Good Enough

[Gemmie Lou]

Good Enough

Disclaimer: There not mine I'm just playing with them i'll give them back in a bit ;D

Summary: Both Minerva and Albus think there not good enough will they be proven wrong.

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Minerva sat in her favourite chair overlooking the lake, and as much as she hated to admit it she was feeling sorry for herself. The summer holidays had just started and as she looked out of the window she saw all her friends and colleagues walking away for the summer. Even Severus was going on holiday to muggle Switzerland with young Hermione for a month.
Only one of her friends was not going on holiday, Albus, her best friend ad secret love. He had said he was too busy for a holiday what with all the things that needed to be done at Hogwarts and their incompetent minister of magic's daily owls. She really hoped Albus would take a break at some point he was looking tired, maybe she could convince him over tonights chess game. This reminded her to go get a bath before she left.

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A/N: Have to leave it there have a lecture in 5mins will post more this afternoon.

[Gemmie Lou]

Minerva woke up to knocking, she realised she must have fallen asleep in the bath. The next minute she heard Albus' voice:

"Minerva, are you there my dear?"

Everytime he said "my dear" it sent a shiver down her spine, she only wished she was HIS dear, but that could never be, a wizard like Albus would never fall in love with someone as plain as her she would forever be placed firmly in the 'Just Friends' category. Quickly she put on a dressing gown and headed into the sitting room.

"I'm sorry Albus i must have fallen asleep in the bath, did i miss our chess game?"

"It's OK my dear, you must have needed the rest, i came up when i realised you were 15 minutes late and that is so unlike you i thought i had best come and check you were OK"

"I'm fine, if you will jjust give me a minute to get dressed we can sit and have a cup of tea and a chat instead"

"OK ill have the house elves bring up the tea and some biscuits"

As Minerva walked back into her bedroom, Albus struggled to control his desire. Minerva had looked so beautiful just then, with her hair falling around her face and the dressing gown clinging to her damp curves. Albus had known that Minerva would have a good figure but she always kept it hidden beneath her robes, he was going to struggle to keep this new image of her out of his head. Albus had been in love with Minerva ever since he helped her with her animagnus training while she was a student. When she returned to teach this love had grown and he was sometimes hard pressed to kepp it from her. But he knew he had to he would rather have her as only a close friend and still be near her than to ahve her reject him and for their friendship to end. He was 80 years her senior, old enough to be her grandfather and he knew that if he mentioned it he would lose the best frienship he had ever had because she thought of him as some old pervert.

[EloquentPhoenix]

I like it

I can't wait for an update, it's a cute idea. I love it when we can see how they both love each other but refuse to see that it's not unrequited.

I did noticed a couple of spelling mistakes, but nothing major and it didn't spoil the story or anything. Please update soon!

[ismaco]

I liked it a lot.
I can only say... (I see that SSHG is a new fashion on this board!!), I can't believe that Snape and Hermione had confessed "their love" before Albus and Minerva! tsk, tsk...
I enjoyed it a lot, please update soon!
Love, Isabel

[TheGryffindorSeeker]

like it. very interesting can't wait for more hehe keep up good work

[Gemmie Lou]

Here is the second part, hope you like it should write more later!!! ;D
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The sound of Minerva pouring tea jolted Albus out of his thoughts. He looked up to find Minerva back in her billowing robes but she had left her hair out of its usual stern bun and instead it was tied loosly in a braid flowing down her back. All Albus wanted to do was run his hands through it but he knew if he tried she would hex him into oblivion.
Minerva watched Albus as she poured the tea he looked deep in thought as if something was troubling him she hoped he would tell her if something was worrying him he usually did. Minerva had decided that she was still going to try and convince Albus to go on holiday. She was more than capable of running the school and helping the minister, even if it meant staying in the castle alone, if it helped Albus she would do it, she would do anything for him.

"Would you like suger in your hot chocolate Albus?"

"Sorry, my dear what did you say i was distracted by your beautiful hair"

Albus couldn't believe he had said that, he felt like such a fool but she had caught off gaurd, Minerva was already looking upset, how was he going to get himself out of this mess? Minerva looked like she was going to cry ahhh he didn't want that to happen!!!

"Minerva, my dear im so sorry, i seem to open my mouth before i engage my brain i didn't mean to upset you, i really am sorry!!"

Minerva was fighting back the urge to cry, no-one had ever called anything about her beautiful and now Albus had when he obviously didn't mean it, she swalowed the lump that had formed in her throat and tried to find the words to answer Albus who also looked upset now.

