The auburn haired guy in the front row

[snowcat]

THE AUBURN HAIRED GUY IN THE FRONT ROW

Alastor Moody, Poppy, Rolanda sat in Poppy’s and Alastor´s flat, bored to death discussing Lord Voldemort when he was at school.
- He was a brilliant student- Moody started.
- Wasn’t he good looking Ro? Poppy asked curiously, I was busy with this one and never really, r looked at him. She said and looked pointedly at Alastor.
- Oh yes, even Min thought he was hot.
- She thought he was good looking Ro.
- She still fancied someone who was in her class in Transfiguration! Rolanda said stubborn.
- Pop? Moody said suddenly, absentmindedly, what was Minerva doing anyway on Fridays and at Hogsmade weekends?
- Cup boarding Poppy said calmly.
- I am serious.
- She was learning to be a amangus.
- And sometimes came to the Tower at 4 in the morning Rolanda said slyly.
Moody stared.

Poppy went in the kitchen and brought dinner and they sat at the dining table.
Suddenly Rolanda, with her mouth full of salad and steak said beaming:
- The auburn haired guy in the front row!
After a lot of Pardon´s, What’s she said giving Poppy a mischievous smile,
The auburn haired man in the front row.
A wide grin appeared on Poppy’s face.
And both of them burst into a mad prirately laughter.

TBC…

uh oh...what are they up to?

Elísabet, who dearly hopes she get´s reviwes...

[angeldust]

Supplies the reviews and wishes for another chapter in return

[Alesia]

He he he he he he Clever Minerva told them the truth. They badgered her until she told them who she fancied - the auburn haired one on the front row - the professor!

[Snowcat who is lazy]

Why thank you all.
This is not much of a brilliant story I just got a good idea.

Next chappie will come soon, ok?

[snowcat]

Hooch and Moody (the female one) waked or more like strode to the great hall the next day, looking as they were about to burst with excitement and mischievousness. They had long suspected this but it had always been more of a joke to irritate Minerva. Now that they had thought about it (with a little bit of help from Fire whisky and some raw cookie dew….

They sat down, looking quote pleased with themselves and Poppy whispered to Minerva, who was innocently drinking her tea. And had no idea what they were going to do or anything. Grinning like mad, Poppy whispered to her :
- We know your little secret….
Minerva felt cold sweat appear on her back and moved away like a frightened animal, sure that it was something embarrassing she had done in her teens, or that she lied to them to go to Albus for a game of chess.

Albus, ever the gentleman, noticed Minerva had gone cold, or just the hand that he was holding, and looked at her through his half-moon glasses, quite worried.
- Minerva, dear?
She jumped a bit and looked at him as he was going to do something terrible.
Are you feeling, all right? He asked worriedly, his spectacles sliding a bit lower on his nose, making him look a bit grandfatherly.
Minerva was so caught in her thoughts of what horrible things Rolanda and Poppy were going to do to her she did not answer, but kept growing paler.
Now Albus was worried.
- Tabby? He said , a word he had not used in many years.
Before she could answer a tawny owl swept down with a letter with her mothers
Handwriting. Poor Minerva was calk-white now, she had always known that someday her mother would find out, but she didn’t want it to happen on a day like this!

Minerva,
I will be arriving today to discuss your status in the family and you’re possible
Affair with the Headmaster.

Your mother.



This is not a good day Minerva thought as Albus took her arm in his and guided her to her chambers, telling her that she needed to rest.
- Albus ? Minerva asked, her voice weak.
- Yes? Albus asked softly.
- Thank you. Minerva said and squeezed his hand.
- For what , Minerva?
- Being.

He smiled gently, took her in his arms as so often before and laid her on the bed,
Tucked her in and kissed her on the forehead.
- Good night Minerva said sleepy.
- Sleep tight Albus said looking at her caringly.
- Don’t let the bedbugs bite Albus added amusing himself as he closed the bedroom door, looking at the love of his life sleeping soundly.



Lise, who is hopeful for more reviwes...

[TheGryffindorSeeker]

oh lol. interesting stuff, cant wait for another update great fic keep it up!

[ismaco]

I liked it... I liked it a lot! I really hope you can update soon!!!
Please!

[snowcat]

She and Albus walked towards the lake the forget-me-not blue sky above them and a gentle breeze. Holding hands, their weeding bands glowing, in the setting sun.
They walked around the lake, without saying anything, smiling slightly.
Just living the fullest.
The stars twinkling above them, as they sat on her tartan blanket, gazing up on them, with a oddly calming effect. She noticed that she was wearing his robe so she wouldn’t get cold.. His light blue eyes coming nearer and nearer – MINERVA MCGONAGALL ARE YOU ASLEEP!!!!!!? A voice boomed, her own mothers.
Minerva woke up with a startle and stared at her mother who looked positively as she was going to roast her and eat with teaspoons.

