Post by ginger newts on Sept 19, 2004 17:50:54 GMT -5
Methods of Relaxation
I swear if I have to read one more essay that defines switching spells by using the word switching fifteen times I’m going to scream. This has been such a long day and I still have to meet with Albus later...well, alright I’m looking forward to meeting Albus. I just wish I didn’t have to go to our chess game so exhausted and stressed out, it takes all the fun out of it for me. My head aches, my shoulders are sore, my whole body feels tight and painful, I really just want to take a nice long bath. Wait, I still have an hour until my chess game with Albus, plenty of time for a bath; these essays can wait, I’m just going to end up giving everyone failing grades if I keep at it. Oh no, what was that noise? I hope it was just Peeves and not a student. No such luck, now I have to waste precious moments telling off Potter and Black again. Honestly, those two will be the death of me. If my hair isn’t completely gray by the time they leave Hogwarts it never will be.
I guess I shouldn’t have taken quite so many points off them for that stunt, I really need to remember to control myself better when facing students after a long day. And I guess I’m harder on my own house than the others, I just expect so much of them. Well, forty-five minutes is still long enough for a bath, I just hope there aren’t any more interruptions. Just a few more feet to my room, that’s all I ask, just let me make it a few more feet. Ah, quiet...finally. Thank goodness I can take my shoes off at last, my feet have been killing me all day, and my robes have never felt so heavy. Now, which bubble bath to use? Maybe I should try the one Poppy gave me for Christmas...hmm, the label says mint is relaxing, that’s exactly what I need. Here goes nothing.
Damn, I stayed in the bath too long! Thank Merlin for magic or I’d be late to meet Albus. I must remember to tell Poppy about the bubble bath, it truly was relaxing. I had no idea mint would provide such a cooling and calming sensation. I feel more awake than I did before also, I definitely have enough energy now to soundly defeat Albus at chess. Better hurry!
Hmm, Albus looks tired and stressed out, I wonder if something has happened since dinner. Or was I just too exhausted earlier to notice? Oops, he’s talking to me, what did he say?
“You look much more relaxed that you did at dinner, my dear.”
“Oh, thank you, Albus, I am. Actually, I spent the last half hour in the bath, a rare luxury during term time but I’m so glad I did. Poppy gave me the most wonderful mint bubble bath for Christmas and I decided to try it tonight.”
“It must have been good, you seem more alive than you did earlier.”
“It was wonderful, but Albus, you look somewhat tired and stressed yourself. Has something happened?”
“No, my dear, nothing in particular. I must admit, however, that I am feeling rather low on energy tonight. Perhaps I should find some of that bubble bath.”
“You’re welcome to borrow mine, Albus. Would you like me to go get it for you now? It really is good.”
Oh my, when did he get this close? Is he about to touch me? He is, I can’t breath. Oh my, his hand is on my arm. Stop it, Minerva, this is your best friend, he’s touched your arm before. Never like this though. His voice is so quiet. Don’t shiver! What’s that look in his eyes, I’ve never seen that before. Concentrate on what he’s saying, Minerva, pay attention.
“I’d love to try the bubble bath, Minerva, on one condition.”
He expects an answer. Say something! “What condition is that, Albus?”
“That you try it with me.”
Did he just ask me to... Does that mean he... I can’t feel my knees. Oh, this is so silly! Just answer him and try to smile.
“I’d be happy to, Albus. Would you care to accompany me to my rooms now?”
“I would be honored to, my dear.”
Okay, Minerva, keep breathing, take his arm...good...now walk. I can’t believe this, am I really about to take a bath with Albus Dumbledore? It seems that I am.
“Perhaps a massage in addition to the mint would aid your relaxation, Albus.”
Did I just say that?! His eyes look extra twinkly, I like it. Oh my, he’s very close again...his nose is almost touching mine. Albus is kissing me! After all the times I’ve dreamed of this moment I could never have been prepared for this, my soul feels like it’s on fire. That was too short, I need to kiss him again. Is there a draft in here? Oh, no it was just my robes falling off...now where is the zipper on his? Ah ha! His skin is so soft, but the muscles underneath aren’t, I could spend the rest of my life touching him. What’s that he’s doing? I don’t care, it feels wonderful. Stop thinking so much, Minerva, just give in to it.
Wow! That was amazing. I definitely need to remember to thank Poppy for that bubble bath...tomorrow...for now I’m just going to enjoy falling asleep in Albus’ arms.
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Oops, thanks for pointing out my numbering error!