"Albus it's okay you just took me by suprise thats all, my hair never has and never will be beautiful so do not feel the need to compliment it, lets just enjoy our drinks"

"Your hair is beautiful my dear, have you ever known me to lie? But if you dont want me to compliment your lovely features then i wont i dont want you to feel uncomfortable, that was never my aim"

Minerva had to supress the urge to cry again, how could he say such lovely things to her of all people, she knew Albus never lied, but what he said wasn't true he could never mean it like she wanted him to she was reading to much into it. She tried to change the subject quickly:

"Albus why aren't you going on holiday this summer, i can handle any work that needs to be done at the castle and surely Fudge can leave you alone for a couple of days? You look like you need a break"

How could Albus tell her that the reason he didn't want to go away was that he hated spending time away from her and didn't want to go anywhere without her. Suddenly he had an idea, Minerva looked like she needed a break too so maybe he could convince her to go with him. If he told her on holiday in say a muggle place then she couldn't leave, she would have to stay and maybe they could salvage the friendship and he would have a weight lifted off his shoulders.

"I do need a break my dear you are right put i hate going on holiday alone, you look like you need a rest to would you care to go on holiday with an old friend?"

Minerva couldn't believe it Albus wanted to go on holiday with her that meant a week of just the two of them with no school it was heaven and hell at the same time but she knew that she would say yes she always said yes to Albus.

[gingerkitten]

Interesting. Please update soon!

[nemi]

Oooh very intriguing and extremely cute!!! Poor Min! Can't wait for the next chapter; update soon!

[EloquentPhoenix]

It'll be heaven, Min, you just don't realise it yet!

Update soon, shared holidays are always fun to read.

[Gemmie Lou]

A/N: Nemi you live near where i used to live b4 i went 2 uni!!!

Here's the third part - im not sure yet how long it will be im writing it as i go!!

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"I'd love to come but are you sure the school would be okay without both of us?"

"Yes Filius comes back in a week so he can take over and he's more than capable of coping with anything that might happen."

"Is a week long enough to plan everything, do you have any idea where you would like to go?"

"Well i quite fancy a change in climate, and maybe we could have a muggle holiday, if they wait all year to go away for 2 weeks a muggle holiday must be good!"

"Okay that sounds good, i heard Hermoine talking about Spain, her and Severus were going to go there but he said it was too hot"

"We can go where ever you want my dear, i trust your judgement you've never steered me wrong once"

Minerva blushed at yet another compliment, what was it with Albus tonight? She hated when she thought like this Albus was the worlds most powerful wizard there is no way that he would ever fall for someone like her, she had no redeeming features other than her abilities as a teacher.

"Well how about we call it a night and then meet up tomorrow to plan some more of the arrangements?"

"Wonderful, my dear, i'lll see you tomorrow at breakfast, pleasent dreams"

"See you at breakfast, sleep well darling"

Had she just called him darling, yes thats what she called him in her mind at night but never out loud, Damm this would be hard to explain.

Albus nearly choked on his sherbet lemon when she called him darling, he had been calling her dear for years it was his way showing his love but she had never once called him anything other than Albus.

"Darling, you have never called me that before?"

"I'm sorry Albus, seems i have a tendency to open my mouth before i engage my brain as well, i wont do it again!"

"I never said you couldn't do it again, in fact i quite liked it, i have always called you using an endearment there is no reason you cannot do the same"

Minerva blushed again. Albus like her calling him darling, hope rose in her which she quickly stopped there was no point in reading into things.

"Okay Albus i'll see what i can do, goodnight"

With that Minerva walked into her bedroom, she never saw the look of lust cross Albus' face as he watched her walk away from him, he really wished he was allowed to follow her.

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A/N more soon but i have some work to do xxxxxxxxxx cheers for the reviews everyone xxxxxxxxx

[Jessabelle]

I really like this and I especially like the fact that you have Minerva using a term of endearment because she rarely does in most fics. Update again soon!
- Jess

[littlemorgsi]

This is wonderful. Like Jessabelle, I like that you have Minerva calling Albus darling. You have also taken a common theme (that of Albus and Minerva never believing the other could love them back) and given it a renewed vibrancy. I look forward to more.

[Gemmie Lou]

A/N: I gave up on the work it can wait till tomorrow, bloody IT assignment 61 pages and counting!! Those child bearing hips are something my nana tells me i should be proud of!!! Anything in [glow=red,2,300]**is a fantasy** [/glow]Oh and this might get a [glow=red,2,300]bit lemony [/glow]so kiddlywinks skidadle!!

