Ron and Hermione-After the war

The sad news

Ron was sitting at his desk in his office trying to do some paperwork.but he couldn't take his mind of what had happened that day. Harry had come into his office and told him that they would be going to an Auror mission the very next day. He put down his quill and buried his face in his hands. He couldn't stop thinking about it all. The mission was going to last two months which meant he couldn't spend Christmas..with Hermione. He felt like crying. He would just be catching Death Eaters day and night,that he wouldn't even know if that day was Christmas or not.what really broke his heart into two was thinking of Hermione's expression when he told her. She was really excited about Christmas. She couldn't stop talking about and how they were going to spend it together.

He sighed. They couldn't kiss under the mistletoe,they couldn't cuddle in front of the fireplace when the weather gets cold...he couldn't get to hear her beautiful voice..sometimes whispering 'I love you' in his ear or talking wisely about a book she had been reading. He wanted her to be with him but she can't. All the plans they made for Christmas was down in the drain. Suddenly,he imagined Hermione saying,"Don't go,Ron. Please don't go". It reminded him of the time he had left her and Harry,the time they were searching for Horcruxes. Tears streamed down his face. He didn't want to leave her,he really didn't. But he had to..he had a mission to go to. He dried his eyes and sighed. He glanced at a photo of Hermione he always kept at his desk. It was of course,a moving picture and it was of her smiling and blushing."I'm sorry Hermione. We can't spend Christmas together"he whispered.

Ron Apparated back home. He knew Hermione would already be there. When he arrived,he felt Hermione wrap her arms around his neck."You came home quite early"she whispered giggling. He spun her around to face him. His eyes were red and puffy from crying. Hermione noticed that."Ron...is something wrong?"she asked him putting her hand on his cheek. He didn't say anything but pressed his forehead against hers and closing his eyes. Hermione looked concern.

"Hermione,there's something i have to tell you"

"What?"

"We can't spend Christmas together"

"What do you mean?"

"We can't. We just can't"

"Why? "

"Because I have a mission to go to. A couple of Death Eaters escaped Azkaban. Hermione...we're leaving tomorrow. I won't be here for two months"whispered Ron."That...that means we won't be spending Christmas together..or New Year"she said. He nodded. Hermione looked away with tears in her eyes. They were threatening to fall. Ron pulled her into his arms and Hermione burst into tears,leaning her heard on his shoulder. He stroked her hid gently. He hated seeing her cry. He held her hand softly."Ron..."she began but Ron put his finger to her lips."I'm going to miss you. I won't stop thinking about you. I'll send you a letter everyday if you'd want that"he whispered. Hermione sniffed and looked up at him,her eyes red."I love you. I'll always love you. But I don't want you to be sad and depressed,Hermione. Don't cry,beautiful. I love you...I love you"he said.

"Ron,how am i not going to be depressed when your not here? How am I going to stop myself from crying when I think about you? If anything happened to you...I would never forgive myself"she whispered."Hermione...if something does happen to me,I want you to know that I'll love you. Il love you even when I'm gone. And...and I wouldn't want you to be sad just because I'm not there"he whispered. Hermione cried again and Ron couldn't help but cry too.

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It had been three weeks since Ron had left to go to his Auror mission with Harry. Hermione had just come back from work. She took a shower and slipped into her pajamas even though it was only seven. She took a book and started to read it in the living room. She couldn't help but think about Ron. He didn't send her any letters yet and she was very worried. Hermione wondered what Ron was doing at this very moment. Tears fell down her face slowly as she remembered Ron wouldn't be here during Christmas...even New Year.

Suddenly,she heard the doorbell ring. She wondered who it could be at this hour. She dried her and opened the door. Hermione was shocked when she saw Ron standing there."Surprise"he laughed."Ron!"she squealed as she flung her arms around him. She hugged him so tightly. Ron kissed the top of her head gently. She looked up at him and smiled."What are you doing here?"she whispered. Ron pressed his finger to her lips softly."I'll explain everything later"he whispered as he stepped in the house.

Ron grabbed her by her waist and kissed her very passionately."I missed you. I missed you so much"he whispered when they broke apart."I missed you too,Ron. But what are you doing here?"she said. Ron laced their fingers together."Hermione,I couldn't stop thinking about you. Every single day I was there,I couldn't stop thinking about you. I had to come and see you. I had to...I had no choice"he whispered."But your not supposed to be here"she said. Ron nodded."I know. But I missed you too much"he said slowly tucking a few strands of hair behind her ear. Hermione giggled and rested her head on his chest,smiling. She held his hand. She could feel Ron slowly bring her hand to his lips and kiss it delicately.

"But I can't stay long,Hermione. Harry might find that I'm gone. He could check up on me anytime soon at the campsite"he said. Hermione nodded."I know"she whispered. They leant in and kissed each other,their hands clasped together between them. They stayed like that for a moment."Come on,let's go for a walk"whispered Ron taking her hand and placing it in his. They walked outside under the starry sky. Ron didn't take his eyes off of her. Hermione blushed. Ron pulled her aside. He could see her eyes were red from crying earlier."Hermione....you were crying again"he whispered placing his hand behind her neck."What am I supposed to do,Ron? I miss you..your not here when I need you. I..I'm scared I won't see you again"she said.

Ron wrapped his arms around her as tears slowly streamed down her face. He gently kissed her tears away."I know..I know..I didn't want to leave you,love. I wanted to be with you. As soon as the mission is over,I will come back and we can be together again"he said. Hermione kissed him."I love you"she whispered."I'll always love you more than anything"whispered Ron. She could feel him slip out of her grip."I'm going to go now,Hermione. Promise me you won't get depressed that I'm not here"he said lifting her chin so that their eyes met. Hermione intertwined their fingers and nodded. Then,Ron Apparated back to his campsite.

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A/N:Hi! For those who have already read this,I've already extended this chapter. I hope you all like it enough to comment and vote! More chapters to come!