Chapter One
(Hermione)
Author- AlbusLily2011
Pairing- Luna/Hermione, Draco/Harry
Warnings- *mild scenes of sexual nature, mild language.*
**Rewritten**
It had been almost nine years since the Final battle of Hogwarts took place. Ron, Ginny and I were planning Harry's surprise birthday party. He would be turning 26 this year.
"Which banner should we use, Ron?" I asked, holding two "Happy Birthday, Harry!" banners in my hands . "The orange one, or the blue one?" Ron walked over and kissed me on the cheek.
"I say the blue one. Orange is too – me." He said, jokingly, as I chuckled and ruffled his hair.
"You have a point there." I giggled, then let out a gasped. "We still haven't gotten Harry his present!"
"Don't worry, that's all covered!" Ginny said, walking through the kitchen door with a huge grin on her face. "One from Ron and I, and something from you and Ron." She said, setting two huge gift bags down on the kitchen table. Which was currently filled with party decorations. I sighed in relief.
"Thank you so much, Gin. With work, and preparing these party decorations – Ron and I haven't had a chance to go out shopping. What did you get him?" I asked excitedly.
Ginny smiled as I opened the gift bag. "I tried to think of something you two would get him. So that it won't seem so obvious that it was from me." I pulled out a broom cleaning kit, and a plastic box.
"uh – what's this?" I asked. The box read Wand Detector.
"It's a Wand Detector. It can help you track down your wand if you – miss place it. I know Harry's been doing that a lot lately." Said Ginny. "The Broom Cleaning kit is from Ron, and the Wand Detector is from you. I hope that's okay." I put the things back in the gift bag, and gave Ginny a hug.
"They're perfect, thank you. How much do we owe you?"
"oh, no, no! Don't bother. It's my pleasure." Ginny said, putting her hands on Hermione's shoulders. "You deserve a break." I smiled.
There was a loud hoot coming from the living room. Ron and Ginny and I went to see what the fuss was about. A large barn owl was sitting at the window sill. There was a letter attached to it's leg.
"Hey there," Ginny exclaimed, walking over to open the window. The owl flew in, sitting on the top of the armchair and pecking at it's feathers. Ginny untied the letter from it's leg. "It's addressed to Harry. It's from the Ministry!"
"Well, what does it say?" I asked, curiously.
"Dear Mr. Harry James Potter,
We are saddened to inform you, that our current Head of Auror office has passed last week.
We have read your job description, and think you would be perfect for the position. Please come in for an interview. We have a spot open tomorrow at three- thirty in the afternoon. It would be a pleasure.
Sincerely,
Co-manager of the Head of Office."
Ginny and I squealed simultaneously. Ron made a face.
"So, now this is a 'congratulations you got your Auror position!' and a birthday party. Great." Said Ron, chuckling as he left the room to Ginny and I still giggling and jumping around in circles.
After Ginny and I were done being excited about the letter, I gave Ron a kiss.
"Ron, would you do me a favour and go to the store to pick up a few things? Ginny and I have a few – party details to go over. Last minute stuff." I said with a grin in Ginny's direction. Ron kissed me back.
"of course, Mione. Is the list on the fridge?" Ron asked.
"Yes, dear." I gave Ron a peck on the check, watching him leave through the living room to the kitchen.
Hearing the door close with a creak, I lounged on the sofa, with Ginny on the other.
"I'm so glad Harry's working today. This gives us a chance to add to the surprise!" Ginny said excitedly. We both giggled.
"Who all has responded to their R.S.V.P's?" Ginny asked.
"Well, there's Luna and Rolf. Neville . Dean and Seamus said they would try to make it. Depends on work. Your mum and dad, obviously. George and Angelina. Bill and Percy. Um... oh! Cho said she would be ale to make it-" I said, looking over at Ginny. She moaned.
"You know I've been trying to get along with her since she got that job helping homeless wizarding children with the ministry. It's just – she's so – whiny." Ginny looked up at me, and I gave her a disappointed look.
"Well, you'll have to try." I said, looking at her pleadingly. Ginny gave a heavy sigh.
"Alright, alright. Who else?" she asked curiously.
"Draco is bringing his wife, Astoria. And their little boy. His name's Scorpius.." I said, grinning. Ginny huffed.
"What kind of a name is that? And anyway, are you sure that'll go over well? You know Ron's still got that grudge." She said with a sigh.
"He's going to have to deal with it. He knows that Draco has helped Harry with everything he's dealt with. He still is, even now. If he can't get along with him for his own sake, he should try for Harry." I said, grinning a little. Ginny nodded in agreement.
"How about some tea?" Ginny said, sitting up on the sofa.
"That sounds lovely." I replied with a smile. Ginny got up and walked into the kitchen, turning the kettle on.
"Is Draco still coming for dinner tonight?" Ginny asked, looking up at the clock in the kitchen. It was five already.
"Yeah, he's supposed to be. We'll have to put dinner in now." I said. We were making steak and mashed potatoes. "It'll take at least an hour. I guess we're eating late tonight." I said.
"As long as they get here soon." Ginny said, going to put the steak in to cook while I got a couple potatoes out to chop.
***Attention readers!
I may be re-writing Dilemmas. Seeing as I've researched the dates of when the Potter kids were born, and they don't fit with the timeline I have now. It's really bugging me that I didn't see this sooner. I will re-write, and post as soon as I can!
Happy reading! :)
