Secret Loves: Past and Present

[Sensiblyquirky]

Disclaimer: Nope not me, but JKR.

Chapter One
Minerva McGonagall was grading papers in her classroom late one night, when Albus Dumbledore walked in.
“Minerva, it is midnight. You need your sleep just like anyone else. Why are you still up” he asked concerned. Minerva had been pushing herself so hard lately, and he was afraid she would land herself in the hospital wing soon.
“Albus don’t start in on me. I’m fine, and these need to be graded. I’m almost done. Just one more.”
Albus had steadily made his way behind her, and Minerva was too focused on the parchment in front of her to notice until she felt his soft long fingers begin to gently knead her tight shoulders.
“Albus, what are you doing?”
“Helping you to relax, my dear, now finish that essay so I may escort you to your chambers.”
“You don’t have to do that Albus,” Minerva replied sleepily. She had her eyes closed now, and was, truthfully, thoroughly enjoying his little treat.
“Come, my dear, let’s get you to bed. You can do that one essay tomorrow morning,” he replied coming around to the side of her chair to help her to her feet.
“Oh, I suppose just this once. Albus, are you going to tuck me in as well, and tell me a bed-time story,” she teased in mockery of his nurturing ways.
“Only after I dress you for bed,” he replied with a wink.
“Albus Dumbledore! How dare you suggest such a thing! I am a lady, and you, sir or should I say rogue, will have to court me, and then marry me before that happens.”
Looping her arm through his he said, “Well I’ll just have to give that some thought then.” This caught Minerva completely off guard, and it left her without any witty replies, for which Albus was grateful. As they began to walk out of the door, one of the floorboards flew up in front of them revealing a staircase.
“Um, my dear, did you know this was here?” Albus asked turning to look at Minerva.
Minerva just stared at the staircase, “No, Albus. You mean you didn’t?”
He just shook his head, “Well perhaps we should investigate.”
“Do you think that wise, Albus?”
“Well, it will be fun! C’mon we may need both of our wands for sufficient light, it appears to be rather dark.”
Albus grabbed Minerva’s hand and went down the stairs before her. He was right it was incredibly dark, but as soon as they had embarked from the staircase the floorboard shut, and the hall became lit by candles on the walls. Albus and Minerva looked at each other and back to the hall, and Albus instinctively stepped closer to Minerva and held her hand tighter.
“Albus look at the walls!” Minerva said enthusiastically, “they have pictures on them.”
The corridor stretched on beyond their eyesight, and the walls of the hall were covered in pictures. They were still muggle portraits of a woman, a man, and a boy at various stages of life and each was taken in a different place signifying a different event.
Albus stepped away from Minerva to closely examine one of the pictures, and Minerva couldn’t contain a smile. She loved watching him when he was so focused on something. First he would twirl the end of his beard, ‘oh he is doing it’ she thought, then he’d begin to tap his foot, ‘there it goes’, and then her favorite: he’d start to hum. Though annoying after hours of humming it was soothing in it’s own way. As he began humming Minerva approached,
“Albus, earth to Albus. What are you so interested in?”
“Minerva, do you know what Godric Gryffindor and Rowena Ravenclaw looked like?”
“Yes, vaguely, but why do you…” then it hit her. “But Albus why would they have pictures of themselves down here, and with a little boy? Weren’t they married to other people?”
“Well, yes. Arranged marriages of course, but they were married to other people. At the founding of the school Rowena had been married for three years I believe, and Godric for 15. He was a good twenty or so years older than her. All four founders stayed at Hogwarts, even during the summer, so…”
“An affair could have been easily hidden and maintained,” Minerva finished before him.
“Yes, my dear, very easy. Not to mention that your classroom was the very one Rowena taught in over a thousand years ago. I wonder where this leads,” he mused.
“Probably your bedroom if they were really involved.” Minerva replied as a dull flush started to creep its way up her cheeks at the knowledge that a secret passageway in her classroom led to Albus’ private quarters.”
Albus took a sideways glance at Minerva, and began to wring his hands before suggesting that they continue down the hallway. The pictures on the wall were very interesting, and each increasingly confirmed their suspicions. As they saw the little boy grow up he looked more and more like Godric, but had Rowena’s eyes.
“Albus, do you have any idea how scandalous this is? I mean they lived a completely different life here at Hogwarts, with a child. Do you think they raised the child here? Look at them, they look so happy.”
“Indeed, it is rather scandalous Tabby. I suggest we keep this to ourselves, and that we turn back and go to bed. We have been down here for two hours already, and we can finish exploring another night.”
Trying to suppress a yawn Minerva just nodded. As soon as they reached the stairs the floorboard flew open, and allowed them to exit the corridor.
While walking to Minerva’s room Albus asked, “I wonder why it let us through? It has never done it before.”
“I don’t know, Albus. Why don’t we meet in my room tomorrow night, and see where it leads?”
“Alright, my dear. You get some sleep, and I’ll see you tomorrow at breakfast. Sweet dreams, Minerva.”
“You too, Albus. Night.”
Albus didn’t go to sleep that night; instead he paced his private quarters looking for the entrance to the corridor, but finally gave up at 5 when he was unable to find anything. He was definitely looking forward to finding more out about the school’s most popular founders.

