A/N – As with everything I post these days, this story is already finished and has seven chapters. The main plot of this mini story is one of my favourites to write about, where Harry and Ron haven't seen Hermione for years and have no idea that she's with Draco. Enjoy!


Harry Potter and his best friend, Ron Weasley, chatted happily as they got dressed after their tiring Quidditch practice. Harry and Ron were both professional Quidditch players and they were currently with the England team as they prepared for a vital World Cup qualifier the following month. Harry played seeker on the team and had made his international debut two years ago, while Ron was the keeper and had only made the national team a few months previously.

Initially after the end of the war Harry and Ron had intended to go into the Auror training programme. Because they made the decision to join the Aurors, Harry and Ron declined the offer to return to Hogwarts and repeat their seventh year alongside their best friend, Hermione Granger. Although as it turned out the boys only completed a month of Auror training before changing their career path.

The opportunity to change careers originally came to Harry first as he was approached by a talent scout, who had heard rumours that he had been a good player back in school. Harry had debated the offer to have a try out for a few days, but eventually Ron encouraged him to give it a go. When Harry did agree to try out as a Quidditch player he did so on the stipulation that Ron also got a trial, as he knew his best friend secretly dreamed of being a professional Quidditch player.

The trials were a big success for both men and both of them were offered contracts with Quidditch teams, albeit different ones. Ron was thrilled to be offered a place on the team he had supported since his childhood, The Chudley Cannons, while Harry was signed by The Falmouth Falcons. While they did both have to work their way up to the first team, both men were thrilled with their change of careers and within the year both were starting to make their mark in the Quidditch world.

Seven years later and the two men were big stars in both the Quidditch world and the Wizarding world in general. The papers were constantly reporting on Harry and Ron and their lives. Both of their weddings had made headlines and both of them regularly featured in the glossy wizarding magazines, alongside their wives. Neither man had a problem with their fame and all in all they actually enjoyed the attention they garnered.

Once Harry and Ron had finished redressing they said goodbye to their teammates before they left the stadium and headed back to Harry's house. Harry lived in a large five bedroom custom built house with his wife, Ginny, and his two year old son, James. At the minute Ron and his wife, Lavender, were also staying with the Potters as they had recently bought a house nearby and it was still undergoing last minute alterations.

Back at Harry's the two men magically sent their gym bags to their rooms before they set out to find their wives. Eventually they found Ginny and Lavender sitting in the front room, drinking wine and pouring over a glossy brochure of some sort. Harry and Ron didn't bother asking what the women were looking at, as knowing their wives it would be the latest fashion magazine or a new interior decorating catalogue that Lavender was using to get ideas for her new house.

"Where's James?" Harry asked, pecking Ginny on the cheek.

"He's having a nap." Ginny replied. "How was training?"

"Exhausting, but we should be prepared for Italy next month." Harry replied, heading over to the bar in the corner and pouring him and Ron a glass of firewhisky.

Ginny nodded and began asking questions about the training. Directly after leaving school Ginny had been a Quidditch player for a short while. However once she married Harry, she gave up her career as they set about starting their own family. So far they only had one boy but Ginny and Harry had plans for a lot more children.

"We have something we want to show you both." Lavender said, once the talk of Quidditch had subsided. As much as she loved being the wife of a big Quidditch star she couldn't talk about the sport in the same way Ginny could.

Ginny shut the glossy brochure she had been looking at and handed it over to Harry. Harry took one look at the front cover and visibly grimaced. Right in the centre of the page was a stunning picture of a large house and its surrounding gardens and at the top of the page in elegant gold script was the name of the establishment; Malfoy Manor Health Spa.

"Please tell me this isn't what I think." Harry said, refusing to even open the brochure.

"It's the hottest place around." Ginny said. "All the celebrities are going there."

"I don't care who's going there, it's still Malfoy Manor." Harry argued.

"It's not the same as you remember it, Harry." Lavender said. "It's all been converted into the most gorgeous, elegant place."

"How would you know how it's been converted?" Ron asked his wife.

"I've actually taken the time to look at the brochure." Lavender snapped at her husband. "Please just look it over and give the place a chance."

