Into the Lions' den

[idealrain]

“Awww,” Harry smirked. Realizing it was almost supper time, Minerva waved her wand and the trunks shut down. Her school supplies stack around in neat plies in boxes.
“Harry, it’s your turn to make dinner. I think I will take a nap. Albus, please pick up the office.”
After dinner, the family sat by the bonfire pit that Apollo built the summer before he left for Healer’s training. Harry showed Minerva and Albus how to make ‘smores as they discussed the year.
“Harry, I must insisted you call us Professors in public. No one will know about our adopting you.”

~will finish sometime~

[Jaya]

I am really enjoying this story (Albus and Aberforth as mice - geez!!!!) but Harry has gotta stop interrupting our couple!

Jaya

[DumbledoresKitten]

You posted because of me! ;D I'm touched

(now get back to the studying *shakes fingure at you* lol)

nice update. Jaya is right though: Harry's timing stinks! Oh well.

Cat

[JoanneM]

This story is so lovely weird ... I love it!!! And especailly the endeing of the last chapter when Min turnes the Dumbledore Brothers in mice *Yaiechz* ;D

[idealrain]

“Of course.” Harry grimaced at the thought for another reason. He didn’t want his relationship to harm anybody else. Another thought crossed his mind.

“Will you and mom take me to platform 9 3/4 ?”

“Mmmm, no. You’ll floo to the station. Molly will meet you. We need to be at school to organize the feast. Which reminds me. Mina, I still need to weave spells around you.”

Albus wanted to protect his wife and decided a woven aura would work the best to hide how far along she was.

“We’ll do that tonight. Before the sorting would be the best.”

“When are you going to tell people?” Harry asked curiously. After all, Minerva was very obviously pregnant at six and half months.

“The staff already knows. We’ll tell the Gryffindors first and then see who else notice. I might borrow one of Miss Granger’s ideas.” Minerva smiled secretly.

Albus and Harry’s interest was piqued but Minerva declined to expand on her plan.

“Mina, you really need to stop hanging around Slytherins. Gryffindors are supposed to be noble.” Albus teased. He loved when Minerva was catty.

“We are noble and brave. I just guess hanging out with Mara is rubbing off.” She stretched and stood up.

Albus’ eyes twinkled more. A foot was kicking and somebody was moving side to side.

“I think I finished packing and I’ll head up to bed. Don’t stay up too late, boys.” Minerva kissed Albus and Harry good night.

Harry and Albus stayed up later than they should, thanks to the caffeine in the chocolate of the dozens ‘smores they had. Of course, Minerva never knew.

[Jaya]

Love this chapter as much as the rest of the story! And the addition of smores was wonderful!

Can't wait for the next bit!

Jaya ;D

[idealrain]

“A September to Remember”

Minerva tapped her fingers against the railing. For the first time in decades she was nervous about leading a sorting. She knew that the pregnancy would be visible making her a target for vengeful students. Ron Weasley already was acting weird around her. The sixth years were definitely going to be fun this year. Stupid Slytherins. She thought cursing the fact for the first time Hufflepuffs were adequate at potions.
Thoughts were running rapid through her minds. She and Albus agreed to tell the Gryffindors first, after the feast, and then see who brings the topic up first.
Hearing Hagrid’s knock, Minerva answered the door and sternly looked over the first years.
Another Creevy. That girl must be a Bones.
She walked the first years to the stage and waited for the Sorting Hat’s song to finish. The Hat finished with a burp. Minerva rolled her eyes, that was the last time she lets Albus give the Hat butterbeer.
“Albright, Abigail.”
“Ravenclaw”
Minerva automatically read the names, carefully schooling her face not to cheer when she received new Gryffindors.

She ended with a set of twins, Molly and Huck Ziegler (“Ravenclaw”) and sat down. Albus smiled and whispered to her,
“You did that exceptionally well. With Miss Malfoy I doubt anyone noticed the kittens.”
Minerva shifted closer to her husband. Once the students settled into their meals, Albus stood up and began the welcoming speech.

“Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. Within these walls, you’ll find knowledge, power, friendship and yourself. You may be sorted in houses but a house cannot stand alone. For the first time, I am pleased to announce a new Defense Against the Dark Arts curriculum which includes all staff.

[idealrain]

I'm not sure about Malfoy subplot. The father is Peter |Pettigrew. If like five people want I'll take it out. I also plan to doing one-shots if people aren't sick of this story yet.

