I Apparated over to the Burrow to discuss future plans with Harry and Ron.
I ended up in the kitchen; seeing two figures slouched over their cereal bowls.
"Well good morning to you," I said dryly.
Harry and Ron looked like the Night of the Living Dead.
They yawned loudly.
"Eurgh, I can smell your morning breath from here," I said disgustedly.
"But why are you here, Hermione?" Harry asked as he got up to fry some more bacon.
"I decided to talk to you about moving out; if you're moving out it's most likely in Muggle London, and you'd need a bank account and a driver's license to get around. If Ron decides to move with you, we'd have to teach him all sorts of things about Muggle London."
Harry thought it over; Ron yelped.
"Muggle London?!"
"Yes," I said, raising an eyebrow. "It isn't as difficult as you might think it to be."
"Well, I'd have to deal with the fellytone and paltop and those other stuff using eckeltricity," he said wearily.
Harry tutted. "Ron, you act like you aren't fascinated with these things, but I caught you in our dormitory, figuring out how to use the video game thingy that Dave betted me-"
"The Gameboy," he said quickly, then his ears turned red.
Harry and I looked at each other.
"Well, it turns out we won't have that much trouble after all," I mused aloud.
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Harry, Ron and I went to the Ministry the following week; like in the Higher Education Academy, they had us give some basic information before giving us an overview of what to expect working at the and for the Ministry.
"Good morning, Miss Granger," the woman said. Shannon Havenston was inscribed on the plaque on her desk.
"Good morning," I said, taking her outstretched hand.
"So," she began. "You took the Magical Law Enforcement class- specializing in Criminal Investigation?"
"Yes," I said meekly.
"Oh, don't be so nervous," she laughed. "I'm just here to tell you that yes, you may start working here."
"Thank you," I said, a smile breaking out on my face.
"You will have to undergo a medical examination though- I know, you will be dealing more with the whodunit rather than catching Dark wizards. However, it's routine and very necessary. Is it okay that I schedule you for this Friday?"
I nodded.
"Okay, so we will meet at the St. Mungo's lobby this Friday, one o' clock. I will introduce you to your Healer; he will be your Healer here until you resign, or until you are dismissed. What questions do you have for me?"
Within the hour I had learned that the work hours for my job were irregular; most of the time it was a 9 to 5 job; but there would be instances that I would be Flooed to come as quick as I could, no matter the time. There was a one-hour lunch break (when it occurred in the day was up to us, as our times were irregular). I would be working with a partner to solve the cases; and we would also be working with the Evidence Examination department. We could also work in there, if we had the time to do so. The salary was more than I had expected for someone fresh out of Hogwarts; it was more than enough for the rent, bills and groceries for a month.
I could save a lot here..
And become a business mogul?
No silly- I could invest in those Muggle stocks..
Or put up a shop.
A bookshop?
You'd have too much competition. Try again.
"So," said Shannon brightly, cutting into my thoughts. "Is that all for today?"
"Yes, that's pretty much it," I said, nodding. I stood up and stuck out my hand.
"Thank you very much, Miss Havenston," I said politely.
She took my hand. "Oh, enough with the Miss Havenston, just call me Shannon. We'll be seeing each other often enough," she said laughing.
I smiled. "Thanks again, Shannon. Have a good day!"
"See you Friday," she said with a polite smile.
I walked out of the office and waited for Harry and Ron in the Ministry lobby.
First Ron walked up to me.
"Well?" I asked curiously.
"They accepted me," he said with a wide grin.
I forgot where I was and shrieked, "Oh Ron!" hugging him.
He hugged me back, laughing.
Then Harry came and I did the same thing, making Ron laugh even harder.
I hit him over the head to shut him up. He glared at me as he rubbed the back of his head.
"You baby," I smirked.
He scowled, which made me laugh.
"What are your plans for this afternoon?" I asked them.
"We were thinking of looking for a flat to live in- would you like to come with us?" Harry asked.
"You didn't even have to ask," I said, rolling my eyes. "But if you want- since my flat is big, you two could move in there."
"It sounds good," Ron said, "but it'd be pretty improper, two boys and a girl."
"It's like we hadn't been best friends, Ron," I teased. But he did have a point.
That afternoon, we drove around, Harry having gotten a driver's license immediately. To my horror, he shrunk his car and enlarged it when we got back to England. What if something happened to the car's functions?! I immediately berated him, and Ron calmed me down by saying, "Well if something happens to it, Harry'd have to fix it the Muggle way," which was hilarious in itself.
In the late afternoon, we had found a flat near my own. We had been all over London, and we didn't think of looking around my area. It was a reasonable price, and an okay neighborhood- the flat needed work though, but it would be easily remedied with magic.
Harry and Ron took it on the spot, Harry paying for the first month's rent. Ron was going to argue with him, but Harry said he had already opened a Muggle bank account, so he paid. Ron's ears turned red, but he nodded and agreed with Harry in the end.
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Good morning people!!XD Yeah I know, filler filler.. Trio time mostly:P Oh, does anyone know where I could get a Canon Powershot S80 online, not refurbished??:? And I saw the teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix- wheeeeeeeeee!!XD If you haven't yet, it's on Happy Feet's official site:)
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