Can We Rent A Room

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. That all belongs to J.K. Rowling.

'Hey, Miya can we ask you something?' as Charlie and Bill race out of the burrow to follow her.

'Yea, what do you need?'

'Can we go down to the pond and talk?' Bill asked.

'Sure.'

''Miya we were wondering if we could rent a room from you?' Bill asked.

'Well since the war has ended, mum wants us home. The problem is I don't think I can live with her. So we were thinking if you wouldn't mind if we room with you? Six months Bill would live with you and then I would be there six months.'

'You're not working with dragons anymore?' and looking over to Bill. 'What about Fleur and Gringotts?'

'Yes, still working at the reserve, just we only have three dragons and the only way we can keep all of us employed is to do six month shifts.'

'I'm sorry.' Hermione hugged Charlie.

'Don't be mum is thrilled I'm home I just can't live with her.' Charlie said.

'And Fleur divorced me, she was having trouble with the wolfish tendencies and Gringotts is a six month shift too.'

'Oh, Bill I am so sorry, she is the fool you are the sweetest during the moons, yea you're a little more possessive but that is easy enough to work around.'

'How?' Bill looked surprised Hermione wasn't put off by his condition.

'Well either don't let you go with me or let you do all of the shopping by yourself.' She smiled. 'And I would carry around a rolled up newspaper and smack you on the nose when you misbehave.'

'Yea that might work.' Charlie laughed.

'Gee why didn't I marry you?'

'Um, you were in love with… as Ginny put it Phlem.' Hermione smiled, they all laughed at the name.

'Um, yes you two can live with me and as I have two extra rooms. The only bad thing is… it is in a muggle village so…'

'No magic?' Charlie asked.

'Yea, you will learn to do life the muggle way…'

'That's fine with me. Can I bring my stuff over this weekend before I need to go back to Egypt on Monday?' Bill asked.

'The both of you can move in tonight if you want. The rooms are clean and ready.'

'Are you sure?' Charlie smiled.

'Well if you think you need to stay here because you will miss mummy, I understand.' as Charlie tackled her.

'Well, I'm all packed so I can follow you home.' Bill smiled.

'Give me a minute just need to put the last of the laundry in my bag.' Charlie helped Hermione to her feet and turned to the house.

'And just remember I won't be doing your laundry so you might need to come visit mummy weekly.' Hermione grinned.

'Oh no, he turns them inside out and wears them a second time.' Bill smirked.

'Hey, I only did that once and only because you wouldn't charm them clean.' Charlie tackled his brother, they apparated to Hermione's.

'Hey, we decided to share this room.' Bill came out of the largest room. 'That will give you a guest room if you need it. I have transfigured a rock into a second bed.'

'Um no, you don't have to, this will be the perfect reason not to have unwanted guest.' Hermione smiled.

'Well, we have already got our stuff stowed away so it stays this way.' Charlie proclaimed and Bill nodded in agreement.

'Fine have it your way, I'm making some popcorn and watching a movie want to join me?' both men nodded. 'What did you tell your mother?'

'I told her I was staying at a friend's.' Charlie smiled.

'Me too.' Bill added.

~o~

Hermione woke to the smell of breakfast cooking.

'Mm, smells good in here. You can cook?' finding Charlie at the stove.

'Yea, had to learn, the reserve has a small dining hall but sometimes it was just faster and easier to cook myself. And then when they found out I could cook I was put on kitchen duties.'

'Thank you, I guess we need to start a shopping list.' as a note pad appeared on the side of the refrigerator.

'Are we going to just split the chores?' Bill asked.

'Yea, we can and a menu board so we know what we will be cooking for the week?' Charlie added.

'And do you want me to set up a joint bank account so we can all add to it to pay bill from?' Bill looked between them. They all nodded.

'But you two won't have to worry about rent the house is paid for.'

'But there is still maintenance and those muggle taxes, right.' Bill asked.

'Yes,'

'Then we will be putting money in for rent.' both men nodded.

~o~

'Well Bill safe travels and see you in six months please send a card once and awhile so we know you are, ok?'