[Lady Jolly]

Just have to say the story is good and hearing that Lucia got into Gryffindor I say or rather would say out loud " HELL HAS FROZEN OVER!!!!" heehehe anyways I think Peter should not be the father because seeing that he is not loyal and wanting power i think that'd be more of a Slytherin trait but then again maybe I'm just blabbing. heheh

Well good story so far so please keep posting

Lady Jolly

[idealrain]

Which one is worse malfoy or peter? I'll probably never mention that character again. But keep in mind Narcissa (Black) Malfoy is her mother and her cousin is Sirius Black who was in Gryffindor. It's not that insane.

Anyway I would rather do stuff with Apollo and Aurora.


Would I get kick off the board for mentioning a past affair with Tom Riddle and Minerva?

[Jaya]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWW!!

Sorry, it's an instinctive response. The whole Minerva/TR thing makes me shudder. I like to think she was a better judge of character........

Jaya

[idealrain]

To be fair Minerva was seventeen and probably wasn't the best judge of character. People are occasionally stupid at the age of seventeen....or nineteen....or twenty-two....


and she did ended it when he told her about his plans regarding purebloods and muggles. Albus forgave her. can't we forgive her too?

I'm going stop revealing plot points now. It will turn out ok pro-ADMM. or it wouldn't be on this board. Trust me.

[idealrain]

yeah....i just realized how stupid the malfoy point was . worth a shot, just didn't work out.

it will still be on fanfiction.net cause i'm too lazy to reset that.

[idealrain]

~Hey I'm stuck. I would love any suggests.~

Hopefully, you will keep them in the same shape. But I welcomed two new staff members, William Weasley and Arabella Figgs. There will be more announcements but now, tuck in.”

Albus sat down and his hand joined Minerva’s under the table. Dinner was over soon and Prefects led the first years to the dorms.

The staff retired to the lounge and began to discuss the sorting. Minerva and the rest of Heads went to address the students. Bill Weasley joined her and grinned.

“So how are we going explain this? One morning you will not come to class and I’ll be there?”
“You think anyone will notice?” Minerva grinned at one of her all-time favorite students.

Glancing at Minerva’s stomach, Bill just laughed.

“Devil’s Snare.” Minerva appreciated Hermione’s thoughtfulness to chose plants so Neville could remember. The Fat Lady revealed the common room. Already the room was a chaotic scene. Minerva waited until Lavender noticed her standing in the room.

“Professor McGonagall! You’re not using the cane.” The older students rushed over to hugged the professor, most of which didn’t seen her when she came home from St. Mungo’s. Minerva passed around a piece of paper which students started to signed. When Hermione looked at the paper, she seemed to be trying to figure out something. Minerva sends a wink to her.

“This is a roll call. If for some reason we need to locate you we’ll use this. This year’s prefects are Hermione Granger, Ronald Weasley, Colin Creevey and Ginny Weasley. Ginny was promoted to sixth year, after sitting for her O.W.L.s. Any questions so far?”

Once everybody had signed the piece of paper. Minerva stood up and revealed her large stomach. She continuted to go on like normal.
Dean asked the question that was on everyone‘s mind. “Professor McGonagall, what’s the deal with you? Are you pregnant? Is that even possible at your age?”


Minerva didn’t know whether to laugh or feel insult. Bill held back a laugh. “Mr. Thomas, how old do you think I am?” An eyebrow rose, daring Dean to answer.

“Ummm, thirty-six?”

“There’s the famous Gryffindor courage. I’m about middle age for a witch. It’s an unusual thing but it happens. I’ll be taking leave next term and Professor Weasley will be taking over my duties. Any other questions? No? Good. Moving on. You have heard Professor Dumbledore say products from Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes are banned from the school. However I believe in supporting your fellow Gryffindors. If I don’t see them, I don’t have to confiscate them.” Minerva tried to look stern.

“ I know you are all exciting to start a new term. But please consider getting some sleep. Class schedules will be hand out tomorrow morning. I’ll be having house hours on Monday 2-3 p.m. and class hours Thursday 11-12 a.m. Professor Weasley will be around also. If there is any problems please come in before they are crises. I’ll see you at breakfast. Good night. Mr. Potter, I need to see you for a moment please.”

Harry followed Minerva out into the hall where she stopped by a bust of Godric Gryffindor.

“You will stay with your fellow sixth years. But on occasion there will be McDore evenings which you are more than welcome to join. This is Professor Dumbledore and mine’s suite. Into the lions’ den.” As soon as she spoke, Gryffindor appeared to wink and revealed a door which Minerva open.

