Sorry it's taken so long to update, I just haven't been feeling very creative the Last couple of days. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Characters, they belong to J.K Rowling, well except for Skelton. He's mine!
I hope you guys like this Chapter, I rushed a bit as I just wanted it up so i'm sorry for any mistakes. But just tell me how I can improve!
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Hermione's POV
Hermione had just finished shrinking her and Ron's luggage as Mrs Weasley walked into the room. Hermione looked up and gave Mrs Weasley a soft smile. Mrs Weasley
sat down and gestured for Hermione to join her; Hermione put her wand down and sat down next to her, folding her hands across her lap. 'I want you to be extra careful
out there' Mrs Weasley said 'I couldn't bare it if anything happened to either of you.' Hermione nodded, acknowledging Mrs Weasley's concern 'I'll be on my guard, we both
will' Hermione said as she looked out the window to Ron, who was just finishing up de-gnoming the garden. 'Oh, I know he will be watching out for you.' Mrs Weasley
responded smiling at her son. 'Anyways, you best get on your way, it's nearly 5'. Mrs Wealey stood up and pulled Hermione to her feet and gave her a long hug. 'I know
you both will be all right, you are both so brave and will defend each other' Mrs Weasley said as she gave Hermione one last squeeze and walked out of the room.
Hermione smiled to herself as she picked up hers and Ron's shrunken luggage and headed out to collect one and say goodbye to Harry and the rest of the Weasley clan.
Ron's POV
Even though Ron was looking forward to accompanying Hermione, and to spending time alone with her, He was going to miss his family. But most of all he was going to
miss Harry. They had been through so much together the past years and he knew that it would be odd without Harry. But he understood and agreed with the reason's
Hermione had given Harry for not joining them. Harry needed a break, a chance to actually be a teenager again. For the first time in years, Harry could act his age and Ron
was happy about this. Ron looked up to see Hermione walking toward him, Harry and George. 'Are you ready to go?' she asked Ron with a sad look on her face. 'yeah, I'm
ready'. Both Hermione and Ron looked at Harry who smiled back. 'Now you two be careful, I won't be there to watch your back' He said as he came in to give them both a
hug. 'I'm going to miss you guys' Harry whispered so that only Hermione and Ron could hear his confession. 'We will write as often as we can, and update you' Ron said to
Harry slapping him on the back. Harry raised his eyebrow at how comfortable Ron seemed to be with him and Hermione becoming a 'we' but decided not to mention it. 'I'll
miss you Harry, but we won't be gone for long. We will be back before you know it' Hermione assured Harry. 'We better go, the portkey is set to leave at 5' Ron reminded
Hermione. They both gave Harry one last hug and said a quick goodbye to George before they walked out of the garden and headed towards the field they were set to
meet Kingsley in.
Hermione and Ron bid their goodbyes and headed out across the nearby fields. Ron looked back at the burrow as they were about to walk over the hill and gave a sigh.
Hermione took his hand and said 'I'm really glad that you are coming with me Ron, I don't think I could have done it alone' Ron looked over to Hermione and smiled 'We
won't be gone for long' Hermione finished as she turned back and started walking. Ron took one last look at the Burrow and turned to follow Hermione. After a couple of
minutes, Hermione and Ron approached Kingsley, who was standing next to an old boot. 'Afternoon' Kingsley said as Ron and Hermione stepped in front of him. 'The
Australian Minister of Magic will be waiting for you and will show you to the hotel that you will be staying in. He also has information as to where your parents will be'
Kingsley continued, whilst looking at Hermione. 'The Minister of Magic has arranged that you will be watched closely. Are you two ready?' Hermione gave a quick nod and
stepped towards the boot, causing Ron to follow her. They both touched the boot and as they did, they both felt a faint tugging sensation behind their navels. They
touched down in Sydney, literally, both fell on the floor, Hermione on top of Ron. 'I'm sorry Ron' Hermione let out as she got to her feet, tugging Ron up with her. 'tis okay'
Ron answered back as he looked at his surrounded, taking in as much as he could, until his eyes settled on a short, balding, jolly looking man who had a smile plastered
on his face. 'You must be Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, it is such a pleasure to meet you both, it really is. My wife will never believe it... not that I can actually tell
her though' He mumbled to himself. 'Anyway, welcome to Australia, it really is a great place to be if you're a wizard. I'm Skelton, and I am the Minister of Magic here in
Australia. You will be staying at the Sydney arms Hotel, which is this way.' Skelton started walking without even looking to see if Hermione and Ron were following.
Hermione let out a little giggle and looked at Ron who was picking up the shrunken luggage which had dropped to the floor when they had fallen. Ron and Hermione soon
caught up with Skelton who appeared to be talking to himself about bicycles and bells. Skelton led them into the foyer of the Hotel and checked them in. 'Now here is all
the information that has been collected in regards to your parents. I suggest you settle in tonight and start to look for them tomorrow. He handed Hermione a folder and
the key to their hotel room. He then gave both of them a low bow and walked out muttering to himself about wind chimes. Ron took the key from Hermione and headed
towards the stairs. Hermione looked at the folder in her hand and became so lost in thought that it took Ron saying her name three times before she looked up. She gave
Ron a small smile and followed him up to their room. Ron stopped outside of room number 19 and started to unlock the room, once unlocked, they both entered taking a
moment to take a look around the room. The room had two single beds, a wardrobe, a desk and a window that stretched across from one wall to another. Hermione
walked towards the window and looked out whilst Ron put their luggage onto one of the beds and changed them to their original size. Ron looked at Hermione and
wondered what she was thinking, she seemed so lost and he didn't really know what to do. So instead, he let his instincts take over. He walked over to Hermione,
wrapped his arms round her and kissed her forehead. 'It's beautiful, the view I mean.' Hermione whispered 'I'm scared' She went on, allowing a single tear to fall down
her cheek. Ron just held her tightly and whispered in her ear 'I'm here, we are here. And we are in this together'. Neither of them knew how long they stayed at that
window, looking out, but it wasn't until their shadows had danced across the floor and the moonlight began to shin down on them that they withdraw, hand in hand and
side by side.
So, thanks for sticking with that. As I've told you so many times before, this is my first Mutli chapter story. I don't really have a plan for what's going to happen so I'm just going with the creative flow! Please tell me what you think as I kind of need to know how you guys think I'm doing!
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