A/N²: I had practically finished this update when my PC went dolally and i lost it so everyone scream at uni network connections!!!

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Minerva rolled over in bed she couldn't sleep all she could think of was Albus and this holiday. Maybe she would get to see what he had underneath those robes!! Minerva then realised that they were going to muggle spain so she would not be able to wear her robes. She hated muggle clothing she could never hide the fact that her breasts were to big for her frame and that she was cursed with 'child bearing' hips. Usually she would ask Poppy for advice but she was away with Alastor for a month. Maybe Albus would need some clothes as well she hated shopping alone with muggles. Minerva realised she wasn't going to get to sleep anytime soon so she rolled over to start the fantasdy that had been playing in her head for the last hour.

** Minerva smiled confidently as she walked toward the pool, she was wearing her new red swimsuit which drew attention to the paleness of her skin and the black of her hair. She saw Albus lying streched out on a sun lounger and decided to suprise him. She walked quietly over unnoticed thanks to her animagnus form. She crept up and then suddenly stradled him, she could feel his arousal pressing into her and how she wished there was no barriers between them. He looked up smiling and slowly drew her down to his mouth. Just as they were about to kiss he looked down her cleavage and then pushed her away. He quickly stood up and walked away shaking his head in disgust as he went.**

Ever since the stunner attack everyone of Minerva's fantasies had ended like this and so for what must have been the hundreth time she rolled over and slowly cried herself to sleep.

Up in his bedroom Albus was slowly stroking himself towards climax as he imagined Minerva, his love in a red swimsuit.

** Albus looked up to see Minerva walking towards him in the sexiest red suit he had seen it clung to all her curves perfectly and he wanted nothing more than to slowly peel it off her glorious skin, her hair was trailing down her back and around her face making her look like an angel to him. Minerva didn't stop when she got close to him, she carried on walking until they were nose to nose and then she slowly trailed a hand down from his shoulder to the front of his swimming trunks**

As soon as Albus imagined Minerva's hands on him he quickly came. He cleaned himself up wityh the wandless magic he was so famous for and rolled over in bed. As soon as the pleasure of his orgasm wore off Albus began to feel guilty. It was the same every night, Minerva was always in his thoughts and as soon as he got into bed, he could not help but stroke himself as he thought of her and her beautiful face. She had reacted so strangley when he had complimented her today like she didn't know how gorgeous she was. He resolved to get to the bottom of it while they were on holiday. Minerva was a perfect women and if she didn't know it already he was going to make sure she did by the time they got back from their holiday.

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This is my first AD/MM fic so thanks for all the great reviews.

[littlemorgsi]

Minerva really doesn't have any confidence in her own body, does she? Or in Albus for that matter. If he really loves her, he will look past things like scars. So maybe she needs an overall boost in self-esteem. Hopefully Albus will help with that.

Please keep up the good work!

[Alesia]

I like what you have so far. I read it all in one go. Why do I see a red bathing suit being bought in the near future by Albus for Minerva?

[ismaco]

I like the idea of Albus acting like a teenager because of Minerva.
And Minerva's POV is really sad.
Please update soon!
Isabel

[QuillofMinerva]

Awww this was rather cute Like where it is heading

Do feel for Minerva though, she has no confidence in herself when it comes to her looks and herself which is sad.

[Gemmie Lou]

A/N: Am not sure how long this is going to be yet so bear with me. And cheers for all the reviews they make me smile. ;D ;D ;D

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Minerva walked into the Great Hall for breakfast and was surprised to see that Albus wasn't there that was unusual for him. She decided to wait five minutes and if he still hadn't arrived she would start breakfast, even though it was only her and Albus in the building the food never arrived without one of them ordering breakfast to start. The five minutes passed and he still hadn't arrived so Minerva started breakfast, she quickly ate hers and then decided to go up and check on him.
She strolled through the castle towards the gargoyle that would lead her to his office. She spoke the password 'emerald star' and then stood on the stairs that would take her to his office. When she got to the top she quickly knocked three times this way Albus always knew it was her at the door and not a student or another member of staff. When she entered his office she was surprised to see he wasn't there. A lump rose in her throat at the thought that something had happened so she quickly walked through the door into his sitting room, he wasn't there either so she knocked on his bedroom door when she received no answer she quietly opened the door to find Albus sat on his bed still in his nightclothes with papers strewn all over the bed. She called his name.

