geass. There's an addictive drug if there was ever one, even if the second season isn't as good as the first. It's still the best anime I've ever watched!

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