Let Me Introduce You~An Interactive Story

[Lady Lavendar]

Oh... I vote A!!!!

[MiniPrincess]

I'm going with A. Ta

[Kamdra]

I think I will go with A also.

[griseldalafey]

I love how they are falling more and more for each other *big sigh*

I'll vote for option B

[Quill of Minerva]

I am finally able to review after a few long days without my computer. I enjoyed this chapter a lot but was annoyed with Minerva for interuppting Albus' conversation with his mirror as I wanted to know what he was going to say about her.

Hmmm as for this weeks options, I am going to say A and B mixed together please :0) but I know you can't do that so I am going to say B

[Tartan Tabby]

I take A this week!

[Karmin]

I thought I already voted. Oh well I choose A

[Rikki]

Gosh, nearly missed this time's vote.

Wonderful chapter, as always, ladies. And I think I'll settle for B this time.

Hugs, Rikki

[Kimberly]

I will choose A this time. Kim

[Kacie]

I'm going to get killed for this but I really want A.

[Kalex]

I will be a good brother-in-law and say B

[Sensiblyquirky]

Hmm this is quite difficult...I want both of them! I suppose...B. Good natured revenge is fun to read about, and maybe it will stretch the story longer. Wouldn't want it to end too soon.

christy

[Hogwarts Duo]

A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed and voted. We ended with a tie this week… hmmm, you guys aren’t plotting against us are you …and to fit everything in to our satisfaction we had to make it extra long. (We know you are highly disappointed). ;D EVERYBODY'S A WINNER THIS WEEK!

Our greatest compliments to Miss Q who wanted to see a horse and the phrase "If anyone has any objections speak now or... " and Bogus7 who wanted to see a childhood blankey (AD or MM's) and the phrase "What's wrong with this length?" for their objects and sentences for this chapter’s additions. This week we would like to invite Karmin and Kamdra to send us an object and sentence for the next chapter.

And finally, we have decided to start an email list for those of you who would like to receive an update when the latest chapter has been uploaded to the board. You may send us a PM on the board or an email to [e-mail] with your email address and we will gladly add you to our newly created list. Hopefully this will help with those of you who have complained to us that you missed the update and/or almost missed your chance to vote.

Without further interruptions, we present you with…

Double Trouble

Minerva’s eyes fluttered open as she stretched her languid limbs. Her sleep laden muscles tingled and a low groan of pleasure escaped as she turned onto her side. The sun was shining through her window on this beautiful Sunday morning beckoning her to stay curled up where she lay and to bask in its warmth. Unfortunately, she had company coming in a couple of hours and she needed to get up and get ready for the day.

Her gaze caught the article from the Saturday edition of the Daily Prophet which must have fluttered to the floor last night after her tenth time of reading the headline news. She groaned as she remembered the owl swooping in yesterday morning with a picture of her and Albus on the front page, an inset of Stephen and Maggie in the corner. The article had been short and was more of a gossip column than a true news story. It covered a short background on each person who was pictured with speculation on the seriousness of their relationships. She shook her head as she wondered at the lack of news which would necessitate putting them on the front page. She was certain that her opinion of the Daily Prophet could not lower in esteem after yesterday’s bunch of tripe.

Focusing back on the invasion of privacy lying on her floor, she saw Stephen waving up at her, his crown slightly askew on his head. Maggie, the dance contest winners’ banner displayed behind her, was at his side, her eyes slightly hazed from a few too many glasses of wine, clutching his arm tightly and smiling at him adoringly. Minerva’s face probably still showed her disbelief now, twenty-four hours after she first set eyes on her friend’s picture. Her reaction had been the cause of more than a few questions from Albus who had arrived on Saturday morning shortly after the paper was delivered. She supposed she would never understand what Maggie saw in Stephen, even after the article she had read yesterday about him and Albus which had been published in addition to the front page news.