"Albus"
"ALBUS"
"Albus darling"

This time he looked up surprised to see Minerva in his bedroom, not that he minded but he doubted she was there for that reason.

"Minerva I'm sorry i didn't hear you come in i got wrapped up in the arrangements for our holiday. I take it i missed breakfast?"

"Yes you did and i was worried so i came up to check on you"

"Would you like to see the holiday brochures that i got?"

"Yes please"

With that she walked round the side of the bed and sat down next to Albus and looked over all the papers, they were mainly different sorts of accommodation in different places. She liked the look of one in particular, it was a villa in the south of Spain with its own pool and was a five minute walk away from the town in one direction and the beach in the other. Also a villa meant that her and Albus would share everything except for the bedroom, that could never be.

"I like this one Albus what about you?"

"That is the one i liked also see i marked the top corner to remind myself which one to show you."

"Shall we book this one then? If we book it today we have the rest of the week to get everything else organized like travel and clothes and things."

"Yes ill book it this afternoon, i thought we would apparate to London and then take the muggle airplane to Spain what do you think?"

"That sounds fun, i have never been on an airplane"

"OK I'll arrange that as well when i book the villa."

"Is there anything i can do i don't want you to have done all the work"

"Well my dear, i haven't been anywhere muggle in over a decade and i fear that the fashions have changed i was wondering if you would like to accompany me on a shopping trip to get some clothes?"

"I thought the same thing last night darling as much as i hate muggle clothes i do need some more summer wear so i would love to go with you, how about tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow is fine dear, why do you hate muggle clothes, i have always thought women look nice in them?"

"Most women do but muggle clothes to nothing to hide the parts of me that i don't like"

"How can you not like any part of you, you are perfect my dear and i can see from your face that you don't believe that put i will prove to you by the end of the holiday just how perfect you really are"

"Oh Albus"

Without warning Minerva suddenly started to cry, Albus did the only thing he could think of and pulled her into his arms,he stroked her back while she sobbed and he waited for her sobs to end before he questioned her tears, but Minerva pulled away and went to leave. He quickly stopped her with a hand on her arm and turned her round to face him.

[nemi]

Oooh yay! I live on the outskirts of Liverpool, although I'm not *Liverpudlian* as such, I'm just basically *English*(for lack of better word)/Asian with a little Scottish (hehe!) a while back in the family tree ^^"

Sorry I haven't reviewed in a while; you update so quickly! I love the way this story is going; they're both kept in character very well and I love their pensive moments- Minerva's is so heartfelt and Albus' is quite amusing! I can't wait for the holiday and for Albus to see why exactly Minerva hates muggle clothing so much; it sounds like it'll be really interesting!

Keep updating this fast; I really love this story!

[zoeteproet]

Keep updating!
A really good story, I'm so happy you update a lot
I hope Albus and Minerva are going to kiss, they're ment for each other!

[littlemorgsi]

Another great update. This story gets more interesting with each and every chapter you post. Keep it up.

[mcgonagallrules]

Love this story so far! I hate that muggle clothes don't hid my "child bearing hips" too, so I understand what Min is feeling. Please update soon!

[Gemmie Lou]

[glow=red,2,300]A/N: Thanks for all the reviews!!!! Next update might take more time am going away tomorrow so it may be saturday before i update again. [/glow]

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“Let me go Albus, please”

“Minerva there is obviously something wrong and I will not let you leave until you tell me what it is, you are my best friend I do not want to see my dear upset.”

“No-one has ever called me perfect before okay” Minerva said defensively.

“Well you are Minerva and I am so sorry if I upset but that was not my intention I merely wanted to see your beautiful smile”

With this he took a chance and pulled her back into his arms. He couldn’t believe that no-one had ever called her perfect before, he couldn’t believe how little self confidence she had he vowed to change this over the summer holidays. If he could not get her to love him back at least he could help her find the confidence to love another.

Minerva relaxed into Albus’ embrace, she couldn’t believe that Albus thought she was perfect, maybe he did like her as more than a friend. If they were going away to muggle Spain than Albus could not apparate away and even if he did not return her love then maybe they could salvage their friendship.

Minerva pulled away from Albus’ chest and stood on tiptoes to kiss his cheek. Albus blushed, she had only kissed him on the cheek to say thankyou and he was stuggling with his arousal.

