The Big Three
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A/N: Time flies in this story so pay attention.
Summary: Harry, Ron and Hermione are all aurors, the three greatest. Harry and Ron are partners but haven't heard from Hermione in years and when they finally do it's not the same Hermione they knew, but one with a past incident that's changed her. Everyone's grown up and changed, but some things stay the same such as friendships and things that mean even more…
6 Years Ago
People had gathered around as they saw two dark figures approach them from the forbidden forest. The figure in front was petite while the one in back was very tall and carrying a large object. As they drew closer if became obvious who it was. Hermione staggered forward her robes barely identified as robes because of all the tears and rips. Ron didn't have a robe on any longer as it was wrapped around Harry who he carried in his arms. Everyone in the crowd rushed forward to help the two as Hermione fell to the ground exhausted. Someone picked her up and carried her back into the school. They also took Harry from Ron fearing the worst. Someone came up behind Ron and supported him enough to help him walk.
"Is Harry…?" someone in the crowd asked
"No," Ron replied, "just very out of it." He didn't remember anything after that.
A week later when Harry came out of his coma-like state the three talked about what had happened and what they had seen. They also faced their peers and everyone else who for the second time in Harry's life believed him to have defeated Voldemort. And witches and wizards everywhere celebrated again. Only Harry, Ron and Hermione knew that Voldemort wasn't dead and that once again it would only be a matter of time before he rose again. Too many Death Eaters had escaped when it seemed that Voldemort had been destroyed and that meant there were still many out there. The three of them knew that something had to be done and feared they would be the only one's trying to do it.
This had all happened in their final year at Hogwarts. After graduation they all decided to become to Aurors even Hermione who had been offered many jobs from many different departments of the Ministry of Magic. Those who wished to train to be Aurors went to a special academy. All three applied and were accepted. Ron and Hermione argued and bickered more now than ever and usually over things that could easily be solved or really didn't matter. This kept up until one day Hermione didn't show up to class.
"Where's Hermione?" Ron asked Harry who just shrugged wondering the same thing. When class started and Hermione's name wasn't called Ron raised his hand to ask the professor where she was. "Excuse me, Professor, do you know where Hermione Granger is?
"Yes, but I didn't think you'd care. The two of you didn't seem to get along very well." Their professor stated rather smugly. Ron's mouth hung wide open at the idea of he and Hermione not getting along. She was his best friend, if not more. "She's been transferred to a different academy. We here at the school thought it was the best thing for both of you." This time it was Harry's mouth that hung open. Ron's eyes grew huge as he realized that Hermione had been sent away because of him.
"Where has she gone?" he asked. "Nothing to worry about," was the professor's smug reply. "Where has she gone?" Ron asked again getting angry not only with the professor but with himself. The professor smirked and simply ignored him. "WHERE HAS SHE GONE?" Ron roared across the room.
"That is none of your concern Mr. Weasley" the professor finally replied "and that will be enough of that subject." Ron walked around for the next month sulking and feeling guilty about what had happened to Hermione. But at the end of the month was the final examination for becoming and Auror and Hermione slipped his mind as he and Harry really only had time to think about what to study.
Meanwhile Hermione was sent to France to finish up her studying. She had cried all the way there from London. She hated the fact that they had given her an ultimatum, leave and go to France to study or drop out of the academy. And the only thing she hated more than the ultimatum was Ron. This was his fault and she had no intention of telling him or Harry where she was. All three graduated their academy and became Aurors. With the job Harry and Ron thought less and less about Hermione while she only thought more of them and when they never wrote she decided for herself they really didn't care.
Present time
"Wow," Ron exclaimed, "how long has it been since we've been here. Seems like forever."
"Yeah it does." Harry agreed.
The two looked up at the door of The Three Broomsticks. It had been six years in fact since they'd been here. Not since their final Hogsmeade trip at Hogwarts. When they opened it they were greeted with cheering and applause. Someone back in the crowd yelled "Let's here it for two of the best damn Aurors in the whole ruddy country" and once again everyone cried out in applause and cheering. The two were going to sit at the front bar after placing their orders for two butterbeers but were met up by two beautiful women.
"Harry and Ron how nice to see you" one of the women had gushed. Harry looked at the two identical women but didn't know who they were. It was Ron who figured this out.
"Parvati and Padma Patil?" both nodded and went forward to hug the guys.
"I can't believe you two are here!" Padma exclaimed.
"We haven't seen you two since Hogwarts." Parvati continued. "But we have heard about everything you two have done."
Padma nodded. "Very very impressive." Parvati linked arms with Harry and Padma with Ron and lead them to a table in the very back. The four idly chatted until the drinks got there. When the drinks got there they talked in pairs. Parvati told Harry about what she had been up to since school; while Ron told Padma of the adventures he and Harry had been through. She listened intently hanging on Ron's every word, Gasping at all the dangerous parts and squealing when things got exciting. Harry glanced over every now and then noticing the quickly vanishing space between Ron and Padma. He only heard a few words of what they were saying as he was quite interested in his and Parvati's conversation. They'd been in the Three Broomsticks for close to two hours.
"Oh Ronnie what did you do then," Padma squealed holding Ron's hand between hers as if afraid she would suddenly lose him. The two so close now they were well within kissing range and the obvious only moments away from happening.
Parvati and Harry had been talking about everything from Harry's adventures at Hogwarts to her and Padma's being famous designers of a clothing line specializing in dress robes. They laughed and shared stories. Harry was genuinely enjoying her company.
"Is there an Aurors convention or something in town because, you know who else is here…" Parvati started to say but was cut off when the doors opened and the people began to cheer and applaud louder than when Harry and Ron had entered. Harry looked over at Ron and noticed Padma almost sitting on his lap and doubted Ron even noticed the sudden excitement. He then looked forward when he saw a man come in and a very pretty woman behind him. Someone at the front yelled,
"He everyone look who it is…."
A/N: Who is it? I had to leave it at a cliffhanger to make sure you came back and read the next chapter. But maybe you've already guessed! I hope you all enjoy. If you do review and tell me, but if you don't tell me but be nice. I'm fragile. This is my first attempt at a Harry Potter story but I've got a good idea where I want this to go. Thanks so much for reading. Until next time!!!!!
P.S. Updates will occur every weekend to every other weekend as I'm in school and I work and time can be limited. Peace!