I have the most wonderful news...

[alt_ginny]

I received my copy of Purest Sparkle today. I must say I love the pictures, but that's not the best part. Along with the issue was an offer to do photo shoots for them at least for a year. I would start in October with the preparation for the huge winter holiday issue. They would send someone to fetch me on the weekends that they need me; and I would stay in New London over night each time, unless its not a full day shoot.

It even said I could bring a friend along for the first shoot. I think that would be great. I am so excited about this opportunity. I never dreamed I'd get to do any kind of modeling. I am no where near cover witch standards, but the pictures in Purest Sparkle do look wonderful; better than I thought they would. I am definitely looking forward to October now! I can't wait to see what they have planned.

Comments

Private Message to Mum and Dad

[alt_ginny]

Mum, Dad...

May I please accept this opportunity? It would be a great experience, and they even said they would pay me. This is something I would really like to do, but I want your permission first.

Re: Private Message to Mum and Dad

[alt_molly]

I've spoken with your father, dear, and we do have some reservations. If they have any contract for you to sign, we'll have to review it first, of course. But if there's nothing problematic with the contract then yes, we'll allow you to do it.

Re: Private Message to Mum and Dad

[alt_ginny]

Thanks Mum. I really think you will like the terms of the contract.

[alt_percy]

My goodness, Ginny, that is wonderful news. Congratulations.

[alt_ginny]

Thanks Percy. I am looking forward to it. And things seem to be going well for you too. Your position with Mr Malfoy fits you well. I'm happy you are happy again.

[alt_daphne]

Ginny, how exciting! You'll be allowed, right? Leticia Calderwood and some other older girls modeled while they were still at Hogwarts, so I don't see why you couldn't, too. Who was your photographer? Last year at a fundraiser one tried to talk to me about modeling, but then Grandmother marched up and told him that I was meant for the stage, and that was the end of that. I can't say I'm too fussed, because she was only telling the truth, after all.

[alt_ginny]

Well Mum and Dad haven't said boo about it yet. I have asked for their permission, I don't see why they wouldn't allow me to though.

[alt_narcissa]

Congratulations, Miss Weasley. It must be quite gratifying to have the opportunity to earn one's own in such a glamourous fashion. Of course, you must also be pleased with the prospect of assisting your family, even at so young an age.

And I don't simply mean lining their vault, of course.

It happens I've seen the pictures and they're quite good. Naturally, Trang Nguyen is one of the better fashion photographers currently working but beyond his skill, you've an undeniable quality. I'm sure I'm not the first to remark on it. A certain ... ingenuity, I suppose, that is refreshing when captured in the confines of the frame.

Enjoy your new-found success, Miss Weasley - and do take care to preserve that which gained it for you.

[alt_ginny]

Thank you for your kind words Mrs Malfoy, and for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write them. It means a lot to me that you find my pictures pleasing. And thank you for your words of advice, I will endeavour to uphold it.

[alt_bill]

I've been fielding good-natured ribbing all day at work, Gin. (The same ones who gave me no end of trouble when that bit came out in Witch Weekly about me last November. Apparently there is a small but growing faction that has all but decided that Weasleys are destined to be heartbreakers.)

[alt_molly]

Well of course they are!

[alt_bill]

Definitely.

[alt_gredforge]

There's Percy, though.

But we suppose there has to be an exception to every rule.

[alt_percy]

Oh, ha ha. Very funny.

[alt_gredforge]

Well, we thought so!

[alt_ginny]

I don't remember seeing a trail of broken hearts or pining eyes following you two around either. So maybe there are a couple more exceptions to that rule?

[alt_gredforge]

See, our true identities as Hogwarts Men of Mystery and Intrigue means that our romantic exploits are HARDLY going to be witnessed by our Ickle Little Sister.

[alt_ginny]

You two are very funny, and really think highly of yourselves don't you. Mystery and intrigue, give me a break. I may be young, but dumb I am not. Oh you two, what will I ever do with you?

Private message to Fred and George Weasley

[alt_ginny]

And if you noticed my pictures, you'd know I'm not so little anymore.

Private Message to Bill Weasley

[alt_ginny]

Destined. That may be, but I can't say. I shan't be breaking any hearts anytime soon. If Mum has found nothing to disapprove of the situation, I am not allow to be involved with boys, for the duration of my contract.

Re: Private Message to Bill Weasley

[alt_bill]

A contract like that may actually be a selling point as far as Mum's concerned.

Re: Private Message to Bill Weasley

[alt_ginny]

It's not like I would want to court anyone right now anyway. I can make that choice without a contract. Plus if I decided I wanted to, I would have to watch out for at least 5 pair prying eyes.

[alt_penelope]

Congratulations, Ginny. I know how much this means to you and I'm really happy you've got the opportunity.

[alt_ginny]

Thank you Penny.