34 chapter 34 : New school year
As the days passed, Ron and his family did not remain idle as in Diagon Alley, things were getting dark.
While a month ago, Ron was intensely studying dark magic, Garrick Ollivander had come to Molly and Arthur for help.
Having knowledge of the powerful spell that protected the Weasleys' shop, Ollivander and a few other traders had come to seek asylum from the Weasleys and the reason was the death eaters because many kidnappings had taken place in London in the wizarding world.
Arthur and Molly had agreed to do this for them so they had moved all their merchandise into the Weasleys' premises until the Weasleys bought the entire building of their premises to turn it into a sort of shopping mall and now Ron was in the process. to expand the enchantment of Pura Caelum for their building.
Several death eaters had already tried to attack them but in vain, the protection was simply impenetrable and the gallery had been able to be opened with the new shops of the other traders.
The death eaters tried to influence the clientele through terror but again, Ron had thought of everything.
Just like in the ministry's premises, several fireplaces had been installed to allow customers to arrive directly in the gallery from their homes without taking any risks.
All this cost a lot of money but it was going to be compensated very quickly with the rents from the merchants who rented the premises and of course, their chimney network was private so they charged a galleon of gold for each use, Ron had fixed the chimney enchantment to this.
Normally, making others pay wasn't Molly and Arthur's intention but Ron, Hermione and Ginny didn't think so.
In addition, in the entertainment field, the family had helped Fred and Georges open their own joke and amusement store, it was incredible the number of customers they had.
Ron himself already had plans to expand the gallery, he had already made a powerful expansion enchantment and the gallery was already very large but he saw far and ideas were flying through his head.
Ronald and Arthur had agreed that when the situation was more stable, they would obtain a license from the ministry to open a shop selling muggle gadgets.
At the moment, Hermione's parents were there and having tea with Arthur in his office in the gallery.
Ron was chatting with the others in front of the entrance where several children were having fun with Fred and George's products when suddenly they saw Narcissa Malfoy walking past the gallery with her son Draco.
Draco saw Ron and took out his wand heading towards him in hatred, his father had told him what happened to the Ministry during their failed mission and how it all happened because of Ron.
Now Voldemort had moved into their manors and to punish them he treated them like vermin and almost slaves.
"Dirty Weasley dog..." Malfoy said as he moved closer and as he raised his wand, his mother had already grabbed his hand and she had done well because the small group was already ready for battle.
Ron: Hello Draco. Why do I feel like you're mad at me?! (looks at Narcissa) Madam Malfoy you have my condolences on the death of your brother-in-law, although a criminal, family remains family as they say, even by marriage.
Narcissa: You, remember well-(interrupted)
"Goodbye and have a nice day…" Ron said as he left with Luna hand in hand without giving the woman time to respond.
Narcissa, completely filled with anger and hatred, watched him leave, vowing to make him pay for all of this.
She had just made a 15-year-old boy her worst enemy, an enemy whose dangerousness she didn't even know.
Ron and Luna went to Arthur's office and the rest of the team under Harry's curiosity followed Malfoy and his mother to see them enter the dark magic store Borgin & Burkes.
Hermione's parents (We don't have their names so we'll call them Wendell and Abby) saw Ron enter and they greeted him warmly.
Ron: Mr. and Mrs. Granger, you already know Luna.
Luna: Hello.
Wendell: Hello Luna.
Abby: You two are still inseparable.
"Oh that's because we're in love..." Luna said dryly and without emotion.
Wendell:…
Abby:…
Ron: We're going to get married after our studies and then travel the world...
Wendell:…
Abby:…
Arthur: (massages his temple) Ah, by the way we were discussing our project.
Ron: I see. (Looks at the Grangers) So, what do you think?! Would you like to set up a dentist office in the wizarding world? It will make Hermione happy.
Wendell: We would love to, honestly. However, we are very aware of the status of muggles in magical society and the way certain people view people like us.
Ron: Have you ever felt those stares among us? I am sure that you will be very appreciated, especially since Hermione will certainly be a very famous witch. Soon I am sure, people as tolerant as we will be at the head of the ministry and this project will be feasible.
Abby: We hope so, thanks Ron.
Luna: Stay hopeful.
Days later, they were on the train back to Hogwarts in the Head Boy's carriage. This time Ron wasn't sleeping on Luna's legs but they were both sleeping in the cabin while she had her head on Ron's chest.
The others were taking advantage of the VIP services as a couple, Harry with Hermione and Neville with Ginny, they had worked a lot these holidays in the dark room and even more in recent days with the apparition classes with Ron so relax like that a little did them good.
They got off the train and greeted Hagrid who was going to guide the first years and went to the carriages which were waiting for them to take them to school while at the baggage drop-off, they saw aurors who inspected them before let them pass.
During the searches, Malfoy, who was not far away, looked at Ron with hatred while his things were searched with particular intent since his father had been caught.
Ron: I'm not a big fan of the way you look at me Draco and if I had to give you advice it would be to not do anything stupid this year and especially towards me.
Draco: You can still speak Weasley, but I'll show you one day.
Ron sighed before walking towards him and Snape stepped in between.
Snape: That's enough, Weasley.
Ron: Are you the babysitter of such a big boy? Don't worry, I just want to tell him something.
He ignored Snape and walked up to Malfoy who had slight fear in his eyes and started talking into the latter's ear.
« I can feel dark magic in your right arm Draco, you carry the dark mark and your anger only amplifies it. Look at me like that for just one second and I will force you to show your arm to our aurors friends. Your father wanted to be my enemy and I was quite Clement last time, it won't happen again so be very careful Draco. You can still choose the right path, your family is not necessarily you. » He told him before patting Draco on the shoulder to leave with the others.
After the Sorting Ceremony and Welcome Feast, Dumbledore made his speech to introduce Horace Slughorn as the new Potions Master and he put Snape in charge of the Dark Arts course much to Slytherin's delight.
He then elected Harry as the new Gryffindor prefect even though Ron kept his title of Head Boy.
He explained to them why they were searched and made them aware to remain cautious and not give in to evil.
He even told them about Voldemort before sending them to their dormitories.
Hermione and Harry guided the first years while Ron had to separate from Luna to go to his private dormitory at Head Boy where he was able to change places with Lucius to go to work and spend time with Merlin his private teacher.
