Auror Training

Auror Training

The next day at the burrow was hectic to say the least, Ron who was a severe procrastinator by nature was being chewed out by his super organized girlfriend Hermione for waiting to the last possible moment to pack his belongings for the required six month auror training camp (akin to muggles boot camp).

"I know I should have done this weeks ago Hermione so would you just hush up already and give me a hand with this trunk" Ron barked.

"Well if your going to talk to me like that Ronald I most certainly will not do anything to help you!" Hermione screeched back feeling utterly revolted by his manners (although seeing him eat should have been her first clue that he had never read A wizards guide to proper etiquette).

"Alright then don't get your knickers in a twist, I'm sorry I left all this laundry and packing till the end would you please assist me in closing this luggage?" Ron asked sincerely.

"Why of course Ron I would be delighted to help…of course there will be a service fee."

"Hermioneeeeeeee I asked nicely what more do you want from me?" Ron whined

At that moment her lips descended on his as payment for her services, when they finally pulled apart Ron's ears were bright red with embarrassment. After a few moments struggling to fit in all his belongings into his bag he finally managed to get it closed having Hermione sit on it until he locked it with his wand. Surprisingly he had already enlarged the bag magically but somehow everything still did not seem to fit, older bags just did not have the stretching capacity. With everything ready to go Ron still had 45 min. to spare before he needed to depart for the portkey which would take him to the undisclosed location of camp. Ron sat on the edge of his bed where Hermione joined him both looking intently at their feet.

Ron was the first to look up, "I'm going to miss you" he said unabashedly "but we will write each other all the time right?"

"Of course we will" Hermione agreed throwing her arms around Ron holding him tightly to her wishing he did not have to leave.

"It's only a few months I will be back before you know it" he promised. "Oh I almost forgot" Ron jumped from the bed walked across the room and began rummaging in his sock drawer not much was left after his raid but what was there was a scruffily wrapped package which he handed to Hermione "It's not much but I bought this for your birthday since I know I won't be around…I er thought it might come in useful this year."

She unwrapped it carefully finding a mirror inside she looked up with a quizzical expression on her face thinking to herself does he think I need to look in the mirror more often? Is my hair a mess?

Ron saw her puzzled look launching into an explanation "It's a two way mirror mines in my trunk already but all you have to do is whisper my name and it will connect with mine I thought that way we could at least see each other…" before he could finish Hermione had already planted a kiss on his lips silencing them both for a few moments.

After breaking apart from one another they both sighed, "I'm gong to miss that mione" Ron whispered wishing he could convince her to come with him.

"Is that all your going to miss?" Hermione said exasperated by her boyfriend's lack of tact.

"Well that and…having you as my study buddy you always did keep me on my toes I dunno what I would have done without you" he stated bluntly.

Hermione was beaming with pride "You know, I never thought I would ever hear you say that but it means the world to me thank you" she replied as she wrapped her arms around his muscular frame all the traveling of the past year had not only gotten rid of his excess around the middle it had also toned him significantly. After spending a few more seconds wrapped in each others embrace they heard Mrs. Weasleys screech for them to come downstairs as the portkey would be departing soon. The two said their goodbyes and Mrs. Weasley hugged her youngest son in her trademark bear hug refusing to let go until he promised not to make any trouble whatsoever. Finally, the time came for Ron to grab a hold of the old gym sock that would transport him to the secret location of the training camp. After a few moments of spinning wildly he relaxed his grip on the sock landing softly on both feet at his destination he managed to levitate his trunk so that it would follow behind him.

He stood in front of an enormous complex larger than any wizarding building he had ever seen including Hogwarts. In front of him were a pair of massive gates guarding the entrance, as he approached the bars of the gateway contorted into a mouth like figure, "Welcome to you're Auror training Mr. Weasley" with that the doors swung open allowing him to enter before slamming shut behind him. Ron had no clue where he was supposed to go but decided the front door would be the optimal place to search for someone to direct him to the correct location. Once at the front entry he found the information booth where he was instructed to leave his bag and was given a map as well as instructions to the meeting area. As it turned out he had found the correct place without getting lost once a number of witches and wizards were already jockeying for a position at the front of the classroom he managed to snag a spot in the second row in the middle. After sitting for what felt like ages as the rest of the trainees trickled in slowly a petite woman sidled her way down the half filled row and asked to sit next to Ron "Is this seat taken?" Ron graciously motioned for her to have a seat "My name is Samantha Masion" She introduced herself shaking Ron's hand firmly.

"I'm Ron Weasley it's nice to meet you."

"Ron Weasley! The same Ron who defeated a Mt. troll his first year at Hogwarts, helped destroy the scorer's stone, saved his sister from the chamber of secrets, fought in the department of mysteries, organized Dumbledore's Army, and brought down the dark lord." She listed his accomplishment in admiration.

"Well yes…but when you put it all like that it just sounds a bit more impressive than any of it really was plus I always had Harry and Hermione along to help."

"You know Harry Potter!" She squealed with excitement "What's he like? Is he dating anyone?..."

Before he could answer any of her questions the professor at the head of the class entered and everyone quickly quieted down.

Ron sat on the edge of his chair listening intently to Professor Shropshire droning on about policies and procedures which was quite unlike him but Hermione was a good influence on him in addition to the fact that he was determined to make a good first impression. The rest of the day was similarly uneventful with the exception of lunch where he was a big celebrity and soon became one of the popular kids a new situation for Ron who had never experienced fame in his life. When he finally got to bed that night he thought to himself being famous is exhausting before falling asleep.

Srry about the short chapter but thats all I could think to write at the moment. Anyone with suggestions for Hermione's career please msg me I want that to be the next chapter but I can't decide what she should end up doing. Review this chapter I want to know what yall think about it.