Summary: After the battle of Hogwarts, Hermione goes back to school while Ron and Harry prepare to start their Auror training. Will their relationship survive? Or will Ron get distracted along the way?
AN: hey guys, I thought I'd try my hand at a multi-chapter story. I know it's not an original idea but I hope you'll like it :) leave me a review if you like or have any critique.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, J.K. Does :)
"So you promise you'll write? Really promise?" Hermione had to blink away her tears. She didn't want anyone here on platform 9 3/4 to see her cry.
"Of course I'll write 'Mione! You know I'm not good with letters but I promise I'll write at least every other day, even if it's just to remind you how much I'll miss you." Ron tried to sound confident but he didn't want to let Hermione go back to Hogwarts all by herself. Of course she'd have Ginny and all the other students but he knew she didn't like the idea of being away from him. It reminded her too much of when he left her and Harry while they were on the run.
"Ron? Ronald? Did you even hear a word of what I said?" He could hear she was getting irritated. "Well? Will you come? To Hogsmeade? Of course I don't know when the first trip is, but I'll owl you as soon as I know. Although, I'm not sure if I can go to Hogsmeade trips this year, you know, being Head Girl and all. Oh it isn't it wonderful Ron? Head Girl! I didn't think I'd get it but I'm so thrilled. It will look great on my CV don't you think?"
"Right, eh, it's great 'Mione, I'm proud of you." He loved it when she rambled on like that, even though he could hardly understand what she was saying most of the time. "But what do you mean you're not sure if you can go to Hogsmeade? You're Head Girl, if anything you should be allowed to go whenever you bloody well feel like it!"
"Language! There are first-years and other small children around! You know better than to swear like that, Ron," Hermione said. She had to admit to herself, the swearing was part of his charm, but it that was no excuse to utter such language when he knew there were children around. "Anyway, I don't know my exact privileges yet, but I do know I'm not free to do whatever I please, there are always restrictions involved. Plus, misconduct could lead to loss of privileges."
"Honestly love, I think McGonagall won't mind too much if you find you have to come home on weekends because you're in need of some quality time with your handsome boyfriend, now would she?" Ron couldn't help but laugh, he knew Hermione would never leave school except for holidays.
"Well, I could talk to her about it, I suppose. I mean, the Head Boy and Girl have their own common room and if I'm not mistaken we're allowed to use the fireplace for Flooing. But I'll have to check with her. I must admit, it would be nice to be able to come to the Burrow once a month. You know, get away from it all, spend time with you and your family? Yes, I'll definitely ask her." She was actually talking to herself aloud at this point, but Ron was used to it by now, she mostly thought aloud and somewhere along the way he and Harry had learned how to understand her, although they still had trouble sometimes, especially when she was going faster than normal.
"You know 'Mione, I'll really miss you. To be honest, I had sort of hoped that you wouldn't go back to finish school," Ron smiled sadly. "I mean, of course I know that you would never pass up the opportunity to learn, but I'll just miss you so much. I don't like being away from you. I don't know how I'll manage to survive training without you. Everyone knows Harry and I need you. We can't do it without you."
"Ron stop it. I have complete faith in the both you, this is what you do best. You'll be amazing and you'll be far too busy with your training to even think about me. You'll pass with flying colours and you'll be brilliant Aurors in no time. I'm sure Kingsley will put you in charge of a mission sooner than you think. Don't worry, I believe in you." Hermione was sure to hide all the concerns she had about the boys starting their training. She knew they were more than capable of being good Aurors, but she felt uneasy about them fighting Dark Wizards. And to think this was only training, they wouldn't even be in any real danger. Imagine how bad it would be if they were actually out on a mission? That was still some time away, but it still worried her.
"You really think so?" Ron asked her, his cheek reddening as he met her gaze.
"I know so," she answered. "I really have to go now, I'll write to you as soon as I'm in my dorm. Oh Ron, I'm going to miss you!" She threw her arms around his neck and buried her face in his chest. She could feel his arms tighten around her waist.
"I'll miss you too 'Mione. Be careful please. Don't let Malfoy get to you, although I'm sure he won't be a problem anymore. Keep an eye out for Ginny, she's taken... Fred's death harder than she lets on. Just make sure she's not sad all the time, 'kay? I know you'll get O's in everything, even if you spend some of your time outside of the library and don't skip meals. Don't forget to talk to McGonagall, it would be great if we could see each other on weekends," he listed off, slightly rushed.
"Of course, Ginny is my best friend, I'll take care of her, don't worry. I'll see you soon okay?" She looked up at him and he could see the tears forming in her eyes. She let go of him and grabbed her book bag from the floor and started to back away.
"Wait! I forgot something!" Ron all but shouted as he walked towards her. "I need to kiss you goodbye," he said with a grin on his face. He tilted her chin up and softly kissed her lips, even though he was very much tempted to snog her senseless right then and there. It was a simple, sweet kiss, but it was enough for now. "Have a safe trip love, and think about me while you're eating tonight." And he pushed her towards the train.