Auror or WWW?
August 13th, 1998
Ron=18 Hermione=18 Harry=18 Ginny=18
Mr. Ronald Weasley,
We at the Ministry of Magic would like to inform you that, because of your extreme help in the defeat of Lord Voldemort, you have been chosen, along with a few other students, to skip all Auror training and become an Auror. You may choose to accept this offer, accept this offer but also do Auror training, or decline the author. We expect your acceptance letter no later than August 30th.
The Minister of Magic- Kingsley
"Me?" Ron asked himself. "I've been accepted to become an Auror?"
Astounded, he walked out of the burrow to find Hermione and Harry sitting outside, absorbed in two pieces of parchment. He walked over to them to see that they were also holding the Auror Acceptance Letter.
"Hey, you guys got the letter also? What do you think; are you going to accept?" Ron asked curiously.
"I definitely am. You know that it's been my ambition since fourth year to become an Auror. I can't wait! Hermione, have you got any spare parchment on you?"
"Here Harry," she said, pulling it out of her pocket. "Accio ink bottle and quill!"
Seconds after she finished saying the words, she caught the objects in her hands and handed them to Harry, who started writing on the parchment that he was accepting the offer.
"Well, as for me, I don't think I am going to take it. Although it would be great, I'd rather work on S.P.E.W. a little more, and maybe work to remove un-fair laws at the Department of Magical Law Enforcement." Hermione stated.
"Really? I would have expected you to take it," said Ron.
"Well, I am going to say no. What about you Ron?"
"Umm…well…."
*Flashback to May 16th 1998*
"Ron, come here," said George. His eyes looked red and puffy from crying, and Ron couldn't blame him. His brother, twin, and best friend had died only 2 weeks ago.
Ron followed him to the kitchen table, where George took a deep breath.
"Well Ron, since now it is only me…" He paused, like he was going to start to cry, but just took another deep breath and continued. "I don't know who well I will be able to run 'Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes'"
"Okay…" said Ron, confused.
"So, I was wondering if you would like to come and work as my partner there."
"Of course I will George!" Ron nearly yelled. Ron had always wanted to work there since it opened. It was the best place you could think of inside, with all the happy children, the endless supplies of pranks, and just the cheerfulness of the place.
"Great!" Said George. "Now, if you don't mind, I am going up to me and…I mean my…room." He said, his voice cracking, symbolizing that he was about to start crying. Before Ron could say goodbye George ran up the stairs and left Ron standing at the kitchen table.
*End of Flashback*
"I don't know. I have been working with George for the past couple of months in the joke shop, and I don't know if he will be able to cope without me. He does fine business, and everything runs smoothly when I am away, but I don't know how well everything will work when he doesn't have anyone by his side for all of time."
"Ron, you can't be serious. You are going to turn down the job of a lifetime, and Auror, to work at a joke shop?" Harry asked.
"Harry! This is a big decision for Ron! He has to choose whether to leave his brother or not!" Hermione said back.
"Sorry, just saying…" Harry said.
"I'm going to go and think about this by myself guys. See ya later." Ron said, walking out of the yard and back into his room in the Burrow.
He stared continuously at the parchment for what seemed like hours, debating the subject in his head over and over again. Of course he wanted to be an Auror! It was the job of a lifetime! But then again, George needed him. But, Hermione did also turn down hers, so he wouldn't be the only one, however, he really did want to work beside his best mate.
*Knock Knock* "Ron, can I come in?" Said George from the other side of the door.
Without waiting for a response, George opened the door and saw Ron lying on his bed, looking at the piece of parchment. He walked and sat down on Ron's bed.
"What are you doing Ron? Trying to write a love letter to Hermione?" George said.
"Not really," said Ron, making sure to keep the parchment out of Georges' reach. He didn't want George to see it.
"Give it here," said George, and with one swift move, he got the parchment and started to read aloud.
"Mr. Ronald Weasley,
We at the Ministry of Magic would like to inform you that, because of your extreme help in the defeat of Lord Voldemort, you have been chosen, along with a few other students, to skip all Auror training and become an Auror. You may choose to accept this offer, accept this offer but also do Auror training, or decline the author. We expect your acceptance letter no later than August 30th.
The Minister of Magic- Kingsley"
"Ron, this is awesome! You are going to take it right?" Asked George.
"I don't know," said Ron, becoming self-conscious. "I don't want to leave you at the store by yourself."
"Ron, you can't be serious. This is the absolute best offer for you! And I have some new workers starting next week- Angelina Johnson, Lee Jordan, and some other people I forget the names of. I am not saying anymore on this topic- You are taking this Auror job and that's that." George stated- a-matter-of-factly.
"Really? Are you sure?" Ron said.
"No Ron, I just said that whole speech for nothing." Said George, rolling his eyes.
"Alright, if you are sure…."
"Ron I have said this a thousand times, I am sure, so take this parchment," George took a piece of parchment from Ron's bed-side table and thrust it to him, "and right back to Kingsley and tell him that you accept the offer. And I am going to stay here and make sure you do so."
"Okay!" Said Ron. He picked up the parchment and began to write-
Kingsley,
I accept the offer. I would love to start my career as an Auror. Thank you.
Ron Weasley
Ron got his new owl that he got after the battle out of its cage and tied the note to its leg, and thrust it nicely out the window.
"Thanks Georgie," Said Ron, and pulled his brother into a hug.
Later that night at dinner.
"So, Ron and I are going to become Aurors!" Harry announced happily to the family sitting at the table.
"That's great dears! But what about you Hermione?" Mrs. Weasley said, releasing Ron and harry from a giant hug.
"I was also asked, but I don't really have the ambition to become an Auror. I would prefer to work on S.P.E.W. and removing unfair laws." Hermione announced.
"That's great also dear!" Said Mrs. Weasley, and pulled her into another hug as large as the one she gave Ron and Harry.
"But no matter where life takes us, we are, and will always be, The Golden Trio," said Ron, and the three of them smiled brightly as the pulled each other into yet another hug.