[griseldalafey]

Ohh... great start... I hope some of Godric and Rowena's actions rub of on Albus and Minerva...
Can't wait to see what happens next.

[Catwoman99]

Oh, I like this a lot. Nice beginning. I love the Godric and Rowena storyline. I've never seen that before.

Post more soon!

-April

[AthenaDumbledore]

Mooooooooooooooooooore. This is sooooooooo good. Beautiful start. I hope more follows soon, I really really want to read it.

Fantatic work!

[TabbyForever]

ooo ooo ooo...my fav sort of story,
one that contains our fav couple AND the founders!!!!!!
Thankyou....and if this chapter is anything to go by....the story will be fab!!!!
Tabs

[HappyReader]

Ooh! Ooh! Founders fic! *sits down happily and patiently waits for next update*

[Sensiblyquirky]

DANG IT!!!!!!!!! I NEED TO VENT!! I WAS LIKE THREE SENTENCES FROM FINISHING CHAPTER 2 AND MY MICROSOFT WORD DECIDES TO GO NUTS ON ME SO THE WHOLE FREAKIN CHAPTER IS LOST!!! grrrrrrr....lukily i have most of it written down but now i have to type it all over again. You know there are days when i really hate computers!!

re-writing chapter 2

[Sensiblyquirky]

I LIED!!! It came back!!! Ok, now I'm jumping up and down with joy!!! ;D

[Sensiblyquirky]