She had flipped through the paper to page four, once Albus had been seated with breakfast across from her, after seeing a follow-up story mentioned in the main article. From War Heroes to Playboys: A Look into the Lives of Two of the Wizarding World’s Most Eligible Bachelors had caught her attention and although she had not been happy with the heading, her curiosity had overridden her anger for the moment. She had always wondered how two such different men had become friends. The article had been a disappointment as it had not gone into much detail. However, Minerva had asked Albus about their friendship and he had been more than happy to regale her with stories from their time in the war. Minerva had reached an understanding at that point but she was also firm in pointing out that it didn’t mean she would start liking Stephen all of a sudden. The comment had produced a round of laughter from Albus and a comment about never changing which Minerva had chosen to ignore.

Her eyes traveled to the picture of her and Albus. It was the photograph that had been taken when they were first walking into the club on Friday night. She had to admit that she looked rather good even though she was still angry about the entire incident and resulting articles. The couple in the photo didn’t seem to mind her rising temper, as they were much too involved with the other. It was simply another reminder of how her personal life had been put on display for all to see.

She shook her head to clear her mind of the negative energy that had started to form. Now was not the time to start dwelling on the events of yesterday. She needed to get ready for Maggie’s visit this morning. Albus was gone for a meeting of some sort and this was the day to plan their revenge. With a sly smile on her face, Minerva practically skipped toward her wardrobe to pick out her robes for the day, before heading to take a tub.

~~~~~

Albus found himself standing in front of his fireplace, glancing at his pocketwatch every few seconds. His stomach was twisting uncomfortably as he thought about the upcoming meeting. He didn’t want to be too early and he most certainly didn’t want to be late, so he found himself standing here for the last ten minutes still deciding on what time he should floo to their house. Never in his entire life did he think he would have to face this particular set of circumstances. He was about to floo to Minerva’s parents, both former students, to ask their permission to ask a question of their daughter. He wasn’t’ sure how the visit would turn out. Athena had been friendly on their visit in Diagon Alley but Harold had not been fond of him back in his school days, and to this day Albus was not sure why.

A flare in the fireplace caused Albus to jump back with a start. His brother’s head popped out of the fire, a grin etched across his face. “Albus, my famous and only brother, how goes it this bright morning.”

Albus looked at Aberforth suspiciously as his brother’s eyes swept across the room. “Aberforth, what an unexpected surprise. What can I do for you?”

“Is that lovely woman of yours here? Minerva, are you around?” Aberforth had a hopeful and devious look on his face and Albus had a feeling he would be very grateful that Minerva had not come by this morning.

“I hate to disappoint you but Minerva is not here and I must leave very shortly so I can’t visit long.” Albus nearly laughed at the look of devastation on his brother’s face.

“Well, I suppose I might as well give it to you but I would have much rather passed it along with Minerva in attendance. I found it this weekend when clearing out the attic.” With a few grunts and groans of frustration, Aberforth finally sent a parcel flying through the air and landing at Albus’ feet. Before Albus could ask what was going on, his brother had disappeared and the fire was back to normal.

Checking for wards with a sweep of his wand, Albus found that the package was perfectly harmless. Making quick work of the wrapping, he had it spread out in front of him a smile of pure pleasure lighting his face. His old blankey as it was affectionately called, was in pretty good shape considering its age. He had long ago given it up for lost and found a tear coming to his eye at the reunion.

The edges were frayed in places and probably spelled to not unravel. The blue color, once bright, was faded and the horses prancing across the blanket were more stilted than he remembered. With a careful hand, he gently folded the old but loved blanket and placed it on the foot of his bed. With a final look around and a deep breath, Albus threw in a handful of floo powder and called out in a clear voice, McGonagall Clan Manor.

~~~~

Minerva had just settled down on her sofa with her morning cup of Earl Grey and a piece of jam toast when Maggie stepped through the fireplace and brushed the remaining floo powder from her robes.

[Hogwarts Duo]

“Well, it’s about time you got here. I thought you would have been here bright and early this morning so I rushed around to get dressed when I could have had a lie in for at least another half an hour.” Minerva took a long sip of her tea but she noticed something was different with Maggie. She seemed to have a frazzled look on her face, one that said she had rushed far more than Minerva to get dressed for the visit.

