I Do Not Own Harry Potter

All Characters Appearing In This Work Are Fictitious. Any Resemblance To Real Persons, Living Or Dead Is Purely Coincidental.

Aurors and Veela

A/N: This chapter talks about events that happened in My other One shot, Aegis Maxima! and while it would help to read that first, it can stand on its own as well.

Late afternoon March 2000

A Flat in Muggle London

It was a rare day off For Ron who as a semi Junior Auror normally had the worst shifts and very rarely had consecutive days off. Although with luck his latest promotion would change that.

He was in a particularly good mood and had planned to have a lazy day around the house, before visiting Teddy for lunch. He was still pondering over a letter the Editor of Charms Weekly had sent him, apparently he had recently heard about Ron's recent Patent approval for his Modified Shield Charm: Aegis Maxima and he was offering Ron a very nice bit of money for writing an article on the mechanics of his newly invented spell.

At first his mind had boggled at the amount of zeroes in the contract he had been offered, (something told him this was just their opening offer.) The amount when converted to Muggle money was enough to put a down payment on a ring. And if he was lucky and the rumors Percy had mentioned a few months ago were true, then maybe something more as well.

However before he could think more on that subject an Owl flew in from the open window to deliver the morning's Daily prophet, after giving the Owl some of his toast, the bird flew off leaving the red haired young man with the paper in his hand, which he then opened up to the front page.

In the months following the War Ron had come to really despise his popularity, it seemed that after the War not only him but the Weasley family had become as famous as Harry himself and were being constantly hounded by reporters for statements and comments. And when they refused to do so the media made up their own stories.

The Daily Prophet being the leading culprit, it had been barely a week since his ascension to the rank of Senior Specialist Auror, and it had come right on the heels of his Patent approval on his newly created spell Aegis Maxima which greatly reduced the effects of Veela magic on Male wizards, and thanks to his research and hard work not only had he gotten a raise at Work and a new rank to come with it. However as usual the Media had gotten a hold of the information and spun it a most inflammatory way.

It seemed the Prophet had not learned from its previous mistakes and although the article mentioned he had created a spell to greatly mitigate Veela magic on Male wizards. It also seemed to insinuate that he was having an affair with Fleur, and it seemed that they had gotten a hold of someone from Hogwarts who still remembered the Fourth year rumors. Looking at the Byline he saw that the article had been penned by Millicent Bulstrode. It seemed that the surly Slytherin had found a new talent. The more he read the article the angrier he became.

"Youngest son of the Weasley Family uses Veela Magic to create New Spell and gets ahead at work."

While it is common Knowledge that Veela magic causes Male wizards to become foolhardy and become overconfident, it seems the youngest son of the Weasley Family Ron Weasley has found a way to enchant the Enchantress. By creating a Charm that modifies the effects of Veela Magic, a feat for which he is being nominated for an Order of Merlin Third Class.

Former Tri-wizard Champion Fleur Delacour who comes from a Wealthy French family in France recently married Eldest son of the Weasley Family William Weasley just before the Second Wizarding war. William Weasley who was stated to be a handsome and dashing wizard was wounded by Greyback the Werewolf at Hogwarts and his face was horribly disfigured as a result.

However this reporter has recently unearthed some surprising news; it seems Auror Weasley has recently achieved the rank of Senior Auror Specialist in the Auror office. It should be noted that this the level from where future Trainers and Team leaders are selected, and is a position that takes many years to achieve, however Ronald Weasley has managed to achieve the rank within Two years. Even before Harry Potter who was the one who Vanquished He Who Must Not Be Named.

A record breaking Achievement no doubt! While a participant in the battle of Hogwarts and best friend of Harry Potter and now current flame of Hermione Granger was a recipient of the Order Of Merlin First Class.

However it seems that being a rising star at the Ministry does not satisfy him. It seems like many wizards before him he seems to prefer Beauty over brains, as he was seen on multiple occasions escorting the currently six months pregnant Fleur Weasley to the Healers for frequent checkups.

A former Hogwarts student and currently working as a Translator for Gringotts bank Pansy Parkinson states "Ron Weasley, was always a misfit around School and wore hand me down clothes, neither was he really any good at classes and he was frequently given detention for disrupting the Class, especially During Potions and Defense against the Dark Arts.

He always wanted to be popular; I mean he even asked out Fleur in Fourth year once and after the second task she even kissed him. Afterwards in Sixth Year he even started dating Lavender Brown, one of the most Popular and beautiful girls in the School and now he is dating Hermione Granger; Viktor Krum's ex-girlfriend."

This reporter is concerned for the state of the Auror office and the Boy who lived as it is common knowledge that Ginny Weasley the youngest in a family of seven is the current Flame of the Chosen One Harry Potter who is currently a reserve Chaser for the Holly Head Harpies is currently in a live in Relationship.

This reporter is concerned how Ron Weasley can be given such a prominent promotion when two subjects Potions and Defense against the Dark Arts considered Essential aspects in an Auror's day to day work were his weakest subjects."

Ron's ears were almost maroon in color and he was seething mad, he was already making plans to track down the stupid girl and throttle her neck. Perhaps George had a few products that needed testing. Just as he was gathering his things preparing t go to George's shop the fire blazed green and Harry stepped out of it, dusting soot of his robes calm as could be.

Without even looking up he said "Don't do it Ron it's not worth it, you will only make matters worse. Besides it seems you forgot that George is in Bulgaria talking to the Bulgarian Ministry and putting the finishing touches on the business deal that will give Weasley Wizarding Wheezes Sole licensing rights to use your patent and create a whole new enchanted clothing. A Patent I might add you worked very hard to procure.

