i think i have worked out all the kinks from Fred and georges spell checker wand but you never know!

Chapter two

The bushy haired know it all.

I'd been sat in the hospital bed for 24 hours now I was agitated, I felt like a caged animal my brows creased thinking about that statement, thinking about my dragons and how some of them have had to be caged just like my friend Nora she was injured and needed attention it was the only way.

You know that you look like your mother when she is trying to our smart Fred and George

My head snapped up looking for the source of the voice

Hay herms, I smiled how are you?

Well im good thank you, Charlie, she smiled looking down at her hands

Hay I wanted to thank-you for what you did you know the other day I said rubbing my hand over the sunburned skin on the back of my neck.

Well your welcome she wouldn't look at me but paid attention to her hands

Herms where did you learn to be so fast on the wand? I couldn't hold my tongue I had to ask.

She finally looked up at me I needed to with your dung headed brother and harry, I had no choice they got into more trouble during the war than Fred and George have ever done in there whole lives.

I watched as her eyes went from to light and happy to dark and cloudy when she mentioned the war, to light and happy again. She felt like I did about the war although I got off a bit easier I was there to hold my family together as Percy was taken from the family, Fred was in the hospital for three months it was touch and go for a long time, George was mentally preparing for the loss of his twin he stayed at his side the whole time no one, not even mom could make him leave, of course that was one of the small numbers of happy endings, we lost tonks and Remus, Harry had taken on teddy after ted tonks was killed Andromeda couldn't cope she dropped teddy off with Harry went home and took her own life, Harry was appointed teddy's legal guardian and my baby sister stepped up and took on this little boy, she was no longer a baby she was now a stand-in mother for a very talented little boy.

Anyway enough about the war back to Hermione

That doesn't surprise me I said remembering her statement I can imagine Ron getting into trouble and Harry trying to help him but making it worst

Oh, Charlie, you have no idea she smiled

Come take a seat and tell me how it's going here for you.

She transfigured the wooden chair into a comfy looking armchair

Smooth I smirked

Hay I've been sat in these wooden chairs before id rather not sit here in discomfort

So herms, I turned over to I was leaning on my side looking at her. You look really well

Well thank you, Charlie, and well I won't say you look well but you seem to be smiling again she blushed

So how's Romania treating you I haven't had a chance to speak to you yet but don't tell my mom that she would have my hide for not being the man she raised me and offering you my assistance and all that.

Oh its ok Charlie I lived in a tent with you dung head brother and harry for months on end I can handle moving into an apartment on my own

Hay you got give one of the apartments my voice going up a few octaves in surprise

She looked at me like I was a dragon.

What do you mean Charlie her brow creased as she looked me over?

I have been here for a million years I lost count but I have always been passed over for an apartment something to do with those in higher power trying to keep us dragon keepers close to the action, now ok I can understand that but come one we need some luxury around here and a tent just doesn't cut it any more. it wasnt hermiones fault but the subject just got my back up.

That's not the good Charlie I will have to look into that she pulled out a piece of parchment and quill and scribbled a quick note before stuffing it back in her pocket.

Look mione I opened my mouth before I realised the job you were here doing just forget it.

No, Charlie, you listen to me I believe that everyone should be treated fairly and your right you should have been given an apartment for your years of service, its just not right and things like that have to be changed this is one of the things I have already noticed and I've only been here three days.

What do you mean I was intrigued now

Well I've noticed that mark hasn't been to see if your ok or even asked how you are let alone check on a senior member of his staff, I've also noticed that some dragon keepers are treated better than others because they have relatives in high places, I've already submitted a report to Kingsley and he will be here tomorrow oh and he wanted me to pass on a message to you.

Ok whats kings got to say I knew he would bollock me I raised my eyebrows as she cleared her throat.

