Let Me Introduce You~An Interactive Story

[Kacie]

I could have sworn I read something about getting two lemons... ;D This was worth the wait and I'll pm my choices as soon as someone gets off my back! I pick A for next time though. Kacie

[Jessabelle]

Another good post.

I pick A!

[Sensiblyquirky]

oh my what a great way to come home after working outside all day. Great chapter ladies. I loved the lemon, of course, and the pendant was so wonderful.

I pick A.

Christy

[ginger newts]

That was definitely worth the extra waiting time. What an amazing lemon! I swear you ladies outdo yourselves every time. The bit after that was sweet too, just a good chapter all around. I don't know what to pick for next time, they both sound good. Hmm....I guess I'll choose A.

[MiniPrincess]

Well done!! I loved how you used my items!! It was wonderful! And as this story has a wierd link with my real life I'll choose A because my Boy just went away for the weekend and... yeah... A.

[TartanPhoenix]

How do you guys manage to make every story and every chapter better than the one before? I'm telling you it's amazing. This lemon was certainly and without a doubt worth the wait. Loved it ;D This week, I think I'll go with A

[JKMcGonagall]

One word: WWWOOOOWWW!!!!!

I loved the cat pendent. It sounds so beautiful that I wish I had one of my own. The little lion was so cute. Albus is so thoughtful.

For the next update I will choose B. I really like them both.

Looking forward to the next chapter.

Kay

[Tartan Tabby]

That was a great update! I love the lion, it's such a cute idea! And I think I'll pick A this week...

[bee.]

that was so good! definetly worth the wait. and the pendant sounds absolutely gorgeous. and... now im going to have to go with A. update soon!
ecks oh ecks oh,
bee

[fatedromance]

A very hard choice but i do believe I shall choose B

[TheGryffindorSeeker]

Greart chapter , i pick B next time

[Sola]

Very hot! ;D

I'd like A this time.

[Herzele]

Wow !!
Wonderful chapter and wonderful lemon !!
For the next time I pick A ...

[Hogwarts Duo]

A/N: While option B received a respectable 8 votes our winner this week is option A with 16 votes. Thank you all for the wonderful reviews. We are glad to find that you are still enjoying the story, even 16 chapters later. This week we would like to ask Dumbledores Kitten and Quill of Minerva to send us your objects and sentences for inclusion in next week’s chapter.

This week’s contributions had a particularly lemony flavor. Jaya gave us a feather (a large fluffy ostrich feather which is the plaid of Minerva’s tartan) and the phrase "Tickle me there" Kacie’s phrase was "Come, my love, let me kiss it and make you feel better...how is this, my love...oh, Albus...there, Albus, oh Albus!” and her object was a torch that will not stay lit. We hope all of you like what we did with these little tidbits. Now on with the show…story

Absence Makes the Pendant Purr

Minerva stepped out of the floo and started to brush off the small amount of soot that had been deposited on her robes. With barely a glance, she saw that her usual tea service had been laid out and a smile flitted across her lips as she remembered how Albus had requested that the house elves bring in her favorite brew as a special favor. Of course they had been more than willing, even with Minerva’s embarrassed declarations of it not being necessary. But in the end Albus had won and she had been thankful and grateful ever since. She quickly headed for the back room after depositing the few items she had brought with her where the potion was simmering away on a low flame. With only fifteen minutes until the final ingredient needed to be added, she had no time to spare.

She entered as quickly as possible, the glow from the small flame under the cauldron the only light in the room. Hanging against the far wall was a charmed torch which would reflect the flame allowing her to properly see to prepare and add the final ingredient. The brew would then have to be kept in the dark, with only the flame for light once more, for a fortnight before it was ready to be removed and cooled. The brew would then need to be placed in a sunlit area for the next two months, where the potion would further blend. When it became a deep purple, with a swirling white center, it would be ready for testing.

