A/N: I do not own Harry Potter, just the plot. Sorry for this for not being beta-ed! Pls be gentle.
Hermione's POV
I took a deep breathe and mustering my Gryffindor courage I began, "Well I got two job offerings, of two wizarding companies that are both related in the same field." I could see Ginny encouraging me to keep going while Harry was focused on me. I didn't know how to continue this, because I wasn't quite ready to get Harry and Ginny's reaction yet, but I couldn't keep my decision from them forever because they will eventually find out. And I needed to start with telling them about Ron's job offer first at least saying the bad news first would be better than putting it off for last.
"The first email was from Ron, he wants me to be his personal secretary, and he said that I could start whenever. It also said that I can go or not go to work, but even so I will still be compensated. He even provided me a full attachment of benefits a normal employee in his company would be given too. I mean I know it has to do with the fact that I am also one of the stock holders for Ron's company that's why he has given me such a position." I stopped talking when I noticed that Ginny's right eye was twitching and her hands were balled into fists and waited for her reaction.
"HAS RON GONE MENTAL?! MY BROTHER IS SUCH A PRAT! YES ITS A KIND OFFER IF IT WAS MEANT FOR SOMEONE ELSE, BUT DIDN'T HE THINK OF WHAT YOU WOULD FEEL!! AFTER ALL THE BOTH OF YOU DIDN'T HAVE A GREAT BREAK UP, AND OBVIOUSLY HE ISN'T THINKING, AND IF BROWN FOUND OUT THEN EVERYTHING WILL BECOME CHAOTIC!" Yelled Ginny who now pounded the table with her hands.
Harry grabbed Ginny's hand and stroked it with his thumb trying to calm his pregnant and very hormonal wife. "Love, maybe this is Ron's way of getting closure with Hermione. Just think of it. Maybe now they can work things out and become friends again."
"Harry Potter if I found out that you were the one who talked to Ron to giving Hermione a job you can forget sleeping in the bedroom with me." Ginny said while scowling at Harry.
If this wasn't such an intense moment I would of laughed hard with the guilty expression Harry has plastered on his face, knowing full well he did talk to Ron about me trying to find a job. Of course any normal husband wouldn't want to be kicked out of his bedroom by his wife. It really is quite uncomfortable lying on a sofa though.
"Ginny, love, remember Hermione still has one more job offering." Said Harry who was now placing his hand into a circle motion behind Ginny's back trying to comfort her. But seeing as Ginny just scooted farther away from Harry, he gave a heavy sigh and poured her and himself some water.
"So tell us the second job offer." Ginny said hesitating whether to drink the water that Harry poured for her.
"Well D.H.M emailed me saying that they wanted me to be their personal book keeper. Strange though they offered me the same conditions as Ronald." I simply said but I didn't expect both Harry and Ginny's reaction when I finished.
You see when I just about finished saying that I got accepted into D.H.M, both of them were drinking their water, to eventually spit it out or choke. I guess they didn't expect that I would be getting an offer from one of the top wizarding company of the world?
"Bloody hell D.H.M?" Said Harry who looked so stunned.
"Harry did you?" Questioned a glaring Ginny.
"NO! I had no idea. I am completely out of this. I may admit about Ron's case but D.H.M that is entirely out of the question." Defended Harry towards his angry wife.
"I thought that we--" said Ginny cutting of whatever she was about to say.
"Had an understanding, that's what I thought too." Continued Harry who was now showing beaded sweats on his forehead.
I was left in the dark because my two best friends had an understanding about something that I didn't know about. And the feeling is quite annoying.
"Care to explain you two? Don't leave me hanging."
Ginny gave Harry the look of -do-not-talk-I-will-handle-this and so I turned my attention towards Ginny.
Ginny let out a heavy sigh and said, "I am guessing our reaction has been a little off right Hermione? Well we never expected that Ron would send you an email and that goes for D.H.M. The reason why we acted the way we did is because D.H.M and Ron's company oftentimes have events requiring both parties to attend too. And because we know that you haven't completely moved on over Ronald, we didn't want you to feel uncomfortable. Harry and I wouldn't want to encourage you to take D.H.M's offer until you feel you have settled things with your feelings. We are only looking out for you."
I couldn't help but feel touched with how Harry and Ginny always thought about me and my feelings. I can't shake the thought of how fortunate I am to have these wonderful people in my life. I hugged them both and couldn't stop the tears that betrayed me by falling on my cheeks. Harry and Ginny hugged me back and comforting me saying that whatever I decide they would support me but just think of the ups and downs on it.
After wiping my tears and getting myself together I decided to tell Harry and Ginny my decision.
"Harry, Ginny, I have decided to work for Ron."
I took in their reactions, looking at Ginny who had a smile was now replaced with her lips being straightened,and giving a face that I couldn't read. While Harry just gave me a half smile encouraging me to continue on.
"Harry is right Ginny. I need to return the friendship Ron and I had, after all we've been through its only right. It's also what I think I need Ginny. Call me a masochist but the only way for this," I pointed to my heart and paused trying to swallow back the lump that had formed. "To completely get over him is if I work together with him. At least I know it's really over between us. Plus I don't want people to think that I still have some grudge on him that would break the golden trio's friendship. And besides if things get out of hand I can switch over to D.H.M."
Ginny frowned but I heard her mutter something about choosing D.H.M instead of Ron, while Harry came over to give me an embrace.
"We will support you no matter what you decide Hermione. We are behind you 100 percent of the way right Ginny?" Harry said reassuringly. Ginny just nodded while giving me a half smile.
I simply nodded as a response until Ginny said, "So have you decided when you will start?"
I looked at Ginny warmly knowing that it might of been hard for her to accept my decision and so I simply said..
"I will start next week."
A/N: Hello littlekaoruangel here sorry if it feels like it's dragging too long. And yes I know that Hermione should of chose D.H.M or something else besides working for Ron, but things are gonna shake up soon maybe? Who knows Ron and Hermione might finally become friends again or maybe not? But either way stay tune I promise I won't let you guys down. There will be a reason for everything and patience is key wahahaha..
Love and Comment pls.. :)