Minerva stifled a yawn and said:
- Good afternoon mother.
She stood up, fully dressed and gave herself a little shake as if steeling herself.
- What are you wearing? Minerva’s mother, Violet said with a disgusted frown on her mouth.
Minerva looked down on her everyday clothes, a formfitting black dress and a emerald robe. She was deeply offended. Demented to be polite she said nothing.
They walked to the living room and Violet sat down in a blue armchair, which Albus normally sat in when they were playing chess.
She herself sat down on the sofa and looked at her mother, with her best I- am- a- teacher- and- you- do- not- mess- with- me look.
But fear grabbed her heart who, beated like mad.
- The most alarming news reached me yesterday, child, she said like she was announcing that she was going to kill her on the spot.
I was told that you, Minerva McGonagall was engaged to Albus Dumbledore.

[TheGryffindorSeeker]

hehe oh good chapter the end was good, cliffy to what happenes next cant wait for another update, keep up the great work

[littleminerva]

That was very nice - can't wait to see an update

really good story

[ginny]

OMG, this is grrreat!
I love it!
Keep up the good work!
&&post more!

[snowcat]

Minerva stared dumbfounded and frozen inside at her mother,
This time not so successful of hiding her feelings.

- Minerva’s face was completely blank.
She was dreaming, she must be…

- I thought this only a shameful lie, however I decided to come here to let you know my feelings Violet continued. I believe this is both impossible and shameful.
- If you believed this impossible, Minerva said with distain, I wonder why you took the trouble of coming so far, mother?
- I came to insist on having this report contradicted. Tell me darling, is it true?
Minerva knew that when her mother called her darling something was up.

- You ask questions who I do not choose to answer.
Mrs. McGonagall drew herself into full height, took a deep breath and:
- Minerva I insist an answer! Has Albus Dumbledore made you an offer of marriage?!
- You have declared it impossible Minerva said with a hit of smugness in her voice.
- It ought to be impossible, but you might have forgotten, in a moment of foolishness, what you own to yourself and your family! You must tell me. I am your own mother; I have the right to know your plans. Violet hissed.
- What if I do not intend to let you know?
- Minerva, Violet said as she was talking to someone who was deaf,
The marriage that you dare to hope for cannot take place, I deny to be related to the Dumbledores!
- That is your problem Minerva said and walked towards the door.
- Don’t you dare turn your back on me, Minerva.
- Gryffindor for the brave, mother Minerva said.

Lise xx

TBC....

[ismaco]

mmm... I missed an update, I'm sorry!
I love your story... really! "I deny to be related to the Dombledores!" That's so Romeo & Juliet! LOL
I hope you can update soon!

[littlemorgsi]

Romeo and Juliet? I was thinking more Pride and Prejudice myself. But I agree about two things. Love the story, please update soon.

[snowcat]

Ah yes, I took some of the wordings from Pride and Prejudice...meh..

[snowcat]

everyone has forgotten this one I assume but I am still gonna post it ;D


Minerva walked briskly towards the teachers lounge and felt in spite of everything rather pleased with her. She smiled a little but it soon faded away, when she thought of the small possibility of someone like Albus making a proposal to her.
They were best friends and their friendship is marble solid but love is after all stronger than steel and as breakable as crystal.
“What would happen if her mother went and talked to Albus?” she thought and came to an abrupt halt to her brisk walk in the middle of a corridor.
The horror fastened its grip on Minerva like a gigantic snake.
In addition, what is a woman to do?
Well, Minerva ran as if her life depended on it to the Headmasters office,
Gasped the password and hurried up the staircase, and stood before the great door.
Finally, there, she thought of how silly this all sounded.
However, it was too late; Albus had heard her and his “Enter” was the last thing Minerva wanted to hear.


TBC

A hopeful Lise, for rewives and will give peanuts and chocolate to all!

[littlemorgsi]

You updated! I thought you'd forgotten or something. I look forward to more.

[snowcat]

Minerva looked at the magnificent door for a moment and waited for Albus to say Enter. She reached out and knocked lightly, which was very unusual of her.
She was no longer out of breath and was growing cold.
- I have to tell Albus why I am here. Minerva thought, she had of course known this all along but her hurry and horror had put it aside for a moment.
“Enter” a deep, kind voice said, all to familiar.
Minerva’s mind was blank. She simply, automatically opened the door and saw Albus Dumbledore standing in front of his desk.
As soon as his eyes looked in hers she felt somehow, helpless, she could not lie to him. Suddenly without warning, he strode to her, took her hand gently and led her to the armchairs by the fire.
- “What is wrong with me?” Minerva thought as she sat down on one of the armchairs. Albus sat himself on the other armchair and looked in Minerva’s eyes.
Minerva looked in his beautiful light blue eyes and thought :
-“ why would he love me?”

[nemi]

Aww! This story is really cute and full of suspense at the same time! The updates are short but great! Post more soon and try and make the chapter longer; this is too good for just short installments!

[NEWBE]

i agree with nemi, the updates are short but sweet. i just discovered this website recently, and i really like this place. keep up the good work, and please update soon!!!! ;D

[ismaco]

Yay!
"why would he love me?”... Albus, can you tell her please!?