Luckily the path to the torch was free of clutter and with her wand in hand, she muttered the appropriate spell. Nothing happened. She tried again and the tip of the torch glowed for a moment and seemed to work before fading to black. Minerva huffed as she removed the torch from its holder. She looked it over as carefully as she could is the tiny amount of light that was available. All seemed to be okay and she replaced it and tried again – well aware that time was slipping by.

Her next five attempts were rewarded with a faint glow, some stronger than others, but they never lasted more than a few seconds. Minerva had taken to practically yelling the spell, shaking the torch and kicking the wall. The latter only led to muttered curses about ruddy stones and her bloody cleverness. Finally, she admitted defeat. She would somehow have to find the final ingredient, quickly, without any additional light source.

Looking around, Minerva was met with various shades of dark gray, none of which a reminder as to where she had placed the petals. Normally, she was well organized and would have been able to lay her hands on everything she needed; however, the morning after they had been collected and stored, Albus had been helping her and she hadn’t paid much attention to what she was doing. She had been distracted by the small kisses he had been placing on her neck and the way he had been nibbling the tips of her fingers.

As she thought about how the sensations had nearly had her purring, the answer to her dilemma was revealed. With as much speed as she could muster without causing danger to the potion or herself, Minerva changed into her animagus form and jumped into the shelving to hunt down the ingredient. With the help of her nose and her near perfect vision, Minerva found the magically frozen petals in no time.

Picking the bag up carefully with her teeth, she jumped down to the table and deposited them before regaining her form and quickly pounding them to a fine powder. She watched carefully as the potion began to swirl and glow and at the moment she could distinguish a separation of liquids, she sprinkled the crushed petals over the top. The potions seemed to roll to a boil, although the flame had not changed, and then settled down, a bluish cast evident in the fading glow. Satisfied with her work, a smiling Minerva made her way back to the main room to continue her research and to pour herself a well-deserved cup of tea.

Armando Dippet was weary. This year seemed to be harder than the previous ones and it was only the beginning of the term. Perhaps he was getting too old for the job. Or perhaps his newest health issues were affecting him more than expected. Either way, the invitation he had accepted last year to attend the International Conference of Wizarding Schools which was being grasped firmly in his left hand was a problem. And the fact that he hadn’t remembered the annual meeting until today, three days before it began, was testament to his failing health and abilities. However, he had a plan and all he would need is the cooperation of the two people he was going to see.

He entered the rooms which had been converted for use in his Deputy’s research project. He looked around at the piles of books, some open with parchment spread around them and others still wrapped in packaging from its transport. Overall the place was neat and well organized. A testament to the head researcher on the project, as Albus’ idea of organization was piles of papers scattered about whose system only he was privy to.

Armando heard voices coming from the far end and started toward the familiar tenor of his longtime friend. When he was finally able to make out what was being said, his movement halted and a smile overtook his wizened face.

“Come, my love, let me kiss it and make your feel better…”

Armando shook his head. He knew that Albus and Ms. McGonagall were a couple but he hadn’t expected to enter the rooms in the middle of the day to find them in the midst of playful flirtation.

“How is this, my love…”

Albus’ voice started to sound a bit husky and the Headmaster couldn’t decide whether to continue forth and make his presence known or to leave the scene before things developed further.

“Oh, Albus….there, Albus, oh Albus!”

Minerva’s voice filled the air and Armando found his cheeks becoming flushed from the obvious heat in her voice. That was it. He would come back another time. He turned and started back toward the door he had entered through moments earlier. However, a playful shriek halted him.

“Don’t…tickle me there! Albus…”

Minerva’s voice descended into laughter and with an amused smile on his face, Armando strode quickly to the open doorway. The sight that met his gaze made the lines around his eyes crinkle with unvoiced laughter. Albus was perched on a pillow, holding one of Minerva’s slender feet in his hands and a large fluffy ostrich feather quill with a tartan pattern was held in his other hand.

