Chapter 18: Ron and Hermione
When Harry and Hermione arrived in the house, they saw that Ron was talking to Kalob and Hailor. Hermione walked over to Ron and stood there. Kalob and Hailor looked at her and continued to talk. "And then I said, 'Will you marry me?' She said no and I left her be." Kalob said to Ron. "You asked someone to marry you?" Hermione said, looking at Kalob. "Yes, but she said no." Kalob said. "Okay. Well, I'll leave Ron to talk to you guys alone." Hermione said, and walked away.
Ginny was sitting in the living room talking to Sirius and Roxanne. I better leave her alone, Hermione thought. Hermione walked into the dining room. It was empty. She sat on the couch and picked up a book called 'A Guide To Household Pests.' by Gilderoy Lockhart. She opened it and began to read it. Madeline and Jack peeked in the living room. "What do you two want?" Hermione asked, without looking up. "How did you know it was us, mum?" Jack asked. "Just a guess." Hermione said. She sat the book down and looked at them. Jack was looking at Madeline and Madeline was staring at Hermione with disbelief.
Caroline and Elinor also were standing behind the corner. "Caroline, Elinor, do you want to join us?" Hermione asked. They walked into the living room. "Mum, Sammy told us that you're a Seer. Is it true?" Elinor asked, as Hermione waved them all to sit by her. "Yes, it's true. I can see into the future and I can see more. Samantha is right about what she said. Samantha too is a Seer and will say everything that she isn't. I'm going to encourage her to take Divination next year. And I want Jack and Caroline to take it too. You two are Seers too. Your dad doesn't know that we have four Seers in the family. And I don't want any of you to tell him. You leave that to me. From what I understand, Uncle Harry would like a word with the four of you." Hermione said, seeing that Harry was standing there.
Harry nodded and sat down on the floor next to Hermione's legs. "Harry, we're not seventeen any more." Hermione said, remembering that they always sat on the floor in the Gryffindor common room when they were in school. Harry nodded. "I know, but the couch is taken by you guys." Harry said, smiling at her. She patted him on the head. "You were always funny like Ron." she said. "Don't go messing up my hair now." Harry said, flattening his hair again. "Mummy, who do you love?" Madeline asked. "Your dad. I love him a lot, but I love Harry and Remus as a friend. Harry, quit trying to get into my mind." Hermione said, looking at Harry who had his wand out.
Madeline and Jack looked at Harry. "Are you trying to look at what mommy's thinking?" Jack asked. "Yes, but she's too advanced too let me in." Harry said. Harry was highly skilled at Legilimency and Occlumency as well as Hermione was. The only thing that Hermione couldn't do was Legilimency, but she tried every day to do it. Samantha walked into the room. "Mum, dad wants you in the living room. He says that it's important." Samantha said. "Tell your dad that I will be in there in about five minutes." Hermione said. Samantha nodded her head and left. "HERMIONE!" Ron's voice came. "I'll be back." Hermione said, and left the dining room.
Harry watched her as she left. Ginny walked in. "Legilimens." Harry said, pointing his wand at Ginny. The room swirled and Harry saw that he was in her mind. So were the kids. "Is this Aunt Ginny's mind?" Jack asked. "Yes it is." Harry said. A memory of their wedding day flew by. Another memory of when they first kissed went by. "Ewww. Aunt Ginny, make it stop!" Madeline yelled. "Expelliarmus." Ginny's voice said, and the room came back into action. "Why were you desting to be in my mind?" she asked. "Hermione wouldn't let me be in hers, so I thought that I'd try yours. The kids don't have too many memories to share." Harry said. "Uncle Harry, can we explore your mind?" Elinor asked. "Not today." Harry said.
Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron were sitting in their room on their bed. Ron was looking at Hermione suspiously. Hermione hid her face in her hands. Wait a minute. I can get in his mind and see what he's thinking. Hermione thought. She got out her wand and whispered, "Legilimens." Hermione was sitting in Ron's brain. I wish I could tell her about what I heard Samantha talking about. Samantha just has to be a Seer. She said that she could do something that the others couldn't. I want Hermione to tell me that she loves me and not Remus. I know that Hermione is a Seer also because she always is doing something fishy or weird. I love Hermione, but Hermione doesn't love me. If Hermione could hear what I was thinking, I would say everything that I think is right. Remus and Hermione have been together too much, but I can't stop her if she loves him. It's all my faught that Hermione loves Remus. Hermione decided to get out of Ron's brain. It started to make her cry.