I'm glad you continued with this wonderful story! I hope you keep updating
Isabel

[snowcat]

Minerva, my dearest what is it ? Did I do something wrong? I will make up for it I promise.
- You did nothing wrong Albus, you are perfect.
- What is wrong then my dear?
- Nothing serious I assure you, just a bit of misunderstanding.
- Ah, my dear you looked absolutely stunning when you came in,
Hairs lose from its bun and your eyes glowing-
Minerva blushed a little.
Suddenly the door swung open with a laud bang.
Her mother stormed in, and looked at them with fire in her eyes.
Minerva looked down blushing and Albus abruptly stopped talking.
She could not say anything, Albus had suddenly started to flirt madly with her out of nowhere and now her mother had interrupted her glorious moment of being the
Woman who he was flirting with, not that he flirted with women or anything, it just felt unreal, it felt like she had fallen into one of her dreams.
- Now her mother said dangerously, now we all know that you clearly have a relationship that does not have anything to do with the classroom.
- Mrs. Whoever you are please be so kind to remove yourself from my office. Albus said in his you- do –not-mess –with-me voice.
- Fawkes gave out a loud squawk in annoyance of this woman-in-glittery-robes was interrupting a very interesting human mate wooing in his opinion.
- Well, I certainly can see that you are busy. Minerva, I do no longer count you as my daughter. And with that she practically ran from the office , her magnificent robes billowing and they could still hear her curse under her breath as she strode downstairs.
- Your mother Albus asked curiously, I must ask why she does not consider you her daughter anymore.
- She thinks we are engaged Minerva said in a strange voice, very unlike her own.
- Oh was all Albus could say, we could arrange that.
- What? Minerva said with a hint of trill in her voice.
- You fled here to tell me that your mother would possibly come here and make a speech over me because she had heard gossip that we-uh I had made you an offer of marriage. This happens all the time.
- Minerva looked down, she was not entirely sure why but she did.
Dumbledore cupped her cheek and looked in her eyes that looked a bit watery.
- Minerva looked at him, who was looking at her like he had never done before.
- There is a crucial difference, I actually want to be part of this one.
I would be honoured to be married to a woman. But I would only marry one woman in the whole world.
Minerva felt horrible, sure it was some gorgeous, intelligent, funny, laid-back, sweet-loving woman.
- she is all I could ever wish for Albus said in a sigh.
Minerva felt, if possibly worse.
- and I am looking at her.

TBC

Lise, who hands peanuts and chocolate to everyone who has reviwed.
these are great reviwes, who make my day!!!
Albus and Minerva´s reactions were made by the wonderful Lilykins! * hands Lily peanuts* thank you Lily!

[ismaco]

Ohh!! Cuteness! I'm waiting impatiently for the kissage!
"There is a crucial difference, I actually want to be part of this one." LOL
*Yomi!!! Peanuts and chocolate!!!*
Love, Isabel

I only recommend you (If I may) to put quotes in your dialog. It'd make your story a lot easier to read...

[lazy snowcat]

" she bowed a little and wondered if she should continiue with the story, looked around her room and gently stood up, looking at her fellow shipmates"

[littlemorgsi]

Of course you should continue the story. However, Ismaco's suggestion of adding qoute marks is a good one. It would make the story easier to read.

[lemonygingersnaps]

Oh - WOW - I want more this is a great story!

[snowcat]

hello...here I am agin. I am so sorry it took so long!
Finals, work, making Tabby cartoons for Tartanlioness, and just plain stuff has been in the way. But here I am and "the story MUST go on"

Minerva simply stared at him her eyes sparkling.
Albus, was not sure what to do, feel or say. He had just done what he had longed to
Do for many years and now…now he was not sure if he had done the right thing.
- “Maybe I should have taken this to the grave” he thought the voice in his head being very cold and weary, like a cold autumn breeze. Nevertheless, something happened, something that made this depressing thought go far, far away.

Minerva smiled, a smile Albus had not seen before,
And they both, in a very gentle and loving manner stepped closer together and
Albus slipped his hands around her waist and they leaned closer together-
The door creaked.
- “ Even doors are trying to ruin my day” Minerva thought as she heard it and grabbed her wand and with a simple wave slammed it shut. They had not even moved when they heard a knock. Now they were both irritated, someone was trying to interupt this long-awaited, highly-romantical situation.


*makes drum noise with fingers*
I realize this is very short but the next chapter will be very long.
*hopeful for reviwes*

[littlemorgsi]

*Throws shoe at knocker*. How dare they interupt the "highly-romantical situation!"

Well done with the quote marks, although you don't need the '-' mark before them. Just starting a new paragraph when you have someone different speaking is enough.

I'm looking forward to the next installment. Maybe Minerva could hex the knocker?

[colleen777]

Who is interrupting them? Not Minerva´s mother again, please!
Update soon!

[lemonygingersnaps]

ArGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGg that is a mean cliffie - I think they need to get back to the "highly-romantical situation!" and the knocker needs to go knock on another door!