Post by EloquentPhoenix on Apr 12, 2006 10:28:44 GMT -5
My Hero
A tabby cat moved silently across the stone floors of Hogwarts, intent upon her outside destination. Although her senses were alert her mind was elsewhere as her attention drifted further and further from the environment around her. Lost in thoughts of the impending Christmas break and the peace it should bring.
Minerva McGonagall, for that was who the tabby cat was, wondered how in just one term this year was already the worst in a long time. She needed the fresh air and to take a brisk walk around the lake to clear her head again. Anything other than sitting in the staff room with Umbridge again. But it would be the holidays soon; more relaxation time away from her would make her more bearable. Yes, Minerva McGonagall was heartily looking forward to Christmas. As she became lost in fantasies of Christmas she remained unaware of the presence following her.
She slowed a little in order to descend the stairs and to transform back into her human form. She didn’t notice the person behind her before it was too late, and in the very second she realized it, none other than Dolores Umbridge seized her around the waist.
She struggled and twisted, claws striking and scratching but it was to no avail as they just got caught in her knitted cardigan. A toad-like smile crossed the face of the woman holding her.
‘Now, now my precious kitty, you’ll be quite alright with me, you’re a very pretty kitty aren’t you?’ Umbridge cooed quietly to Minerva. ‘You’ll fit right in with the others,’ she continued.
It was at that moment a deep voice interrupted the woman from continuing her speech, ‘Dolores, as much as I agree with your sentiments about my cat indeed being very beautiful, I’m afraid I’ll have to disagree with her fitting in. You see, she can be quite territorial at times.’
Umbridge spun around quickly and was met with the gaze of Albus Dumbledore.
‘Dumbledore… Your cat?’ she questioned.
Removing the cat from her arms he replied assuring her that the cat was indeed his and needed to be returned to his rooms immediately. He cradled the cat carefully and returned the way he had come, towards his own private quarters.
Returning to his living room and settling himself comfortably on the couch he smiled down at Minerva.
‘Why I was sure you were going out to try to get away from her, not to be captured by her?’ He questioned, chuckling softly.
Suddenly he had his arms full of a marginally angry Minerva McGonagall. Giving him a mild glare she said, ‘There’s no need to make jokes, I can’t even begin to imagine if you hadn’t come…’
He only pulled her into a hug. ‘I was only joking and I’m sure you’d have escaped by some cunning plan or other my dear,’ he said quietly, his eyes twinkling with laughter still, ‘And do I not even get a thank you, my dear?’
She sighed dramatically, her eyes betraying that she finally saw some humour in the situation. ‘My hero!’ she declared, before dissolving into laughter herself.
‘Oh what am I going to do with you Albus? Territorial indeed. Only to her.’
‘What are you going to do with me? You could reward my bravery for rescuing you from her and facing your temper, perhaps?’
‘Oh yes and what sort of reward would you like, Headmaster,’ Minerva countered quickly.
‘Oh I don’t know… a kiss?’
She laughed again, ‘You’re lucky I find your charm loveable, you’re so insufferable and times Albus’
And with that she proceeded to lazily press a soft kiss to his lips, which he quickly deepened.
‘And you’re lucky your husband is also you hero, coming to rescue you from fire breathing dragons and the like.’
They shared more quiet laughter, Minerva happy, having found a better way to spend her evening avoiding Umbridge.
Finite
A/N: My idea that Umbridge would like a cat came from those awful kittens she had. And I don't think she would have recognised minerva because I don't think she would use her form much during school time and there must be lots of students' cats at Hogwarts. Was meant to be a little bit funny and a little bit fluffy, let me know what you thought.
xXx 
Nice response, and thanks for answering.
