Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable Characters They and the world of Harry Potter belong to J. K. Rowling. Any Original characters were created by me and anyone who wants to can use them. Not making any money off of this please don't sue.
This is part of the Disillusionment universe. It is set about 3 years Post Deathly Hallows. I suppose in theroy you could read this without reading the rest of the Disillusionment verse but the pairings and situations might seem to come from no where without the rest of them.
This fic will be much more ambitious than my previous Disillusionment verse fics as it involves a much larger cast both canon and OC.
WARNING: This fic contains both Slash and Het specific pairings you will encounter Percy/Oliver, George/Susan, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Charlie/Cormac, Draco/OFC, and several possible others both Canon and Non canon.
Repercussions
Prologue
Romilda Vane entered the Witch Weekly with a smile. "Stop the presses boys I've got our new cover story." She noticed that her fellow reporters scowled at her and glared at her. She saw Rita Skeeter her idol and mentor giving her an odd look as the editor approached.
"This better be good Vane." The editor a rather gruff old witch who usually had the sense to let her reporters and writers do what was best for the magazine. "You were supposed to be covering the new Wonder Witch products line at Weasleys Wizard Weezies."
"This is much better." She said handing her editor the photos she had taken. "I got a tip that a certain ministry worker was attending the quidditch league championship." Seeing the impatient look on her editors face didn't hurry her. "I figured it would be the best chance to get some actual photographic proof." She smiled as she handed the editor the photos. "No more Blind items, we have the proof now we can name names."
The Editor smiled darkly and looked at Romilda. "Have you already written the story?" Romilda nodded. "Get it and these photos to the printing room immediately, and we can still fit them in this month's issue going out tomorrow if we hurry." Romilda nodded and headed to editing smiling happily to herself. As she left, she heard the Editor talking to Rita. "I'd watch out if I were you Rita, or you might get left behind."
Romilda Vane was ecstatic her first major story and it was going to be on the cover. She'd been a writer for Witch Weekly for nearly a year and she had so far only gotten the jobs no one else wanted like going to George Weasley's latest product unveiling which tended to be done at the expense of the press. However now she'd be a star and given the respect and assignments she deserved. Once she had hand delivered the new story and its headline she watched as the printers added it to the press. She didn't know how Muggle magazines did it but in the wizard world you could change things up to the last minute and still get things done. "Congratulations Romilda." A voice said and she turned to see Rita standing behind her.
"Thank you Rita, it is all thanks to your Guidance." She lied gracefully it was Rita's example that inspired her but she'd learned very early that Rita was not to be trusted. "I'm sorry that your feature on the Fudge family scandal was booted off the cover." Rita turned an interesting shade of red. "I do hope someday we can collaborate on a piece."
Rita glared at her but finally pasting on an incredibly fake smile. "I'm sure we will get the chance some day." Rita turned and left. Once she was gone Romilda turned back to the printing press as it started up. She smiled as she picked up the cover showing Oliver Wood kissing his Ministry of magic boyfriend Percy Weasley.
She smiled. This story would be talked about for years to come. The timing was just perfect Puddlemire had just won the championship so Oliver Wood and his teammates were on everyone's minds, Percy Weasley was a prominent part of the department of magical law enforcement and his sister was married to Harry Potter. She smiled remembering how disappointed she'd been years ago when her latest famous crush Oliver Wood had been revealed to be Witch Weekly's favorite closeted star to post blind items about.
She had learned a lot since then that Witch Weekly was not always 100 percent truthful in their blind items. A small kiss overseen became a raging make out session and meeting outside the locker room became rampant sexcapades in the locker rooms. The simple fact was as professional quidditch teams only allowed photographers in certain areas and it was hard to get the proof that was required to name names. She had managed it only be bribing a guard to let her sneak her very small muggle camera by the check points. She had discovered the camera while taking a tour of the muggle world with one of her half blood friends. It was so small and tiny that she could sneak it nearly anywhere. A simple dash of the right potions during development and the pictures were as authentic as any real wizarding photograph.
She smiled to herself she had to go buy new dress robes she knew she'd be asked to attend a great deal of important events in the wake of her success. As she left, she noticed Rita trying to sneak back to down. She stopped and watched Rita enter the press room. She waited as Rita attempted to copy her photos. She smiled as Rita screamed and passed out. The printers rushed out and stared at her. "What happened?" One of them asked.
"She tried to steal my work." Romilda said sweetly. "She'll sleep for 72 hours then wake up with just a minor head ache." She was impressed with herself. It was the most complex jinx she'd ever worked out. "I figured someone might try to steal my story and protected it." Seeing the printers looking at Rita with Disgust. "I saw we leave her there for the janitorial staff to find don't you?" She saw them smile and with that she headed home knowing things were only going to improve.
To be to continued...