Is He Gone?

[SpellboundKate]

A/N: You have prolly read this before on ff.net too, but oh well. Thanks to all who reviewed my other story adn convinced me to post this!

LEAVE A REVIEW PLEASE!!! <3 Kates

Minerva McGonagall walked through the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry towards Headmaster Albus Dumbledore's office. Although Dolores had reported earlier that it was sealed shut, an unsigned letter had arrived for Minerva at breakfast, telling her that the entrance to the office was accessible to only a few select. And she was one of them.

Upon reaching the gargoyle that hid the spiral stair, Minerva reached into her emerald robes for the letter which held directions on how to gain access to her husband's workspace. Upon finding the parchment and removing it from her robes, she glanced both ways down the hallway, looking for any signs of movement, then unfolded the mysterious letter. Reading it quickly, she memorized the contents and slipped it back into her pocket.

Minerva reached a tentative hand up to softly stroke the gargoyle's head, all the while murmuring the words "Albus I miss you" under her breath. After feeling completely and utterly stupid for a few moments, the gargoyle raised its head, looked her in the eye, and-in Albus' own voice- said, "I miss you too, Minerva."

Completely dumbstruck, Minerva gaped at the stone creature, not truely believing what had just come out of its mouth. So shocked was she that she almost missed the slight opening behind the creature. Subconsciously, her legs moved her forward, and on she stepped to the spiral stairs and moved towards his office...

Not ten seconds later, Minerva Dumbledore found herself at the entrance to her husband's office. Her dark green eyes were wide, filled with tears at the joyous thought of seeing Albus again and her cheeks were pink like a school girl's. Suddenly the oak doors opened and Minerva found herself face to face with her husband-Albus Dumbledore...
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I know its short, but just tell me if you REALLY like it and want more or what. Because I have the next chapter ready to go, and I have to copy adn paste the rest from ff.net cause my computer the file is saved on isn't working. Leave one! Lovies to all, Kates

[angeldust]

wow! I avn't read this before on fanfic actually must have missed it Well it's brilliant anyway i luv it

[SpellboundKate]

thanks!!! ;D ;D I don't really like the title, but oh well. for you, angledust. because you reviewed. adn I like your name. only it's better with an "I" lol (KaitlIn!!!) next chappie:::

Minerva couldn't believe it. It was him. And he was alive. Very much so, by the way his cheeks were flushed and his breathing was heavy.

Then, he uttered the two words that made her do what she did: "It’s you." With those syllables, Minerva gladly fell into her husband's arms, and it was only then that she let her tears fall.

After a few moments, she looked up at him through teary emerald eyes. He could see the love that shone in their depths, and knew that she could see the same all over his face. Bending down, he kissed her.

It was a kiss filled with a passion that burned into their very souls. It was a kiss that expressed the need, the longing, that their words could not describe. It was a kiss that made Minerva melt, and left both trying to realize why they couldn't be together all the time-days, nights, meals. One word, however, that flashed through her mind made her pull back suddenly, tears again streaming down her lovely cheeks.

Umbridge. Dolores Jane Umbridge. The lecherous toad that had threatened the greatest wizard in over a century, and in doing so, made an indirect threat to that wizard's witch. Minerva McGonagall. And a threatened McGonagall with an amazing amount of magical capacity wasn't one to be made an enemy of.

Albus, sensing his wife's thoughts, held her at arms length and attempted to look into her beautiful orbs. She, however, had other plans as she lowered her head, so as not to show her confusion, her anger, her sadness. He realized this, and shook his head, chuckling softly.

Even if they had been married for over fifty years, there were still some things that the invincible, powerful Minerva McGonagall-Dumbledore could not bear to show anyone. Not even him.

Gently, as if he knew her thoughts, he lifted her from the ground and carried her over to a large purple couch that stood before a blazing fire. Setting her slight yet curvy form onto the cushions, Albus knelt by her side, softly tracing her face-her lips, her nose, her cheeks. Then, carefully, so carefully, he bent and began to undo the buttons to her emerald robes as he had done so many times before.

