Working With Weasleys

By The Queen Samurai

Chapter 2: The First Day

Disclaimer: Don't own the characters…

It was the day before Auror training was to begin, and Mrs. Weasley had insisted that Hermione join the family for dinner. It was a typical Weasley meal. There was an overabundance of food and people, with the conversation consisting of the usual jumble of voices. So it was purely by chance that when Mrs. Weasley asked Hermione what her new job was that the table was silent.

"I thought Fred and George would have told you," Hermione said turning to look at the twins. She had been busy all week getting acquainted with Wizards Wheezes' and all its quirks, namely Fred and George. The weight room had taken up most of her free time, even with George to explain how the machines worked it had taken a couple of days to remember how all the equipment. Hermione had discovered that working with the twins was fun, but taxing, "I really meant to say something earlier, but I've been working at the twins shop since last Saturday."

"Well this should be rich," Ron stated breaking the silence Hermione's statement had produced, "Little o' Hermione working at the twins shop, what is the world coming to?"

"What happened Hermione, Flourish and blots had enough book worms working for them?" Harry asked, wishing immediately he hadn't said anything.

"No, they wouldn't! As you very well should know Auror work is going to be consuming much of our time, leaving my working hours questionable at best. I'd like to see you go try and find a job Harry. The twins where very gracious in there offer, to be honest I'd forgotten they had a shop." Hermione heatedly responded.

"Aww give her a break guys," George interrupted, "we're not that bad of and influence are we?" When the statement was meet by silence and a 'humph' from Mrs. Weasley he hurriedly continued. "You three will be under enough stress tomorrow, being mad at each other won't help. All Hermione's doing is manning the register. Where not going to use her to test new products or anything of that sort so don't get your panties in a knot about it."

"You're right George. Hermione, I'm sorry, I guess I'm just a little anxious for tomorrow." Harry said sincerely.

"That's alright Harry," Hermione sighed, "the twins shop isn't the first place I thought I would find myself working either, although I do find it's quite and amusing place to work," Hermione said flashing a smile at the twins. "I think where all a little anxious, aren't we Ron?" She paused, "are you listing to me?" Hermione said turning to her soon to be partner beside her who was currently staring off into space.

"What was that Herms?" Was Ron's delayed response.

"You're hopeless Ron." Hermione said with a sigh.

"Well," Mrs. Weasley began in a concluding tone, "some of us have to be up early tomorrow, it's a big day you know. My little babies off to Auror training." She said sniffing. "You'll need all your energy tomorrow; Harry, Hermione, Ron, off to bed."

"But Mum, it's only nine." Ron started only to be cut off.

"No 'buts' Ron, I don't want any of you feeling tired tomorrow. Tonks will be here early, and you should be in bed! Don't make me repeat myself, Ronald Weasley. Bed, now!" Mrs. Weasley said her voice taking on a dangerous tone. Needles to say the trio hurriedly excused themselves and made their way up the stairs to Ron and Ginny's rooms respectively.

"I call bathroom first!" Hermione yelled suddenly sprinting up the stairs. "If you two take it," she turned as she continued up the stairs, "I'll experiment on you with the new curses I've been reading about!"

"Females," Ron said to Harry.

"I know what you mean," Harry said shaking his head, "I know what you mean."

Mrs. Weasley had been correct when she said it would be early when Tonks came to escort them to Auror headquarters in the morning. When Ron and Harry stumbled down into the kitchen in the morning they where met by a disgustingly awake and perky Tonks.

"You're awake," Harry said, "I hate you."

"Good morning to you too Harry," Tonks replied in a mock hurt tone. Her hair was bright bubble gum pink this morning which added to her overall perkiness. "The first day was the most fun for me, show a little more spirit!"

"Maybe in a couple of hours," Ron said stifling a yawn and reaching for the large platter of eggs Mrs. Weasley had set on the table.

"Hello Tonks, how are you this morning?" Hermione asked in a sleepy voice as she trudged down the stairs.

"What is with you three, first day on the job and you're all half asleep!" Tonks said, a pondering look on her face. "I know just what you need," she said in an excited tone, and with a small 'pop' she was gone. The three stared blankly at the spot she had vacated before reaching to fill there plates with breakfast. About ten minutes later Tonks returned with another 'pop' carrying four steaming beverages.

"I know there not awake yet dear, but isn't it a little early for butterbeer?" Mrs. Weasley asked Tonks.

