Well, Ginny was much more involved with the Diary this time and paid a higher price; I suspect losing a year may not be all the price she pays, there's going to be lots of stories for the next year and she might even get resorted and -not- end up in Gryffindor (wouldn't that upend matters?). Considering that jealousy was what led to her becoming susceptible, I do hope she's learned something from this. Harry behaved quite responsibly while his friends neatly handled the dirty work (after all, they've far more experience at it). I did like the way the Weasleys figured out who planted the Diary and took care of him for the foreseeable future; that "reminder" they used was exquisitely applied.
Bravo!!
Author's response
Ginny will be starting over, the oldest in her class instead of the youngest. Of course she'll be resorted! -evil grin-
"T"