"Let's just say that he's lucky he still has his you-know-whats. Mum was about to send out 20 howlers to that girl he was with before he convinced her not to," Ginny exclaimed between bites.
"Serves him right. I almost set canaries after him again, but he started explaining himself before I got out my wand."
Hermione decided to take a few weeks vacation and spend some time much needed time with Ginny, who, between two kids and a house to manage, had a schedule that even the Minister couldn't get a word in. Harry luckily also had some time off and took the kids to Shell Cottage to see Bill and Fleur. The two had taken a break from shopping to sit down at a bistro and enjoy the summer day.
"What are you going to do for your last few days of vacation?"
"I have a few books on reserve at Flourish and need some more basic potion supplies, so I figure a trip to Diagon is in order. And last night Professor McGonagall owled me and asked if I would like to come by Hogwarts for lunch. I haven't really been back there since graduation, so it should be nice to see everyone."
"Oh! Tell Neville I say hi and that I want to see a picture of the babies when Luna decides to pop them out."
"I know! Leave it to Neville to be the father of triplets. I have trouble babysitting your two and I'm ready to put a silencing charm on them after 5 minutes."
"Yeah, those two together could have given old Voldy a run for his money. I don't care what my mother says, I'll be grateful when I send them off on the Express" She wore an almost too excited look on her face. "The day they get that letter I'll drag them to Diagon and skip through the shops." She laughed and finished off her latte.
"I think it's time to get back to shopping. I saw a beautiful dress at a boutique around the corner that I don't think I could leave without having."
They paid their check and began walking back towards the shops when a man walking by ran into Hermione, knocking her into the ground.
"Sorry there m'am, didn't watch whaur I was going." He held out her hand for her and pulled her off the cobblestone street.
"It's ok, nothing major. I think I'll be alright." She looked up at him and to and realizing who he was, laughed it off.
"Oliver? The Oliver Wood?" He nodded. "It's Hermione, Hermione Granger, Harry's friend." She wasn't sure if he remembered her.
"Ay, aye. You're that lass that was always sittin' up in the stands at our practices. Always had a book in yer hand if I recall."
She smiled. "Yes, that was me. Oh and this is Harry's wife, Ginny," she said gesturing to her friend beside her. "What are doing in London? Weren't you with a team in Ireland?"
"I was, until a chaser ran straight into me, shatterin' my shoulder and sent me into early retirement. I've been living over here with some friends until I found myself a job, which just happened if I must say."
"Oh? Where?"
"Hogwarts. I'll be the flying instructor and Quidditch referee. McGonagall called me for a meeting a couple days ago and I just got back."
"Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be glad to be back, especially when you're still around Quidditch."
"Aye. It should be fine. She did mention about meeting you before the term starts. Should be interesting when you here what she has to say."
"Yes, she owled me about a week ago and invited me to the castle for a weekend. I haven't seen a lot of the professors in a while, so it should be good to catch up."
"I think that she has some more positions to fill, but you didn't hear that from me." He smiled and winked. "Well ladies, I have to go. See yer later Hermione, and Ginny." He set off into the opposite direction and disappeared into the busy street.
"Well that was interesting. Do you think it's possible McGonagall's going to offer me a position?"
"She could. I mean, you were top of the class and would be great as a professor." They started back up the street again. "I wouldn't be surprised. Plus, you hate your job now. Working in that dreary office and all."
"I don't hate it. Well, maybe a little. I'm just not the type of person to sit at a desk all day and sort through paperwork."
Arriving at the boutique, she thought of what teaching would be like. Would she be a good professor?
Her thoughts quickly vanished when she heard a squeal from Ginny and saw the dress she was referring to.
A/N: New chapters should be up every day or every other day, depending on my schedule. Also, there will be later ships, but they're a secret for now ;)
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