“This is the sitting room. To the left is the bedroom, which we’ll be expanding soon and our baths. Our personal studies are to each side. Hmmm, what else?” Minerva looked around the rooms which have been her second home for forty years.

Harry noticed there was no place for Fawkes. It
seemed weird that Albus would left out his pet. He asked.

“Fawkes refuse to share quarters with a cat and two toddlers. Albus agreed to let him sleep in the office with the former Heads. Besides it’s easier this way with his burning day. “

[Jaya]

Fawkes is a very smart bird!!!

Love the new addition!

Jaya ;D

[JKMcGonagall]

I thought Albus was going to weave some spells around her so no one could tell she was pregnant. How come the students in the Gryffindor common room could tell she was pregnant. Did I miss something, I read it twice.
Other than that, this story continues to be one of my favorites and is very well written. Update soon.

Kay

[DumbledoresKitten]

Hey! told you i was still around. So great update. Let me guess the paper is charmed so that the gryffindors can't reveal that min is pregant, just like what Mione did for the DA. She just loves her lions too much not to tell them about her babies.

So you wanted suggestions. where to go next . . . do you want to focus on Harry, Min + Albus, the pregancy, or Apo and Ari.

Sorry, i've lost track How far along is Min at this point. Oh and i agree people can be dumb and make bad decisions in relationships, especially when they believe themselves to be in love, so can't wait to see what you do with MM/TR.

good as all ways
cat

[idealrain]

By the way....cat's right about the paper.

[idealrain]

Minerva went into the staff room. Filius was demonstrating the protection charms. The fire whiskery was making the rounds. Surprisingly Hagrid and Severus were singing the school’s anthem, while Xiomara and Evelyn encouraged them.
“…until our brains all rot!” They finished with hand motions.
Minerva sighed. She seriously was tempted to take points from Ravenclaw and Slytherin but since it was Hagrid was singing too, Gryffindor would lose too. A pair of arms wrapped around her former waist and lips kissed her neck. Smiling, Minerva quickly pecked her husband’s lips.
“We should give Severus and Hagrid some quick sobering capsules and start the meeting.”
Motioning to Poppy, who accioed the capsules, Albus sat down in the center and pulled out what seemed to be a thin black notebook with the Hogwarts seal on it. The schedule revised to include the new D.A.D.A. program. Lesson plans rarely changed but to make sure the staff went through the general outline at the beginning of the year. Albus finished up quickly, simply because the staff was the best and there were better things to do. Severus was elated.
As soon as they gotten into their chamber, Albus began to nibble on her neck.

[AshleyMcGonagall]

I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!..CONT. PLZ!!!

[idealrain]

hey whoever is reading lions' den~

I'm sorry to say but Lions' den is going on hiatus. I'm OK, my family's OK. nothing is wrong.


right at the moment I feel that I've been too ambitious with the story and now need to sort out some subplots before i continued with the story, which my mom still hasn't read.....hmm...need to something about that.....

i hope to one-shots in the same universe which hopefully
will be include in the story eventually.

so look for those.

idealrain

[idealrain]

As soon as they gotten into their chamber, Albus began to nibble on Minerva’s neck. Laughing she pushed Albus away.
“Do you want something, Headmaster?”
“Just my favorite sweet. Do I get my present now?” Albus roamed his eyes over Minerva’s body.

[BlazeFourPaws]

More please idealrain. Please. And the twins fic is on hold right now. Sorry but my head is full of lots of stuff.

[idealrain]

“Forty-nine years, numerous pregnancies later, and you still want me? You animal!” Minerva cackled.

“Mmmm, I definitely still want you. Why don’t you get ready for the bed and I’ll get the bed ready for you.” Albus leered at her playfully.

“As you wish.” Minerva disappeared into the closet and Albus waved his hands, lighting candles.

Albus just finished changing in his favorite boxers (the ones with the dancing lemon drops and phoenixes on purple) when Minerva appeared in a full length gown.

“Hello, my goddess. “ Albus fingered the blue silk before gently kissing her.

“Hello, Warrior.” Minerva smiled nervously and then giggled.

“What? It’s not my boxers again?”

“No, no it’s just, oh Merlin, Albus, I didn’t think this situation would happen again.”