Ron stopped looking at Hermione when she got out of his memory. Ron was now standing by the window and looking out it. He could see that the next door neighbors were mowing their law. Hermione looked at Ron. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out. She finally decided to spit it out. "Ron, I love you with everything in the world. I chose you over Harry and Remus to marry. Ron, if I could go back in time and marry you all over again, I would say my vows all over again." Hermione said. Ron was now looking at Hermione. "Hermione, I love you too. I know things about you that you probably don't know. I would too go back to the alter and restate my vows. If I could change everything, I would start a new beginging. Can you tell me the truth and tell me who's the father to Fred and Billy?" Ron asked.
Hermione didn't want to answer the question truthfully. She was afraid that Ron might take it the wrong way. "Remus." Hermione said. Ron wasn't shocked at Hermione's answer. "Hermione, I knew that they couldn't be mine. When they were little, they would always disappear when a full moon was shown. And Hermione, I know your other two secrets which I admit that I don't care about them because I understand." Ron said. "Ron, if you know that I'm a Seer and half werewolf, fine. I understand if you want a divorce. If you think about it, I never disappear when there's a full moon." Hermione said. "I knew what you were both ways. But why do I love you? Because you just showed honestly to me. You trusted me that I wouldn't tell our kids what they were. But this evening, I did tell them and now they understand. You showed me that love is what I needed. You told me your two deepest secrets. Samantha told me of her features too. She told me too that Jack and Caroline is Seers also. I encouraged her to take Divination in her fourth year. She said that she will try." Ron said.
A knock came from the door. Ron and Hermione looked at it. "Who is it?" Hermione asked. "It's Harry." Harry's voice came. "Come in." Ron said. Harry opened the door and looked at the two of them. "Can we talk as friends?" Harry asked. "Shut the door behind you. I don't want us to be heard." Ron said. Harry shut the door and walked in. He conjured up a chair and sat down. "Ron, did Hermione tell you her and some of the others features?" Harry asked. Ron nodded. "Good. Then I can rush this along. I have a message from Remus to you Ron. Here." He hands Ron the parchment. "Now, as you read, you will see that it explains a lot. Hermione, I know that Ron and you have been having problems. You and Ginny will be staying at the Burrow for a couple days. So will some of the kids. Ron, Remus, and I will be talking. We need all you gone." Harry said, looking at Ron who was still reading the note.
Ginny apparated into the room. "Harry, James and Lily need you. They want the father talk." Ginny said. Harry nodded and Ginny disapparated out of the room. "I need to talk to them. I'll be back." Harry said, and disapparated. Ron guestured Hermione over to sit by him. They read the letter together.
'Ron and Hermione,
Sorry to interrupt your talk or whatever you're doing. I want to say sorry to you Ron first. Ron, I caused many troubles between you and Hermione. Hermione and I have a strong relationship going on, but you need to understand that love is a strong going. I know Hermione and you love each other with everything you guys got. If Hermione or Harry didn't tell you, Fred and Billy are my children. I am their biological father no matter what. Hermione knows all this. They, of course, are werewolves like me. They too live a harsh life. Hermione, Jack, Samantha, and Caroline are all Seers if you didn't know. I'm not trying to break you and Hermione to stop loving one another, but if she loves me, don't stop her.
I know Hermione told you when you got married that she was part werewolf. I remember her telling you. She does have the mark on her left shoulder if you didn't know. She covers it in make-up so no one notices. We were in love in her seventh year. She wanted to marry me, but I couldn't risk killing her. I loved Hermione and still do. She is everything to me.
My second apology is to Hermione. Hermione, you love Ron and me. I also know that you love Harry. Harry and you have a lot in common. Harry married Ginny and he loves Ginny with everything there is to be. I know where you set your heart and I will not disturb it. Hermione, love Ron for who he is. He's a great guy and a loving husband. I want you to love him and take care of him. I promise to leave you alone with our love, and I want you and Ron to work all your problems out. Work out all your differences and keep them normal. Harry and Ginny are willing to help you and Ron work things out. I too am willing to help you guys work it out. Ron might hate me after all this, but I am willing to fight.
The favor I am asking Hermione and Ginny is that they stay at the Burrow from the second of October to the seventh of October. I will be there for support of Molly and Arthur. If you could write an owl in reply telling me yes that you want to try this, then please do. Ron, I will be there for a couple days starting the twenty-nineth of September.
With all concern,
Remus Lupin
When Harry arrived in the room, he saw that Ron and Hermione were looking at each other weirdly. "Is there something wrong?" Harry asked. Ron looked at him. "You haven't slept with Hermione, have you mate?" Ron asked, with a tone of jealousy. "Never in my right mind Ron." Harry answered. "Ron, I never slept with Harry. I will admit that I slept with Remus though. And that was seventeen years ago." Hermione said. "So, you haven't slept with no one besides me?" Ron asked. "No." Hermione said firmly.