Finally, when all the buttons and clasps were undone, and the robes lay on the floor in a heap of blue and green, Albus settled onto the couch, and Minerva settled onto his chest. With a murmured "Nox" all of the candles save the few above them went out.

A few love words were spoken-he had a feeling that Minerva wouldn't want to speak about Umbridge right now-but after awhile, they fell silent.

Then, "Albus, I-I was really hurt when you said-" Her voice was choked as if she were crying. He felt a warm dampness on his shoulder, and knew that she was, indeed, crying again. "-When you said that-that you would be s-single-handed. I-I felt as if I wasn't g-good enough to h-help you, Albus!" With that, Minerva began sobbing into her husband's bare chest...

[TabbyForever]

You know i think i have read this on ff.net, its a good story!!!
I don't think i reviewed it there though!!
Sorry...well done, is fab, please post the rest soon!!!
J

[SpellboundKate]

Hey all! Okay, I know that this sucks, but I also know its been read about 50 times. And that I only ahve about, um 2 reviews. I shall post this next chapter, but I wasnt at least 5 OTHER people to read AND review this before I post another. So if you like, tell me!
<3 KaTeS

As Minerva's slim body shook with the force of her sobs, Albus quickly recovered from his initial shock of seeing her crying. He began to stroke her hair , murmuring sweet nothings, warm reassurances, trying to ease her suffering, even if it was just a tad.

After a few moments, Minerva's tears subsided and she slowly raised her head to look at her husband. His eyes, usually so lively and sparkling, were now empty, and were filled with guilt that Minerva could not understand. Puzzled and a bit embarrassed at her drama, she let her green orbs show her confusion, her indecision, and let her husband take from that look what he wanted.

Smiling a soft, if sad smile, Albus again ran his fingers through her long, silky hair as he began to explain his look. "Minerva, my intentions when I said that were not to hurt, but to keep you safe. I did not want you hurt in any way, and I did not want Fudge coming after you when I was gone. I was afraid for you, my dear, and your safety." Seeing the look on her face, he raised his free hand, holding it up to stop her words. "Yes, love, I know quite well that you can take care of yourself, but you, of all people, should know how protective I can be at times, and I certainly wasn't going to leave room for them to make surprise attacks on you!" (A/N: How wrong he is, no?)

Blushing slightly and lowering her green gaze, Minerva tried to take in all that he had said, but it was late, and things didn't stick so well at eleven p.m. So, instead of trying to soak it up, Minerva simply nodded her head and lay back down, once again snuggling to his warmth. Closing her eyes, Minerva drifted to sleep...

Albus was sitting on the couch, Minerva on his lap. Their arms were wrapped around one another, their lips and tongues engaged in a fierce battle of love. They had been apart for so long....Minerva could hardly contain herself, and Albus along with her. As they continued this pleasurable fight, she tried to remember why they had been forced to keep away from the other...

Suddenly, as if on cue, the large oak doors slammed forward, letting past an enraged "Professor" Dolores Umbridge. The Deputy and the true Headmaster were, however, too wrapped up in each other to notice this much, until Umbridge pulled out her wand, aiming right for Albus' exposed chest.

She was aiming for his heart. "Avada-" Minerva screamed as the long, powerful form of her husband, her love, became limp in her arms. Bending down, murmuring to herself, "No, no! It can't be...", she pressed kisses over his aged face which was rapidly growing cold. His eyes, wide and staring, were empty. No twinkle, no laughter...

Minerva lay his cold body on the couch, praying that he still lived, her mind not quite excepting the spell that had hit him. What hit, however, was his limp hand, which fell off the edge of the couch and seemed to crash to the floor. Minerva, tears flowing freely now down her face, pulled out her wand and screamed as the toad was faster than her, as the spell hit her....

Minerva Dumbledore sat bolt upright on her husband's chest-warm, moving chest, in fact.

With a relieved yet frightened cry, Minerva fell into his arms again, and even in his sleep, Albus sensed her discomfort and awoke, only to be greeted by a terrifying dream....
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Please, for Kates' sanity, review. karate test tonite and it would give me smiles during that test to know I have some reviews Usually I am not so mean as to say X number of reviews by N amount of time (algrebra!) so, please, even if you tell me it sucks, REVIEW!!!