Ok, Chapter 2 which was saved! Hurrah!!!
The next night Albus and Minerva met in her classroom at ten o’clock to give themselves more time to look around.
When he arrived Minerva was standing in front of the floorboard that opened last night, but it wasn’t opening. As soon as Albus joined her it flew open. They just looked at each other.
“Albus, this is so strange. I have tried on my breaks to enter again, but it wouldn’t open for me. Now as soon you’re here it opens. I wonder why it takes both of us?”
“Hmm,” Albus thought, “that’s very interesting, my dear. I have no clue, but let us not waste any more time.”
Eagerly Minerva slipped her hand in his to descend the stairs, and in no time they were back where their journey had ended the night before. For half an hour they continued to look at the pictures on the wall until they came to a door on the right side of the hall. The door was made of a dark think wood, and the knocker was in the shape of a Gryffin.
Minerva and Albus glanced at each other, and then Minerva said, “Albus, if I didn’t know any better I’d say that was the knocker from your office. They look so much alike.”
“Yes, they do. Let’s see if it opens. Stand behind me, my dear, I would not want you to get hurt.”
“Oh my, aren’t we the perfect gentleman,” she teased.
“I thought I was a rogue,” he replied quickly with a smile.
“Well it seems you have characteristics of both types of men. Of course it remains to be seen which of the two will win over your soul.”
Albus looked at her over his half moon spectacles and grinning said, “And which, Professor McGonagall, would you like to see win?”
At first Minerva was shocked but she recovered quickly and taking a step closer to Albus whispered, “I like gentlemen, but rogues make better lovers,” after a pause she added, “Or so I’ve heard. Now open the door.”
Leaning back Minerva was smiling broadly, because now Albus was the one that didn’t know what to say. He was fiddling with his hands, and looking at the floor. “Albus…the door,” Minerva reminded him trying to contain her laughter.
“Oh, yea, well here goes.”
He tried the handle but nothing happened. Suddenly remembering the floorboard he took Minerva’s hand and placed it over his. The door flew open. Looking back to her for reassurance Albus stepped into the room followed closely by Minerva.
Once inside the room candles appeared exactly as they did last night in the corridor.
Minerva gasped, “Albus! This is the sitting room and I bet there are two bedrooms, one for Godric and Rowena and another for their child. Look at the history in here, Albus, all the furniture and everything. Nothing’s been touched,” Minerva exclaimed excitedly.
“I know, Minerva. Let’s have a look around.” The sitting room was huge and richly furnished. Above the fireplace was the largest portrait yet. Godric was standing behind Rowena and she was holding their son when he was an infant. Minerva and Albus had to admit they looked very happy. Minerva sighed.
“Tabby, what’s wrong.” Albus asked concerned.
“Oh. Nothing. Just, never mind…” she trailed off. Albus put a hand on her shoulder and gently squeezed it: “You can tell me Minerva.”
She looked at him, and then returned her gaze to the portrait, “I don’t condone their affair, but they look so happy. Do you ever want to marry and have children? I did, still do,” she whispered.
“It isn’t too late for that, Minerva. And, yes, I would like to get married and have children.
They just stood there staring at the portrait neither aware that Albus’ hand had moved from Minerva’s shoulder to her hand until Minerva made to move away. They looked at the hands, each other, then dropped hands quickly and moved in separate directions in order to hide the blush on both of their cheeks.
Minerva moved to a door beside of the fireplace. Opening it she realized it was a child’s room. There were still toys on some of the shelves, and clothes in the closet. Minerva was about to call Albus, but he beat her to it.
“Minerva! Tabby come here and look at this!”
Minerva hurried out of the room, and across the sitting room into another room where she presumed Albus to be. Correct in her assumption she came up beside of him, “Yes, Albus?”
“This must be the master bedroom, look at that bed! I think that is the biggest bed I have ever seen!”
Albus was right; the bed alone practically covered the entire wall. Minerva, also, noticed that every piece of furniture in the room was made to sit two. All the chairs, the sofa, and even Rowena’s vanity bench were big enough to occupy two persons.
After a while Albus suggested that they come back on the weekend to investigate the rooms, and focus now on where the hall actually lead. Minerva complied, and they were walking up the hall when Minerva realized just how sleepy she was. Against her will she started to fall asleep!
Albus noticed something was wrong when she almost walked into the wall. Turning her so he could look at her face he saw that her eyes were closed. ‘She really is tired,’ he thought, and in an effort to help her out he bent down and picked her up. Minerva awoke instantly at realizing she was in his arms.
“Albus, what are you doing? I can walk on my own!”
“Yes, you were doing such a good job of that when you almost walked into the wall back there. Just put your head on my shoulder, and go to sleep.”
Not wanting to be outdone Minerva replied, “You just wanted to hold me, I’m on to you Professor Dumbledore.”
Albus sincerely hoped she was kidding about being on to him, but decided to play along: “You’re right, my dear. I just wanted to hold the most beautiful woman I know.”
“Most beautiful, nonsense Albus I am not what you say I am. On with the journey good sir before I have cause to doubt your intentions,” she finished placing her head on his shoulder and closing her eyes.
Albus chuckled and did as he was told. In no time he was finally at the end of the hallway, and another set of stairs appeared. When he ascended them, and came out of the floor he noticed he was, indeed, in his private quarters. Well his bedroom, at the foot of his bed to be exact; Minerva had been right. When he looked down at her she was fast asleep, and he didn’t’ have the heart to wake her so he laid her upon his bed, unpinned her hair, removed her shoes, and placed a blanket over her slender frame. Leaning down to place a chaste kiss on her forehead he whispered, “You are indeed the most beautiful woman I know, Minerva. It was an honor to hold you so close. Perhaps I will have the chance to do that again,” he asked the sleeping form. Leaving her in his room Albus went out into his sitting room for the night.

[griseldalafey]

Aaaaaawww.... Oh, for Merlin's sake man, make a move... *growls at Albus*

Lovely story. I don't think Albus and Minerva have to look for a place to live once they're married

And I'm very happy you're updating so quickly.
Don't you just love it when your computer has a sense of humor?

I can't wait to see what happens next.

[TabbyForever]

Awwww that was well cute!!!!!
Don't you just hate computers sometimes!!!!!
On with the story, i can't wait to find out what happens next!!!!
Tabs

[Catwoman99]

Woohoo! I'm glad all was not lost! This was a great 2nd chapter. I can't wait to see what happens when Minerva wakes up in the morning.

-April :-)

[Inappropriate Goat]

This story is getting really interesting.... Please continue!!
MM

[HappyReader]

*picks up hammer*
You want your computer takin' care of? I can teach it to behave...mwahaha.
Lovely second chapter. Hee! Oh no Albus, Tabby is on to you! Run away...into her arms!