“I am only a little late, Minerva! I was up late last night and well I overslept this morning,” Maggie admitted with a naughty blush creeping into her cheeks. She knew how perceptive Minerva could be so the less details she could give her friend, the better off she would be in the long run.

“You can’t fool me, Mags, dear girl! I may not be heating up the sheets in my own bedroom, yet, but I think I can still detect the signs of a satisfied woman. Besides, that scarf you’re wearing around your throat has slipped and I can see the marks he left,” Minerva finished before taking another long sip of her tea. Her eyes held a mischievous glint to them that spoke of happiness for her friend and maybe a slight twinge of jealousy.

“I couldn’t help it, Min. One minute we were cuddling on the couch and the next…well I won’t go into details but let me just say that he sure does know how to use his wand!” Maggie winked at Minerva and the two burst into a rousing fit of the giggles.

“I don’t think I need to hear any more details about your sex life. I’m perfectly happy being kept in the dark on some aspects of your relationship with Stephen, though I have to ask…just how serious are you two?”

“I don’t know but for what it’s worth, I can see myself spending the rest of my life with him. And I think he feels the same way. He mentioned introducing me to his family over Christmas and…”

“There won’t be any need for introductions if they read this gossip sheet,” Minerva said brandishing the offending copy of the Daily Prophet.” Minerva conjured Maggie a cup and a plate of nourishing sandwiches and a bowl of fresh fruit. “Now, let’s get down to business and show these men a thing or two. I have an idea that might work but it will require some help from a friend of mine at a newspaper in Edinburgh. She owes me a favor and I think now is the opportune time to call her on it. Maybe then the men will understand how important it is to sometimes share the things they think are insignificant or unimportant.”

