Chapter 14 – Fired

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A/N – Thanks to my beta reader Tracey.

"You do realise that the only reason you're both still mad is because you have feelings for each other, right?" Ginny asked, flipping through a textbook on Hermione's bed.

"What? That's stupid." Hermione snorted in reply.

"But it's true. If you didn't like him you wouldn't care if he left again or not and he wouldn't care if you were with some other guy."

"But Gin, he's just so- I don't know. But if he sees marriage as something to solve a few problems then it's not going to work is it?"

"You know he didn't mean it like that. Ron's never been good at timing and feelings. Once he gets an idea he thinks it's amazing and can't see the blatantly obvious problems."

"Yeah I know." Hermione sighed.

"So go see him. Try and work this out, you could be like you used to again."

"The thing is I don't want to be like that again. It was all so routine and boring. I want the spark back, some romance and spontaneity. You know?"

"Yeah." Ginny sighed "Well Harry's talking to Ron so I'll go see how he's doing. We'll get to the bottom of this one. Even if you don't end up together, which you should because you two are totally in love, you should still be friends. Ok?"

Hermione nodded and Ginny left.

"The only reason you two are fighting is 'cuz you still really want each other. You are aware of that, right?" Harry said to Ron.

"Yeah, sure." Was Ron's sarcastic reply.

"No really, it's sexual tension and all that. Why else would you flip if you thought she was off shagging some other guy? And why would she be so scared of you leaving again?"

"Well if she still likes me why'd she turn me down?" Ron asked, genuinely puzzled.

"Because she wants romance and proposing in the middle of an argument really isn't the best idea." Harry explained.

"Romance huh? I can do that." Ron said looking thoughtful.

Harry and Ginny were walking to the Gryffindor common room to pick up Lily, who had been playing with James.

"So what'd you find out?" Ginny asked.

"Ron totally loves her and was very truthful when he asked her to marry him. Unfortunately he saw no problem with how he did it so we'll need to give him a few pointers on romance I guess. What about you?" Harry replied.

"Well Hermione's still got the whole fear of Ron just up and leaving her again. I guess if he did something to prove he'll be here forever then she'll get over that. But mainly she just needs an apology. A proper one this time."

"Think we can do this one?" Harry asked.

"Oh yeah easy. I got Draco and Lavender together so this'll be a walk in the park."

"I'll agree when I see it." Harry joked.

"Oh you of little faith." Ginny laughed and hit his shoulder. "Anyway lets not think of them now, time to go home." She said and kissed her husband before walking through the portrait of the fat lady to collect her daughter and say goodbye to her son.

A week later Ginny was sat on Ron's bed getting very frustrated.

"NO! If you do that she'll probably kill you. Think romantic, and that's not food from the kitchens and watching you coach a Quidditch game so stop saying it!" she yelled at her brother.

"Erm, I'll take her into Hogsmade and go to that new restaurant that just opened up, The Mystic, then I'll apologise properly."

"Good! That's a start." Ginny smiled; glad she'd finally got somewhere. "So what about convincing her you're staying for good?"

"Erm. Well last time I was just renting a flat so I suppose that was easy to just leave. I know! I could buy a house! I hardly spent anything while I was away so I've got quite a bit saved now. I could buy a place, nothing too big but something nearby then I'll have things to stay for. Roots and all that."

"See, when you put you're mind to things you're less of an idiot! Well done." Ginny said and hugged her brother.

Dear Hermione,

I know you're mad at me and I'm truly sorry. I wasn't thinking right. Please let me make it up to you by taking you to dinner at The Mystic on Saturday night. I'll wait for you in the Entrance Hall at seven. If you're not there by half past I'll know you're not coming. Once again I'm truly sorry.

Your Friend,

Ron.

Hermione put down the letter and sat at her desk. She smiled to herself before going over to her wardrobe. Saturday was only three days away. How would she find something to wear in time?

It was Saturday evening, quarter past seven and Hermione was just putting the finishing touches to her make-up. There was a knock at her door and she rushed to answer it thinking it was Ron tired of waiting. But when she opened it she found it was Michael.

"Oh, Michael, it's you." She said very obviously disappointed.

"Yes Professor. I have a problem I was hoping I could talk to you about it?" He asked.

"Well the thing is I'm very bust right now." She said, ignoring his pleading eyes and troubled face. "Maybe we could talk on Monday ok? Or if it's very important go and talk to your Head of House or the Headmaster ok?" She looked at the clock again and grabbed her coat. "Must dash I'm late. I'll see you on Monday."

She rushed past him and down to the Entrance Hall where Ron was still waiting.

"I'm so sorry I'm late some, student came to talk to me." She said breathlessly.

"It's ok." Ron smiled. "You're here now. Shall we go?"

After Ron had paid the bill at the restaurant they went for a walk through

Hogsmade Village. Suddenly Ron stopped outside one of the cottages.

"What do you think?" He asked her.

"It's nice." Hermione said looking and feeling very confused.

"That's good then. I brought it yesterday."

"What? Why?"

"Well I needed some way of proving I was staying right. So I though if I brought a house it may help convince you. Want to look inside?" he asked with a grin.

They looked around before walking back to the castle. Hermione had never felt happier.

When they got to her door Ron lent forward and gave her a quick kiss goodnight before turning to walk away. Hermione however had other ideas. She grabbed his hand and pulled him back to her, wrapping her arms around him she kissed him passionately. Ron was quick to respond to this and wrapped his arms round her waist. Hermione reached behind her, fumbled for the doorknob before finally finding it, opening the door and allowing herself and Ron to tumble into her room. Very quickly clothes were discarded and they were in bed.

The next morning Hermione woke up and stretched out her arms and legs smiling when her foot came in contact with Ron's bare flesh. She rolled over and snuggled up to his warm body. He also woke up and looked down at her before wrapping his arms around her and kissing the top of her head.

"Well, that was truly amazing." He said with a smile and she grinned back.

"Well, well, well, this is the second time I've caught you and Mr Weasly doing something unsavoury in your room Miss Granger. Now last time I gave you a warning." Came the voice of Professor Cape from the open doorway. "This time I'm afraid to say you're fired."