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Post by Herzele on Jul 24, 2005 21:14:39 GMT -5
Well, let's hope he makes the right decision ...  |
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Post by amandahleigh on Jul 24, 2005 21:42:25 GMT -5
This is the best line I've read in a long time. Maybe forever. I actually laughed out loud...very loud... ;D
AL
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Post by Alesia on Jul 24, 2005 21:58:03 GMT -5
I really like the way you are directing this. What a forceful questions of statements from Minerva! I loved this chapter.
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Post by Miss Q on Jul 25, 2005 1:12:25 GMT -5
Another chapter!!!! A wonderful way to wake up!! This is a really nice and sweet story!
I do hope that Albus think the 'right' things and make the right decision!
M
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Post by QuillofMinerva on Jul 25, 2005 1:46:45 GMT -5
Wow that was an enjoyable chapter! I loved how Minerva suddenly came into her own and asked him all those questions, one after the other and I really hope he makes the right choice and owls her
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Post by Nerweniel on Jul 25, 2005 7:55:49 GMT -5
I second Amanda, that line "Well I’ve always thought my powers extended into the bedroom,” Albus tried to answer nonchalantly" is absolutely hilarious ;D. And it'd better be true, too . Love, Lies |
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Post by childminerva on Jul 25, 2005 11:47:34 GMT -5
lovely update...I'm so glad I didn't have to wait forever!
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Post by Sensiblyquirky on Jul 25, 2005 15:39:30 GMT -5
Chapter Four:
Minerva waited anxiously for any sign of Albus the following day, even spending all afternoon in the café where they first met. By eight that evening Minerva resigned to the fact that she would not hear from Albus this day, and settled down to write her report.
Detailing her five ‘hellos’ wasn’t difficult, and Minerva flew through that part of the report but when it was time to write on her time with Albus all Minerva could do was stare out the window. How could she adequately describe what had taken place? ‘Professor Kipling, I met a wonderful man whom I’d like to date, snog senseless, but he doesn’t think it could work.’ There was something about that which Minerva felt wasn’t quite the right way to go about it when presenting to the class which would assemble in exactly ten hours time.
Gathering her parchment and wand Minerva left her dorm, and headed out for the center most quad on campus. Using her wand for light Minerva reached the area, and settled down on what looked like a nice spot. It was eerie so late at night. The old trees casting frightening shadows, and the sounds of the earth had taken over.
Minerva pushed every thought but Albus out of her mind, and focused on the two days she had with him. It wasn’t just about talking with someone, but he had done something for her. A strong confident woman to many people Minerva was not without her scars, her insecurities, and her holes. Holes in her soul: the places where her fears and the heartbreak had taken over, eating away at something precious inside of her. She concluded that Albus had, without realizing it, repaired some of the damage.
He had proven to her that there were people willing to get to know her, if she allowed them to. Focusing back on her parchment Minerva finally thought of something to write.
Minerva elected to go last in Kipling’s class the following morning: handing her report to the Professor Minerva stood down front in the center of the room and took a breath before speaking.
“I will be honest; when I first heard of this assignment I thought it was impractical and unfair. I agonized over every hello, and wanted each to come in a manner suiting me. They basically did, but I was most concerned about the conversation I was supposed to have with someone. I fell into it by surprise, and it taught me that I do not need control over every aspect of my life; that there is so much to learn from a surprise.
I feared I would be unable to engage a stranger in conversation for one hour, but we spoke for six. It was one of the most enjoyable evenings of my life.
I stayed up half the night thinking about how I would relate our time to you, and even now as I stand before you I find words are not enough. The connection I made with this individual went straight to my soul, it may sound trite but it is true. This person began to repair a damaged part of me that has been damaged too long.” Minerva stopped as she felt tears coming, and took a few moments to regain her composure before continuing.
I was fortunate enough to spend another evening with this person, and I am grateful for it. I do not know if I shall meet my friend again, but I will carry the past two days with me always. Thank you for this assignment Professor.”
The more immature persons in the class wanted to laugh, her speech had been too serious for them to comprehend but the overwhelming silence in the room reduced them to mere eye cutting at each other.
Professor Kipling strode to the center of his room, and spoke softly: “Thank you Ms. McGonagall I can offer no words that equal yours. Class dismissed.”
Excited class had been released so early many students fled out of the room to enjoy the free time, but a few lingered. Minerva was slow to rise and pack her books.
“Minerva I do hope you will meet your friend again soon.” Professor Kipling offered his student before she left.
“Thank you, Professor, so do I.” Minerva walked out of the classroom; her head held high as one tear trickled down her face. She wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with the extra time, and studying did not appeal to her. As she walked out of the building her eyes noticed a bright purple color amongst the sea of students that had just vacated the building.
When the figure came fully into sight Minerva dropped all of her books, and for once did not give a moment’s thought to appropriateness or dignity. She ran down the steps and into his waiting arms.