[Sensiblyquirky]

Chapter 3

Minerva awoke with a start. She was not in her bed, and Albus was nowhere to be seen. Looking around the room she deduced that she was in Albus’ bedroom. There were gadgets over all the surfaces, and his bedclothes were purple. ‘That man and his quirks,’ she thought. Heading out to the sitting room she found Albus asleep on the couch. She immediately felt guilty for kicking him out of his bed. Approaching him with caution, not knowing what he would do if startled, she shook his shoulder gently and softly called out his name.
Albus on the other hand was dreaming, and as always his dreams were about Minerva. This dream included their new discoveries down in the corridor, and in it he and Minerva used the rooms for their own purposes. They had two children instead of one, and Minerva was calling his name. It sounded so real…wait! She was calling his name. Opening his eyes slowly they came to rest on her beautiful figure standing over him. Realizing she was actually there he sat up with a jolt.
“I’m sorry, Albus. I did not mean to scare you.”
“No worries, my dear. Did you sleep well last night?”
“Yes, thank you. But you should have awoken me. There is no reason for you to be sleeping on your couch, rather than your bed. I take it the hallway led to your private quarters,” she asked eagerly.
“Yes, the foot of my bed to be exact. Though I wonder why.”
“Albus after what we have found out it is no surprise that the hallway should lead to your bed.”
Albus considered this but was still not convinced, “I know, my dear, but look at it this way. They obviously lived in the quarters we found, so why did it need to lead here? And why does it run from her office to his bedroom? Why not from office to office, or bedroom to bedroom? I find the placement of the corridor to be rather interesting.”
Minerva looked thoughtful for a moment before replying, “Well, perhaps we can find out the answer to our questions this weekend. I should head back to my chambers in order to get ready for breakfast. I’ll floo if that is ok with you.”
Indicating that it was Minerva was gone in a swish of her emerald green robes.
Though only two days away the weekend could not arrive quicker for Minerva and Albus. They spoke often of what they had found, and when Saturday arrived Minerva was up and in her classroom at six in the morning.
Albus had informed the other staff members that he and Minerva were needed in Ministry meetings all weekend, and would return Sunday before dinner. This way they would not be interrupted, and could take their time in investigating the chambers.
When Albus arrived they quickly descended the stairs, and moved along the corridor toward the room. Once inside Minerva decided to check the master bedroom, and Albus indicated his desire to see the child’s room.
Minerva moved into the master bedroom, and took at seat at Rowena’s vanity. Opening the drawers she found some very beautiful jewels and hairpins, all of which were in excellent shape. Lifting one of the boxes up Minerva discovered a letter. Opening it she read:
My precious Jewel,
I hope your classes went well today. I’m afraid I must go home this weekend to see Elizabeth. Know that I will be thinking of you while I am gone. When I see her I will picture you, and if she kisses me I will imagine that your sweet lips are the ones covering mine.
I will return Sunday afternoon and will head straight for our chambers. It would please me very much if you are there awaiting my return, for it would be my honor to prove to you the depths of my love. I will dream of you, my love, of you wriggling beneath me as I lavish your perfect breasts with my kisses, of your hands working the magic only they can, and of you reaching that pinnacle of passion only to leap into the heavens and I following right behind. Oh, what you do to me!
I long to return to you,
Your Godric

Minerva set the letter aside, only to find another one beneath it this one addressed to Godric.
Oh my love,
I do so hate that I am married to another, for he has requested that I join him in London for the weekend and I have no way out of it! Oh, Godric, how can I spend the weekend with him when I long to spend it with you? I shall miss you darling, but I will be dreaming of you.
I know he will want to sleep with me, oh I am dreading it. Not only do I not love him, but also he cannot compare to you in that field, love. Funny isn’t it? I feel as if I’m cheating on you when I have to see him. I suppose that is the case, because you have captured my heart and I want only you to make love to me. These past few weeks have given us so little time together, and now this weekend is stripped from us as well. Oh, how I long to feel you inside of me. I will return after dinner on Sunday, and please wait for me in our chambers and make sure you are rested. I have no intentions of letting you go to sleep.
My love always,
Yours R