Harry looked at the two of them. "Ron, nobody has slept with Hermione but you. She loves you more than anything. Be happy that she's here. She could of died when we went back in time to save Kara. Oh, I got a letter from Victor Krum saying that they're staying at Hogwarts. Kara and the Krum's are happy that we saved their daughter. They want to meet us first thing on Saturday in Dumbledore's office. I'll let you two to talk." Harry said, and disapparated.
Hermione and Ron looked at each other. Ron got out his wand. Hermione got her wand out too. "If I go into your mind and see if you're telling truth, will you make love with me?" Ron asked. "Yes Ron. Get in there for your answer and get out with it." Hermione said. "Legilimens." Ron said, pointing his wand at Hermione. The room disappeared and came into focused. He saw his answer with the date on it. So, she's not lying. Ron grabbed his wand tightly and got out. Hermione saw him. "Am I lying Mister Weasley?" Hermione asked. "No Mrs Weasley. You're telling me the truth. You promised me love though." Ron said. They fell onto the bed and did what Ron was desting to do.
Chapter 19: The Burrow
Harry and Hermione talked with Victor Krum and his family just yesterday. He was so glad to see them, he offered Harry to be Kara's godfather. Harry refused this, but offered to protect her. Krum was taking the Defense Against the Dark Arts job at Hogwarts to keep his family safe. Ginny took on the job of being the Charms teacher because Flitwick left and wandered into the world. Hermione took on the job of being the Divination teacher. Ron and Harry decided to move into the Hogsmeade hotel with the kids. Ron and Harry were on duty for a special assignment for tracking any loose death eaters.
"Mum, do I have to take Divination? You're the Divination teacher and you could give me private lessons." Caroline asked. "Sweety, you will take the class and learn with the other students. I will give you private lessons though." Hermione said. Caroline hugged Hermione and then left to find her father and tell him the good news. Ron and Harry were in Three Broomsticks having butterbeer and was talking. Caroline came through the door. "Daddy, guess what!" she said, excited. "What!" Ron answered in reply. "Mommy's going to give me private Divination lessons. I can't wait!" Caroline said, and rushed out the door. "At least school starts soon. Then we'll be back to normal life." Harry said, taking a sip of his butterbeer.
Ginny was sitting in a chair next to a window in the hotel room. It over looked Hogwarts. A small pop and Molly Weasley was standing in her room. "Mum!" Ginny said and ran over to her mother. They hugged. "Are you and Hermione ready to stay at home for awhile?" Molly asked. "Yes. Well, I am at least. Hang on." Ginny walked over to the fire and took some floo powder. "Hermione Weasley." she said. "Hermione, my mum is here to pick us up." Ginny said. Hermione disapparated into Ginny's room with all her belongings. "Ready you two?" Molly asked. "Yes." they said.
They were getting ready to disapparate to the Burrow, when Hermione said, "I got to tell Ron where I'm going." She disapparated into Three Broomsticks. "Ron, your mother is here to take Ginny and me to the Burrow. We'll be back in a week." Hermione said. Ron nearly spit his butterbeer out. "My mother is here?" he asked. "In Ginny and Harry's room." Hermione said. Ron and Harry payed for their drinks and disapparated into the hotel room. Molly grabbed Ron and gave him a tight hug. "Mum, you're sufficating me." Ron choked, as Hermione snickered. Molly hugged Harry and the three girls disapparated. Ron and Harry looked at each other.
Harry went over to the window and looked at the Quidditch field. It was the same as it had been since Harry could remember. "Well, the women are gone. What do you want to do?" Ron asked. "How about we explore muggle London and go to a couple stripper bars?" Harry asked, remembering the first time Remus took him there. "Okay, but what about the kids?" Ron asked. Harry didn't think about that. "We can leave them with Sirius, James, and Lily. They love the kids. Luckly that they're living on their own. Or we can leave them with my aunt and uncle." Harry said. "Not your aunt and uncle. We can leave them with Fred and George." Ron said. Harry walked over to the fireplace. "Joke Shop, London." Harry said.
As Ron stared out the window, Harry's head was spinning. It finally stopped. A man was sitting in the chair. "Fred?" Harry asked. The man turned around. "Harry! Fred, Harry's here." George said. Fred ran into the room. "What is it mate?" Fred asked, knealing down to Harry's size. "Would you mind watching ten kids for awhile?" Harry asked. "We can't watch them, but our wives can." George said. Harry nodded and said that he would drop them off in a couple minutes. Harry pulled his head out of the fire. "You did hear, right?" Harry asked Ron. "Sure. Now, lets go visit muggle London." Ron said.
