Disclaimer: I don't own the original Harry Potter characters – nope, my imagination doesn't reach that far. All I can possibly consider calling my property would be the demented plot.
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Chapter Eleven: Chaos Unleashed – part oneThe rumor seemed to have spread through the global wizarding society in only a matter of minutes. The short walk from the apparation point in the Malfoy manor to Ginny's house was filled with periodic flashes from the cameras of reporters.
So much for the promptness of ending the rumor, I don't think three days is quick enough. Though working for someone like Narcissa Malfoy would mean meticulous planning of a public event.
"Of course everything must be elegant for the Malfoy queen," Ginny muttered sarcastically as she entered her sanctuary. The room seemed much more quaint since Ginny had witnessed the splendor of the Malfoy manor. The memory of being looked down upon due to social status stuck Ginny as painfully as an arrow aimed for the heart. She had always wanted to be successful and prove that a person can earn respect without being from a rich family. Her goal after hearing the first insult about her family's past financial situation was to get a high paying job and show all the aristocrats that a Weasley could earn at name in upper society, and a female Weasley to boot.
Ginny laughed at the ironic situation at hand. Her apprenticeship lost its priority so she could plan a wedding for an aristocrat. Before Ginny could wallow in more dejection, the more reasonable voice in her head called out. This may be a wedding for an aristocrat, but the other half of the celebration happens to be your best friend, who happens to be the one person supporting you through most of the decision she had made.
After peeling her mind from the pool of misery, Ginny noticed the large stack of letters on her desk. Mimi was having fun bathing in the pile of paper. It was actually her hoots that took Ginny out of her revelry.
"Okay Mimi, enough fun for you now. I need to check my letters," Ginny ordered. Her pet owl – to Ginny's surprise – obediently fluttered to her cage and locked herself in. Giving Mimi a surprised look, Ginny returned to her mail. Within moments of Ginny touching her letters, Mimi flew out the window for the poor owl was perceptive enough to fear for her safety.
The letters on Ginny's desk had been from sources ranging from reporters asking for interviews, to inquiries from friends or acquaintances, to Ginny's professors warning her about the big step of commitment and its affects on the education process.
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Dear Ginny,
I must say I am pleased to hear you have found someone to support your for the rest of your life for better or worse. But to be honest, I would never have guessed Draco Malfoy in a million guesses! Though the decision is yours and I hope he makes you happy.
Aside from congratulating you on your engagement, I must warn you that being a housewife will not go well with your apprenticeship with us. Your research on potions needs to be continued; otherwise the data will be transferred to someone else, and they will gain the recognition if they achieve the end result.
Sincerely,
Professor Morine Sebrane
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Ginny felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment. Her own professor thought she was going to get married! The next few letters that Ginny read were from renowned journalists asking for permission to interview Ginny about her relationship with the Malfoy heir, and the Romeo & Juliet romance that bloomed between them.
The letters from journalists had provided Ginny with the much-needed release of tension. The questions that were asked were outrageous. How would she know if Draco Malfoy liked a certain type of fabric for a lady's nightgown? The only person that would have a clue would be the women he actually had relationships with, or possibly Aurora. But the image of Aurora and Malfoy made Ginny shudder involuntarily.
To Ginny's surprise, Harry's godfather had sent a not-so friendly letter to Ginny questioning her sanity. Adding to the surprise, he ex-Defense Against Dark Arts professor had signed the letter as well.
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Hello Ginny,
IS THERE A REASON WHY I DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD STOPPED LIKING HARRY?!
And in a less scratchy handwriting, a more composed body was written.
What Sirius meant was he was utterly shocked by the article about your engagement with Draco Malfoy; not to mention the fact the Harry being engaged to Miss Classen had given the poor man a heart attack. Certainly he should end this prejudice of Slytherins, but the run-ins with Snape didn't help with moderating Sirius's "hatred" – as he calls it – of Slytherins. The same thing goes to you as well. I have to admit I was surprised with this arrangement as well. To me, it seemed like Harry was closer to you in respect to those types of relationships than with his coworker.
If you wouldn't mind meeting with good ol' Sirius to explain things, please let us know. Believe it or not, Sirius had sent a message of the same sort to Harry. You probably can explain along with Harry, if it pleases you.
Remus Lupin
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Sirius Black
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Ginny 's face returned to the dark shade of red once she had finished reading the letter. As she picked up her quill to reply, Mimi flew through the window leading another owl to Ginny's living room. When the two birds had gotten closer, Ginny was able to see that the other owl was one of Aurora's animal postmen.
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Hi Ginny,
I know we had only spoken only moments ago, and I am certain you want to kill me at this moment, but I really need a favor from you. Some how the news have reached my parents, and I need the presence of you, Draco, and Harry.
I had gotten a howler from Sirius about marrying Harry so perhaps we can invite him to the gathering of my family as well. I know for certain that I will be in for major hell, so PLEASE, pretty PLEASE??
You know how my family is . . .