Minerva couldn’t believe how explicit these letters were. She looked to the bed, and wondered if they had actually used it for sleeping. Setting the letters back in the drawers she stood up to search the room further.
Meanwhile, Albus was enjoying himself in the child’s room. Many of the toys were in excellent shape and after playing with several he decided to move into the sitting room to look into things there when he spotted a piece of parchment on the floor. Leaning down to pick it up he sat upon the boy’s bed in preparation of reading it.
My darling son,
Your father and I have been called away on business for the school. The house-elves will keep you company during our leave. Make sure to behave, and do the work we have assigned you. Your father and I will be in London so I’m sure we can pick something up for you while we are away.
We love you,
Mum and Dad

‘They really seemed like a normal family, well if you cut out the part about Rowena and Godric being married to other people, the secrecy of the chambers, and the fact that their child had to live down here, ok so maybe they aren’t normal,’ Albus thought to himself. Just then he heard Minerva calling his name: “Albus! Albus come here and have a look at this!”
Albus quickly exited the room and headed for the master bedroom. Once inside he didn’t see Minerva anywhere. “Minerva, where are you?”
“Turn to your left, and walk straight ahead. Are you at the wall?”
“Yes.”
“Ok, now place your hand on the brick by the candle and push.”
Doing so he found himself falling into a smaller room, and straight into Minerva. His weight pushed her up against the wall, and one of his hands landed on the wall to brace himself while the other was on her side dangerously close to her right breast. Quickly moving from her he apologized for walking into her.
“T-that’s ok Albus. It wasn’t your fault.” They were both silent for a moment in attempts to slow their hearts down. Albus spoke first.
“So what did I need to see?”
“Oh, follow me.” Following her through a narrow corridor they came out into a bathroom. It was spectacular.
“My dear, I did not think they would have a bathroom like this during their time.”
“Me either, but there is no shower and I’m not sure how the water got into the tub. I mean there are no waterspouts, but isn’t it beautiful?”
And indeed it was. The bathtub was made of a deep green marble, and it was rimmed in gold. The size of it was also very appealing; as was everything else it was large enough to fit two people sitting in it and was long enough for them to lie down in it.
Minerva was looking on the wall above the tub when she realized something was written on it.
“Look, Albus. Something is written on the wall!” Taking a step closer Minerva began to read the words aloud:
May the weariness be taken from thee bones,
May my waters soothe thee,
May my scents be pleasant and,
May love be made between two hearts
At the end of such a long and weary day.

When Minerva had finished the tub immediately filled with water, and a lavender scent filled the air.
“Oh, Albus. How could it know that I bath with lavender salts,” she asked looking flabbergasted at him.
“I don’t know, Minerva. I guess it is part of the enchantment.”
“Albus read the inscription and let’s see if it changes.”
Once he had read it the lavender scent was replaced with a fait lemon one.”
Laughing Minerva replied, “I should have known.”
Suddenly Albus had an idea, and he prayed to the heavens that Minerva would consent…

[griseldalafey]

What idea... what? what?

I *love* this story. It's very originel. I can't wait to see what happens next.

[Inappropriate Goat]

How naughty is Albus... what is it he wants Minerva to consent to? Eeeeeeeee!!! The suspense is too much.... Hurry up with the update... Don't make me find you!
MM

[Catwoman99]

Yay, another update!! Hmmm...I wonder what Albus has in mind. I love this, keep going!!

-April :-)

[Jestana]

Whee! This is fan-bloody-tastic! I love it! What's his idea? *leans forward eagerly*

[Sensiblyquirky]

Oh, um…things get intimate so be warned.
I hope this is to everyone’s liking, especially since everyone seems to like this fic! Now I'm worried about disappointing people...