Clearing his throat before speaking, Armando was gratified to see the surprised look on the couple’s faces as they turned as one to see who had entered their domain. “I hate to interrupt your research. But I would like to speak with the two of you for a moment.”

Minerva recovered first, her face coloring with embarrassment, and was quick to start in on an explanation. “Sir, this isn’t what it looks like. I hurt my foot earlier today and Albus had just agreed to take a look…”

“I do not need to know the details Ms. McGonagall. What you do on your breaks is none of my concern. I simply stopped by to ask a favor from each of you.”

Albus enjoyed watching the exchange between the two. He was sure he would hear about it later that day from his friend as Armando never passed up an opportunity to tease him. “This doesn’t have to do with the conference I hope.” Albus knew of the upcoming conference and was hopeful that he would not have to attend. However, as soon as he had seen the Headmaster standing in the doorway, he realized that his hopes were about to be crushed.

Armando shook his head in amazement. He would have to ask the wizard how he was able to gather his information one day. “I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news Albus but I need you to attend the conference in my stead.”

“I thought as much. And I would need to leave on Wednesday evening?”

“Yes. A floo connection will be set up in my office after your last class.”

[Hogwarts Duo]

Minerva watched the two men discuss the details, her mind wandering to encompass thoughts of a weekend spent without Albus. It would be their first spent away from each other and she found herself saddened inexplicably by it.

“…and if you are both in agreement, I would like to ask Minerva to oversee your classes while you are away.”

Minerva glanced up sharply, her eyes sparkling in excitement. “You would like me to teach the transfiguration classes?”

“I can think of no one else who would do as well. And I think Albus would agree with my assessment. You have already shown a proclivity for it and you certainly meet the qualifications.” Armando smiled fondly at her and Minerva felt herself flush with pleasure.

“I would be honored, sir.”

“Very well, it is settled. I will see the two of you at dinner tonight. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon.”

As soon as the Headmaster had exited the main door, Minerva threw herself at Albus, hugging him tightly before standing up and starting to pace. “This is so exciting! I had always planned to teach one day and this will be an excellent tutorial. I only hope I am up to the task.”

Albus watched as Minerva began to worry her lower lip with her teeth. He chuckled at her obvious enthusiasm at the upcoming week’s activities. “Well it is nice to know that I won’t be terribly missed while I am gone.”

Minerva paused before rushing over. “Of course I will miss you darling, terribly. I truly wish you did not have to go.” The kiss that followed her statement left Albus no room for doubt.

The next two days passed in a flurry of activity. Between monitoring the potion and briefing Minerva on what his classes were learning, Albus and Minerva spent as much time together as was humanly possible. Armando had turned a blind eye when one of the portraits informed him that Minerva had stayed the night with Albus on Tuesday. He knew that both were consenting adults and as long as they kept their relationship as discreet as possible from the students, then he had no cause for worry.

He was not surprised when Minerva entered his office with Albus Wednesday evening. Her dark green eyes were not as happy as they had been earlier in the week and he knew he was to blame. Unfortunately, it was not something that could be helped. Slipping into a side room off from his study, he tried to give them a few moments alone before Albus had to floo to Copenhagen for the conference.

“I wish you didn’t have to go,” Minerva whispered into his shoulder as she held him tightly.

“So do I but look at it this way, we can have a welcome home celebration when I return,” he chuckled. Minerva couldn’t help but laugh along with him as she pulled back to look into his eyes as he wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.

Her cheeks flushed warmly as images from their previous weekend flashed in her mind. “Just remember…I can tell if you’re thinking of me,” she threatened. “And that had better be often,” she teased before planting a thorough kiss to his lips.

“You worry about teaching my classes and wearing my necklace. I can assure you my thoughts won’t stray too far from you, my dear.”

Armando has been listening at the door for a prime opportunity to enter and he felt this was as good as any. “Albus, I am not rushing you but there is a dinner you are required to attend this evening.”