Maggie sat up on the edge of her chair, her eyes wide with anticipation. “I can’t wait to hear what your brilliant mind has given birth to since yesterday.”

~~~~

Albus stepped through the fireplace and into the McGonagall household to a welcoming smile from Minerva’s mother. “Albus, punctual as always,” she said ushering him further into the cozy sitting room. He couldn’t help but notice how Harold McGonagall never took his eyes from the book he was now pretending to read.

As Athena showed Albus to a seat in a plush chintz chair and the house elf offered him a freshly baked scone and a cup of her special blend of tea, Harold eyed the man against whom he had carried a grudge all these years. The fact that the man before him was now dating his daughter and he had promised to at least give him a fighting chance to prove himself worthy of his only child, Harold slowly closed his book, placing it on the nearby oak table.

“So, Albus, what brings you to our humble home this morning? Athena said you had something you wished to discuss with us of some great importance.” Both Harold and Athena had seen the newspaper and from the look on their daughter’s face they could easily see the relationship between her and the man in their home had grown considerably since the meeting in Diagon Alley. Athena had even speculated that he might be ready to ask for Minerva’s hand in marriage, to which Harold scoffed and brooded for two hours following her prediction.

“I’ve come to ask a very serious question of both of you,” he said stealing a glance at Minerva’s mother, who was practically beaming from ear to ear in excitement. “I love your daughter very much,” Albus started, noting for the first time just how nervous he was speaking to her parents “and I truly want to make her happy.”

“I knew it Harold,” Athena gloated as she jumped from her chair and hugged Albus tightly. Albus was shocked by the sudden display and from the stern expression on Harold’s face he noted he was losing ground fast.

“Let the man speak his mind, Athena. He hasn’t said anything yet that we didn’t already know,” Harold chided as a lump formed in his throat at the possible question that was to tumble from Albus’ lips in mere seconds.

“Thank you Harold. As I was saying, I love Minerva very much, so much in fact that I want everything in her life to be the best, for I truly feel she deserves no less than the best I have to offer.”

“And what exactly are you offering her?” Harold dared to ask, his old feelings of jealousy and pride surfacing fast. Athena cleared her throat and tapped her thin lips with one long yet dainty finger as her eyes turned to ice as she stared intensely at her husband. Harold had been on the receiving end of that glare on more than one occasion and sensing no desire to spend another sleepless night on the sofa, he began to alter his statement. “I suppose what I meant to ask was what it was you were offering her that would require a discussion from her parents.” Harold stole a sideways glance at Athena and inwardly praised himself as he saw the approving look upon her face and the warmth now back in her eyes. “Yes, that’s what I mean to say.”

“First of all, I want you both to know that whatever your decision, I will abide by it. Even if that means changing my own plans. However, I am trusting you to be honest in your answer to the question I am about to ask for it will affect all of us, myself and Minerva included. You must speak now or forever hold your peace, to quote a phrase.”

“You have my word as a gentleman, Albus. Athena and I will listen and refrain from answering rashly. Now out with it before she bounces right off her seat with enthusiasm.”

Albus drew in a long breath and held it for a moment before releasing it slowly, focusing on his favorite image of Minerva in his mind. It was the sight of her in the meditation room when the sunlight had been pouring through the windows, the sight of her lithe, enticing body framed by the golden rays of the sun and accentuated to perfection. A twinge below his belt snapped him from his thoughts, thankful that he was able to stop the memory before something else made an appearance in the presence of her family. “I was hoping to ask Minerva to…”

“Yes, Yes…”Athena eagerly encouraged him.

“To ask Minerva to accompany me to Egypt for Christmas.” Athena’s face fell and Harold’s grin broadened slightly, silently happy that he did not have to give away his daughter’s hand just yet. “Of course, I know how much the holidays mean to the family. She’s spoken of the traditions you have and her eyes light up brilliantly each time she speaks of the holiday. So, I was hoping that if she agrees to accompany me during the Christmas break, you two could join us…in Egypt. That way she could spend the holiday with her family and in a place she has always wanted to visit.”

Harold shifted uncomfortably in his chair. “As I said earlier, we will have to discuss this further and get back to you with an answer. The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without Minerva but at the same time, I am not overly keen on spending them abroad either.”

“I can respect that, Harold but please, think of Minerva and how happy it would make her. Also, one last thing, should you choose to accompany us, I would like it to remain a secret between the three of us. And should you choose not to accept my offer and spend the holiday in Alexandria, then I will see that Minerva is home by Christmas Eve.”

Harold looked at Athena who looked at Albus. “You’ll have your answer soon, I promise. Just give us a day to ruminate and thoroughly discuss your idea. Minerva has spent every Christmas in this house since she was born so I am not convinced that she would be open to such a change of venue but she is a grown woman and can make her own decisions.”

“Thank you for being so welcoming and honest with me. I expected no less from a McGonagall,” Albus praised skillfully. “I will wait patiently for your answer and I will broach the idea with Minerva at the appropriate time. Thank you so much for your time. Now if you’ll excuse me, I am due to have dinner with Minerva this evening and I need to get some things done beforehand. I’m cooking for her this evening,” he finished with a wink to Athena.

[Hogwarts Duo]

Minerva’s mother smiled and winked back as Harold excused himself, citing some important family matters that needed his oversight. When he was out of earshot Athena laughed. “Don’t worry about him. I’ll have him in Egypt for Christmas or I am not Athena McGonagall!”

~~~~

“Minerva McGonagall! That has to be one of the best thought out plans I’ve ever heard fall from your lips! They’re going to practically squirm with nerves when we casually tell them what we’ve supposedly done!”

“I know and the best part is that if we can get Natalie to play along, they won’t know what hit them.”

“Do you think she’ll help us? I mean…you can trust her not to print more than a few of the papers, right?”

“Of course I trust her. I’d never dream of doing anything to tarnish Albus’ image or to cause trouble for him with the press. That’s the last thing he’d need but I do believe that this is the best way to get them both back for not telling us of their new titles.”

“Right, then count me in. Now, how long does this little article about my relationship with Stephen need to be?”

“Oh a few pages I’d think, depending on how many sordid details you wish to put in there. Just remember that whatever you write will also be seen by Albus and myself so nothing overtly intimate, please. We’re supposed to be writing these articles for publication so make it really good.” Minerva handed Maggie a quill and several rolls of parchment before writing a quick note to her friend requesting her help.