Chapter 4

“Minerva I wonder what scent would fill the room if we said the inscription together. Would you like to give it a try?”
Minerva saw nothing wrong in that, and she had been wondering the same thing. As soon as they were finished the candles in the room dimmed, and a rose scent with a hint of nutmeg filled the room. Too focused on the scent Minerva never noticed Albus move behind her till she felt his hand on her shoulder.
“My dear, how bout a bath,” he asked in a hushed tone.
Minerva couldn’t think straight much less speak, so Albus continued: “I will not press further should you wish to decline, but I would very much like to make line four of the charm come true.”
Minerva couldn’t breathe. ‘He wants to…to make love,’ she thought to herself. ‘He wants to make line four come true.”
She finally breathed out, “What are you intentions, my rogue?”
Albus smiled, and slipped his other arm around her waist. “To love you with all that I have until the day that I die. To marry you, and have children with you.”
“What if I said I want a chaste relationship?”
“Then I will happily oblige, but I’m warning you now part of our wedding night will be spent in that bathtub.”
Minerva had made up her mind: “You may undress me, sir.”
Albus had a hard time containing his glee, and nerves. He slowly slid her outer robes off her shoulders, and then began to unbutton the dress she wore underneath. The dress was soon discarded along with her stockings, and boots. Walking around to face her Albus cupped her face within his hands, and bent down to kiss her.
The kiss was beyond anything he could have imagined. Her lips were so soft, and when she ran her tongue along his bottom lip to deepen the kiss Albus couldn’t hold back any longer. He kissed her with what twenty years of longing can produce, and Minerva kissed him back with the same intensity. His hands went to unclasp her bra, and when that was completed he began to remove her panties. Minerva was breathing very hard, and she longed to undress him.
Albus stepped back and admired her. Minerva blushed under his gaze. “You are stunning, my love.”
“Thank you, I do hope you are not allowed to have all the fun Albus. You cannot possibly take a bath with me if you are clothed,” Minerva responded stepping up to him.
It wasn’t long before Minerva and Albus were seated in the tub. Once in, a washcloth with soaps appeared on the ledge. Albus was sitting behind Minerva so he began to wash her back, and then he moved to her arms and stomach. When Albus was done he had purposefully skipped her breasts, and the very center of her desire. He let his hands travel slowly to her breasts, and he kneaded them tenderly in a circular motion till he reached her nipples. Minerva was unable to contain some moans from escaping her lips, but she wasn’t going to be outdone.
Moving away from him Minerva began to wash and kiss him. Unlike Albus Minerva had no intentions of shying away from what needed her attention the most. Albus gasped when he felt her soft hands travel over his manhood. Wanting them to come together Albus reached for Minerva and pulled her on top of him. They made love slowly, and when Minerva woke up the next morning not even the brilliant first rays of the sun could compare with her smile. Looking up from her position on his chest Minerva wondered how and when they made it to the bed.
“Good morning, my love,” Albus greeted Minerva before leaning down to kiss her sweetly. Once the kiss had ended Minerva asked, “Albus how did we make it to the bed?”
“I carried you. You were already asleep, and I thought it prudent not to stay in the bathtub all night.”
“Oh. Albus?”
“Yes, love?”
“I love you. I’m not sure I told you that last night.”
“And I you. I was serious last night when I told you I wanted to marry you, Minerva. I have loved you for the past twenty years, and nothing would be make me happier than to have you as my wife.”
“Why, Albus Dumbledore, are you proposing?”
“It isn’t exactly the perfect setting is it?”
“I think it is the perfect setting. We just expressed our love I the most beautiful way, and I can think of no place better than wrapped up in your arms for you to propose.”
“Is that a yes,” he asked eagerly.
“A yes to what? No question has been asked.”
“You don’t believe in cutting me any slack do you?”
“No arguments, mister.”
“Minerva you are my everything, will you marry me?”
“I do believe I could live as Mrs. Albus Dumbledore, of course I’ll marry you my rogue. It is nice to know you intend to make an honest woman out of me,” she teased.
Albus’ face fell, “Minerva do you regret,” Albus never got to finish his sentence because Minerva’s lips silenced his in a kiss; a kiss to take all his fear away.
“My love, I was only teasing don’t tell me you won’t be able to handle my teasing now that we are to be wed. There is nothing I regret about last night, Albus, nothing.”
Relieved Albus leaned down to kiss her again, “No, I think I can still handle your teasing” he replied. But before he could kiss her Minerva slid from his grasp, and went tearing out of the room in the direction of the bathroom.
“Come back here, Wench!” Albus yelled following her.
To his supreme disappointment she was clothed when he found her. “That was cruel, my dear.”
Minerva had the most wicked smile on her face, “My love we have many questions but still no answers. Come let us search the sitting room.”
Albus still didn’t look too happy so when he was dressed Minerva gave him the kiss he had wanted earlier, “Come Albus I want to find out everything I can today.”

[Inappropriate Goat]

I love this story... is there going to be more? Are we going to find out more about what happend to godric and rowena?

MM

[Sensiblyquirky]

Oh yes, my dear addict, there shall be more about those two naughty founders

christy

[griseldalafey]

Yay... finally ;D
I hope no-one else finds out about that room. Lovely chapter, well done.
And I'm very glad the story isn't over yet, I would love to see more of Godric and Rowena.

[Jestana]

Whee! That was lovely! Wonderfully and tastefully written. Bravo!

[Catwoman99]

Mmmmm, very nice! Yay! That was a brilliant idea on Albus' part. Makes me wish I had a bathtub big enough for two....ah someday.