With a long look at Minerva and a promise to return as soon as possible, he kissed her softly and whispered something in her ear which Armando could not hear. It was probably for the best because Minerva’s face pinked and he was almost certain her eyes darkened even more upon hearing Albus’ words.

Throughout the remainder of the night and during the next day, Minerva felt twinges against her skin so frequently from the necklace that it almost became second nature to her. She smiled when a particularly strong sensation would pass through the necklace and into her body. Minerva couldn’t help but notice that those instances were usually during the times Albus had breaks in the school day or at night when he would be curled up somewhere after a long day. She missed him terribly, though she took comfort in the fact that he was thinking of her and he’d return within a few days time.

Teaching his classes had been challenging but fun for both the students and Minerva. While her teaching style was vastly different from Albus’, the students quickly adapted and soon found themselves learning exciting new spells and with a little practice they were successful in their transfiguration of the objects.

It was during the fifth year class of Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs that Minerva nearly lost control of the classroom. It had nothing to do with unruly children or a spell gone awry. No, it was Albus. He was away and he was thinking of her and from the humming against her skin, it was no ordinary thought. He was, no doubt, reliving their previous weekend or fantasizing about the upcoming one. Minerva nearly lost her self control and balance as the sensations settled between her legs, creating an overwhelming heat that needed her attention. She wasn’t sure how, but she managed to complete the lesson and send the students on their way before dashing to her rooms and letting the arousing feelings wash over her and take her to release.

But for all of those minor incidents, Friday evening had been the worst. She had been dining with the rest of the staff and enjoying their company when a tingle started at the base of her spine and traveled upwards. She smiled, knowing that Albus was thinking of her. But the feelings did not stop there. As she strained to carry on a conversation with Armando Dippet and to concentrate on her food, the feelings being emitted from the pendant grew strong and stronger, much as they had done in the classroom only the day before.

Minerva struggled to keep her composure as much as possible. Heat spread through her body, settling in all the places Albus had explored at length. Her mind wandered back to the beach and all the hours afterwards at her home, when she had enjoyed his hands, lips and tongue gliding across her skin, not to mention the moments when they were finally joined in the heated rush of passion. And the longer she sat still and let the passion overtake her, the more intense the feelings became until she dropped her fork and knocked over her goblet, creating quite a stir at the head table.

“Excuse me, Headmaster Dippet. I must be excused,” she explained nearly out of breath. A sea of green robes swirling towards the side entrance was all the old man saw as he turned to make a remark to Minerva.

Rushing down the corridors towards the meditation room, Minerva was nearly overcome with emotions as the vibrations and humming from the pendant overtook her body. When she burst through the doors and sealed them properly, she sank in front of the fireplace and was about to floo Albus when his head appeared before her.

“Ah, there you are my lioness. I’ve been thinking of you,” he said in a husky voice. “In case you couldn’t tell, I was enjoying a particularly arousing memory just now and I hoped I’d be able to catch you working on our research.”

Minerva quickly removed her outer robes and settled back down in front of Albus, wearing nothing by a sheer shift and the pendant around her neck as she looked into the green flames housing Albus’ image. His mouth went dry as the small light played across her skin and hair. “I decided to dine with the staff tonight and all of a sudden I could sense you. I could feel your hands and lips on my body and when I felt a sensation like your tongue tasting me, I had to bolt from the table. I didn’t stop running until I got here.” She closed her eyes for a second to relive the pleasurable sensations before opening them again. “I’ve missed you so much, Albus.”

[Hogwarts Duo]

“I know the feeling, my dear. I can’t stop thinking of you. Of course, you already know that but tonight was different. I kept thinking of what we might be doing if I wasn’t so far away. I want to hold you in my arms. I want to kiss you softly and hear you purr my name as I slowly undress you. I want to taste you and feel your silky warmth as we make love and forget all sense of space and time.” His words only increased the amount of desire already coursing through her veins. “Promise me you’ll be in my rooms when I return on Sunday. I’m going to try to get away early so we can have a little time to ourselves before Monday classes begin.”