A playful gleam flashed in Minerva’s eyes as she took her favorite green quill in her hand. “Now, let’s see. What would the world of available, Albus-infatuated, obsessive women like to know about their number one bachelor?” she mused out loud.

“Minerva, you’re really going to write a good one aren’t you? I can see it in your eyes.”

“I never believe in doing anything half heartedly. Besides, I’d like to see his reaction to some of the details I plan on putting into this little masterpiece. For instance, I think the women would love to know from a first hand perspective just what it feels like to have the great Albus Dumbledore’s lips pressed softly against mine or that his kisses always taste of something incredibly sweet and decadent.”

“Oh my. You really are going to have fun with this. They’ll practically die when the fake copies arrive and we tell them that we agreed to write the article. But Min, you don’t think they’ll get angry with us when they learn of our trick, do you? I mean, fun is fun and revenge is sweet but I don’t want to lose Stephen over something to silly.”

“Maggie, I’m sure they will both get a laugh out of our revenge, especially if we write our articles just right. Who knows, it might even liven up our relationships once they see themselves through our eyes.” Minerva settled back down with her quill and really thought about the thoughts she wanted to subtly convey towards Albus. Should she write about how his kisses make a woman feel? Or the way his body exuded a warmth that was strong enough to light its’ own fire on the coldest of embers? How about the way his tongue dances lazily with hers while his hands moved of their own accord to all her most receptive pleasure points?