Write back as soon as you have finished,
Aurora
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It was true Ginny knew how Aurora's family reacts to surprising situations. The announcement that Aurora had been involved with the downfall of the Dark Lord had meant the Classens would be visiting Hogwarts without its glory due to the war. The reaction had been a stiff and formal meeting of Ginny and Aurora's parents. It seemed the Malfoys had already known the Classens beforehand, and among the other familiar people to Aurora's family, Professor Snape as well as Professor Dumbledore.
When the formalities had ended, the news of Harry, Draco, and Aurora's acceptance to the auror camp along with the familiarity of the three Hogwarts students had stirred something within the Classen family as well. Only the response was a lecture to Aurora on how to behave friendly to a person of the opposite gender without sending the wrong message. That had left Aurora blushing every time she faced Harry or Draco – even Ron. The other consequence was the fact that Aurora didn't have any intimate relationship with males, at least to Ginny's awareness, until the news of her engagement with Malfoy. Perhaps that was what Aurora's parents wanted.
Ginny didn't need to write back since Aurora had shown up at her door. The two friends saw the stress the young rumor had caused to each other and had a silent agreement to give out a hug. The confidence Aurora usually carried didn't seem like it had ever been around the auror, and Ginny's red hair was a contradiction to what her facial expression was.
"Wow, not even a day passed and we look like zombies," Aurora said describing the obvious. Ginny waved for her friend to enter. After a cup of tea later, the two best friends had agreed to hold a private meeting with Draco, Harry, Ginny, Aurora, and any other family or close friends that need to have the information be explained.
"Good. I'll send a letter to Harry, Sirius, Remus, and . . ." Ginny looked through the rest of her letters to find that all of her brothers wanted some sort of explanation from Ginny as well. They weren't happy with the information Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had given. "And you will send your reply to your family and bring Draco along as well?" Aurora nodded in confirmation and the girls set out to write their respective letters.
The answers came back almost right away, and Ginny and Aurora had less than 15 hours to mentally prepare themselves for the interrogation of family and friends.
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Omni's Note: Well, I was able to crank up a chapter of this! You should be proud of me since I had written all of this although I had an all-day track meet. I nearly couldn't post a chapter this week due to hectic schedules and overload of work.
Well, hopefully this chapter isn't a half-baked job.
Please let me know how you feel! I appreciate any comment. ^^
AND SORRY ABOUT THE FACT THAT I DIDN'T KEEP MY PROMISE!!! I really did try to incorporate some H/G action. But as you could probably tell, Harry has to save Ginny from the wrath of Sirius and the Classens. Hope that is enough consolation.
Replies to Reviews: (I thought the section needed a new name. =P)
SailorChibi: And things get more complicated. Let's see how Ginny will get herself out of this mess unscathed . . . It is a no-brainer! Harry will come to the rescue of course. ^^
Noelle: Thank you! Though things are about to get somewhat ugly . . .
Silver Witch: Sorry, sniff, sorry. I shall withdraw and take a guilt trip about letting you down. And grow up to be like Narcissa? That is a nice goal. Powerful woman with as many admirers as those who are afraid of her.
Punkin: Wah! Another person I let down!!! *bad Omni, very bad Omni* But I like the eyebrow thing too. It probably will make another appearance in later chapters.
Female Fred: Other things? What other things? Sorry if I am so clueless.
Lilia: Thank you for the compliment as well as so much philosophical insight! I now know to plan everything, absolutely everything for my wedding. (If I ever do decide to end my not-ever-getting-married phase as my parents call it.) ^^
Darcel: Thank you!
The Dragon Guardian of the Sea: Yeah, the article was meant to add chaos. ^^ And if you do that eyebrow thing, wouldn't that mean you would be a good wife too? Perhaps a good Malfoy wife?? Teehee. ^^ I think I am getting hyper.
Amber Evans Potter: So did you like this one? Feel free to comment on what you do not like.
Viva: I am trying to hurry up with H/G. I don't mean to delay it, at least not consciously. Maybe my fear of writing fluff is what is pushing it back. Hmm, I am going to need some help with that.
~Could anyone send me any suggestions on fluff situations?? That should help me a bit. ~
Aindel: Sorry, I actually forgot about that little fact. You have to admit our conversation was nowhere near the progress of this fic, or even anything H/G. The closest we got was talking about someone's infatuation with Snape. And I suppose this chapter disappointed you as well. This didn't have too much action. I do believe the next chapter will have plenty of action. It better, or I would get bored and hit a writer's block.
Ashtynn-Jade: Yeah, but would you still hurt Aurora knowing the awful situation she will be in with her family? Or did I make Ginny too soft?
Pineapplehead: Oh, I didn't mean to pressure you or anything. You probably do have a life other than reading fanfictions. ^^ Did you have fun during your break?
Ella-Wood: I shall try to update weekly, though my track invitational are getting in the way. I can't really get online in the middle of a track field in some high school.
Beth e: Oh, I am sorry. Hopefully the clock is friendlier to you. ^^
AmaraDragon: I did? Well, since it's already written, I cannot really change it. And thank you, I try to be different.
Pseudonym Sylphmuse: So should I not use too much conversation with sarcasm? I am bit confused about what you mean.
That's all! Hopefully you enjoy this chapter. And we all know that we get to see more chaos next chapter, right?
Toodles,
Omni