A/N: Ron's POV. I've been soo busy lately that I haven't had time to update sorry!

Disclaimer: sigh still in the same position as before, not mine.

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Ron sighed this was depressing. Harry had left him alone to go on a date with his girlfriend, Jem. Jem was a seventh year at Hogwarts. Ron had only met her once or twice himself; it wasn't that she was the problem. The problem was that Harry had a girlfriend and he didn't. Ron looked around their flat in Diagon Alley, even he had to admit it could use for some cleaning. With a swish of his wand it was clean. Ron looked down at the work he was supposed to be doing. He was Head of the Department of and needed to approve the teachers going to some school in the states. He also was in charge of talking to someone from that school to see how many students were permitted to go. This was a tiring job at times, but even so Ron enjoyed almost every minute of it. This was the best job he could find for himself. He was paid well and got to see almost every quidditch match that took place in England.

"Oy, Hedwig!" Ron called for Harry's owl, it came to him and landed on his shoulder, "I don't think Harry will mind if I borrow you. Can you take this to the guy in charge of the school in the states?" Hedwig flew out the window and he went back to reading the Daily Prophet. Some wizard in Romania had been placed in AzKaban for attacking a ministry wizard. Ron decided that it was best to get it over and done with, he needed to read the list of teachers to go on the trip and either say yes or no to them going. Looking down the list he read the names pausing at Bella's before approving of her.

"Hey Ron," Harry greeted him as he entered the flat. Ron lifted a hand in response, "Where's Hedwig?"

"Hope you don't mind, I had something important to send and Pig couldn't possibly handle the journey," Ron said sheepishly looking up.

"You need to get a new owl mate," Harry responded, "Want to go out for drinks with Jem and a friend later. Term ended yesterday and she's home for the holidays."

"Fine, but how many times have I told you I hate being set up on dates," Ron responded.

"It was Jem's idea. Wanted you to come and figured you needed some motivation," Harry knew how much Ron hated being set up. Ron finished his work before going to change.

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Ugh this girl couldn't be any duller, could she? Ron smiled a fake smile at her this action hurt his cheeks. She beamed back and continued talking about whatever it was they were 'discussing'. He was only startled back into reality when Harry mentioned Bella, his sister-in-law. It felt weird to think that everyone but Harry and Draco were related to him someway, their group was becoming a family.

"I do hope I'm not interrupting anything," she paused. Jem and Sarah (Ron's date) looked up and gasped.

"Professor," Jem looked horrified. Ron thought the look of dread on both of their faces entertaining. Ron knew a way out now, she had just appeared.

"Evening ladies, despite what you may have thought I do go out in the evenings and live outside Hogwarts," she responded handing Ron the letter. Before he could beg her to take him with her she was gone. Avada Kedavra that sounds quick. Cast it on me Harry. Ron groaned Sarah stopped talking.

"Oh I've upset you haven't I, sir, I'm so sorry. Sir," she said in response to his groan. That was what he hated most about her she kept calling him sir.

"No you haven't, but I must be off. I just remembered some work that was uh left unfinished," Ron said mocking her way of speaking. He almost added ma'am but thought better of it.

"Night Ron," Harry gave him a puzzled look. Ron left and sighed relieved to be out and away from Sarah. Now all he needed was some work to make it look like he had left for a legitimate reason or Harry's idea of one in any case. Luckily this work had come while they were out. He read the letter from his mother, which asked how he and Harry were doing. It also stated he was wanted at home by his father. Ron grinned hoping he wouldn't be back until after Harry.

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Ron rolled over in bed before stretching. The meeting flashed through his mind. Ron dressed in record time and left the flat apparating into the ministry. Running up to his office he searched for the file he was to bring to the meeting. At last he found it, but had no time to enjoy the relief. Rushing to the place where the meeting was to be held he arrived slightly out of breath.

"Good morning," one of the men stated as he entered Ron nodded. The others greeted him and he paled…foreigners. None of them spoke English. The first to greet him was ministry translator, as he would later learn. Ron sighed this was going to take forever. Sure enough they weren't let out until 8 hours later. It was the longest and toughest meeting he'd ever been in. Somehow he knew that was just the start though.

"WEASLEY!" a short man yelled his name, "where have you been?"

"A meeting," Ron leaned back to avoid the spit flying.

"Sure a meeting. More like trying to avoid our discussion. Well let's reschedule for tomorrow," the man, Mr. Free, stormed away muttering about immaturity of new workers. Ron rolled his eyes before walking to get his things; it was time to go home. Arriving at his desk his jaw dropped, sitting on the edge of his desk was a very attractive lady filing her nails. Her hair was blond with bright red streaks and was worn in a stylish bob.

"Can I help you?" Ron asked regaining his composure.

"Huh? Oh yeah, I'm Mr. Wilks' new assistant," she stood up before continuing, "I'm Elle."

"Ron Weasley, here's what he wanted," Ron handed her a folder from his desk, "he told me he would send his assistant."

"Well thanks and nice to meet you," with that she left. Ron watched her leave hoping he'd see her again. After that he left for the apartment he shared with Harry.

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A/N: Well I promise to post the next chapter within the week (if I'm not too busy). Hermione comes next. Thanks for the wonderful reviews!