New York, I Love You
Summary: Hermione asks Ron to accompany her on a weekend business trip to New York City. Ron thinks it would be the perfect time to share his feelings for her, but it turns out Hermione has her own problems.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
Author Note: First fanfic so please be gentle with the reviews. Rated M starting in chapter 4
Ron Wesley was sitting at his desk in the Auror Office finishing up some paperwork from his major arrest last night. Although the war had been over for 4 years now, there were still some groups trying to keep Voldemort's legacy alive. However most of these people were amateurs and were usually caught and put in Azkaban before any real damage was caused. He looked at his watch, It was almost 5 o'clock, and since he was not investigating any cases tonight, 5 o'clock marked the end of his day.
A paper airplane flew onto his desk, scattering his paperwork everywhere. He sighed, waved his wand once and all the papers stacked themselves neatly back in place. He opened the note which read:
Ron, please come to my office as soon as possible, I need to discuss something with you
-Hermione
Ron picked up his briefcase and coat, figuring he would just leave the Ministry from Hermione's office. He walked down the hallway to the lifts and pressed the button on the inside to take him to Level 3, the Muggle Liaison office, which at only 21, Hermione was the head of.
"Hello Quinn." Ron waved to Hermione's secretary.
"Hello Ronald." Quinn giggled.
Ron grinned
Quinn was only 17, going in to her seventh year at Hogwarts, but she was the daughter of somebody who had landed her a part time job at the Ministry for the summer. Ron knew Hermione couldn't stand her. She had long blonde hair, breasts that seemed just too large for her small frame and the common sense and brains of a 6 year old.
Ron didn't blame her, he had tried to strike up conversations with Quinn in the past but they either turned into her giggling or airy chat of partying and fashion. But regardless, Ron was still a guy and she never failed to make him stare, just a few seconds longer.
"Hermione says you can go in now" Quinn said, giggling.
"Thank you" Ron said, snapping out of his trance.
He pushed the door to her office open and there was Hermione at her desk, sitting next to her was a man, they were leaning over, looking at something on her desk but when Ron walked in they sprang apart, just a little. A familiar spark ignited inside Ron, he wasn't quite sure what the feeling was but it made him angry and defensive.
"Hi Ron, this is Arley he is the new Junior Assistant to the Minister" Hermione said and Ron thought he detected a little anxiety in her voice.
Ron shook his hand and Arley left the room, leaving Ron and Hermione alone. Ron smiled at her.
HeHermione's hair had tamed and turned wavy since their Hogwarts days. She had also started worrying more about her appearance since she started working at the Ministry. Her nails were manicured, her make-up was expertly put on every day and her she had invested time and money into business suits and pumps.
She stood up from behind her desk and gave Ron a friendly hug. Although they still remained close friends, Hermione had been very busy at work with her new promotion which she said had been the reason for her absence from the past 5 get togethers with Harry, Ron and Ginny.
"It's good to see you Ron, I miss everyone" Hermione said.
"Yeah, it's been far too long," he agreed. "What did you want to talk to me about?"
"Oh yes, sit down" Hermione said, as she walked back behind her desk.
Ron did as he was told, grinning slightly. Hermione had become even bossier since she had gained Head position, not in a mean way, and Ron secretly liked it.
"Well Ron, I heard that you made the arrest of Vulcan Cassius for terrorizing those Muggles. It turns out; he is one of the leaders of the group, Reborn Death Eaters. There are estimated to be 200 members of his clan in England and 100 currently residing in New York City. I have been asked to go to New York City to alert Chief of Police, Raymond Kelly, about the situation so he can keep a lookout and know what he is really up against. I have been advised to take an Auror with me for protection in case we run into any of these members, and well I was really hoping you would come with me." Hermione finished almost shyly.
Ron had to stop himself from yelling out an immediate "Yes!" Instead he pretended to think it over in his head for a minute.
"Well since it's just me and Ginny at the flat, I would have to make sure that somebody could stay with her while I'm gone, I'm worried about her being by herself."
"I'm sure Harry would be more than happy to stay with her." Hermione smiled.
Ron almost protested, but refrained and just made a gagging noise instead. Hermione slapped him on the shoulder, "I guess I'll take that as a yes, we leave tonight at 9 o'clock, come to my flat and we will apperate to the hotel together."