Chapter 20: Muggle London
They took a portkey to the joke shop and dropped them off with Fred and George. "If they give you trouble, put a Spank spell on them. Don't use hands though. They seem not to work." Ron said. Harry nodded and then they left. "Harry, what's in a stripper club?" Ron asked, as they showed IDs. "You'll like it. I got my cellphone on me incase the girls need us." Harry said, as they walked into the building. "A what?" Ron asked. Harry showed Ron his Motorola and Ron still looked confused. "Honestly Ron, you need to take Muggle Studies." Harry said, putting his phone back in its carrier.
They found a table and sat down. A woman was walking around taking orders. Ron looked at the menu. The woman walked their way. "What do you guys want?" she asked. "I'll take a strawberry daiquiri with a lemon on the side." Harry said. "I'll take what he's having." Ron said. The lady took their orders and left. Harry watched as people entered the place. Ron was staring at a women with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was wearing a strapless shirt, a short skirt, and seven inch heels. She too was looking at Ron. Ron flashed her a smile. Harry nodged Ron.
Ron ignored it and kept looking at her. Harry got his wand out and said, "Pori Intanim." Ron's eyes then shut. He turned to look at Harry. "Take this bloody hell Shut Eye Spell off me." Ron said. "Berit Carinin." Harry said. Ron opened his eyes. "Ron, you're married mate." Harry said. "Right. And you're married too." Ron said. "But I ain't checking out women like you are." Harry said. The lady walked over with their drinks. "Here's yours and here's yours." she said, putting the drinks on the table. Harry took a sip of his. Ron went to take a sip, when Harry said, "Ron, that might be a little strong for you." Ron ignored him and took a sip. "Bloody hell mate! That is strong! Can I get some water over here!" Ron asked, as he shook his head.
A women walked over to them. It was the same women that Ron was staring at. "Is it that bad?" she asked. "He's never had alcohol before. Excuse him." Harry said. The woman looked at Ron. "You've never had alcohol before? Man you're weird. My name is Bonnie. Bonnie Ward." Bonnie said, holding her hand out. Ron shook it. "Nice to meet you Bonnie. I'm Ron. Ron Weasley. This is my pal. His name is..." "My name's Harry. Harry Potter." Harry said. "Yeah, what he said." Ron said.
The woman brung Ron his water. Ron took a sip. Bonnie looked at Ron. "Are you a tourist?" she asked. "No. We're from Godrics Hollow." Ron said. "Oh. Did you go to London Academy?" Bonnie asked. "No, we went to..." Ron started to say, but Harry interrupted. "We went to Surrey High." Harry said. "Do you know Marsha Inhales?" Bonnie asked. "No." Harry said. "Oh." Bonnie said. No, we went to Hogwarts. Even Harry knows that, Ron thought. Ron, shut up about Hogwarts. If she finds out, then our world can be discovered, Harry said in his head, argueing with Ron quietly. Harry took another sip of his drink. Bonnie was staring at Ron.
A woman with strawberry blonde hair caught Harry's attention. Harry ignored her and looked at Ron. Ron was flirting with Bonnie. Harry got out his wand. "Legilimens." Harry whispered, pointing his wand at Ron's brain. Ron! What do you think your doing! Harry said, in Ron's mind. Flirting. Why? Ron asked. Because you're married to Hermione. Did you forget? Harry said. No. I jsut want to get to know her incase Hermione marries Remus. Ron said. Ron! Do I have to tell Hermione that you love another girl and that you're just using her? Harry asked. No. I'm not using Hermione anyway. I know she loves me, but she doesn't like to show it. Ron said. If she doesn't show it, than how come you made love last night? Yeah Ronald Weasley, I know about that. Harry said. Can you please get out of my head now? Ron asked. Sure. Harry said. Harry got out and stared at Ron.
Ron was still talking to Bonnie. Bonnie seemed uninterestered. Harry put his wand back in his robes and got up. "I'm going to the bathroom. I'll be back." Harry said. "Okay. Hurry back." Ron said. Harry walked down a hallway and into the men's bathroom. No one was in there. Harry could see why. It was broken. Harry disapparated to the Burrow. Hermione, Ginny, and Molly were sitting in the kitchen. "What is it Harry?" Hermione asked, looking at him. "You might want to come with me for awhile. Can I talk to you alone in the living room?" Harry asked. Hermione nodded and followed Harry into the next room.
