Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot, so give it up to J. K. Rowling for creating this wonderful universe for me to play in.

All text in italics is Ginny's thoughts. This story isn't exactly according to the books. For one, Ginny doesn't play Quidditch, and two, Sirius is most definitely alive!

Pairings: GW/DM, and maybe some other pairings later on, though I am not sure what they might be yet.

Ginny's New Face

Chapter One Opening

It was the famous trio's last year at Hogwarts. Voldemort had been defeated and life was sweet and innocent once more. Everyone was happy. Everyone, that is, but Ginny Weasley. Yes, Ginny Weasley was depressed, and it mainly had to do with the fact that no one knew she was alive. Oh sure, she had been the one to open the Chamber of Secrets, had ran around as the faithful sidekick of the Golden Trio, and had been a vital part in the downfall of Voldemort, but no matter how hard she tried, no one really took a notice of Ginny beside the fact that she was Ron Weasley's, the best friend of the-boy-who-lived, little sister. And Ginny, quite frankly, was tired of not being noticed. Her depression suddenly changed to anger, Ginny was ready for change. Hogwarts would never be the same.

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Ginny walked on to the train, wondering just which compartment she could sit in. Not likely that I'm going to sit with the beloved Golden Trio. Not that they would notice me anyway. She walked to the back of the train where she found an empty compartment. Settling for the long ride to Hogwarts, she pulled out her newly found favorite book: "How to Change Yourself in 30 Days." A wicked smile on her lips, Ginny opened to the first page of her new life.

"How to Change Yourself in 30 Days"

Content Page

Chapter 1 Why Become a New You?

Chapter 2 Don't Be Blue, Be You

Chapter 3 Grab a Date, But Do Be Late

Chapter 4 Too Shy for Your New Guy?

Chapter 5 How to Stay You

Chapter 1

Why Become a New You?

Are you tired of having everyone walk on top of you, making you feel as small as an ant? Tired of watching as everyone else has their dream come true, forgetting your very existence? Thank goodness, then, that you bought our new book, "How to Change Yourself in 30 Days." It's clear that you're unhappy, overlooked and eager to have a new beginning. Now it's time to stop talking about it and actually do something.

First things first, you have to drop this nice girl next door image. Though it might seem like a sweet idea, no one notices the girl with her hair in a ponytail, the t-shirt that says don't litter, the faded but nicely pressed jeans, the new scuffed tennis shoes. No, you have to go for something outrageous, something exotic, some thing only you, the REAL you, would wear. This is your plan for the first 6 days of the rest of your life:

Day 1 Change the most noticeable thing on you: your hair. Yes, you might be very attached to it by now, but surprisingly, your hair will be the first thing people will notice. Cut it, dye it, hey, even shave it off. It doesn't matter how you do it, just change it.

Day 2 Now that you have one noticeable change, you can't just stop there. Next are your clothes. We realize that money can be an issue, that's why we developed this highly advanced transfigurations spell. Simply say "Novo ." Insert your desired color into the blank, and presto, your clothes will be changed into something cool and new.

Day 3 You've got the hair. You've got the clothes. But do you have the look? No, and that's why we are here. Look at all of your old, cheap, sloppy make-up. How can you be a not so timid girl with your face wearing that? You quite positively can't. It's time to use another spell. Wave your wand counter-clock wise over the make-up three times, all the while chanting "Praeclarus."

Day 4 Your look is now brand new. No one can doubt that there is an air of change about, but have you given a thought to your scent? We have. Scent triggers more memories than any other sense. That's why you need to find a scent of your own, unique to anyone else you might happen upon. For this you'll need a potion, instead of just another spell.

Personal Scent Potion

½ cup of clover

1 diced oleander

3 drops of honeysuckle

1 Phoenix tear

Add each ingredient after twenty clockwise turns, then let brew for an hour. Once done, use a cooling charm then bottle your potion. It will make three bottles. Take one each every three hours, and on the third application your scent will come to you in an unexpected way. Once it is revealed, it will be your duty to wear it daily, so no one forgets the scent of the new you.

Day 5 You're almost done with your first six days. Day 5 is all about your name. You've probably used the same name your whole life; most likely a personal nickname. That just won't do with the new you. You can't change if you leave something the same. We don't have a potion or a new spell for you, all we have is advice. Choose a new name that is you. It doesn't have to be real; it doesn't even have to make sense. It does, however, have to spell out you in one word.

Day 6 It's the last day of you first transition. How do you feel so far? Frustrated? Happy? Exhilarated? Hopeful? Don't worry. You're on your way to a new life. Just take it easy. Now, take a deep breath and prepare for the hardest day yet (yes, even harder than cutting your hair): changing your attitude. So far, you might have gotten a little bolder with your new look, but you're still meek and timid. Well, no more will that be true. Here's some tips to help you bold up:

Speak up. You're hot, and you know it. There's no reason to be shy anymore. Rejection is not a problem, but saying no will be.

Approach people. You have to make new friends, even if you never saw yourself associating with them before. Now that you're changing, you have to be able to see people in a new light in order for them to be able to see you.

And finally, show off. Nothing gives you a boost like showing your old friends up, letting them know what they are missing.

Now you're first stage of change is over. Lie down and have a good night's rest, because you are going to need it for the next chapter.

Ginny smiled to herself as she read, envisioning the next six days of her life. She already had an idea of how she was going to do it, but she was going to need help. She made a mental note to sit next to Colin at the feast later that day. When she looked up from the book, Ginny realized that she had better get ready for Hogwarts. Grabbing her uniform, she walked out, not even realizing that two pair of eyes watched her. One was the eyes of a once beloved idol, the other belonging to a once feared enemy, but both having that strange glint in their eyes as they followed her out into the shadows.

Author's Note: Hey! Hey! So, how was it? This chapter was kind of short, but I thought it would be a good opening. The other chapters will be longer though, I promise.

The next six chapters are going to be the trials of the first six days of her transformation. It won't be as easy as it seems though. Mystery lurks behind every corner, and even though old Voldemort has been defeated, it doesn't mean that bad things can't happen. In the next chapter you learn who the two pairs of eyes belong, if you haven't already figured it out. Soon to be coming in the next few chapters: Harry's new obsession, Hermione's revelations, Ron's odd predicament, and Snape's annoyance.

Thanks to my wonderful beta, chellelovesfanfic! You're the greatest! She pointed out some things that I'll clear up right here. One, the book she has is American, and we are assuming that American witches and wizards mix with muggles, hints the muggle clothes. Also, I realize that Phoenix Tears are very rare, but don't forget about Fawkes. This is really important in part of the plot.

Please review, and feel free to send me any ideas or to just yell at me for not updating.