Feeling a heat rising within her, Minerva summoned a pitcher of juice from the kitchen and downed a glass rather quickly, stealing a glance at her friend who was busily scratching out words on her bit of parchment.

~~~~

Albus was just spearing another of the delicious lemon scones with his fork at breakfast on Monday morning when the owl post arrived. Birds were swooping all over the Great Hall and he was not terribly surprised when several headed straight for him. The amount of mail he received on a weekly basis was nearly unfathomable. Between his responsibilities with Hogwarts, the Wizengamot, the various groups and associations of which he was a part and his personal mail, Professor Dumbledore was a very busy and sought after wizard.

However, after all the parchments, packages and papers were dropped unceremoniously on his plate, some birds staying for a bit of a treat, he noticed an unfamiliar paper amongst his stash. Pulling it out with some interest, he untied the thick parchment. The headline caught his eye and a sudden bought of nausea took hold. With a sense of trepidation, his eyes quickly scanned down the printed articles. Surely she would not do this to him.

His worst fears were confirmed within a few minutes and he pushed away from the staff table, his face pale. Minerva had consented to an interview with a small paper in Scotland with the topic being none other than himself. And the title of the article which he had originally thought was a bit of a spoof, was indeed an apt description of what was to follow.

An Intimate Look at Two Top Tens, was both flattering and a horror to behold. He could not believe that Minerva, his Minerva, would spill such personal details to a reporter she had never laid eyes on before. Minerva had always shied away from the spotlight and had been vocal to Albus about her thoughts on the public delving into his, and by association her, personal life.

“Is everything alright Albus?”

Headmaster Dippet was looking at him with a concerned look on his face. And as much as he wanted to reassure his friend that indeed everything was fine, he could find no words to express such a sentiment. Especially when he suddenly found himself thinking that everything was very far from fine. Instead he found a muttered, “I have to go,” was the only phrase he was capable of speaking.

As he rushed down the halls of Hogwarts, his mind whirled with ideas on how this could possibly have happened. Especially without his knowledge. After all, they had spent a very romantic night together. The dinner he had planned went smoothly and Minerva had been complimentary on his cooking. They had both particularly enjoyed dessert, which had ended up becoming an erotic game of licking, nibbling and sucking various toppings off one another. And in all that time, granted they had been…busy…for much of the evening, she had never once mentioned being interviewed.

The research room came into view, her rooms as he thought of them, and he found his pace slowing. Would she even be there this early? And if she was, which was more of a possibility than not, what would he say? Looking down at the paper still clutched in his hand, Albus took a deep breath and after speaking the password, opened the door to the rooms.

Her back was to him, her head bent over another of the massive books they were researching. She seemed not to notice his entrance and using it to his advantage, he quickly marked the passages he had found particularly disconcerting and started to quote.

“As he nears, the scent of chocolate precedes him. It is after all one of his favorite tastes, other than one other which would be too forward of me to name. And with the way most women feel about chocolate, well you can just imagine….his lips are so soft and warm, my insides melt upon first touch….oh, the spot just behind his ear when caressed just so can cause him to weaken…his voice is soft as velvet when he whispers in my ear sending shivers across my skin.”

Minerva had turned around halfway through his little performance. Her eyes conveyed her surprise and a hint of curiosity. When she said nothing, Albus groaned in frustration. “What…how…why?” Albus floundered as he tried to ask the questions rattling around in his brain. Unfortunately there were too many and they all tried to come out at once.

“I see you found the article. I meant to say something yesterday but it slipped my mind after you served dessert. I tried to keep it as tame as possible but you know how those reporters can be.”

“Did Maggie talk you into this?”

“Of course not! The reporter came to me and I mentioned it to her. We both thought it would be a good idea and might keep all of those women who are so interested in the two of you at bay. As if I would agree to an interview on you based on peer pressure. I should think you would hold me in higher esteem than that.”

“How could you put all of our intimate details on paper for everyone to read? Minerva the article spans two pages and is full of …I just can’t believe…” Albus stopped and shook his head. His disappointment was clear in his eyes.

“What is wrong with the length of the article?”

[Hogwarts Duo]

Before she could finish her thought, Albus had thrown his hands in the air and was pacing back in forth in front of the door. “What’s wrong with this length?” He shook the paper in her direction. “Of all the things…Minerva, this article should never have been written in the first place and what pains me most is that you didn't see fit to let me in on your little secret. I'd never do something like that to you.”

"Ah, but you did Albus," she answered quietly, trying to diffuse his outburst before it grew into something much larger. "Or have you forgotten about the little article in last week's paper and how it made me feel to know that you could so easily forget to tell me something? It's not a nice feeling to be kept in the dark. I should know." She crossed over to his side and placed her hand on his arm. "Now, may I enlighten you just a bit?"

Minerva led Albus over to his favorite chair and taking the paper from his firm grasp, she replaced it with a cup of cocoa. It only took her a few minutes to explain how the deception was conceived but it took a bit longer to really explain her feelings on what had happened at the club. Albus hadn’t realized how embarrassed and hurt Minerva had been by her lack of information. While she conceded that it was by no fault of his that he had been chosen for the article in the now hated Witch Weekly list, she pressed upon him the importance of sharing information that could affect her in either her professional or their personal life.

