You Never Know | By : ronsmistress Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female Views: 3630 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Ron had the charmed basket filled to capacity. The spacing charm allowed him to pack whatever he needed in the small basket and he was taking advantage of it. He had a whole kitchen to fill up.
He paid for his purchases and had them sent to his house. The house elf would put everything away. He moved along the small village and spotted a café. His stomach growled letting him know his next move. As he walked toward the cafe a woman came out of a nearby bookstore.
“Pansy?” He asked.
“Ron, I guess we ran into each other sooner than expected.” She said with a laugh.
“Yes, we did. What did you pick up?” He asked, trying to make small talk.
“Just some magazines, nothing much. Are you headed somewhere?” She asked.
“I’m going to get some lunch. Would you like to join me?” He asked, unsure where the instinct came from, but it was too late to take it back.
She looked unsure for only a moment. “Sure, that would be great.”
He smiled and they walked to the café together. Ron held out her chair then took his own seat, and they settled into conversation once they had ordered.
“What happened with that man you were seeing? I thought you were serious about him?” Ron asked.
“Well, it was serious but then when the topic of marriage came up he talked about me quitting my job and six or seven children. It didn’t matter to him if I only wanted one or two. It would be his way.”
“The domineering type?” Ron asked.
“The overly domineering type. I asked him where we would live, and he said he would take care of that. I told him I only wanted a child or two, he said once I had them I would be a great mother. I mentioned contraceptive potions and he said they wouldn’t be needed once we were married. He made it clear that he would make the decisions and I would deal with it.”
“What a catch.” Ron said.
“Yeah, even after I called it off, he sent me owl after owl and showed up at my home all the time. He was mad when I changed the locks and reset the wards and floo.” She admitted.
“How long ago was this?” Ron asked.
“About eight months ago, he finally got a clue a couple of months ago.” She said.
“He hasn’t given you any problems then?” Ron asked.
“No, Draco made sure of it. I guess he’s more afraid of lawyers than anything else.” She said with a laugh. “What about you, what happened with your wife?”
“A long secession of men.” He said.
“Oh I’m sorry I shouldn’t have brought it up.” She said, dropping her forehead n her palm.
Ron chuckled. “No it’s alright. I actually thought we had a good marriage up until I switched career paths. Instead of producing brooms, I began designing them. I work out of my home now in a small office I made out of one of the guest rooms. When I began staying home I noticed how she had changed. She was less physical and affectionate so I had Harry follow her. He found out about a room at an inn that she met men in. Several different men. She never really told me how many there were.”
“What was her excuse?” Pansy asked sipping her tea.
“She didn’t have one. That’s something I never found out.” Ron said. Their plates were brought and he continued as they ate. “I think it was boredom. I don’t think she was meant to be with only one man, which means she had another reason for marrying me, but I don’t care anymore. I can’t trust her anymore and that was the worst part of it.”
“I understand that. I thought I knew Allen well, but then I found out I couldn’t trust him either.” Knowing that she shared something in common with him helped. It meant someone understood his sadness.
“Some men think women like a man who is controlling and handles it all. I like a partner.” He said.
“Who handled the divorce?” She asked taking a bite of her salad.
“Draco.” He said tucking into his own plate.
“He’s a good one to go to. I mentioned using him to draw up a premarital contract but Allan wouldn’t hear of a contract. He said it was as if I was expecting to split from him.” She said.
“That’s what Sara said too, but she signed it anyway. I’m glad I let Hermione talk me into one.” He told her.
“It’s always a good idea.” Pansy said. “What did it guard you from?”
“Hermione said she knew I was growing in the company when I began drawing up designs, so she made sure that my money then and anything I would make in the future was protected. It gave Sara a lump sum and nothing more.”
“That must have made her mad when it came to divorce.” Pansy said with a laugh.
“Oh, yes it did. She tried to have it invalidated because I’ve been promoted and make very good money now, but her settlement hasn’t changed.” He said. “She gets to keep all her jewels though, even her wedding ring and engagement ring. I also gave her some for birthdays and anniversaries.”
“Well, she must have put up a fight.” Pansy assumed.
“Oh, she did alright. It took months to get things finalized. If she had simply signed the papers it could have been over and done with in just a couple weeks.”
“So is it over?” She asked.
“It is. There are some things to be settled as far as what she thinks she is entitled to, but as the marriage itself is concerned it is final and dissolved.” He said.
They finished lunch and after Ron paid for the meal, they said their goodbyes and went their separate ways. Talking to Pansy about his ex-wife felt good. Getting things out in the open had been one thing but to talk about her was another. He felt unburdened in a way but was concerned that he may have dumped all his baggage on Pansy. She didn’t seem upset or uncomfortable with him talking. He’d see her in a day or two and make sure for himself.
His house elf took his cloak and brought him a drink. He valued Gavin greatly. He was old but very enthusiastic and knew what Ron needed before he needed it. His previous master had died leaving no children or siblings behind him. Alone, he had sought out Dumbledore, but instead of serving the castle, he had asked if Dumbledore knew of any families who needed a house elf. Knowing Ron was looking for a new home after his divorce, he sent an owl and Ron immediately accepted the elf. The small creature was only too happy to be needed. Ron was neat enough, but things like the washing and basic house chores tended to get behind and with an elf, things were always clean and in order.
He shuffled through more mail, some things he sent to his office, others he trashed. A new, crisp parchment caught his eye and he looked at the sender. Claire Devale was his ex wife’s lawyer. He opened the letter and scanned it, feeling his aggravation rise.
‘Mr. Weasley,
Mrs. Sara Weasley has filed an action stating that she is owed money from the sale of jewelry in your possession. According to the understanding agreed upon, the profit from the sale of said jewelry should have been split between the two parties, with fifty percent being sent to Mrs. Weasley. She claims that the jewelry has since been sold and she has yet to receive her share of the profits. Please send payments to Mrs. Weasley or her legal counsel immediately or a secondary action will be taken and a Ministry of Magic court will be advised and consulted.
Claire Devale, Divorce Counsel, Wiltshire’
Ron rolled his eyes and downed his drink. He made sure the house elf had gotten all his groceries then went to his office. He thought about the letter while he worked on his latest design. Sara had given him some jewelry as well during their marriage. He had promptly sold all of it, wanting no reminders of it. It was never mentioned until now.
They were waiting for his settlement payment to be finalized and then he would have no reason to deal with her. Why was she making a big deal about the jewelry? He let her keep gifts, she should give him the same courtesy, but courtesy and Sara didn’t go hand in hand.
He threw down his quill and grabbed his cloak, leaving through the floo.
A:N/ With regards to Ron’s wife, think of “sara” from Driving Lessons
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