-April :-)

[HappyReader]

Whoop, whoop, whoop! Is their anything better than a naked Albus? Possibly a naked Minerva with naked Albus? ;D Lovely! Please do continue!

PUPPET POTTER PAL ALBUS: 'It's naked time!!'

[TheEmeraldRose]

*New User Here*

I just want to say I think this story is awesome!
The writing is wonderful, and I love how you tied Founder Romance with the lovely, AD/MM!

[TabbyForever]

HappyReader said:

Whoop, whoop, whoop! Is their anything better than a naked Albus? Possibly a naked Minerva with naked Albus? ;D Lovely! Please do continue!

PUPPET POTTER PAL ALBUS: 'It's naked time!!'

I really wish you hadn't just written that!all i can see now is that animation!!!!hehehehehehe ;D

I love this story!!!!Its just so ahhhhhhhhh
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[Sensiblyquirky]

Chapter 5 (Part one)
It had been six hours since they started looking, but neither had found any important information about Rowena and Godric’s relationship. Albus was seated on the sofa with quite a large pile of books on the table in front of him. Minerva, on the other hand, was sitting on the floor surrounded by piles of books on all sides. Her hair was coming out of its bun, and she had discarded her outer robes a long time ago. Albus thought she looked enchanting. As she set the last book down Minerva sighed: “Albus, I cannot believe we haven’t found anything out yet!”
“Darling, they may not have left a detailed account of their affair. Perhaps they did not want anyone to learn of it.”
“Oh, Albus. I just have this feeling that we are supposed to know. I mean they did bring us together after all,” Minerva reasoned as she stood up in an effort to move away from the books.
“And for that I am very grateful. Now come here, and perhaps I can help you relax,” Albus replied with smile. Minerva smiled as well thinking she could use a break. After she had positioned herself on his lap Albus decided to broach a topic with her he had been thinking about all morning: “Minerva, darling, when we are married how would you feel about using these rooms as our chambers?”
Minerva couldn’t contain her excitement! Kissing him with an intensity and passion reminiscent of the night before she gave him his answer. Pulling back Minerva replied, “Oh Albus! I love you so much! Thank you! (kiss) Thank you! (kiss) Thank you! (kiss)”
“You’re very welcome, my dear, and I love you too.” Before he could capture her mouth in another sweet kiss the room went dark. Surprised they looked up, and the portrait that was once hanging over the fire place had been replaced with a beautiful piece of tapestry. The tapestry was of a rich deep red, with lions and lionesses along the border. Along the top written in a gold thread were their names. Looking to each other Minerva and Albus wondered how the tapestry had gotten there, but before they could talk about it new words were being added to it. Minerva read the new words aloud:
Albus & Minerva,
May the love you have found in each other
Be a constant source of joy for the rest of your
Lives. It was in these chambers that we could be
Our real selves, and we hope the same for you. We
Lived as husband and wife in these rooms, and we
Raised our son in them as well. An enchantment
Was placed long ago, which closed these rooms and
Erased all evidence that they existed till a future
Couple employed at this great school had use for
Them. Have no fear that couple is you, and only
You and yours shall know that this place exists.
We give you these rooms to change, and use for
The remainder of your lives. Our story, and more
Details of these chambers may be found in a book,
Which is stored in the center of the headboard of
Our bed. This tapestry will remain over the
Fireplace, and is now yours. May many children’s
Names appear under yours.
Godric & Rowena

When Minerva had finished the writing disappeared, and the tapestry was now blank. She quickly stood up, and sprinted into the master bedroom Albus following right behind. When they were both seated on the bed Albus took Minerva’s hand in his and placed it over the center of the bed. It opened to reveal a little compartment, and in it was the book. Taking it out gently they settled back onto the pillows before opening it. Minerva gave Albus a quick kiss on the cheek, and then she opened the book…

[Sensiblyquirky]

Chapter 5 (Part Two)

