Hi, this is just a short story I came up with. I thought it would be cool to take a break from my other story- Albus Potter and The Fountain of Fair Fortune. This story is about how Ron found out what he really wanted to be. Set after the wizarding war II. Majority of the story is set in Ron's POV
Ron's POV:
I was sitting in the dark and gloomy Auror office, waiting for Gawain Robards, the new head of Auror office. Mr Robards sat down in front of me.
"Hello Mr Weasley. Tea or coffee?" he asked
"Er none, thank you." I replied
"Alright then, shall we begin?"
I nodded my head in return. He opened a file and began reading it.
"Ronald Bilius Weasley. Age 18. War hero. Son of Arthur and Molly Weasley. Education: 1st to 6th year." Mr Robards gave me a sceptical look. I sank quietly into my chair.
"Mr Weasley, you do realise it's hard for me to give you a job without completing your NEWTs"
"Yes," I said, "But perhaps if you give me a chance."
He sighed, "That'll be decided depending on your Auror test results."
I gulped, "Yes sir"
"Very well Mr Weasley. You may leave."
"Yes sir" I said as I got up and made my way out.
"Hey Ron." said Harry, "Did you get the job?"
"I'm awaiting my test results" I said
"Don't worry, you'll pass."
"Easy for you to say. You're Harry Potter. You'll get the job whether or not you complete your NEWTs"
"Ron I-"
"Save it" I said as I stormed out
Hermione's POV:
I was preparing dinner while I heard a knock on my apartment door.
"Come in!" I said
The door creaked open and in came a tall man.
"Hermione, have you seen Ron?"
"Harry, come in, I was just preparing dinner."
Harry sat down in the seat in front of me.
"Any news from Ron?" he asked
"No, why?" I replied
"He seemed a little angry earlier, back in the Ministry."
"Did he get the job?"
"He didn't say... He said something 'bout the NEWTs and me being famous"
"Ugh, same old Ron. When will he get over that jealousy problem of his?" I sighed
"You know the past few years have been hard for the Weasleys. What with Fred dead, and Mr Weasley losing his job after the battle..." said Harry solemnly.
"But that's no excuse for discontinuing his education! That applies to you too Harry!" I exclaimed
"Hermione, calm down. You know the Ministry couldn't pay for the students' education that year. They used up all the taxes for cleaning up Voldemort's mess."
The name lingered about for quite some time.
"Hermione, not you too! You know he's dead!" said Harry
"I know, but still, it doesn't mean the name doesn't bring back bad memories."
I could see the tension between Harry's brows. He still felt guilty for the fallen 50.
"Have some more salad" I said, changing the topic. But we both knew, it wouldn't work for long...
Ron's POV:
I got up from my bed that morning and headed for breakfast.
"Ronnykins! You've got a letter!" sang my mother
"Mornin' mum" I said as I yawned and picked up the letter. The Ministry of Magic said the title.
"Bloody Hell! It's from the ministry" I exclaimed
"What's it say?" asked my mom
"Ron! Did you get the results?" asked my dad from behind the kitchen counter.
I waited for either one of my brothers to make fun of me. None of them said anything. It was so lonely these days. My brothers moved out, and Ginny was at Hogwarts. It was just me, my mum and my dad.
"Well, what are you waiting for?" asked my mum
"Alright. Everything I've done in the past eight years leads to this moment. It's only the most important thing in my life right now."
I opened the letter and read it out loud-
"Dear Ronald Weasley, we are delighted to inform you, that you've been selected to join the Auror program. You may join from the 26th of September this year. Your average salary for this annum shall be 40,000,000 galleons. We are looking forward to working with you. Regards, Gawain Robards, Head of Auror Office, Ministry of Magic."
"Holy cow, that's a lot of money" said my father
"Ron! I'm so proud of you! You, an Auror! First one in our family!" said my mother in tears, as she hugged me. I, for one, was speechless. I just couldn't believe it. What am I going to tell Hermione and Harry?
"Ronald Bilius, do you take Hermione Jean?"
"I do"
"Hermione Jean, do you take Ronald Bilius?"
"I do"
"I can't believe you lied to me!" I screamed across the hall
"Ron, I was trying to help you!" Harry said
"Yeah right. You never thought about how I would feel when I realise everything I've done was a lie?"
"I only pulled a few strings!"
"You pulled a few strings so that I would get the dream job I've always wanted! And I realise all the hard work and effort I've put in didn't really matter because you pulled a few strings! What am I? Your puppet?"
"Daddy! You're home!" squealed little Rose as she hugged me
"Hey Rosie! How was your day?" I asked. I patted her head and asked her, "Mommy's not home yet?"
"No..." said Rose
"Ron! You're home!" said my mother from the kitchen, "Did you find Gordon O'Zara?"
"No, but can you believe it? Harry's been made Head of Magical Law Enforcement!"
"I knew he could do it." said mum
Months turned into years. My work-life was getting more and more hectic. In fact, I was getting tired and bored.
It was a weekend. Me, Hermione, Hugo and Rose were sitting by the fire, sipping hot chocolate.
"Dad," said Hugo
"Yes?" I asked
"Can we go somewhere? I'm boooooored" he said. At first I hesitated. Then Hermione said-
"Come on Ron, you know I rarely get to spend time with you guys as Minister of Magic."
It was true. Life was so hectic these days, we were barely together.
"Alright then. Where should we go?"
"I wanted to get a head-start on my first year studies... Could we get the books from Flourish and Blotts? asked ten year Rose
"Rosie! You've still got a year!" said Hermione, "Besides, you haven't gotten the book-list yet."
"Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease mum"
"Ok. We can visit Weasley's Wizard Wheezes while we're at it." I said
"Yay!" said Rose and Hugo together.
Rose and Hermione were spending more than an hour at Flourish and Blotts.
"Dad, can we please leave?" asked Hugo out of boredom
"Alright. Hermione! Me and Hugo are going to Weasley's Wizard Wheezes!"
"Ok!" said Hermione. Me and Hugo set of the joke shop. As always, it was filled with young wizards and witches in every corner.
"Ron! Hugo! Long time, no see!" exclaimed my brother George
"Hey George," we shook hands, "How's life?"
"Same as usual. In fact, the number of customers is increasing day by day. I could really use a hand in here. It's hard to handle stuff in here without Fred" said George
I looked around the shop. Everywhere, wizards and witches were laughing their hearts out, looking jolly and happy. The shop was the main sources of entertainment back then, after the war. Just then, we were joined by Hermione and Rose.
"Hello George" said Hermione
"Hey Hermy. Help yourself to our new Nausea Nuggets" Geoge suggested jokingly. Hermione shook her head.
After about an hour or so we were eating dinner back at home. Rose and Hugo were giggling while playing with the new jokes they bought. I joined them.
"Hey, what are your guys playing?" I asked
"Nothing" said Hugo.
"I got your nose." I said as I silently flicked my wand behind my back. In an instant, Rose's nose disappeared. I lifted my hand up, to reveal her nose.
"Ta da!" I said
"Dad!" Rose and Hugo laughed their hearts out. I looked at their tiny, cute faces, giggling and enjoying their time. This is what I wanted to do. Make people laugh. Not hunt them down. I decided to make a call.
"George, do you have a position open?"
Hi, that's all for the story. No more chapters. Hope you liked it! Bye!