Just in case you have forgotten that because of Ministry law George currently holds both the Aegis Maxima Patent and the Clothing Enchantment Patent, not to mention the money you will personally stand to make one you retire from the Aurors. And if you run in all hotheaded into the situation you're bound to muck things up like always, so take a deep breath and calm down you stupid tosser."

Ron was still enraged though as she shouted at his best friend "The hell I'm going to be calm mate! That rag of a paper is making it sound like me and Fleur are having a blooming affair! And that stupid Cow Pansy is still spreading rumors about us even though that stinking Cow is in Romania and she has been there since after the War because her whole family was disgraced because she offered to hand you over to Old Snake face. In fact if I remember correctly there were even a few failed attacks on her that almost landed her in the Hospital!"

Harry who was finding this whole episode very amusing drily said "well Ron, you always wanted to be famous didn't you? Well now you're famous and look you even have a news article centered on you. Although I have to say Hermione and Bill will be crushed to know that you and Fleur are having an affair."

If possible Ron was getting even angrier "are you blooming mad Potter! Somebody confound you or something? Frankly I'm surprised you're not angrier than I am. The article makes Ginny sound like a Gold digging Harlot that is only with you for the money. I say let's introduce the Editor to the business end of my wand and…."

"And then what Ron, what exactly are you planning?" His raven haired friend demanded with equal force. Let me guess; you plan on barging in to the Daily Prophet office hexing everyone's bollocks off. After which the Prophet brings charges against you for assault and battery.

Which would be proven quite easily and then you will be brought before the Wizengamot and even if you don't get a prison sentence you will receive a formal reprimand that goes in your file and then your ministry career will have ended even before it has begun. And for what, a stupid article written by a petty and jealous third rate journalist? I don't know why you even subscribe to the Prophet anyway, why not read the Quibbler like every other normal person in Britain." It was a statement not a question.

"Think Ron! That is exactly what they want you to do, the Daily Prophet has fallen a long way from grace as the number one newspaper and has been relegated to nothing more than a Tabloid that prints rumors and gossips that practices unethical Journalism. No one even pays attention to them anymore, only the conspiracy theorists and Blood-Purists who still resent the new administration put any stock in it.

Besides the Bulgarian Quidditch League will not be pleased to have their star player mentioned in the papers like that, besides you know as well as I do that they are lashing out like a child who is being punished for their mischief.

Honestly what else did you expect when most of the reporters at the Prophet are former members of Umbridge's inquisitorial squad. Besides I Wouldn't worry about the Prophet to much longer anyway, if the rumors I hear around the office are true they have a reckoning coming to them in a few weeks by the Wizengamot.

Ron had finally calmed down enough to see reason and said "You're spending too much time with Hermione mate, you being all reasonable and logical like that. It's unbecoming of you, what happened to the brooding and moody teenager I shared my Corned beef sandwich with?"

Harry chuckled and said "hey I can't help it if your girlfriend's parents like me better than they like you. I mean your the one corrupting their daughter whereas I am officially labeled as her adopted younger brother, not to mention unlike you I don't stick out like a sore thumb."

Ron had a scowl on his face and making a rude hand gesture said "oi, you're not allowed to use the word corrupting and Hermione in the same sentence."

Harry just grinned and decided to rile up his best friend even further said "speaking of corrupting, Ginny and I will be going out on a date tonight. So we won't be in for dinner. I will pick her up from Hollyhead and after our date, there is a new Indian restaurant that has opened up near her, after that I plan to sleepover at her flat near Hollyhead, since we both have the day off tomorrow."

Ron if possible got an even bigger scowl on his face as his ears turned red "oi, you're talking about my baby sister here! I don't want to know the details about what you two get up to together. Just, just take good care of her ok?"

Harry had a sappy expression on his face and said "oh don't worry Ron, I plan to take very good care of her tonight or to be more accurate she takes very good care of me, in fact there is this thing she does with her tongue that.."

Suddenly Harry's voice was rendered temporarily mute, looking at Ron who had in his wand and a satisfied smile on his face said "Finally, I got you to shut up, for the last time I will say this; let me live in my little world of where I can believe that you two do nothing more exciting than play exploding snap. Is that too much to ask?"

Harry who was still mute simply cocked an eyebrow at his best friend, before waving his own wand and ending the spell. He then shrugged his shoulders and said "fair enough, now then let's go to Andromeda's place I promised her we would joinh her for lunch. Teddy is expecting his unca Won-Won to play toy trains with him."

Ron threw Harry a dirty look and said "out of all the names you could have taught him, why Won-Won?"

If possible Harry laughed even harder and said "well it's your fault for teaching Teddy call Hermione Auntie Minnie. I couldn't take that lying down after all you insulted my sister's honor so revenge had to be exacted. Now stop lazing around we are going to be late, after lunch we can visit Shell Cottage and break the news to Bill that you and Fleur are having a baby."

"Enjoy it while you can you specky git, we will see who is laughing when the tables are turned and when they accuse you of using Dark Magic to achieve results when your next case gets media attention."

Harry just shook his head and laughed loudly before using apparition to Teddy's house, he was closely followed by a scowling Ron.

A/N: Well what do you think? The Rank of Senior Auror Specialist was my creation and may be something I touch upon in the Future. Please don't forget to leave me a Review and Follow/Favorite this story.