He wouldn't have wanted a different assignment because being a double agent is the perfect cover if you're really a double agent for the other side.

Yes, exactly.

Well, I think Hermione knows what's what, and has for a long while now. But I think Ron might still have some trace of denial about it. I'm neither for nor against them as a couple. I'm just saying what I see.

Yeah, that could be. Hermione's definitely been a step or three ahead of Ron when it comes to their relationship. And hee, I know you're not. Believe me, I'm not one of those psychotic shipper wars people -- I just have lingering crabbiness from re-reading HBP. ;)