A/N: Edited on 7/29/2015 to correct Ginny's patronus. Story orginially published with a fox but my dear readers let me know that Ginny's patronus was actually a horse.

Chapter 13: The Great Job Search

The weeks that followed had a parade of owls coming in and out of the dungeons. Hermione had read several years worth of Daily Prophets and scholarly journals. She had lists tacked up on just about every surface she find. She cross referenced each list and then made new lists.

Snape had relinquished his study to Hermione and Sabrina (who made her own lists of random words). He was thankful for the washable markers and paints that Hermione had brought home. As far as he was concerned, Muggles had it right when it came to children's art supplies.

Hermione had narrowed down her career choices to several departments in the Ministry of Magic (Magical Cooperation, Mysteries, and Muggle Liaisons), a new Wizarding technology company and Hogwarts (Charms & Spells apprentice).

The Great Job Search, as she named her plan, was formally underway. She scheduled appointments to tour each work place.

~~~~O-O~~~~

Ron and Harry invited Hermione to lunch after she had toured several departments of the Ministry of Magic, including Law Enforcement to appease Ron.

"You have to come work with me; Harry completely abandoned me." Ron whined.

Pushing her salad around her plate, Hermione smiled at him; "I would prefer to write the laws that you enforce Ron. Aren't you tired of catching bad guys?"

He slapped his hand down on the table, "No way, it's so exhilarating. I have an adventure every day!"

Harry rolled his eyes and pushed the bread rolls toward Hermione, "Eat!"

Hermione pulled out her notebook with colored tabs. "I just need to jot down a few notes before I eat."

Ron pulled the notebook from her hands and said, "You won't forget, eat!" He thumbed through the tabs. "What's wizarding technology? Is that the company that Seamus started?"

Hermione shared her thoughts on each offer so far, "With Seamus, I could bridge the gap between the Muggle and Wizarding worlds. And to apprentice under Filius would be amazing - think of all the research I could do and spells I could create."

"I didn't realize that you were interested in teaching." Harry remarked.

"I wasn't but after Snape complained about me breaking his wards, Professor Flitwick made me an offer right away."

Ron snickered, "And what about becoming an Unspeakable? It's just plain creepy."

"It's been hard to research that job. They won't provide any information on what they do, how many employees there are or even how long of a tenure those employee have. The salary is amazing but I don't think I can accept a job without any ideas of the risks."

The Golden Trio's lunch was interrupted by a galloping silver horse patronus. It swirled around Harry and said in Ginny's voice, "It's time!"