Hey guys! Sadly, the next chapter will be the last. :( When I'm done with this story, I'm going to start a Rose/Scorpius one. So please check that out (you know when I actually start it :P). Please review and give me your thoughts. ENJOY! :)

"Ron it's time to go!" Hermione yelled as Ron was still sitting in the sand. "You know my parents wanted us back in time for dinner."

"Coming!"

They ran to the car and quickly drove home. The sun still shined above their heads even though it was almost dusk. Hermione's hair flew accordingly with the wind. Once they arrived home, Ron could smell the wondrous food inside. He always wondered why Hermione had never picked up her mother's cooking skills. Even as her boyfriend, Ron had to admit she wasn't a great cook.

"Oh dear, I'm glad you're back. Dinner's almost ready," Mrs. Granger said.

"Great. Ron and I are going to get changed. We'll be down soon,"

With that, they rushed up the stairs to get changed. Ron ran into Hermione before heading downstairs. Her blue sundress brought out her chocolate brown eyes. She looked stunning.

"Blimey, Hermione. You look gorgeous," he said almost too loudly.

"Ron," she hissed, "be quiet! My father could hear you!"

"So what?" he retorted, "It's not like I said, 'God Hermione you look so hot. Let's find a broom cupboard to snog in for the next hour.'"

"Honestly Ronald," she muttered before going downstairs and slapping him.

As they arrived in the kitchen, they were in for a surprise. A turkey sat on the table ready to be carved. Mr. and Mrs. Granger were sitting at the table waiting for them. They sat down and were bombarded by food. Ron clumsily filled his plate, trying to get some of everything. Hermione, on the other hand, grabbed smaller amounts of food, not being very hungry.

"So Ron," Mrs. Granger said casually, "what are you doing the rest of summer?"

"Well, I'm, uh, not really sure. I mean we, my family, is uh still trying to get over Fred's death. W-we don't really know what's ahead right now. And after getting back from the Horcrux hunt, I just want to enjoy this summer. Have some fun with the greatest girl in the world."

Hermione grasped Ron's hand under the table and squeezed it. She was so proud of him. He had talked about Fred without breaking down. This was an improvemnt.

"And I'll be there every step of the way," Hermione replied.

Neither could stop smiling as dinner continued. Ron tried to be polite and not stuff his face with food, but of course he didn't accomplish this. The conversation changed constantly, but one thing remained the same: Hermione never let go of Ron's hand. This was just a peaceful reminder that Hermione was always with him.

"Ronald, what are your plans after school?"

Ron nearly choked on his food. Mr. Granger was already asking him what he wanted after school? Wait, after school? Wasn't he done with school?

"Well, I, after school, sir?" He quickly added the sir part to sound less surprised.

"Yes, I assumed that you would repeat your seventh year since you didn't go last year,"

Oh. How was Ron to explain he had no intentions of going back. He looked at Hermione for support.

"Well, Dad, Ron isn't going back to school."

Hermione and Ron had already discussed this. Ron had said that he could never go back there after seeing his older brother die at the same place. Maybe one day he could go back and visit, but he would never go back to school. Besides, he didn't have to. Kingsley had offered everyone who had fought in the war a spot in Auror camp. Hermione, on the other hand, was adamant that she was going back to finish her education.

"Oh, I just assumed that you would all go back. I apologize Ronald. I just assumed you needed to graduate to get a good job."

"It's fine Mr. Granger. After summer ends, I'm going to training camp to become an Auror," he explained.

"It's sort of like a policeman." Hermione said when her parents looked confused, "They protect the wizarding world from the bad people."

"That's very noble of you Ron. Risking your life on a daily basis to protect those you love. "

The rest of dinner remained like this. Ron was asked an embarrassing question while Hermione helped him to answer. After dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Granger disappeared to the garden while Hermione and Ron went up to her room.

"Thank you Ron for dealing with my parents tonight. I know it wasn't always the easiest conversation, but we survived somehow."

"Well, for seven years you've put up with my family. Reckon it was my turn to have to put up with yours."

They both laughed at this.

"You did a very good job putting up with my family. In fact, you deserve a reward."

Ron's face light up when he understood what Hermione was insinuating. She slowly walked up to him and their lips came together. The perfect way to end the day.

Hope you guys liked it. Only one more chapter left. :( Please review and tell me what you thought!