Chapter One – Graduation

This was the day, the day that Ginny Weasley would be leaving Hogwarts and stepping out into the 'harsh world', as her brother Ron liked to call it. Ginny couldn't believe how quickly the years had gone by. It seemed like yesterday she had first gotten off of the boats that took all first years across the lake to Hogwarts. She could still remember how her mother had said she was glad that Ginny was in Gryffindor.

Ginny's magic mirror named Tina startled her out of her thoughts when she complimented her on her looks.

"You look great dear. Now get to the ceremony before they start. You don't want to miss this." Tina said.

"Oh shit, I'm going to be late." Ginny yelled while throwing her down.

"Hey!" Tina yelled. "I am breakable you know."

Ginny rushed over to see if she was ok. "I'm so sorry Tina, are you alright?"

"I'll be fine dear, don't worry about me. You have more important things to worry about." Tina said.

Once the words "fine" had escaped her mirrors lips Ginny had dashed out of the dorms and was on her way towards the Quidditch field. Right as she arrived on the field Professor Dumbledore asked for all students to take a seat for the ceremony was about to begin.

As Ginny sat down in her assigned seat she noticed her family, which was very easy to spot in a crowd due to their matching red hair, the same hair that made Ginny stand out in the sea of graduates. All of her brothers were waving and cheering, along with her dad Arthur and her sobbing mother Molly. Ginny returned the wave and blew them all a kiss.

"May I have your attention please." At the sound of Dumbledore's voice everyone present hushed.

"Another year is gone. Your time at Hogwarts was hopefully well spent. On account of all of the professors and myself we want to congratulate you on your outstanding achievements. This year has gotten the highest OWLs this school has seen in a long time.

"Now I know no one likes long speeches so I will let our valedictorian say hers. Mrs. Weasley if you would please."

As Ginny stood up she felt all eyes on her. The podium seemed like it wasn't getting any closer. After finally reaching it she turned to the graduates and their parents. She took a deep breath, cleared her throat and then proceeded to say her farewell speech.

"We have done it. We have made it through seven years and now we are to find are way in the wizarding world. I would like to take the time to thank all of the professors and the headmaster. Without your guidance we wouldn't be as prepared for life after Hogwarts as we are now.

"I want to congratulate everyone for all of their hard work not only in studies but also in keeping our school functioning and safe. I hope you all go on to become successful workers. Here is to you. You have done it!"

Ginny took off her pointy black hat and threw it into the air along with all 200 other graduating students.

By the time Ginny got off the stage her family and friends were surrounding her. Her mother grabbed onto her and after a minute without air, Ginny pulled away only to be kissed by her boyfrind Chet Vachel.

"Good job love, you did a great job. I couldn't be more proud of you." Chet said. Before Ginny could thank him his lips came crashing down on hers again.

"Just because you are her boyfriend doesn't mean you can kiss her in front of me." Ron huffed. "Its gross."

"Sorry Ron. If you don't like it you can always feel free to look the other way."

Ron lightly punched him on the arm in a friendly way while saying, "Like I would want to look."

After what seemed like hours Ginny disentangled herself from her large family and went to her room to take a shower before she had to leave. It was a very hot summer day and her black gown wasn't helping her cool off.

On her way back to the Gryffindor tower Ginny thought about her hopefully soon to be fiancé Chet. How she had been so luck to be his fiancé was beyond her. Chet came from a school of witchcraft and wizardry named Zauber, which is located in Germany. He had come to the United Kingdom in hopes of finding a new life. As it happened, her stumbled upon her. More like fell actually.

It had been a year ago when Ginny had been looking for school supplies when an 18 year old tripped and took her down with him. When she had opened her eyes to see how was on top of her she never expected to see someone as handsome and friendly as him. His dark brown eyes almost looked black and seemed to look into her soul. As he removed himself from her she noticed his body was skinny but muscular and once standing was a good 6-foot. She had to admit he was a hunk.

Ginny looked up to find herself looking at the portrait of the fat lady. She said the password "graduation" and proceeded to go up to her dorm. There she took off her clothing and stepped into the steaming shower. Once done Ginny wrapped a fluffy white towel around her middle and walked to her dresser were she found her favorite shirt and jeans.

Taking out her comb she brushed her hair while humming a song. Her hair now touched the middle of her back and was slightly wavy. She loved how her hair was darker then the rest of her families, blood red instead of orange. Her dull brown eyes were the only thing that Ginny wished she could change about her body. Besides that she looked good. She was finally 5 foot 6 and her body, which had been slow to develop, was now very curvy.

A rustling sound caught Ginny's attention. With a quick motion she turned around with her wand out at the ready. She saw nothing and decided that her imagination was toying with her. She relaxed as she went into the bathroom and put on her makeup.

"Ginny, watch out!" Tina yelled.

Ginny wondered what had caused her to yell and turned around to see what was the matter. What she saw was a man in a black cloak with red eyes, and a lipless smile.