Wheeee! I love this! I realise that as a younger kid, (ok, so two years ago) my grammar sucked, but it's not too bad in my opinion... but the proof is in the pudding! That being you guys...
Chapter Six: The Princess Revealed
"Engaged? I can't be engaged! I've never met anyone that I like! Bloody Hell, I've lived with you guys my whole life. And other than the guy I met today, I haven't met another guy to be engaged to." Rose said in disbelief. Her eyes were wide in wonderment.
"Well, ermmm... Rose, that's because you're a princess. Your real name is Ginny Weasley." Bill said uncertainly.
"Huh? A Princess? No. I can't be. I mean I'm just ordinary. I swear, and run and play and fight. Princesses don't do that."
"Yeah, about that, it's our fault, but try not to do that tonight at home because Mum'll have a fit." George told her sheepishly.
"Mum? You mean we aren't orphaned? Has my whole life been a lie?" Ginny asked upset, sitting on the couch.
"Yes. And no." Charlie said sitting by her. "You're the princess of Hogsmeade and us, its princes. When we were younger, we were placed under various curses by an evil faerie named Snape. The curses were set to take place at the age of sixteen.
"So, then you're cursed?" Ginny asked pointing at Bill and Charlie.
"Nope." Bill said taking over and smiling at the astonished girl. "We've both managed to escape ours and live normal happy lives."
"Percy too."
"Percy?"
"Ermmmmmm.... Charlie? Wanna field this one?"
"Sheesh, thanks Bill. Percy's our other brother. He's between the twins and myself. He stayed at home to live with mum and dad. He's kinda hard to live with, but you'll adjust... Anyhow, when you were born, Snape got really pissed and-"
"Why? Why would my birth piss him off?"
"You were the girl mum and dad were finally wishing for. You had the biggest party of all, and he wasn't invited."
"Why?"
"'Cause he's a tosser." George interjected.
"ANYWAYS!" Bill said giving George the evil eye. "He crashed the party and decided to curse you. But a faerie named Poppy saved you. So we decided that to be sure, Charlie and I would take you and the others to live out here so that you could all remain O.K. When the twins were old enough, we had to tell them the truth and return home, leaving them to care for you. Last year, Ron was told too."
"Ok, so that's why sixteenth birthdays are so weird 'round here." Ginny mused. "But then what about this engagement?"
"Well, when you were born, Mum and Dad decided to have you be engaged to the prince of the neighbouring kingdom. His name is-"
"I don't care." Ginny's face was set. "It's my life, my choice. I've already made it."
"I think, if you explain it to Mum and Dad, they'll try and work things out. They're really understanding." Bill said soothingly, rubbing her shoulders.
"Well, he's coming over, so you can meet him then. He's sweet."
"Heh, we'll have to leave him a note to meet us at the castle. We need to be there by sundown." Ginny 'humphed' and ran to the kitchen. After quickly scribbling down a note, she pinned it to the door.
"Ok, let's go."
"First, go wash up and change into that dress." Ron instructed pointing to the dress on the chair. Ginny grabbed it and ran, only stopping to turn and blow a kiss to her bigger brothers.
The happiness shared at the cottage wasn't in the hearts of everyone. Harry and James were having a bit of a spat in one of the empty rooms of Hogsmeade castle.
"Son, you're ENGAGED! You can't just run off with some pauper of a girl that you just met. This has been something we've been looking forward to for sixteen years!" James shouted.
"Dad! Class doesn't matter. I really love this girl! She's incredible. Besides, no one asked me if I wanted to marry a girl I've never met!" Harry shouted back. Lily just looked from face to face smiling slightly.
"I told you, he wouldn't like this. Besides, he's right. What does class matter?" She asked.
"Well, you're right. That's not important. But Harry PLEASE, Will you at least meet the girl? I'm sure you'll like her too." James' face was pleading.
"Like and love are different, but I'll try. Can I go now? I promised to meet a friend."
"Go sweetie. Just be back by eight." Lily said waving her son off lovingly.
"Thanks Mum. Tell Hermione, if she ever leaves the library, that I'll be back." Harry kissed his mum goodbye and rushed out.
"What're we gonna tell Mum?" Fred asked softly. "I mean, I don't mind Ginny marrying someone else, but they musta been waiting for this..."
"They were, but I doubt they'll force her. If she can work them over like she does us, she'll be good." Bill said.
"OK! I'm ready!" Ginny shouted, coming down the steps.
"Look out! Rotten step!" George and Ron warned.
"Gotcha!" Ginny hopped down the last few steps and smiled. She was wearing the dress (still blue), and for once, looked like a presentable young lady.
"OOOOOOHHHHH! You look so cute." The twins chorused.
"Yeah, well, I like it. So how're we going there?" Charlie smiled and led them to the back.
"Like this." He said showing them a carriage with gorgeous white horses. They all hopped in, and headed off towards the palace.
OK! I got that done! Yes for me! I hope that this chapter is as good as the rest, please tell me! In the next Chapter, Snape returns, Ginny 'dies', and Harry learns the truth. So, if you want me to write more, raise your hand!