“Thankyou Albus”

“No thankyous are needed my dear, but I am afraid that at some point today I will need to get dressed and sort out all the holiday arrangements”

“Would 12 O’clock be a good time to meet and go and get some clothes Albus”

“How about we meet at 12 for the chess game that we missed last night and then go into London.”

“Okay ill see you in a couple of hours darling”

“I really do like it when you call me that”

This time it was Minerva’s turn to blush. When he noticed her blushing Albus decided to try and make their chess game later more interesting.

“I have an idea my dear, how about we set a wager on this afternoons chess game, just to spice things up a bit?”

“Okay what sort of wager?”

“Whoever wins todays chess match gets to pick a full days outfit for the other person”

“Okay but what is a full days outfit, an outfit or two?”

“Three outfits, a swimsuit, day clothes and something for nighttime.”

“Okay then seeing as I usually win I think it is safe to make this bet, ill see you this afternoon.”

With this Minerva kissed Albus goodbye on the cheek again and left him to get dressed. She never heard Albus start his cold bath, and even if she had she probably wouldn’t have realised why.

[littlemorgsi]

Why do I get the feeling that this time Albus will win the chess game? I would like to see what he picks out for her.

[ismaco]

littlemorgsi said:

Why do I get the feeling that this time Albus will win the chess game? I would like to see what he picks out for her.

If you're right... I'm begining to feel sorry for Minerva!
Can't wait to read more.
Isabel

[EloquentPhoenix]

Well, I think Albus will win, and it'll be good for Minerva But I really feel for her, cryijng herself to sleep and feeling so low. She won't have to when she gets Albus to look after her

[Alesia]

Albus - IF YOU HAVE TO CHEAT TO WIN, DO IT!!!!!! You have got to get Minerva in that red bathing suit.

[nemi]

Haha! I loved the last line! And yes, Albus should cheat to win. I love it when Minerva gets forced into doing something in a fic and I think if you do do that, you'll make a great job of it! Great story; update soon!

[Gemmie Lou]

[glow=red,2,300]A/N: I love reviews this is my first fic an you guys really do give me the motivation i need to write the story.

A/N²: Oh and if any of you guys go to Bath do NOT taste the spa water - its like leavin a glass on the radiator 4 a week an then drinking it

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Minerva couldn't belive it for the first time in ten or more years Albus had won the chess match. First she had gottwen complacent and presumed she would win so hadn't tried very hard and then Albus called her darling and she made a really silly move which enabled him to checkmate her. She still wasn't sure if he had done it on purpose but it was to late now they were already walking doen the high street. They looked really out of place even though Albus had shortened his hair and beard and he was wearing a suit. Most people however just assumed they were tourists.

They walked into the first mens shop they saw they had decided to get Albus' wardrobe first, then hers because he wanted to think about what he was going to get he had said.

Albus was walking round the mens department store with a huge grin on his face. He knew in a way he has cheated but he knew he had to win their wager as it was the first stage in his plan to try and see if Minerva felt more for him than friendship. In the department store they quickly walked around and got Albus 3 pairs of leightweight trousers for traveling, 3 pairs of lightweight shorts, 6 tshirts and a new pair of smart trousers and a smart shirt. The only other thing he needed was swimming shorts. He had not been swimming in over half century and styles had changed. He had decided that he did not need Minerva so she went to get some coffee while he finshed the last of his shopping. He looked round the swimwear section and then decided to get a pair of the tight briefs and a baggy pair of shorts that way if anything came up Minerva would be unable to see anything.

He walked over to where Minerva was sat and quickly sat down he was surprisingly tired. Minerva smiled Albus looked exhausted.

"Do you want to leave my shoppi9ng until tomorrow you look tired and we still have another three days before we have to leave"

"No shopping for you is the one part of this trip i was looking forward to, plus tomorrow i have a meeting with Fudge to sort out last minute issue, i want to pack the mext day and sunday is to sort out the school and to put Filius in charge."

"OK shall we head off then the sooner we can get this over and done with the better"

Minerva and Albus left the that department store and went into the womens one next door. First Minerva got ehat she needed 3 dresses, 2 skirts, 2 pairs of shorts, 3 tshirts and 2 blouses. It was then Albus' turn to pick the clothing he made her go wait in the changing rooms while he picked out the outfits. While she was waiting Minerva asked the saleswomen to pick out a selection of swimwear for her.

