Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of its characters.
Summary: Harry is curious about the Mirror of Erised.
Timeline: Set during Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
A pair of socks
Hogwarts
1991
"Professor," Harry asked. "What does this mirror of erised do exactly?" the young student asked.
"Oh, I'll give you a hint, Harry. The happiest man on this entire world would look into this enchanted mirror and see only himself, exactly as he is," Dumbledore said softly.
Harry rubbed the back of his neck. "I don't understand…"
"Well, the mirror shows you the most desperate desire of your heart," Dumbledore explained.
"Oh… And what'd you see?" Harry asked curiously.
"Me?" Dumbledore smiled and a few seconds later he replied. "A pair of socks…" he smirked and Harry knew he was lying.
Dumbledore closed the door behind him and sighed heavily. He slowly walked to his dresser and opened a drawer. Then he picked up a small box:
Merry Christmas, Albus!" Gellert said enthusiastically.
Albus opened his present and smiled. "A pair of socks?" he asked.
Gellert nodded. "Oh, you already have so many books… I thought a good pair of socks would be a nice gift," he said.
"Oh, it's good…" Albus said. "It's… huh… I mean, socks, who doesn't need a pair of socks? It's cold here in Godric's Hollow…"
Gellert smiled at him. "I have another gift for you…"
Albus looked up at him and frowned. "What?"
Gellert sighed heavily and placed Albus' hand over his heart. "Me…"
He opened the box and stared at the white pair of socks. He carefully took it in his hands. "I wish we could've stayed like this forever…" he whispered.