Post by mercifulheavens on Jan 30, 2010 5:48:40 GMT -5
As It Is
Gently he cupped the back of her head, bringing her face as close to hers as was physically possible... but not touching. They had built a wall built of shattered dreams and impossible hopes that not even love could scale or break.
Love is said to be the most powerful of emotions; but fear is equally as strong when thought of in the same light.
"Please promise me you'll not allow Hogwarts to close." Each word seemed to touch her skin, as his lips would not. Each word was a touching thread, woven in the place of a love's tapestry.
"I promise." Her lilting voice shook slightly, but no more than his had. It was a final word from a friend to a friend; a great wizard to a great witch; but forever only a whisper between Master and Deputy.
He did not release the gentle hold of his hand against the back of her head. Nor did she remove her hand from where it rested against his chest. For a single moment in time they would cheat destiny; cheat fear and love. For a moment, they would dare the impossible.
Albus blinked and the spell broke, hands moved to sides and each took a slow and unwilling step away. The moment had passed and time moved onward at its own reckless pace.
"That will be all." he murmured, seating himself behind his desk. His quill was already in his hand as he began to scribble on the parchment.
"Very well." she replied, already heading for the door. Both paused momentarily; but that was all.
The door shut behind her and the scratch of the quill only barely hid the regretful sigh.
~Fini~
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