[max]

There's one sure way to make me refuse a review: Pestering me about!

Your story is a nice read. But I'll certainly not doing a detailled review because I hate to feel pushed and blackmailed.

Max
pretty angry

[ginger newts]

My sentiments exactly, Max! I refuse to review upon demand, it should be up to the reader to decide whether or not they want to leave you feedback. Withholding the end of your story because of a lack of reviews is childish.

M
(Who is prepared for the backlash)

[Nerweniel]

Okay people, calm down .
Though they're right, Kate, I mean, your story *will* get reviews in the end, especially on this board because we are not a huge group. It'll get reviewed anyway, this is not fanfiction.net where like 1000 chapters are added everyday (I haven't got a clue whether this number is even CLOSE to the actual amount, but that's not the point ;D!). You'd get more reviews if you simply waited for example a day or two between posting chapters- but you have to understand lots of people think it offensive when practically BLACKMAILED into reviewing . I know lots of people on here read the updates everyday, so it is highly unlikely that you would be left without reviews anyway.

Love,

Lies
the "ever-diplomatic" Headmistress.... shoot me or something ;D!

[SpellboundKate]

Sorry, guys. It was right before my karate test when I posted, and I was really nervous because I was testing for a high rank, adn the guy I like was there watching, etc. so.....Forgive me?

As Minerva related her vivid nightmare, Albus tried to cope with her second round of tears in one day. It was, he admitted to himself, very disturbing.

Sitting her up as she began to choke on her own salty tears. Holding her close and murmuring things like, "I'm here, Min, I'm here." over and over wasn't Albus' favorite way to spend a night with his wife, as they much rather talked about students, classes or other professors to help them drift off.

That fact in mind, Albus realized what he could do to attempt to make it all better.

Once her tears had subsided a bit, all Minerva was left with were her memories and her hiccups. Albus patted her back comfortingly and then bent down. Feeling like he needed to reassure her of his realness, her husband gently began to plant small kisses along her neck and jaw line.

Minerva had always like the taste of Albus' kisses but knew that this one was different. This kiss tasted of comfort, reassurances, unspoken love. It tasted of fear, of longing, and of desperation. It tasted of hope, of courage, of kindness.

It tasted like Albus.

Pulling back slightly, Minerva looked up into his sky blue eyes, and noticed that they were void of their usual twinkle, but held a passion, and a longing, and a love that was reflected-she was sure of it-in her own green orbs.

Smiling softly, she blinked once, twice, and her eyes cleared of their endearing haziness. Surprised as he was at her sudden change in mood, Albus still managed to quickly roll over on the spacious couch, effectively pinning Minerva to the afore mentioned piece of furniture. Giving her a wicked grin, Minerva could only guess what her old coot was planning.

Whatever it was she was expecting, it was not to be scooped into the arms of a certain Headmaster and escorted to the bedchamber that was off of his office. However, that was exactly what happened, and Minerva had to admit that it didn't bother her in the least.

What did bother her though was her husband asking for any new information about the Toad or any of the Weasley Twins’ new pranks. Sighing, she gave in with a bit of resignation and after much persuasion from Albus and began to tell him about What had happened after he had "left" the night before...

After a few minutes, Minerva summed it all up with, "And tonight at dinner, I could hardly eat a thing because I was worried about who had sent the note to me at breakfast."

Here Albus placed a light kiss on her neck, whilst murmuring an apology.

"‘Tis alright, love. It's better now. Anyways, Dolores noticed my unusual lack of appetite and she became 'sweet' and tried to comfort me by giving me some rather large fib on how she thinks that you were spotted in the Astronomy Tower last night with a certain Divination professor."

Here, Minerva shot her husband a 'look.' Her eyes boring into his, she asked, in a deathly quiet and calm voice, "So, my husband, were you up in the Astronomy Tower with the old bat? If Dolores lies I shall think up the most gruesome Transfiguration she could become and she shall suffer so greatly....But the question is, does she lie?"

Moments passed before Albus replied..."Well, dear..."