"Yes it most definitely is too early for butterberr, however, it's never to early for coffee!" Obviously not getting the response she had hoped for Tonks went on to explain. "Coffee has caffeine and caffeine wakes you up! As you three are all still half asleep, I went and got you some Starbucks."

"But didn't you just say you got us coffee?" Ron said puzzled. "What's a Starbucks?"

"Just drink it Ron," Hermione said dryly, "Thanks Tonks, coffee was a brilliant idea."

"Glad to see someone appreciates me," Tonks replied sipping her coffee, "Good isn't it?"

"Say Tonks," Harry said cautiously, "How many lattés have you had this morning?"

"This would be my third latté of the morning!" Tonks said happily standing to bound around the room.

"That would explain the perkiness," Harry grumbled.

"The time, look at the time! You three must be off. Ronniekins come here," Mrs. Weasley exclaimed looking at the clock and pulling Ron into a hug, planting a kiss on his forehead.

"Mum!" Ron protested.

"Good luck to the three of you. Tonks, they're all yours," Mrs. Weasley said realizing Ron, a sad look in her eyes.

"Bloody hell Harry, watch where you're walking!" Ron bellowed, before with a 'pop' Harry, Ron, Hermione and Tonks disappeared. It was about ten seconds later when another 'pop' was heard as the four reappeared.

"What's this?" Mrs. Weasley asked puzzled.

"So Tonks," Harry said dryly, "where is it we're supposed to be apperating to?"

"He he," Tonks laughed nervously, "we're off to the Ministry of Magic headquarters, the Aurors are stationed there".

"To much coffee," Ron grumbled as the trio and Tonks dissaperated, hopefully to reaper in the Ministry of Magic.

This time Harry, Hermione, Ron and Tonks appeared in the foyer of the Ministry of Magic. Ron had managed to dump himself on the floor in the process, but they where there nevertheless.

'I thought we where never going to get here,' Hermione thought to herself.

"To the security wizard," Tonks said steering them towards the main entrance.

"Wands," the wizard said extending his hand. The four obliged and where soon walking toward the elevator shafts of the ministry; Harry, Hermione and Ron sporting 'Auror in training,' badges. Walking into the elevator Tonks said Level 5 in a clear voice as the 'machine' began to move.

"Here we are," Tonks said happily bonding toward the office doors, "trainees go through that door to the right, once you get inside, have fun!"

"Where does she get all that energy?" Hermione asked.

"Coffee," Ron and Harry said at the same time, walking into a large room that looked similar to a seminar hall. The three found seats near the middle of the hall and waited for the hall to fill up.

"Perhaps Tonks sent us to the wrong place, she did seem a little forgetful this morning." Harry stated ten minutes later as the room was still empty. Just as Harry finished his sentence the door swung open emitting Mad Eye Moody. "Sir?" Harry began in a questioning tone.

"I'm sure you three have plenty of questions," Moody growled, "but let me finish my little speech first. Hopefully I'll answer some of your questions but most likely I'll just generate a lot more, so keep your mouth shut until I'm finished, you can ask me all the questions you want then." He paused and fixed his magical eye on each of them in turn, checking to make sure they were all listening. "The three of you have been assigned to a special tasks force team, the First Response Attack Team, or FRAT." Pausing to let this information sink in Moody continued, ignoring the dazed looks and open mouths the trio was sporting. "This is a special division and as such will require extra work and training. Most notably would be the combination of martial arts and magic, a new technique that was recently cultivated allowing an individual to maximize on their offensive power. The three of you will be acting as a unit within this division. In addition to 'basic' training each of you will later be assigned a special post within your unit which will require special training. Any questions?" Mad Eye said smirking, he knew the information was still sinking in.

"Bloody hell," Ron managed to whisper, voicing what Hermione and Harry where thinking.

To Be Continued...

Well another chapter done, sorry for the, what was it again, oh yes, six month wait, please except my humble apology. That said, I'm in the market for a good Beta. Someone who's good at grammar and spell checking (I'm still recovering from a childhood of bad spelling), will help me keep to deadlines (ha ha ha), and check my story for accuracy with the book. If you're interested leave your name and e-mail address when you review, I'll get back to you!

Next chapter

Supplies are handed out. What's wrong with Hermione's hair?

The trio receives there first training in the noble art of sword play.

Hermione goes to work after her first 'day' on the job.

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