Post by TabbyForever on Apr 27, 2006 6:18:41 GMT -5
Ok Don't ask me where this came from I just sat down and wrote it before work...in fact i think i'm going to be late as a result. Hope its ok and Answers the challenge, Its set pre Potter, both of them and all the usual disclaimers apply.
J. xx
Of BBQ's and Holiday's
The term had just finished at Hogwart’s school of witchcraft and wizardry and the teachers were having their annual summer BBQ. This was a tradition dating back to the founders, where everyone would eat, drink and be merry before going their separate ways for 6 weeks. As had become a custom under Albus Dumbledore's leadership, the grounds had been transformed to include a modest sized pool and grill, seating was dotted around and lawn games were set up for those professors wanting to indulge in a little health competition one last time.
Minerva and Poppy were sat in a swing chair along side the pool chatting about their respective plans for the coming weeks, while Albus, Severus and Alistor were tending to the grill. The house elves had once again out done themselves with a wonderful spread and all that was left was for the men to cook the meat and fish on the grill.
“I’ve never understood a man’s need to burn food” Said Minerva to Poppy as Rolanda Hooch, another member of their old school gang came to join the two friends.
“Awww well you see it dates back to prehistoric times when men were the hunter-gatherer’s” Stated Poppy, one eye on her husband.
“Yeah Min, basically we’re married to a bunch of pyromaniac neanderthals who have something to prove in burning bits of sausage!” Joked Rolanda “So where are we all headed this year then?” She questioned her friends. This was all part of their yearly ritual of discussing their husbands abilities to cook and their plans for the time away from the castle.
“Well Alistor and myself are taking the children to the United States to Salem, you know us history is the key to survival” commented Poppy, who was a great lover of magical history.
“Oh you’ll love that, the Children will too, its a fantastic experience and the Salem Witch Society are a lovely bunch, just mention Hogwarts and you’ll have friends for life. You know I’m thinking of suggesting a twinning with the Salem Academy to Albus.” Returned Minerva “We’re off to the family summer retreat this year, i’m thinking of trying to persuade him to take me somewhere romantic for a week though.”
“How about Rome or Venice?” Suggested Poppy “They are both beautiful, romantic and historical, you want to enjoy those sorts of places before you have to worry about children and finding baby sitters.”
“That's true Poppy but that is something i’m hoping Albus and myself can work on that a little as well this year”
“Your brave Min, I personally would plan for children to arrive during the holidays” Returned Rolanda “But then you have always done things out of sync”
“Ha ha Roland, anyway if all goes to plan they will be arriving in the holidays...just the Easter ones rather then the Summer. Anyway what are you and Severus planning”
“Professional Quidditch season is in full swing, i’ve been asked to ref a couple of matches so between that and Severus’s Potions conference in London, we are going to be a busy pair.”
~o~o~o~o~o~o~
“So my love did you have a good afternoon?” Asked Albus as they got into bed later that evening.
“Of course you know I love spending time with my friend outside of the school year, everyone's so much more relaxed” replied Minerva as she snuggled up to her husband “I just wish Rolanda hadn’t started teasing me about my plan for this summer”
“Aww well you know her, different priorities, that's all. We’ll find as way to make this work.” Albus sighed “So what do you think, how about Verona? Home of Romeo and Juliet, I know how much you love to read Shakespeare and I think that should be the place we spend our holiday’s this year”
“Awww Albus you really are a hopeless romantic aren’t you!!” Minerva grinned as she leant over to Kiss her husband.
“Well i just like the idea of spending time in a beautiful country with my beautiful wife practising making babies with her!“ He replied wiggling his eyebrows at her
“Well why do we have to wait till we’re in Italy for that, I suggest there’s much practice required Professor Dumbledore, and you Know what they say...practice makes perfect” She smiled, eye’s darkening with desire.
“I’ve never heard a truer word Professor McGonagall.” Albus replied as he captured her lips in a passionate searing kiss.
~x~x~x~x~x~
“So how was it then? Where’d you two get to in the end?” Asked Poppy as Minerva came to sit beside her at the First staff meeting of the new term.
“We went to Verona for 2 weeks at the end of August” She replied as once again Roland came to join the pair.
“And??” They both asked in unison
“And what, we both had a very nice time thankyou, very nice indeed”
“They never left the hotel room...you can tell”
“Rolanda Hooch, we did i’ll thankyou, just not very often” Minerva tried to chide her, but the impish smile gave her away.