Albus walked up to the changing room with 2 dresses, one was a pale green knee length sleeveless 50's style dress with tiny white and pink flowers all over it, it had a V neck at the back as well as the front and Albus knew that it would show more than enough skin to drive him wild and the other was a floor length black gown the same colour as her hair but with emerald green trim round the shoulders and up the sides of the splits which reached mid-thigh, this dress less cleavage than the other one but he had decided to take Minerva out on the last day of their holiday and tell her that he loved her and he didnt want her to think that he was just trying to get her into bed. Minerva hadn't told him what size she was so he had picked up the two that had seemed about right and he walked over to the changing rooms.

Minerva looked mortified when Albus handed her the dresses and at first Albus thought that he had picked horrible dresses so he started to apoligise.

"My dear if you dont like then say now and ill go and pick different ones."

When her facial expression didn't change he thought that he might have got the wrong size.

"Are they the wrong size, i forgot to ask you see if you'll only tell me then ill sort it out."

"No its not that Albus they are the right size and they are lovely dresses but i could never do them justice, they are too fitted."

"Minerva i picked these dresses because i knew straight away that you would look lovely in them will you please just try them on and if you still really dont like thjem then well get something else."

Minerva walked into the changing rooms and started to undress she decided to try on the black dress first ecause it wasnt as fitted as the other one, she didn't noticed the split though until she put it on. She turned round slowly in the mirror expecting to dread what she saw but it didn't look that bad it made her skin seem so pale and although it emphasised her bust and showed cleavage it didn't look that bad, she decide to go and show Albus. It wasn't until she was walking that she saw how high up the split went and then she realised that this was the dress she wsa going to say 'i love you' to Albus in.

Albus was speechless when Minerva walked out she looked absoluely gorgeous. He couldn't resist going over and undoing the braid she had in her hair. With her dark hair cascading down her back she looked like the goddess she was named after and without even realising he told her this out loud. Minerva just smiled, she was glad Albus liked it

She walked back into the changing room with a bit more confidence in her step and Albus was pleased with himself. Minerva quickly pulled on the other dress and then turned round. She hadn't realised how low it was and you could see the scars that the stunner attack had left her with. She knew this was a preety dress but she hated the way it emphasised her hips and bust which meant it drew attention to her scars. She burst into tears.

When Minerva still hadn't arrived after 10 minutes Albus went in to check on her and found her slumped against the wall in tears. He quickly pulled her up and into his arms.

"What is wrong my dear i thought yuou liked the dress do you want me to go pick you another one?"

"NO i, its lovely but i look hideous in it my hips look huge my breasts look to big and you can see my scars i wanted the dress to look pretty but the scars make it and me disgusting."

Minerva sobbed her way through this statement and then Albus realised why her self confidence was so low, because off bloody Umbridge.

"Oh my dearest, you wll never be disgusting the dress looks even more beautiful on you than it does on the stand. Neither you breasts or your hips look to big they are perfect and as for the scars they are a testament to your bravery and determination, they only add to your status as teh perfect women in my eyes."

While he had been saying this Albus had pulled Minerva close and was rubbing up and down her sides. When he had finshed he let her go and softly traced all of the scars he could see with his fingertips. This sent Minerva into overdrive she hads so many thoughts runnning through her head Albus thought she was the perfect women he had seen ads even touched her scars and not been at all disgusted or dissapointed. Minerva looked up into Albus' eyes and he looked his twinkling blue eyes with her emerald green ones and slowly leant downwards.

"Exscuse me Madam i have the selection of wimming costumes you asked for."

Both Minerva and Albus quickly pulled away neither quite sure what had just happened. Minerva quickly selected an attractive yet practible black swimsuit and went to put it in the basket when Albus stopped her.

"If you remeber my dear i got to choose 2 outfitsw and a piece of swimwear and while you may buy that black one i will be purchasing this red one along with the 2 dresses."

Minerva looked at the swimsuit in surprise it was almost identical to the one she had on in her fantasy it was a red one piece but it was a halterneck so it had no back at all. It was beautiful, she decided to let him buy that one and left the black one in the changing room. Albus saw her do this and smiled.

They quickly paid for their items and apparated back to Hogwarts, Albus onsisted on carrying all the bags back to Minerva's room where he said goodnight but instead of kissing her on the back of the hand or the cheek he quickly placed a chaste kiss on her lips. If her eyes hadn't been open then she never would have known it had happened. They both got ready for bed that night in a daze and neither had their sleep plagued by unfullfilled dreams or guilty fantasies.

[deirdre]

Poor Minerva has really no self-confidence! I love this story! I wonder what Albus's reaction will be when he sees her in that red swimsuit!