[SpellboundKate]

Sorry its been so long. Part 5:

"Yes, Albus? I am waiting." Minerva was distraught. She knew that Albus loved her, but was the old bat of a Divination teacher better than a McGonagall? Never!

Albus looked at his wife, gathering her thoughts as the emotions flickered through her eyes. Sighing heavily, Albus knew what he had to do. "My dear, I must tell you that this is..."


On the other side of the castle, Professor Dolores Umbridge, Under Secretary to the Minister of Magic, High Inquisitor of Hogwarts, and Headmistress of the same school was sitting in her office, thinking about the day. She thought about Minerva McGonagall-the gall of that woman!-and Sybil Trelawney-how stupid she was!-and also Albus Dumbledore, the old fool who was full of crazy stories.

As she thought, the object of her affections-unknown to anyone else at Hogwarts-appeared in her fire. Quickly getting out of her short chair and kneeling in front of the hearth, Dolores said quickly, "Why, hello, my precious! How are you this evening?"

The head in the fire gazed at her longingly. "Well, I want you back in my bed, but other than that, I am fine. When can you visit me again, darling?"

Dolores sighed, then said, "I don't know. I think it would be better for you to come here, don't you agree, dumpling?" The head nodded. "Wonderful! See you later then, yes?" Silence. "Hem hem." She cleared her throat. Nothing. And again, "Hem, hem!" with a bit more force, successfully snapping the head out of it's trance.

Clearing his own throat, the head murmured, "I have work that must be done, my love. But I shall come for you soon, and I shall try to leave the wife at home."

As the head disappeared from the flames, Dolores thought 'Poor Caroline Fudge. How oblivious she is!' and walked into the corner of her pink office, retrieving a bottle labeled Love Potion from it.

Fudge would never know that it was in his tea. He hadn't noticed for quite some time now...


Back in Albus' rooms, Minerva was waiting with batted breath as Albus prepared to tell her that he was in the Tower with Trelawny last night. She knew that it was so by the look on his face, but she knew that Albus would be loathe to cheat on her like that.

She was beginning to wonder if he couldn't speak when he said, "I was indeed in the Astronomy Tower with Sybil last night, but it was only to warn her to keep away from Dolores. And besides, she was far too drunk to recognize me... That's probably why she called me 'Sevvie' many times in a row."

Minerva laughed, and was happy that he hadn't been having a secret meeting with Trelawney where something happened. It sickened Minerva to even think about and so she changed the subject. "What do you think Umbridge is going to do next?"

"Probably try and either find me or sack you, my dear. However, she shall never succeed in those things, as I am too elusive and you, Tabby, are too smart, kind, loving-" Minerva's cheeks turned pink and she said quickly, "Oh, stop!" but Albus had to add one more thing. "And beautiful." Here Minerva's cheeks became so red she resembled her brave House's colors.

Albus chuckled, then glanced at his pocket watch . It was 3 am. Already? He looked down at his wife and said, "My love, I would enjoy continuing to bring that flush to your face in other ways-" Wink "-but find that we do not have the time as of now. So, love, I would like to know everything that Dolores has been trying to do."

"Well..." Minerva started. "There are so many.
I think that you would most enjoy the fact that I believe she is seeing someone. A married someone."

Albus, who was always ready for juicy gossip like this said anxiously, "Who, Tabby. who?"

Minerva's inner teacher took over and she said, "It's whom, Albus, not who!" When Albus made an impatient sound, Minerva laughed and said, "Well, think that it is Fudge!"

