Another fic written for '30minutefics' on LiveJournal. This one would be a 200 word drabble and missing scene from Half Blood Prince. I own nothing, don't sue.
- Dana
"Do help yourself to some sugar cubes for your tea, Minerva," said Albus Dumbledore as he discreetly pushed a bowl piled high with the sugary delights towards his companion.
"No thank you." She pursed her lips into a thin lipped smile. "I prefer to keep my teeth intact, thank you very much."
Albus grinned, though a little put off by her dislike for sugar. "Suit yourself. What is it you wish to speak to me about?"
She sighed as though she hoped the subject would not arise even though she was the one who initiated the discussion. "I want you to be careful, Albus," said Minerva, her thin eyebrows furrowed in concern.
Albus laughed a humourless laugh. She had lectured him on numerous occasions, warning him to proceed with caution.
"Minerva," he said. "I assure you I am extremely cautious. There is no need for you to fret whatsoever."
Minerva sighed loudly; the conversation was over.
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Several days had passed, and Minerva was found kneeling before a grave marked 'Albus Dumbledore'. A single tear ran down her pale cheek and splashed on her shoe.
"You were always careful," she whispered. "But not careful enough."
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