"Harry, what's going on?" Hermione asked, sounding worried. "It's Ron. I took him to a stripper bar and he's flirting with other women." Harry said. "You took your best friend to a bar and he's flirting? Harry, do I have to tell you every little detail? If Ron goes somewhere he doesn't know, he flirts with every women there is. Which one did you go to?" Hermione asked. "Jo's Palace. Why?" Harry asked. "I'll meet you there. Me and Ginny will." Hermione said. "I'll disapparate back then." Harry said, and he was gone.
Harry was back in the guy's bathroom. He walked out. Ron was sitting with three girls at their table. "Excuse me, but I was sitting there." Harry said to a brown haired girl. She looked at him. "Is this your man?" she asked. "Yeah, that's my pal." Harry said. The lady moved and Harry sat down. Ron had two girls sitting on his lap. "God Harry. Where've you been?" Ron asked. Harry relized that Ron was drunk. "Never mind." Harry said. The enterance door opened. Hermione and Ginny walked in. Ron saw them. "Uh, ladies, can you go for a moment? I need to talk to my dude." Ron said. The ladies giggled and left.
Harry waved at Hermione and Ginny and they walked over. Hermione was the first to reach. "Hi Ron. Hi Harry. So, what are you doing here?" Hermione asked. "Uh, talking and getting away from the kids." Ron said, still drunk. Ginny sat down. "Hi dear." she said, giving Harry a kiss. "Ron, are you drunk?" Hermione asked. "What? Oh, no." Ron said. He's drunk Hermione. Harry said to Hermione's mind. Just what I thought. I'll follow his story. Hermione answered. "So, what are you ladies doing here?" Ron asked. "We were walking and we decided to stop here for a drink." Hermione said. "Mind if I have some?" Ginny asked Harry, looking at his drink. "Go ahead." Harry said.
Hermione looked at Ginny. Ginny took a small sip and shook her head. "Let me guess. Strawberry daiquiri." Ginny said. "Correct dear." Harry said. The three women came back. "Ron, who's this?" said a girl with red hair. "My girlfriend." Ron answered. "He's drunk right now. I'm not his girlfriend, I'm actually his wife." Hermione said. "You mean to say that you're married?" said Bonnie. "Yeah. We've been married for ten years. Hasn't he told any of you?" Hermione asked. "No. He said he was single." said a blacked haired girl. Hermione looked at Ron. "No, we're married. Now if you please, can you leave and let me deal with my husband." Hermione said, in the rudiest way.
Ron stared at Hermione. Ginny was also looking at Ron. "Ron, you're drunk. Because this is a muggle bar, I will not use magic. If Harry would take you into the men's room, then he can use a Drunken Cleaning Spell." Hermione said. Harry nodded and took Ron in the bathroom. When they got in there, it was clear. Harry got out his wand. "Colloportus." Harry said and the door locked. "What are you going to do to me?" Ron asked. "Clean you up. First, we'll clean your mouth. Scourgify." Ron's mouth was full of bubbles. "Spit them out stupid." Harry said, noticing that Ron was choking. Ron spit them out. Harry waved his wand once more and the bubbles stopped. "Now for the final thing. Foferino Ajacti." Harry said. Ron fell to the ground and he sat up. His face was pale now. Ron then threw up.
Hermione and Ginny were sitting at the table. "Do you think Ron's okay?" Ginny asked. "Yeah. Harry can do anything." Hermione said. A guy walked over. "Want to dance?" he asked Hermione. "Sorry, but we're married witches." Ginny said. Hermione got out her wand. "Obliviate." she said. The man's eyes rolled. "Hi. How are you?" he asked. "Fine." Hermione said. "Okay. Nice meeting you." he said and he walked away. Hermione put her wand away. "You don't tell a muggle you're a witch. Didn't you learn that in Muggle Studies?" Hermione asked. "No." Ginny said. Harry and Ron walked out of the bathroom. "Is he okay?" Hermione and Ginny asked. "Yeah. I'm fine." Ron said. "Okay. Well, we're going back to the Burrow." Hermione said. They kissed their husbands good-bye and left.
Meanwhile at the joke shop. "I want a milkshake right now!" Elinor yelled. Fred conjured her a milkshake. "I want a puppy!" Emma said. "No dogs." George said. "I want my mommy!" Edith said. "No!" Danielle said. Danielle is Fred's wife. "I want daddy!" Victoria said. "Daddy will be here later." Tabitha said. Tabitha is George's wife. "We want money!" Madeline, Caroline, and Skyler said. "No!" yelled all for Weasleys. Victoria, Emma, and Edith started to cry. "Edima Carlone." Tabitha said. The three girls laid their heads down and went to sleep. Luke sat in the corner of the room reading a book. He sat there quietly listening to his headphone set.