Knowing they wouldn't get any rest until they agreed to look at the brochure Harry and Ron reluctantly opened the glossy pages. Flipping through the brochure both men reluctantly agreed that Narcissa Malfoy had done wonders with the Manor, it was virtually unrecognisable as the dark forbidding place they had briefly visited during the war. Both men also agreed that aspects of the Manor looked appealing, like their gym, Quidditch Pitch and five star on site restaurant. However the lack of alcohol, price and the fact it was run by a Malfoy were huge turn offs.

"What do you think?" Ginny asked as her husband and brother shut the brochure.

"I think it looks expensive." Harry muttered.

"Not to mention the ridiculous no alcohol rule." Ron grumbled. "What sort of place doesn't allow alcohol?"

"A one that is designed to help people get fit and healthy." Ginny retorted. "And as for the price, we can afford it."

"And what about the owners?" Harry questioned. "I have no desire to run into Malfoy."

"If you'd read the introduction you would know that the Health Spa is Narcissa Malfoy's business." Lavender explained. "She's the only Malfoy you're likely to run into."

"I'm still not keen." Ron grumbled. "Imagine if you got stuck in a room that used to be used by one of the Malfoys."

"Again, if you'd read the introduction you would know that Narcissa has used the unused rooms in the Manor to create the spa. All the family rooms are in her own personal wing, inaccessible to the public." Ginny retorted.

"I'm still not sure." Harry sighed. "What about James? This place hardly looks like its child friendly."

"Actually they do a family weekend every month where children are welcome." Ginny answered. "But I've already checked with mum and she's happy to have James next weekend."

"Next weekend? Are you saying you've already booked?" Harry questioned his wife.

"Yes, so there's no arguing." Ginny declared. "It's sorted, next weekend the four of us are going to have a relaxing weekend at Malfoy Manor Health Spa."

"Did it ever occur to you two to check with us?" Ron asked snappishly. "We may have plans."

"You don't." Lavender told her husband. "We checked you were both free before booking."

"I still don't like it." Harry grumbled. "It's ridiculously pricey and I resent giving money to a family that already has more money than they need."

"Exactly." Ron nodded, agreeing with his best friend. "Why can't we go somewhere not run by Malfoys?"

"Because Malfoy Manor Health Spa is the in place." Lavender retorted. "Loads of the other wives have been and if we don't go we're going to be considered behind the pace. I've heard they've even had several international Quidditch players staying at the Spa."

"Yeah, I've heard that too." Ginny agreed with her sister-in-law.

"Why don't we find another Spa and turn that into the in place?" Ron suggested. "Harry and I are England's top players, I'm sure our endorsement will ensure the success of any Spa we choose."

"It doesn't work like that, Ron." Lavender laughed lightly at her husband's naivety.

"Well, I'm not going." Ron huffed, crossing his arms angrily over his chest. "I'm not supporting a Malfoy business."

"But I've booked us the most romantic room in the place, it's called the Lover's retreat." Lavender pouted. "It would be the ideal place to start trying for a baby."

"What's so romantic about this room?" Ron asked.

Sensing her husband was about to change his decision about boycotting the Spa, Lavender smirked and walked over to perch on the side of his chair. "It has a heart shaped bed and a private balcony with a large Jacuzzi. There's also an endless supply of non alcoholic champagne and chocolates."

As Lavender continued to tempt Ron into going to the Spa, Harry turned to his wife. "How much is this going to cost me?"

"Quite a bit." Ginny admitted. "But I'll make it worth your while. Lavender and Ron may have the Lover's Retreat room, but our room also has a few special features."

"Like what?" Harry asked, moving over to sit beside his wife.

"Like a large water bed." Ginny grinned. The couple had discovered water beds on their honeymoon and ever since it was particular favourite with the couple.

"Maybe this weekend will be bearable after all." Harry conceded.

"Yeah, maybe it will." Ron agreed.

Ginny and Lavender exchanged triumphant smiles as their husband's capitulated to their wishes. They were fairly sure the promise of a naughty weekend would ensure their visit to the top notch Spa went ahead as planned. Both women were sick of hearing the other wives brag about the place, so now it was their turn to experience the luxury that Narcissa Malfoy had created with her family's home.