Albus Dumbledore laughed heartily when he saw Minerva run down the steps, and easily lifted her and twirled her around when she fell into his outstretched arms. Setting her back on the ground he caught her lips in a gentle kiss.
“So,” Minerva started once they broke apart, “dinner?”
Professor Kipling smiled as he stared out of his classroom building; yes indeed human connection was his favorite lesson of the year.
~The End
*I challenge each of you to smile, wave, say hello to someone you do not know. If nothing else you could make someone’s bad day better.
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Post by Miss Q on Jul 25, 2005 16:08:40 GMT -5
Oh.... lovely, wonderful and sweet... you had me smiling and even a few tears fell when I read this amazing story!!!
Can not thank you enough for sharing this!!!
M
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Post by bee. on Jul 25, 2005 16:15:35 GMT -5
woo, that was a perfect ending! i absolutley loved it! im trying out for a new soccer team today, and im so nervous because i won't know anyone at all. but i vow to say hello to somebody, and willingly.
thanks for sharing, and i hope to see more from you soon!
ecks oh ecks oh,
bee
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Post by amandahleigh on Jul 25, 2005 17:17:53 GMT -5
Awww!
What a sweet ending!
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Post by Kathy on Jul 25, 2005 18:19:39 GMT -5
Thank you for a great read. I can't put into words how much I loved it. -Kathy
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Post by LadyJolly on Jul 25, 2005 19:31:42 GMT -5
That was a wonderful endding and I will try to smile and say hello. Thought I do that anyways uh sometimes...ok less than sometimes  I loved your story keep on write more Lady Jolly |
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Post by Alesia on Jul 25, 2005 20:49:07 GMT -5
What a great ending!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How sweet! You constructed that beautifully.
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Post by Jessabelle on Jul 25, 2005 21:11:29 GMT -5
What a story! Very good and I am so glad I read it. Excellent writing and thank-you for posting it!
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Post by Mellypoo622 on Jul 25, 2005 22:09:41 GMT -5
This story was so cute! Very original and that's something that makes a story awesome! I was so glad to read something like this, seeing as I never had read any ADMM like it! Amazing! Great job!
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Post by Lady Lavendar on Jul 25, 2005 23:33:23 GMT -5
I loved that story! Very original! Great job!!
LL
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Post by QuillofMinerva on Jul 26, 2005 1:55:29 GMT -5
I really enjoyed this story and I like how you added a moral to the story. I did kinda get the ending right in my head before you posted this chapter so I could have told you without looking silly.  Thanks for sharing this with us and I just might go and say hello to a stranger today. Clayre x |
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Post by rogueinker on Jul 26, 2005 2:31:09 GMT -5
Fabulous story! I really think that's how Minerva would have fallen. This is going straight to the PDA for many future readings. Thanks!
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Post by Nerweniel on Jul 26, 2005 8:52:24 GMT -5
Haha, well it's very cute, and I DID say hello to new people... unfortunately, all were sort of drunkish . Ah today's youth. Love, Lies |
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Post by TartanPhoenix on Jul 26, 2005 9:22:29 GMT -5
What a great story!! I loved the ending. |
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Post by TheGryffindorSeeker on Jul 29, 2005 15:37:36 GMT -5
wow, i really enjoied that, great fic |
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Post by Sola on Jul 29, 2005 21:47:58 GMT -5
That was really wonderfull. And a great way to encourage for more socialising. I just wish it would go on and on and on... |
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Post by Herzele on Aug 1, 2005 21:58:07 GMT -5
Great ending to a great story !!!
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Post by childminerva on Aug 5, 2005 0:54:52 GMT -5
Ah, a gentle kiss...perfect. I love it when lovers run into each others arms.  |
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Adrasteia
Gryffindor Seeker
L' amour est un oisseau rebelle que nul ne peut aprivoiser.
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Post by Adrasteia on Aug 5, 2005 4:28:55 GMT -5
Ah, so sweet and original. This is really a wonderful story. Thanks for posting it.
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Post by zoeteproet on Jan 7, 2006 14:21:17 GMT -5
So sweet! I'm so happy happy happy that Albus could come!
Professor Kipling is such a good man to organise a human conection lesson =D
Thanks for the smile you have brought on my face for the rest of the evening!
Love,
Sarah
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Post by elivania on Feb 19, 2007 0:09:35 GMT -5
That was sooo sweet. I actually squealed at the end. Nice job! *Eli*
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Post by marg on Feb 23, 2009 7:02:46 GMT -5
I shall take your challenge and see how it goes! I don't know if you would see this, cause the story is very old. Just wanted to let you know that an other porsen (that will be me!) enjoy your story very very much, and that you made a porsen you don't know with a bad mode to smile! |
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"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end"
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Post by sherbetkitty on Feb 23, 2009 20:43:20 GMT -5
lol I liked the assignment... sounds like something my Psych teacher would make me do... cool plot! ^_^
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I loved your story keep on write more 