With the completion of our chambers Godric and I could not be happier. Only one argument ensued between us, and that was what to name our humble abode so we have decided it shall have two names. Godric thought we should name the hallway: “Lover’s Lane,” and I consented. The chambers though will have two names. Godric, in his infinite wisdom, wants to call it: Our Naughty Nook. I refuse to call our home by that name, so I shall refer to these chambers as: A Home for a Secret Love.
I realize I should feel guilty for betraying my marriage vows, but considering I did not enter into them willing I do not. I have found my love, and if we can only be together secretly then I would prefer that to having to live my life without him.
The position of the rooms was my idea. This way we could spend every night in our chambers, and in the mornings I could head to my classroom to teach and he to his room, which is connected to his office, to work. I do believe it shall work out perfectly.
My favorite room is the bathroom, and Godric has already promised me that will spend many a romantic night in that tub. Godric’s favorite room is our bedroom, but that is because of the bed. It is the biggest either of us as ever seen. He assured me though that he intends to hold me close each night, and not cling to the edge expecting me to cling to the opposite one.
The enchantment on the room will allow us to create new rooms should the need arise, and I for one hope it does. The hallway will display any family portraits made. It is lucky for us that Godric’s younger brother excels in the art of muggle portraits, and that he will keep our secret.
I should go now, my love calls me, but I will return with more.
R

Albus looked down at Minerva, and urged her to turn the page in order to discover more. “My dear this is most intriguing.”
“Indeed, my sweet, it is. I love you.”
“And I you. We need to head to dinner?”
Minerva frowned, “Can’t we send Fawkes and say it took longer than we thought, and just stay down here. Please?”
“I would love to, Minerva, but don’t you think we need to return?”
“No, I don’t. We never get away, and I want to find out more about them. Please, Albus?” Minerva put the book aside, and began kissing his neck.
“Minerva…,” but whatever he was going to say was lost the minute she started to suck on his earlobe. He gave in immediately, “Alright Minerva. Just let me go to my office and send Fawkes.
“Thank you! I shall not read a sentence till you return.”
“Good. I’ll be back in a moment.”
When Albus returned he noticed Minerva was under the covers. “My love, are you cold?”
“A little, but I just decided to get ready for bed and wait for you.” When Albus was under the covers he insisted on giving Minerva a kiss to warm her up, and it certainly did. Opening the book again the next entry was:

Our Story:
Godric and I met three years before we founded this school. It was at some social function, and we were each with our spouses. Godric had been married for awhile, but I on the other hand had only been married for a month. We had each heard of the other through our work and accomplishments, and were most anxious to meet. We spent most of the night together talking about various things. I will not lie I felt more for him in the first hour that I had known him than I did for my husband. As luck would have it one year later we were thrown together in a fight against one of the darkest wizards of our time. We spent a lot of time with each other, and we fell in love. One night we gave into our carnal desires. I will never forget that night for as long as I live, for it was the night Godric became mine and I his. We have never parted since that day, and I know we never shall. He is my world. The creation of these chambers was my love’s anniversary present to me, and he could not have given me a greater gift.
This is Godric, now, my love has requested that I write in this book. I feel I need to jump in during the telling of our story. My marriage was arranged, as was Rowena’s, and I do not dislike my wife but I do not love her. The night I first saw Rowena I fell in love. Honestly, I did. She was beautiful that night, and I had never come across someone with so much intelligence. We were thrown together, because I requested that she be my assistant during our war. I knew as soon as she joined me that keeping my hands and my feelings to myself would be hard. I tried to think of my wife, and Rowena’s husband but the more I was with her the more I fell in love. The night we confessed our love I told her I hated my wife, Elizabeth, and I knew I had met the most spectacular creature alive when she responded with, “Godric, do not hate her. It is no more her fault that you are married than it is hers. Do not waste room in your heart for hate.” She became mine in the only way a woman really can that night, and I have never regretted it. I would die for her, and I my only hope is that I can make her happy.

When Minerva and Albus finished reading that part, Minerva had tears in her eyes. “Oh, Albus…”
“Indeed.”
Minerva started to turn the page, but Albus’ hand on hers stilled her movements. “We need our sleep, especially you, love. The book, and their story will not fade when we go to sleep. Come we should retire to our separate chambers until we can move in.”
Minerva opened her mouth to protest, but Albus kissed her before she could speak. When the kiss ended Albus continued, “You will not get around me like you did earlier, Minerva. We will stop, and go to sleep. You need it, and I will not allow you to get less sleep then you already do.”
“Alright, Albus, alright, but why separate quarters? Couldn’t we sleep in mine or yours,” continuing in a softer voice she said, “It just felt so nice, wrapped up in your embrace, and I honestly had the best night’s sleep because I knew I was safe and loved.” Minerva looked up at him when she finished, and saw tears in the older man’s eyes.
“Of course, my love. We shall sleep in yours should your cubs need you. Come.”
They left the book on the bed, and headed for Albus’ room so as to floo into hers. So focused on each other neither noticed that all but two of the pictures on the wall had disappeared.