'Yes mum, I have only lived here two days and she is already harping on me.' Bill smiled as he hugged Hermione goodbye. 'Take good care of our girl.' he looked at Charlie.

'You know I will.'

~o~

Hermione woke to find Charlie cooking breakfast again.

'So, when are you telling your mother you're living here?' Hermione asked Charlie as he filled her plate.

'Um… hopefully never. She would never leave me or you alone if she knew or she would think we should get married and start planning the wedding.'

'Oh yea, I think she still hope Ron and I…'

'Well, we will just always arrive at the burrow separately and she will never find out.' Charlie smiled. 'Hey what time is your lunch? I have an interview today and was thinking I might meet up with you.'

'Interview?'

'Yea, a part time spot with the magizoology department. They need help setting up a dragon enclosure.'

'Nice would that turn into a full time spot? And you get to stay here… here in the England full time.' changing her words quickly.

'Don't know yet.' He blushed at the thought of her wanting him to stay full time. 'Probably be a few years before they need a full-time keeper.'

'Your mum would be thrilled… um I should be able to meet you at 12 for lunch.'

'Ok, I will come down to the library when I'm done.' as he got up to go get ready.

~o~

'Aw did you have a bad day?' Hermione asked as Charlie stepped out of the floo and collapsed onto the sofa.

'That new director, is a….'

'Yea, I met him, and I don't know how he got the position.' Hermione handed Charlie a bottle of butterbeer.

'Don't get me wrong, he knows how to run a department, but he has no clue on how to handle the animals. I'm kind of glad I'm leaving in a few days, so I don't have to watch him get hurt.'

'Well, I will miss you, you have been the best roommate. Cooking, help keeping the house clean and the best not a "boyfriend", boyfriend.' She smiled trying to keep her tears at bay.

'Yea, not "girlfriend", girlfriend.' He murmured, he sat there and remembered the fun they have had in the last six months. 'Well, I need to go pack, Bill gets home tomorrow and I leave out the day after.'

~o~

'Hey welcome home.' Hermione plated breakfast. 'I thought you weren't due home until tonight?'

'Well, I got everything done last night and got all of the papers turned in this morning, so no reason to wait around. What don't want me here?' Bill pretended to faint hurt as he put his bags down.

'Oh no just, surprised. You will have to wait to put your stuff up Charlie is still sleeping.'

'Good I get time with you.' He blushed as he took a seat at the kitchen table.

'What you will have her for the next six months.' Charlie snarled as he came out of his room to take a seat next to Bill.

'Have you grown to like her? We talked about that remember? She dated Ron.' Bill whispered.

'I know and that is why I'll be glad to get out of here and back to the reserve.' Charlie whispered.

~o~

'Oi, can I cook breakfast in my own home?' Hermione screeched as she came out to Charlie and Bill cooking.

'Well if you got up before us you might have been able to... or at least tried? We've always liked cooking.' Bill smirked.

'Fine, it is kind of nice to have it waiting for me.' she grinned.

'Just like we like having dinner waiting for us when we get home.' Charlie spoke. 'So what are your plans for the next six months?'

'Well Gringotts has some old death eater's vaults they want me to look at and then trying to avoid mum. She is harping on I need to find me a good woman. Doesn't she realize I have only just divorced, and I need time?' Bill snarled.

'Well, can we have a movie night before you leave out in the morning?' Hermione asked.

~o~

Hermione sat between the boys with the bowl of popcorn in her lap. She would lean on one for a bit and then lean on the other. She finally fell asleep on Charlies lap and her legs across Bill's lap.

'Well mate enjoy the next six months… behave yourself because this.' pointing between them. 'is normal, she will fall asleep in your lap.' Charlie grinned. 'And now you know how hard this is for me to leave.'

~o~

'You're back early. What's up?' Hermione asked as Charlie walked in the front door.

'Um, we.' pointing to himself and Bill. 'Need to have a family discussion before Bill leaves for Egypt.'

'Oh ok. I will go get my shopping done while you two talk.' as she floo'd out.

~o~

'Well, big brother how did your time home go?' Charlie asked with a grin on his face.

