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Chapter 1:

Ron knew that this year wouldn't be like all the other years. Not after what had happened. After Sirius died, Harry Changed and he didn't know if it was for the best or not. Things were different, definitely.

Summer had just started and Ron was looking forward to flying and having fun. This plan was ruined however by two accidents we know and love, Fred and George. Ron was visiting the twins at their shop on a bright Saturday afternoon.

"Come on Ron, we need some extra help out at the shop!!" Fred yelled to Ron as he began to walk away from them.

"Yeah, we wouldn't be asking if we really didn't need the help. I mean we have Neville but he isn't all that much help when he constantly gets hurt." George said looking pleadingly at Ron. Milking the niceness right out of his brother.

Ron appraised his brothers for a second and figured that he would probably regret doing this but would help out anyway "oh alright, I know something will go wrong but I'll help you." The twins faces lit up and they did a little dance that made Ron start laughing...hysterically. "I still cant believe you actually got Neville to help you. I didn't think his Gran would let him work at the Joke shop."

Suddenly he saw it, Red. Not in there hair ,but there faces. Both lit up bright Crimson. Silence filled the air as the twins flushed madly. Finally George spoke. " Well actually... we didn't tell his Grandma that he was working. She just figures he hangs out in Hogsmeade a lot. I mean he doesn't live that far away. We pick him up and always tell his grandma that we are going somewhere." at this he smiled.

"You see now, what our situation is?" Fred asked Ron. "She is starting to get clever on us and snooping around. He wont be working much longer. You can bet that." At this both Fred and George nodded in unison.

Ron rolled his eyes at this and was seemingly not surprised at there latest scam." Well at least you aren't hurting anyone with your granny scam"

Both twins laughed at his last comment. "Granny Scam...." said Fred thinking. "I like it. George?"

"Yes brother?"

"Mark that down will you? I like the sound of that "Granny Scammers" Yes that's what we will call it"

"Brilliant, thanks Ron." George said writing "Granny Scammers" on a piece of parchment he pulled from behind the counter.

Ron looked between his brothers and sighed loudly. " What are you two up to now?"

"Now now, Ronnikins. We cant tell you that. You'll just have to wait and see, like everyone else." George said smiling at his little brother.

Ron gave his brothers a look that instantly reminded them of someone they knew. "Oy!!! Look Fred, its Hermione!!!!" George said pointing to Ron's Face. Both twins laughed as Ron's face turned a deep red. He hated when they mentioned Hermione like that.

"Oh grow up you two" Ron said rolling his eyes at them. "Stop it with the Hermione cracks will ya?"

Fred and George stopped laughing and looked at each other then at Ron and then back to each other. They smiled and at that point Ron didn't even want to know what they were thinking about. But then again... "What?! What are you thinking about?"

"Oh nothing, nothing at all. Just.... oh nothing." Fred said to his brother, holding back his laughter.

At this Ron rolled his eyes and sighed again "Whatever. So when do I start working?"

Instantly the Twins became very businesslike and George spoke "Tomorrow morning if you like. We will come and get you then go and get Neville. We work all day and stop for a two hour lunch break. Close up at 5:00pm and we'll take you home then. How's that sound?"

"It sounds fine to me." Ron said. " Well I have to get going. I have to write a reply to Hermione."

At this the twins laughed again. "WHAT??!!!!!"

"Nothing nothing."

The visit ended with Ron saying goodbye and shaking George's hand and getting a wave of electricity from a buzzer strapped to his hand. He scowled and walked away, holding his hand.

A few hours later he sat at his desk and Re-read Hermione's letter.

Dear Ron,

I have missed you and Harry a lot lately. I don't think I will ever get used to being away from you two on Summer Holiday, even if this is my 5th one. LOL. Well I am currently in Egypt with my parents. You were right, this place is so very fascinating. I think my new goal is to learn Egyptian. I don't know though, maybe just in my free time.

I will be able to come to the burrow in about two weeks but not until then. Have you heard from Harry? I haven't and I am really worried about him. I have owled him and gotten no response. I think he is ignoring me. Tell me if anything happens with him. Oh, my mum's calling me. I got to go. Talk to you later.

Love Always,

Hermione

Ron got out a fresh sheet of parchment and began to write his reply.

Dear Hermione,

I have missed you to and I'm glad you finally get to see Egypt. I don't have any doubt in my mind that you wont try and learn Egyptian ,but I don't believe it is a 'Free time' sort of thing to learn. I cant wait to see you. I am working in Fred and George's joke shop now. I think it will be okay though.

About Harry. I haven't heard from him either and that scares me quite a bit. Mum says not to worry though, if he doesn't respond soon, the order is going to go fetch him. He seemed kind of depressed when he left. He still blames himself for Sirius, you know. Anyone, I must be going now. I will see you in a few weeks.

Love Always,

Ron

With that Ron rolled up the parchment and tied it to pig's leg and sent him flying out the window. Leaving him behind.

Tomorrow would definitely be something new. Working with his brothers was weird to even think about, let alone actually do. But somewhere deep inside he couldn't help but feel excited about the day to come. Tomorrow would be wonderful.

A/N:

Sorry it is so short all but I was in a sort of rush to get this one out. Thanks to everyone reading this and I expect some critique's.