Once again: a big thank you to all who have read and reviewed my story.

TheAngelOnYourRight: You're really close to guessing my whole story plan! There will be a few appeals and re-pairings ;) and ps- I love marriage fics too!

bigmommak: Like i said to ^ there will be appeals and coupples will be changing in the near future...

Guest: George is having a pretty rough time however there will soon be a twist for him and a few other characters - that's all I'm going to say!

EzuTheDarkLord: Hermione/Draco are one of my favourite pairings and I am looking forward to the challenge of making them closer :)

So I've finally completed the story outline and today I hope to write another chapter or two so I can update within the next couple of days.

PS. Hope you all had a great Christmas :P


When Forces Collide

-After the wizarding war ended the magical population hit an all time low and all of the students have returned to a rebuilt Hogwarts to finish their school year. As a result the Ministry of Magic have issued a new law. A marriage law. Now every wizard aged 16 to 35 is paired up – no exceptions. So what happens when soul mates are split, enemies are matched and friends are torn apart?


Breakfast dragged on painfully slowly. The lack of an actual conversation didn't help. Occasionally someone would murmur 'pass the salt' but other than that – nothing. After the younger students left Professor McGonagall resumed her post at the front of the hall.

"Students, as some of the more observant students have noticed, there is now a new fireplace located behind you-" All eyes looked behind them to spot a grand polished black fireplace. "Which, is now connected to the Marriage Wing as the Marriage Wing is located next to the Owlery and is too far to walk. If you would all follow me," she ordered marching into the roaring green blaze. Several other teachers followed closely behind.

Hermione fell through the fireplace with the green flames licking her ankles. She emerged into a deep red hallway with several old headmaster's portraits lining the walls. One large window on the right wall faced six doors marked from 4a to 4f. The whoosh of the fire reminded her that others would join her as she watched Draco, Luna, Lavender, Ron, Blaise, Pansy and a puzzled looking Harry step out of the embers. Lastly, McGonagall strode out of the fireplace with all the confidence a head mistress should.

"Good! You're all here. The fireplace in the Great Hall will always take you to your floor's twin fireplace. Now, there are four floors, you eight along with a few missing partners will be sharing this floor. Your rooms are as followed: Potter, 4a; Mr Zabini and partner, 4b; Hermione and Draco, 4c; Mr Weasley and Miss Lovegood, 4d; Ms Parkinson, 4e and 4f will remain vacant until further notice. Any questions? – No? Good. I suggest you make yourselves at home, you'll be living here and married soon. Good night." Before the new headmistress had a chance to floo back to the Great Hall, Hermione spoke up for the first time since that morning.

"They can't do this. It's vulgar. You can't force us to marry someone who we barely know!"

The elder with gave her a pitying look.

"If it were up to me this would have never had happened, unfortunately – it is out of my control. Until the ministry officials smash their heads together to see some sense – I suggest you acquaint yourself with your partner."

Harry and Pansy were the first to explore their new quarters. Without speaking Hermione inhaled deeply and open apartment 4c.

Magic never failed to amaze the muggle born witch. From the outside, all the doors were squished together and had very little room however Hermione was pleasantly greeted by a cosy yet large and welcoming sized room. The walls remained a neutral cream colour and the carpet felt soft even through her shoes. There was also a small wood burning fire in front of a two-seater and two individual seats also gathered around a small glass coffee table. Towards the back of the room there was a small, stocked kitchen area and a floor to cling window with a window seat built onto it.

On the left of the room there were four doors. Hermione opened the first one and was greeted by a small single bed room. Very basic also with a neutral colour scheme – presumably for any guests. The second room was a basic bathroom complete with white tiles, a blue bath mat, a bath, toilet, shower and sink. Third room was a reasonably sized empty room completely bare of anything other than a window and a chest of drawers. Lastly, the final room was by far the best yet. It was a master bedroom. The bed called her name from the soft sheets. Twin bedside tables on either side of the king bed were home to matching lamps; through another door there was a pristine en suite and the ceiling was charmed to look like the sky. A small loveseat sat facing another small window. Hermione ran her fingers over the polished wood finish staring out the windows.

Draco watched Hermione from the doorway. The blonde watched her small body move through the house. She looked so small. So innocent. As he was about to speak a single scream shattered the silence. Harry, Ron, Luna, Ginny, Pansy, Lee, Blaise and George were all pacing outside in floor four's corridor. Hermione and Draco filed out into the narrow room too.

"What's going on?" Hermione wondered. "And why is George here? Hi anyway George." In response he simply nodded and went back to pulling his hair out. Ginny was the only one who responded in an attempt to update Hermione, "Harry got a letter today. A letter saying who his partner is..." Hermione gulped. She wished the best for her friends and it killed Hermione to see Ginny and Harry torn apart. "So...?" Hermione pressured Ginny for an answer. Before Ginny had a chance to calmly reply and emotional George shouted unintentionally at Hermione. "HE GOT HER!"

Hermione flinched at the sudden volume.

"Who? Who did you get put with Harry?" The boy who lived looked visibly shaken. His hair had been brushed awkwardly so it jutted out of line, clearly from running his hand through his brown curls . The nails on his right hand had been bitten practically to the cuticle. George looked sickly pale as if he hadn't eaten anything in days.

"George?" As he turned to face Hermione she saw the bloodshot beady eyes staring back at her.

Ginny whispered to her friend, "He got refused. Him and Angelina were denied marriage rights. They have been split…"

Hermione took in the new information and instantly felt regret for her now single friend.

With a whizz from the fireplace a crying Angelina emerged from the fire.

"Fred… I…" As if he had finally caught up with the rest of them Harry finally spoke.

"Angelina. I got Angelina. They split up George and Angelina… They split them up because of me."


DISCLAIMER: I (unfortunately) don't own Harry Potter *sigh* however if JKR wants to hand over the rights - I'm up for it ;)


So - what did you think? Any guesses as to what's going to happen?! How do you think everyone's going to react to their first night with their partners? I have 6 reviews at the moment (yay!) maybe we could get it up to 8? ;)

Leave a review or PM me any suggestions - I'd love to include some of your ideas.

Until next time, love you guys

-ScarsAndStars