'Oh Merlins, she is…' Bill wiped his face with his hand.

'Yea, I've not been able to get her out of my head. So what do we do?'

'Do you think we could… share her?' Bill asked.

'Do you think she would go for it?'

'All we can do is ask.' Bill huffed at the new task they must face.

'I think I want to stare down a nesting dragon.' Charlie smirked.

~o~

'I'm back or do you need more time?'

'No, your fine, it's your turn now.' Bill spoke.

'What? You two found a new place to live?' she looked crest fallen.

'Oh, no… I don't think so.' Charlie added.

'Don't scare her like that… What we want to ask is would you be interested in dating us?'

'What I have to choose between you two?' Hermione started to cry. 'I couldn't choose, after living with both of you I just couldn't choose between… Charlie is my ruff and tumble, Bill is my sweetheart even with the wolfish tendencies. I like you both for different reasons.'

'Well then that works for us.' Hermione blinked between them. 'We couldn't decide which one of us would or could walk away so can we both date you for now? And then maybe a triad relationship?'

'A triad? All three of us? How would that work?' she asked.

'Well, I would get every even day?' Bill said then looking at Charlie. 'Then he would get every odd day.'

'What would your parents say?'

'Well, I think she will be over the moon, we have a girl and you would be a family member. Don't forget her brothers Gideon and Fabian were in a triad relationship.'

'What about Ron?' Hermione asked.

'Well, his stupid self has Lavender, and between us we can hex him a time or two to get him to mind his own business.' Charlie smiled and Bill nodded.

'I'm willing to try, there won't be any jealousy if I'm out on a date with Charlie and you're stuck at home? Or the other way around?' looking at both of them. 'Even with your…'

'No, I don't think so we have had to share our stuff since we've been in nappies.' Bill said. 'And I know and trust Charlie. Just won't be sharing with the git, you do know?' Bill snarled.

'Aw, I was hoping to…' Both of the guys pulled her over between them and hugged her.

'You really see room in this hug for him?' Bill growled into her ear.

'What about work?'

'Well, Shacklebolt offered me the head of magizoology department.' Charlie smiled.

'What did you tell him?'

'That it depended on a certain female persuasion's decision.'

'So, you're taking it.' she smiled and hugged him. 'What about you?'

'Gringotts has offered me a full time position helping St Mungo's.' He smiled too. 'I'm getting a little tired of all of the traveling and found this beautiful smart witch to shack up with.' He grinned as she slapped his arm.

'Your mum will be so happy.' Both of the guys frowned. 'Oh, no you will be going over there this afternoon and tell her.'

'Do we have to?' They both whined.

~o~

'So, you are both assigned to work here in country full time?' as Molly danced in place after her boys explained the plans. 'And Hermione stays in the family.' as she pulled Hermione into a hug.

'You're ok with this?'

'Of course, dear, as they said my brothers… it will take some getting used to on your part but you are the smartest witch of our time so... yes Ron will be a prat for a bit but I will hex him of he says anything.' Molly bristled. 'He has Lavender, and that was his choice.' just as Ron walked in to find Hermione in a hug between his brothers, both boys whispering into her ears.

'What in merlins are you doing to her? That doesn't look like a friendly hug.' Ron snarked.

'Because it's not.' Molly screeched. 'They have decided to have a triad relationship and if you have a problem with it turn around and go to Lavenders.' Molly yelled as she pointed to the door.

'But she's... mine.'

'She was yours, but you decided Lavender was more your speed, Hermione is now ours.' Bill stood to his full height and stared down at his younger brother.

'Yea, and we will take you out to the back field and fight you for her… but you know we will wipe the ground with you. So do you really want to bleed today?' Charlie asked.

'Boys there will be no bleeding today. I will hex the lot of you and send you all home without dinner.' Molly stared them all down. All of the boys scowled at the thought of no dinner. Her threat was the worst punishment she could hand out.

'We weren't planning to fight, just setting down the rules. He can talk to her but if he starts to question her sanity, we will answer for her with jinxes. Understood little brother?' Ron nodded as he turned to leave the room.