“I’ll be waiting for you, Albus. I promise you that and we will make every second count when you arrive. I’ll tend to the potion early in the day and I’ll be waiting for you.”

Nearly half and hour later, they reluctantly bid goodnight and Minerva readied herself for bed. The pendant was still sending tiny waves through her body, though not as strongly as before, leading Minerva to believe Albus was either back at the conference or fast asleep in his lonely bed.

Slipping beneath the crisp sheets, she clasped the cat pendant in the palm of her hand as she closed her eyes. Thoughts of Albus and what would happen when he returned on Sunday filtered through her mind as she drifted off to sleep. When the cat pendant began to purr softly, Minerva’s eyes fluttered open briefly to whisper a ‘goodnight and sleep well love’ to the wind, knowing that Albus was finally resting and dreaming of her.

Options for next week:

A) Albus is back from his trip and finds out some interesting facts from his students about Minerva’s time as their professor.

B) Minerva’s parents invite the couple to dinner where Albus gets to meet Genevieve, Xiomara’s mom, and he finds that the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree.

Voting will end on August 10.

[QuillofMinerva]

Great update ladies! I printed it off and took it to the bath with me....always good to have something good in the bath to read and this was excellent bath time reading.

Made me giggle when Armando was trying to figure out if he should interuppt the happy couple or not.

Yayeeeee its my turn to finally add my two cents worth and I have reading sent Ang the phrase and the item.

Anyway...after careful thought, I have decided to choose option B because I think it would be very funny to meet Genevieve and see what she thinks of Albus...be funny if she tries to crack on to Albus.

Clayre xoxox

[ginger newts]

I enjoyed this chapter very much. Especially the part where Armando accidentally got an ear full. This story keeps getting more and more fun. I think I'll choose A for next week.

[Kandice]

I pick B. It was a good chapter ladies. Kandie

[Kerin]

I think I'll choose A.

[Alesia]

Funny and tart, what a wonderful combination. I loved it!

As much as the A choice intrigues me, I can't give up the opportunity to meet Xiomara's mother. So B it is.

[TheGryffindorSeeker]

Great chapter lol. I vote A

[Karmin]

I think I'm going to pick A as well.

[tayryn]

some days... i should not be allowed near the computer!! i swear it!

now... that i know for sure which story i'm commenting on let me just say that this was a wonderful chapter!!

i like the pendant... and i love how Minerva can feel what Albus is thinking and feeling through it!

i am, as usual, anxiously awaiting the next update... and as such, my choice this week would be... B!

i love Hooch!! and i think it would be a hoot to meet her mom!

[Sensiblyquirky]

an update on this story is always a nice way to return home from a vacation. I pick A for next time.

Christy

[JKMcGonagall]

This chapter was wonderful. I loved the tickling scene where Armondo got an earful. I could just see Albus tickling her foot with that quill. Loved the cat pendent, it could be dangerous to wear sometimes...hehhehheh.

Oh, the choice is a hard one this time. As much as I would love to see the students tell Albus about Minerve, I think I would like to meet Hoochies mum more. I can't imagine there being two of them. So, I choose B.

Hurry with the update, please, please. I will be waiting.

Kay

[Herzele]

Wonderful chapter - as always !!!!
This time I pick A ...

[Miss Q]

Wonderful and sweet chapter! This story just keep on growing! How do you do it? You don't have to answer.. just keep on doing it, please!!!

I like the way the pendant works.... but it would be fun to see if it worked the other way around and how Albus would cope wit it at the conference.

As for the choice... another tough one! And as usual it would be lovely to see them both! But I think I'll go with option [glow=red,2,300]A[/glow]

M

[TartanPhoenix]

Great chapter guys. I loved the way you worked the pendant into the story, and I'll go with B this time around.

[Kacie]

I like option B. I loved this update! Kacie