“I am so grateful that this article will go no further than the four of us,” Albus sighed. “And just so I have all the pertinent facts to the situation, do I really cause shivers along your skin?” He wiggled his eyebrows in her direction and Minerva laughed at his antics.

“Hmmm, I don’t believe I am at liberty to divulge that information unless you have the appropriate clearance.”

Albus stood from his chair and walked over to the emerald eyed witch. “And what does one need to do to receive the level of clearance needed?”

Minerva felt her body warm from the look in his eyes. “A clearance level that high is nearly unheard of but perhaps if one was willing to commit to a bit of testing, we could establish your candidacy.”

Albus leaned down, his lips brushing across her ear. “I am more than willing to submit to any tests you feel are necessary.”

His voice was a whisper across her skin and Minerva lost all train of thought as his teeth nibbled across her jaw. “Very good.” As his lips found their way to the hollow of her throat, Minerva moaned in pleasure. “Yes…Albus, more tests are definitely necessary.”

A half of an hour passed before either one became aware of the time. “Darling, shouldn’t you be in class by now?”

Minerva nearly fell off the chair they were both occupying as Albus sprang up with a muttered curse and started gathering the few items he had brought with him. He was nearly out the door when her voice stopped him in his tracks.

“By the way, your clearance is granted.”

*~~~~~~~*

Wow…that was long. Now your options for this week are:

A) Minerva accepts an invitation from Albus to demonstrate her abilities as an animagus to his seventh year classes and as a result several students end up with a crush.

B) Research proceeds on the potion and charm which Minerva discovered and a trip into the Forbidden Forest is required to procure some special ingredients.

Voting for this chapter will end on June 27.

[QuillofMinerva]

A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A, A.......I think my choice is clear.

Anyway, throughly enjoyed that wonderful long update from you both and I loved how the girls got their own back on Albus and Steven.

I was on the egde of my seat when Albus went to speak to her parents and felt a bit deflated like Athena when he came out with what he said lol.

love
Clayre x

[Sensiblyquirky]

Excellent chapter. I sighed with Athena when Albus didn't ask to marry her, but Egypt sounds extremely nice. The revenge was great, too. I think I'll go with...B.

Christy

[JKMcGonagall]

I am going to go with A this time. I think Albus needs to have a little competition at Hogwarts. Student crushes ought to be cute too. I would like to see the students reactions to her animagis form.

This was so long and so wonderful. I had been checking twice a day for updates, so imagine my delight when I found that you had. And the extra long chapter was a very nice bonus.

I don't know how you ladies do it. Talent...talent...talent...and you use it so well.

Kay

[TheGryffindorSeeker]

wow! i totally loved that chapter so funny I vote for A! A! A! lol Keep up the good work!

[Herzele]

Wow !!! That was so wonderful !! The revenge was perfect !! ;D I, too, thought he would ask to marry her, but Christmas together should be wonderful, too !
And I really liked the length of this chapter ...

I'll go with B this week. Maybe they can go into the Forest together ...

[Alesia]

I loved the update and loved the length. It contained a bunch of information. I actually really liked that Albus wasn't asking for her hand. Permission to take her somewhere for Christmas is sooo Victorian of him. I loved it. I can't see Albus being a fast mover, at least not without Minerva there to tempt him. ;D

As for the chapter, I vote A.

Thanks

[MiniPrincess]

I was hoping he didn't ask for her hand, I'd like them to "grow together" a little bit more first.

I'm voting A this time!

[ginger newts]

That was such a great chapter! I'm glad it had to be extra long. You really had me going with that asking her parents a question business, wow. I do hope there doesn't turn out to be some mix up and that paper doesn't get out, eeek! Haha

Anyway, I definitely vote for A for next week. How fun!

[Miss Q]

What an absolutely wonderfully great chapter this was! I enjoyed it from word one to the last sentence. And you had to use both a and b this week...... And I think you are, (not just with my suggestion for a thing and a sentence), doing an amazing thing with your story and the suggestions you get!

As to this weeks options..... as usual I would love to see both alternatives in the story, but I think I'm gonna vote for [glow=red,2,300]A[/glow]

No matter what the outcome of the vote, I am looking forward to your update!

M

[Jaya]

I'm gonna vote B... cause it seems to be the underdog thus far...

Thank you for such a long and amazing update! What a wonderful practical joke but I have to wonder if it might backfire on Minerva later.... Can't wait for the next one...

Clever way to work in the reader lines.... You have me on the edge of my seat just knowing that Albus was about to propose.....

Jaya ;D

[griseldalafey]

Lovely chapter, Minerva sure got back at him

For the next chapter I vote for option A

[Twiggilala]

I vote A. This is a great work of fanfiction. <3

[Kandice]

I think I will go with B because I have enough children in my life at the moment and I don't want to read about any unless they happen to be Albus and Minerva. Is it still summer vacation? How much longer til its over?

[tayryn]

all these wonderful updates to come home too! i am loving this!

this was a great chapter! and a nice long one! yummy!! while i wasn't too overly keen with the whole revenge idea... i must admit... i do like how yous did it! very nicely done! and i will also admit to hoping that somehow that little "revenge interview" comes back to bite, or at least nibble, Minerva in the ass!

as for my choice... i'm going to go with B! i am very anxious to see what Albus and Minerva discover with this research... and hope they have quite the adventure in the Forbidden Forest!!