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I just want to make a quick note to fellow author mintywonder45 who asked if this was about Romance. I left the genres open, because some of them will be romance, yes, and others might not be. So I didn't want to put the series in a definite category.

Another thing to mintywonder45, here's your story about Ron and Hermione! Hope you like it

Hermione walked through the doors of the flat she shared with Ron. He was out on an auror mission, and last she heard, he would be home later that week. The flat was lonely without Ron in it, and Hermione felt alone because he wasn't there to wrap his arms around her waist and kiss her neck lightly before telling her he loved her. It wasn't home without Ron in it. She made a quick dinner, and ate it in front of the TV. Hermione sighed, it was a Tuesday, and Ron wasn't due back until at least Thursday.

"It's going to be a very long week." She said to herself.

That night though, she got a letter from Ron.

Dear Hermione,

Things are going well out here in the field. It's been a bit hard to track this guy down, and I wish we had you with us to use your smarts, but it's dangerous and I wouldn't want you to get hurt, or worse. I know we've been through stopping Voldemort babe, but I just don't want you to be stuck in harm's way again because you just mean too much to me.

Like I said when I left, I should be home by Thursday, but if I'm not, don't worry. I'll still come home to you. You are my home and I will never leave, ok? I love you.

Ron

She must have read it over and over a thousand times before actually reacting. She swiftly moved over to the desk and pulled out a piece of parchment and a quill and started up her reply.

Dear Ron,

It's good to hear that you're all doing alright. I understand, the rogue Death Eaters can be pretty sneaky. Just be careful, ok love? I understand how you feel, because I don't want you in harm's way again either. You mean a lot to me too, Ron.

I anticipate your arrival and I look forward to it. You've been gone too long. Don't tell me not to worry, Ron. Whenever you go away I worry. But I know you will never leave me. I love you too.

Hermione

The young witch tied the parchment to the foot of the owl, then sent it back out to find Ron and deliver the message. She then went up to her and Ron's bedroom, put on one of his t-shirts and climbed into bed.

Wednesday

The next day, Hermione went through her daily routine. Work, home, dinner. It was like her life was turning into a grey mess. Ron had been gone since the previous Wednesday. The aurors couldn't apparate, because the Death Eaters had a way to track it. So they'd had to travel on foot.

After her dinner, Hermione got a cup of tea and decided to call Ginny.

"Hello?" Ginny said.

"Hello Ginny!" Hermione said back.

"Hermione! How are you? It's been forever."

She sighed, "I'm alright, you?"

"Missing Ron?" Hermione could tell that Ginny was smirking on the other side of the line, "I haven't heard from him… Is he ok? And I'm good."

"Yes I miss him, and he's doing fine. I just got a letter from him yesterday. I just don't know when he'll be home. I don't want to say it's definitely Thursday, because you know how these things go. But I hope he returns without injury."

"At least he'll come home to you. I know he cares a lot about you, Hermione. He was telling me the other day."

"Thanks Ginny," Hermione smiled, "Now, how about you and Harry?"

The two women talked for another hour, telling each other funny stories and gossiping. They also talked about work. It was late when they hung up the phone. Hermione headed up to bed and fell asleep.

Thursday

Today, thought Hermione, today is when Ron is supposed to be home. Don't get your hopes up, you know sometimes he returns late. But today is the day!

She was bouncing around her and Ron's room getting ready for the day. She apparated to work and was on time, the same as every morning. Hermione went throughout her day doing what she usually did, go to meetings, and write her assignments, seeing as she was a journalist. She met up for lunch with Ginny, and then went back to work.

When she got home, Hermione waited in anticipation the whole night. She wanted to hear the door open and then Ron's voice call out "I'm home, 'Mione!"

But he didn't come.

Friday

Hermione's spirits were starting to get down. She had a façade on at work thought. Her spirits lifted a bit on the way home, because she thought that Ron would be there that day. However, she reminded herself not to get too excited and hopeful.

But she was rewarded when she walked through the door. Ron was sitting on the couch watching TV. Hermione closed the door, locked it, then dropped her bags and coat. He looked up turned off the TV, then grinned.

"Ron."

"Hermione."

She closed the distance and kissed him deeply, "Welcome home, love."

Whew! That one was actually long! I hope you enjoyed it. I have a silly chapter coming up next. A friend of mine requested it, so I told him that I'd write it. Don't forget to request stuff that you want to see!

-RMarie