Albus' eyes widened as he stared at his wife. Finding the only thing to say, he muttered, "Poor Caroline Fudge. How oblivious she is!"
~~~~~~~~~Sorry its been so long, hope you enjoyed, and I am hoping to pick up this where I left off on ff.net.

[Kamdra]

I'm new on this board but I like your story. I hope you give it to Delores good.

[Rikki]

Hi,

great story, please update soon. And make that old toad suffer! ;D

Hugs, Rikki

[SpellboundKate]

Howd, all. I haven't been on in awhile because dad kind of told me I couldn't. Yes, I was naughty adn got in trouble. But I'm on now. And I'm sorry to say that the next chapter isn't quite done yet, so I shall be working on it and posting it soon. Thanks for reading, and Merry Christmas (to those who celebrate it)!

[SpellboundKate]

After a few more minutes of chatting about Umbridge, the school and life in general, Albus announced that it was time for bed. Glancing at the clock, Minerva agreed, as it was almost four a.m. and she had a class the next morning.

Hand in hand, husband and wife walked into his chambers and clambered onto the high bed, snuggled together and fell into a dreamless sleep.....


Outside of Albus' office, a short round woman was taking her wand to the stone gargoyle that guarded the entrance to his rooms. She was attempting to gain access, discover where he'd gone, why the great Albus Dumbledore had fled... And, more importantly, where dear Professor McGonagall had gotten to.

Oh, yes, Dolores Jane Umbridge knew where everyone was, and where they went. She had seen Minerva receive her little note that morning, and she had watched Minerva's face that evening at dinner. She knew that "Minnie" had somewhere she had to be that night, and Dolores so desperately wanted-and needed!-an excuse to make dear Minerva leave Hogwarts.

Focusing her attentions again on the stone before her, High Inquisitor of Hogwarts gave her very best attempt at opening the passage, jumping and letting out a small shriek as the creature lunged at her, opening its great mouth in a roar and clamping its teeth shut on her pink cardigan.

Sighing, she tried to detatch herself from its clutches, but to no avail. She glared at it for a bit, then tugged harder. Nothing. Not even thinking to undo her jacket and walk away, or use a spell, Umbridge sat her stout self down and promptly fell asleep...

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Minerva awoke the next morning, in her husband's strong arms for the first time in too long. She stretched leisurely and smiled as Albus moaned slightly at the light pressure applied to his body.

Bending back towards him, Minerva kissed his long, crooked nose and disentangled herself from his limbs, getting out of bed and moving towards the bathroom for her shower.
An hour, fresh robes, a shower and many attepmts to undress her by Albus later, Minerva found herself promising her lover that she would return again as soon as she possibly could, and, placing one last, lingering kiss on his lips, she walked to the door, trying not to show how much she was going to miss Albus. Knowing he was in the castle, so close, yet so far away, Minerva could hardly take it.
Sighing, the witch opened the large oak doors that led to and from his office and glanced behind her one last time, hoping to ignore Albus' face, his blue eyes making the perfect puppy face, begging her silently to stay. Wishing she could but knowing she couldn't was hard, but Minerva called on the strict, professor side of her to make herself walk out of the room.
Going down the revolving stairs seemed to take an eternity, and when she finally did reach the bottom, she was startled to discover Albus's gargoyle holding Dolores Umbridge captive.
Minerva pressed a hand over her mouth to contain a giggle, but a small amount of her mirth must have escaped, for Umbridge jerked awake, and, after wiping a small amount of drool from the side of her mouth, glared at the Transfiguration professor, who had returned to her usual, uptight self the moment the Toad had moved.
Blinking at the other woman, Umbridge opened her mouth to speak, only to have the misfortune of the stone gargoyle slackening its grip on her cardigan at that moment, setting her off-balance and knocking her unceramoniously on her rump.
This time, Minerva gave a definate laugh, but it was not young and light, but harsh, revealing her delight that her nemisis had gotten what Minerva thought she deserved.

[SpellboundKate]

I got half way through spacing the dang thing, and I hit something, and it posted itself. I'm sorry!!! Hope ya like, more soon

Kates

[A little confused]

Well, first of all, I need to say that you have a very good story! ;D

However, in this last post, you said that it was almost midnight when they (Albus and Minerva) went to bed. However, in the previous post, when Albus glances at his watch the time is 3am... Where did these three hours go?!

[SpellboundKate]

*is very embarrassed* oops..thanks, though, because I probably wouldn't have found it if you hadn't pointed it out..I feel slightly stupid now..

I'm glad you like it, though!

Kates

[StormAngel]

lol!!! Nice story!!~~

[sonataeternal]

nice story is that the end? I hope not

[minnie313]

it's great!! especially Umbridge drooling^^ but is this the end or is there something after?