Chapter One

Hermione sat at the dinner table that was located in her kitchen. She was sipping on a cup of coffee as she read through the files that were on deadline today. She always did this to make sure her work was the best to her ability.

"Good morning," She was greeted by her boyfriend of four years Ronald Weasley. He was dressed for the day and it was more than his normal day wear.

"Court?" Hermione asked as she closed her file turning her attention on to him.

"Yes," Ron nodded as he fixed himself a cup of coffee.

"There are some eggs on the stove," She said pointing to the pan. She placed a warming charm to keep them fresh and warm.

"Oh yes!" He said jumping up at the sound of food. After he quickly made his plate and returned to the table to eat his breakfast. Hermione glanced at her watch and it was time for her to go to her office.

"Well I best be going," She sighed not wanting to leave him. They never have a day off together.

"Already?" Ron asked disappointment dripping in his voice.

"I'm afraid so," She said as stroked his cheek before placing a soft kiss on his lips. She grabbed her cloak and hurried to fireplace before she was late with a loving smile his way she apparated to the Ministry of Magic.

Ron sat there as he finished his eggs with a glum look on his face. He wished that they could just take a weekend away together and just relax. The wizarding world was still buzzing from the world, there was no danger other than the escaped death eater, but the fact dealing with many deaths and learning to adjust to a free world again. After he downed the rest of his coffee and placed his plate in to the sink. He was walking to the fireplace when an idea came to mind and smiled as he started to piece it together. He was going to surprise her with a getaway, so he could finally propose to her. He had the ring and everything he was just waiting for the right moment. The ring currently resided in his underwear drawer. He moved it around ever so often to make sure Hermione didn't find it. With that last thought he quickly flooed to his office where he was supposed to meet Harry.

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Hermione was working diligently signing off on files that needed to enter the court system and as well as petitions for creatures to be listed on the endangered creatures list. It was already noon and she still had a pile of files on her desk that seemed to be never ending. Her eyes burned from reading word after word, so she closed the file so she could rest her eyes for a few minutes.

There was quick knock on her door and she forced her eyes to open. "Come in," She called tiredly.

It was her best friend Harry. He often stopped by on his lunch break to catch up and bring her a cup of coffee. This time was different.

"Hey Harry," She greet warmly.

"Working hard I see," He teased as he walked to the chair that was in front of her desk to sit down. He then handed her the cup he brought her.

"It is so much," She sighed as she covered her eyes with her hand.

"You need a break," Harry said.

"I do, but I don't see that happening for a long time. We are backlogged to the max." Hermione said sighing roughly as she threw her quill down on her cherry wooden desk.

"The same here and Ron couldn't get away from the courtrooms to come with me to lunch." Harry said.

Hermione shook her head as she took a sip of her coffee. She felt herself relax as the hot liquid travel down her throat.

"I know. I was hoping to have off on my birthday, but I don't see it happening." Hermione grumbled as she took another sip.

"Why don't you ask off?" Harry asked.

"That won't work. I've tried and get the same old speech how we can't afford giving anyone off due to the work load at the moment." She said mocking her boss.

"You should try anyway. You guys need a day off together and if you don't rest you'll work yourself sick." He said as he got up to go back to the court room.

"I'll see you tomorrow at the Burrow," He smiled as he walked out of her office. Tomorrow was the weekly Saturday night meal at the Weasley's house. Hermione had a short shift on Saturdays as well as Ron and Harry and it was the only time that she got with the two of them. Harry was living with Ginny in Godric's Hallow they were recently married and spent time with each other like most newlyweds do.

Hermione looked out the window at her office and couldn't help, but feel slightly jealous at Ginny and Harry. She missed the spark of her relationship with Ron. Their working schedules were mainly due to this part, but she missed him. She missed the way he looked at her, or touched her, or kissed her. It has been a long while since her and Ron just made out. They were both too tired when they got home. She made up her mind and got up to go see her boss. She was going to demand some time off on her birthday.

The office door was closed and she walked right up to it knocking slightly.

"Come in," The thick raspy voice of Mr. Diggory called.

"Sir," Hermione greeted as she walked into his office.

"Miss. Granger," He smiled warmly. "To what do I owe the pleasure?" He asked.

"I was wondering if I could take the 19th of September off?" Hermione asked.

"The 19th?" He said and looked at his calendar and nodded.

"That would be fine, in fact take the weekend off. You have worked incredibly hard over the last few weeks and you deserve it. You can also have the afternoon off if you wish too and return on Monday?" said noting the tiredness on Hermione's face.

"Really?" Hermione asked sound surprised.

"Yes." said.

"Why Thank you, sir," Hermione smiled and hurried out of the office to hers to clean up and head home.

Hermione was walking out the fireplaces to go home when she ran in to Ron. She greet him with a loving smile, in which he returned.

"Where are you going?" He asked.

"Home, I got the weekend off and the weekend of my birthday." She smiled barely keeping her excitement in.

"That is great. I have one more trial and I will be home." He said leaning in to give a quick kiss before leaving to go to the trial.

Hermione felt her breath leave her lungs in a good way and her heart was beating fast. She smiled and back away and watching him walk to the courtroom. He always knew how to make her heart smile and melt.

This gave her a few hours alone to get a bath, dinner and get some house chores done by the time Ron arrived home. She couldn't wait for tonight.

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This is my first chapter of this story. I hope you enjoy it and I have writing it! Look for the update soon!

Kayla