Alarmed Albus asked, ”You didn’t think we ever make love again? Mina, I know it has been a couple weeks but no more sex ever? I couldn’t conceive of any thought like that. I think I would rather surrender the castle to Death Eaters. I—“

Minerva laughed harder. “Oh! To think you are the esteem Head of the Order of the Phoenix. What would you tell them, I’m sorry I sacrificed the Wizarding world but I needed to get laid?” When she peeked up at him, Albus was nodding earnestly. “Albus I meant I never thought I would be pregnant at the beginning of the term. Wait! Would you really sell the whole Wizarding world out for sex? That might be a problem.” She looked seriously at him.

“What can I say? I love, no, worship, your body.”

“I do love you. But let's not tell anyone about that, especially Alastor."

[pinkie]

Oh I am loving this!!! Thorougly enjoyable! Keep up the great work.

[Alesia]

Okay that last snippet totally made me laugh. You definitely have the banter between the two them down. The line about selling the castle to the deatheaters for sex was too funny.

[idealrain]

~please tell me if I did this right.~


“Mmmm, I agreed.” Albus didn’t want to remember the topic of conversation as his lips met the smooth skin of Minerva’s neck. He gently placed her on the bed and then joined her. Suddenly Minerva bolted upright.

Startled by his wife’s reaction, Albus fell off the bed.

“Oh, honey are you ok?” Minerva looked over at Albus, who at this point was very confused.

“The floor is very comfy actually. But why don’t I join you on the bed?”

“Yes, please.” Minerva shifted into what she thought would be a more relaxing position.

“O.k. You are comfortable?” Minerva nodded and smiled. “Take two then.”

Minerva reached up and tangled her fingers in the river of sliver that was Albus’ hair. His hands drifted lower across Minerva’s body until he reached the belly protecting the kittens. A sharp intake of breath alerted him that something was happening. The skin under his fingers became tight.

“Mina, what’s wrong?”

Minerva rubbed her stomach. “Either indigestion or labor pains. Perhaps you should get Poppy.”

Albus stared at Minerva, who was focusing on breathing.

“But it’s not time yet. You’re only twenty-four weeks. ”

“I bloody well know it’s not time yet! It’s false labor. Now get off your arse and call Poppy!”

[BlazeFourPaws]

Laughs Oh you are a brilliant woman. I like "Take two then." But poor Min.

[idealrain]

Worthless husband.

“Right.” Albus threw floo powder in fireplace. “Poppy Pomfrey.”

Poppy’s alert face greeted them. “It’s the first night. No student is stupid enough to do something yet since the Marauders or the Weasley twins left. It was supposed to be an easy night. What’s wrong?”

“I think I might be having contractions. “ Minerva grounded out.

“Oh, good grief.” Poppy turned to Albus. “What did you do?”

“Nothing!”

“Umm, woman in pain here!” Minerva yelled.

“O.k. Min, when did it start?” Poppy asked soothing.

“I had some indigestion before after dinner. But usually it only last for a half hour. ”

“O.k. Are you having one now?”

Minerva said “Yes, they were coming every twenty-six minutes.”

Poppy sighed. “In your case, with your history, I’m not comfortable treating you. Pack and I’ll call Theoriski.” Seeing Minerva’s level of panic rise, she added, “Minerva, it has been years since I finished my rotation in this area. If this had been a reaction to a Wheeze, or a third year trying to transfigure a bottle of water into fire whisky, I wouldn’t be sending you to St. Mungo’s. But since you’re having a high-risk pregnancy, it’s better safe than sorry. I want to meet my niece and nephew, or nieces or nephews. But in a couple months, not now.”

Both Minerva and Albus were quiet.

“What do you think Theoriski will do?” Albus finally asked.

“I suspect he will give something to stop contractions and prescribe bed rest for a couple weeks. Worse case scenario Min delivers tonight and the babies will observe at St. Mungo’s. But honestly I don’t think that is what going to happen. Albus go and pack a bag and I’ll call Theoriski o.k. Minerva do you want to change? ”

Minerva glanced down at the nightgown that she bought especially for tonight.

“Yeah.” She whispered, her eyes tearing up.

“Min, it’s going to be ok. Twenty-four weeks is early but babies survive. You are not miscarrying. “

Minerva nodded.

“Should I get Harry and call Apollo and Aurora?” asked Poppy.


“Not yet. Let’s see what going on first. ” Minerva
answered. The last thing she needed was to deal with
more people even through they were her children.

“o.k. Then let’s get you ready.”

[littlemorgsi]

I would personally like to see a little more Harry in this story. Don't get me wrong, I love what you have done, but they adopted him and he's barely ever mentioned. Let's see a little of Minerva the mother as well as Minerva the wife.