I swear if I have to read one more essay that defines switching spells by using the word switching fifteen times I’m going to scream. This has been such a long day and I still have to meet with Albus later...well, alright I’m looking forward to meeting Albus. I just wish I didn’t have to go to our chess game so exhausted and stressed out, it takes all the fun out of it for me. My head aches, my shoulders are sore, my whole body feels tight and painful, I really just want to take a nice long bath. Wait, I still have an hour until my chess game with Albus, plenty of time for a bath; these essays can wait, I’m just going to end up giving everyone failing grades if I keep at it. Oh no, what was that noise? I hope it was just Peeves and not a student. No such luck, now I have to waste precious moments telling off Potter and Black again. Honestly, those two will be the death of me. If my hair isn’t completely gray by the time they leave Hogwarts it never will be.
I guess I shouldn’t have taken quite so many points off them for that stunt, I really need to remember to control myself better when facing students after a long day. And I guess I’m harder on my own house than the others, I just expect so much of them. Well, forty-five minutes is still long enough for a bath, I just hope there aren’t any more interruptions. Just a few more feet to my room, that’s all I ask, just let me make it a few more feet. Ah, quiet...finally. Thank goodness I can take my shoes off at last, my feet have been killing me all day, and my robes have never felt so heavy. Now, which bubble bath to use? Maybe I should try the one Poppy gave me for Christmas...hmm, the label says mint is relaxing, that’s exactly what I need. Here goes nothing.
Damn, I stayed in the bath too long! Thank Merlin for magic or I’d be late to meet Albus. I must remember to tell Poppy about the bubble bath, it truly was relaxing. I had no idea mint would provide such a cooling and calming sensation. I feel more awake than I did before also, I definitely have enough energy now to soundly defeat Albus at chess. Better hurry!
Hmm, Albus looks tired and stressed out, I wonder if something has happened since dinner. Or was I just too exhausted earlier to notice? Oops, he’s talking to me, what did he say?
“You look much more relaxed that you did at dinner, my dear.”
“Oh, thank you, Albus, I am. Actually, I spent the last half hour in the bath, a rare luxury during term time but I’m so glad I did. Poppy gave me the most wonderful mint bubble bath for Christmas and I decided to try it tonight.”
“It must have been good, you seem more alive than you did earlier.”
“It was wonderful, but Albus, you look somewhat tired and stressed yourself. Has something happened?”
“No, my dear, nothing in particular. I must admit, however, that I am feeling rather low on energy tonight. Perhaps I should find some of that bubble bath.”
“You’re welcome to borrow mine, Albus. Would you like me to go get it for you now? It really is good.”
Oh my, when did he get this close? Is he about to touch me? He is, I can’t breath. Oh my, his hand is on my arm. Stop it, Minerva, this is your best friend, he’s touched your arm before. Never like this though. His voice is so quiet. Don’t shiver! What’s that look in his eyes, I’ve never seen that before. Concentrate on what he’s saying, Minerva, pay attention.
“I’d love to try the bubble bath, Minerva, on one condition.”
He expects an answer. Say something! “What condition is that, Albus?”
“That you try it with me.”
Did he just ask me to... Does that mean he... I can’t feel my knees. Oh, this is so silly! Just answer him and try to smile.
“I’d be happy to, Albus. Would you care to accompany me to my rooms now?”
“I would be honored to, my dear.”
Okay, Minerva, keep breathing, take his arm...good...now walk. I can’t believe this, am I really about to take a bath with Albus Dumbledore? It seems that I am.
“Perhaps a massage in addition to the mint would aid your relaxation, Albus.”
Did I just say that?! His eyes look extra twinkly, I like it. Oh my, he’s very close again...his nose is almost touching mine. Albus is kissing me! After all the times I’ve dreamed of this moment I could never have been prepared for this, my soul feels like it’s on fire. That was too short, I need to kiss him again. Is there a draft in here? Oh, no it was just my robes falling off...now where is the zipper on his? Ah ha! His skin is so soft, but the muscles underneath aren’t, I could spend the rest of my life touching him. What’s that he’s doing? I don’t care, it feels wonderful. Stop thinking so much, Minerva, just give in to it.
Wow! That was amazing. I definitely need to remember to thank Poppy for that bubble bath...tomorrow...for now I’m just going to enjoy falling asleep in Albus’ arms.
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Oops, thanks for pointing out my numbering error!
You might want to change the number to #5, though. 
A wonderful challenge response. 'I can't feel my knees', that line was so funny
. Super funny, and super cute! Great!