“So when are you due then?” Asked Poppy, trying to get back to what she wanted to know.
“Middle of April, just in time for easter!”
J. xx
Of BBQ's and Holiday's
The term had just finished at Hogwart’s school of witchcraft and wizardry and the teachers were having their annual summer BBQ. This was a tradition dating back to the founders, where everyone would eat, drink and be merry before going their separate ways for 6 weeks. As had become a custom under Albus Dumbledore's leadership, the grounds had been transformed to include a modest sized pool and grill, seating was dotted around and lawn games were set up for those professors wanting to indulge in a little health competition one last time.
Minerva and Poppy were sat in a swing chair along side the pool chatting about their respective plans for the coming weeks, while Albus, Severus and Alistor were tending to the grill. The house elves had once again out done themselves with a wonderful spread and all that was left was for the men to cook the meat and fish on the grill.
“I’ve never understood a man’s need to burn food” Said Minerva to Poppy as Rolanda Hooch, another member of their old school gang came to join the two friends.
“Awww well you see it dates back to prehistoric times when men were the hunter-gatherer’s” Stated Poppy, one eye on her husband.
“Yeah Min, basically we’re married to a bunch of pyromaniac neanderthals who have something to prove in burning bits of sausage!” Joked Rolanda “So where are we all headed this year then?” She questioned her friends. This was all part of their yearly ritual of discussing their husbands abilities to cook and their plans for the time away from the castle.
“Well Alistor and myself are taking the children to the United States to Salem, you know us history is the key to survival” commented Poppy, who was a great lover of magical history.
“Oh you’ll love that, the Children will too, its a fantastic experience and the Salem Witch Society are a lovely bunch, just mention Hogwarts and you’ll have friends for life. You know I’m thinking of suggesting a twinning with the Salem Academy to Albus.” Returned Minerva “We’re off to the family summer retreat this year, i’m thinking of trying to persuade him to take me somewhere romantic for a week though.”
“How about Rome or Venice?” Suggested Poppy “They are both beautiful, romantic and historical, you want to enjoy those sorts of places before you have to worry about children and finding baby sitters.”
“That's true Poppy but that is something i’m hoping Albus and myself can work on that a little as well this year”
“Your brave Min, I personally would plan for children to arrive during the holidays” Returned Rolanda “But then you have always done things out of sync”
“Ha ha Roland, anyway if all goes to plan they will be arriving in the holidays...just the Easter ones rather then the Summer. Anyway what are you and Severus planning”
“Professional Quidditch season is in full swing, i’ve been asked to ref a couple of matches so between that and Severus’s Potions conference in London, we are going to be a busy pair.”
~o~o~o~o~o~o~
“So my love did you have a good afternoon?” Asked Albus as they got into bed later that evening.
“Of course you know I love spending time with my friend outside of the school year, everyone's so much more relaxed” replied Minerva as she snuggled up to her husband “I just wish Rolanda hadn’t started teasing me about my plan for this summer”
“Aww well you know her, different priorities, that's all. We’ll find as way to make this work.” Albus sighed “So what do you think, how about Verona? Home of Romeo and Juliet, I know how much you love to read Shakespeare and I think that should be the place we spend our holiday’s this year”
“Awww Albus you really are a hopeless romantic aren’t you!!” Minerva grinned as she leant over to Kiss her husband.
“Well i just like the idea of spending time in a beautiful country with my beautiful wife practising making babies with her!“ He replied wiggling his eyebrows at her
“Well why do we have to wait till we’re in Italy for that, I suggest there’s much practice required Professor Dumbledore, and you Know what they say...practice makes perfect” She smiled, eye’s darkening with desire.
“I’ve never heard a truer word Professor McGonagall.” Albus replied as he captured her lips in a passionate searing kiss.
~x~x~x~x~x~
“So how was it then? Where’d you two get to in the end?” Asked Poppy as Minerva came to sit beside her at the First staff meeting of the new term.
“We went to Verona for 2 weeks at the end of August” She replied as once again Roland came to join the pair.
“And??” They both asked in unison
“And what, we both had a very nice time thankyou, very nice indeed”
“They never left the hotel room...you can tell”
“Rolanda Hooch, we did i’ll thankyou, just not very often” Minerva tried to chide her, but the impish smile gave her away.
“So when are you due then?” Asked Poppy, trying to get back to what she wanted to know.
“Middle of April, just in time for easter!”
Yay she's expecting!
Great Responce
Men!!