I quote she used her fingers to make quotation marks

How is it you always seem to get injured you bag of dragon dung I will call by tomorrow and check on you, my friend

Hay who is he calling a bag of dragon dung wait till he gets here I smiled at Hermione who rolled her eyes

So back to you mr Weasley how are you feeling Ang tells me you're almost healed

And when did you speak to Ang I asked eyebrows raised

Well I do live in the same apartment block and I've been over at the cage checking on a little short snot called rocky

Oh I see you met my little mate how did you meet rocky I was a little worried about her answer

Well I was exploring and before you say anything she held her hand up in my face as I opened my mouth mac was with me on orders of mark and as we where walking towards the cage this little green and red ball smashed into my legs and I looked down before I could open my mouth he jumped into my arms and sat there like Crookshanks used to, next thing I know there are three keepers trying to take him out of my arms but mac stopped them as rocky decided to try and burn anyone closing in on me so I walked while guided to the cage with this little ball of scales and put him back in his pen

So I see my little buddy has taken a liking to someone that's rare mione short snots never take to anyone you should be privileged has he escaped since to come and find you?

Actually, he found me while I was on my way here but his keeper was not far behind him

Looks like he might need moving to the big pen to stop him escaping I needed to speak to jay he can arrange that. I didn't want Hermione getting hurt with an over-enthusiastic ball of scales.

So mione what're your plans for tonight

I'm not sure I have a bit of paperwork to do then maybe a freezer meal and a book

How about I cook and you can fill me in on all things back home

And how Mr Weasley do you imagine yourself cooking while here she crossed her arms over her breast and raised her right eyebrow at me.

Well ms know it all, I happen to know im getting released in about 30 seconds when Ang comes through that door she went off to sign my paperwork so she can let me out I smirked at her

You should have told me I would...

You would what? it doesn't matter you passed the time and its been nice talking to you, now how about dinner?

I'll make you a deal Charlie you come to my place ill cook you can sit at the table and I will fill you in on everything, you shouldn't be overdoing it not yet anyway

Ok seeing as you drive a hard bargain i smirked

But just so you know im expected back at work tomorrow now im healed.

She looked horrified

Are you kidding me she whispered as Ang came out of her office and headed towards us

Nope thats what happens when your a hard working keeper in these here parts.

That's barbaric she scoffed as Ang entered the ward

Hello, Hermione, she smiled brightly at her

Hi Ang hope he she pointed her thumb over her should at me as she stood up and shook hands with ang, hasn't caused you any problems

Oh, Charlie, she has your number ang laughter no Hermione charlie is a good boy because he knows I will fire call molly if he doesn't do as I tell him

Hermione just laughted looks like someone else has your number charlie she smirked over her shoulder I better get back to work I live at number 7 come over around 6 and we can catch up

Thanks, Hermione see you later

After being let out of the hospital I headed for my tent I needed to shower and change it was getting on for 5.20 I didn't want to be late

Before I knew it I was at Hermione's front door bottle of wine in hand my mom did teach me never to go for dinner at someone's house empty-handed I smoothed my hair down one last time before knocking on the door.

I could hear movement inside a second later Hermione dressed in an apron opened the door

Hay Charlie come on in and make your self-comfortable

Thanks oh here I handed her the bottle of wine

Thank you, you didn't need to bring anything

I know but its polite seeing as you wouldn't let me cook

Nope tonight is on me she smiled as she headed for what could only be the kitchen

Come through if you like she called over her shoulder

It was a medium size modern kitchen ideal hosting a small dinner party, not that I did that much

What's for dinner something smells good

Spag bol. One of my childhood favours

And it normally has a slab of chocolate in it I asked my eyes growing wide as she snapped a piece off and put it in the red sauce

Trust me Charlie this will be the best sauce you have ever tasted the chocolate gives it an extra depth

Ok I will take your word for it I stood leaning against the counter as she stirred this added salt and pepper and other little green herbs to the dish she reallu did make cooking look easy and relaxing

Well Mr Weasley seeing as your stood there watching make yourself useful and pour the wine

Yes ma'am.

This is the end of chapter two dont shoot me there is a reason

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