Bound by Magic

    By Storybird

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    28 Oct, 2023

    Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, was known for his wisdom and magical prowess. However, what he was about to do was something he had never contemplated before. He was about to cast the Imperius Curse on Harry Potter.

    He waved his wand and muttered the incantation under his breath. Harry, unaware of what was happening, suddenly felt a strange sensation. He felt as if he was losing control over his actions.

    In a daze, Harry walked towards Ginny Weasley, his best friend's sister and a girl he had deep feelings for. He took her hand, looked into her eyes, and blurted out a marriage proposal.

    Ginny, taken aback, stared at Harry in disbelief. She had always fancied Harry, but she hadn't expected a proposal so soon, and certainly not under such strange circumstances.

    Meanwhile, Dumbledore watched the scene unfold with a heavy heart. He knew he had crossed a line, but he believed it was necessary for the greater good.

    Despite her shock, Ginny found herself saying yes to Harry's proposal. However, the joy of the moment was overshadowed by a nagging feeling that something wasn't right.

    Harry, still under the spell, felt a sense of relief wash over him. But deep down, he knew that he wasn't acting of his own volition.

    Their friends, Ron and Hermione, were equally shocked by the sudden proposal. They had always known that Harry and Ginny were fond of each other, but they hadn't expected a wedding just yet.

    Ron, being Ginny's older brother, felt a wave of protectiveness wash over him. He confronted Harry, demanding to know what was going on.

    Harry, still under Dumbledore's spell, couldn't explain his actions. All he could do was insist that he truly did love Ginny.

    Hermione, ever the voice of reason, suggested that they should speak to Dumbledore. They needed to understand why he had cast such a spell on Harry.

    Dumbledore confessed to his actions, explaining that he did it for the greater good. He believed that Harry and Ginny's union would strengthen the resistance against Voldemort.

    The group was taken aback by Dumbledore's confession. They were torn between their respect for the headmaster and their anger at his manipulation.

    Harry felt a surge of anger towards Dumbledore. He felt used and manipulated. But most importantly, he felt guilty for dragging Ginny into all this.

    Ginny, however, surprised everyone by standing up for Harry. She declared that she loved him and was ready to face any challenge with him, even if it meant getting married under such circumstances.

    Dumbledore, moved by Ginny's declaration, lifted the Imperius Curse from Harry. He apologized for his actions, realizing that he had made a grave mistake.

    Harry, freed from the spell, felt a rush of relief. He was grateful to Ginny for standing by him and was determined to make things right.

    He turned to Ginny and, this time of his own accord, asked her to marry him. He promised to stand by her, no matter what the future held.

    Ginny, tears welling up in her eyes, agreed to marry Harry. Despite the unusual circumstances, she knew that their love for each other was real.

    Ron and Hermione, witnessing their friends' love for each other, offered their support. They promised to stand by Harry and Ginny in their fight against Voldemort.

    Dumbledore, feeling guilty for his actions, vowed to make amends. He promised to guide and protect Harry and Ginny in their battle against the dark forces.

    The news of Harry and Ginny's engagement spread throughout Hogwarts. Despite the unconventional proposal, the students and staff were happy for the couple.

    Harry and Ginny, now engaged, were more determined than ever to fight against Voldemort. They knew their love for each other would give them the strength to face whatever came their way.

    In the end, Dumbledore's spell didn't force two people to be together; it merely accelerated what was already inevitable. Harry and Ginny's love for each other was unbreakable, bound by magic or not.

    Despite the strange circumstances, the proposal brought Harry and Ginny closer together. Their love story was a beacon of hope in the dark times that lay ahead.

    And so, bound by a love that was as strong as any spell, Harry and Ginny prepared to face their future together. They knew they could handle whatever came their way, as long as they had each other.

    Their story served as a reminder that love was the most powerful magic of all. And with it, they could overcome any obstacle, even the darkest of curses.