He is the world's savior. He preaches peace and stability. He's Hogwarts's sweetheart, the man with the most brilliant mind in the universe.
And he chooses the path no one expects him to, and it costs him dearly.
He's the world's most hated man. He preaches purity and chaos. He's everyone's worst nightmare, the man who is a silent yet loud killer.
And he chooses the path that everyone expects, and he pays with his own dignity.
Is anyone really human?
It headlines the papers. Grindelwald Strikes Again. And he's proud.
What they don't know that he has a companion. An equal who co-spearheaded this attack from behind the scenes, the genius mind who no one suspects.
Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald are a powerful duo.
They are at a bar, disguised as simple Muggles, and they toast to their friendship.
"Raise a glass," Gellert says importantly, "to our new friendship and the purity of the world."
Albus lifts his glass, his blue eyes (he'd chosen to keep them the same color) twinkling. "To a new world!"
Their glasses clink and Gellert feels hope blossom in his chest.
With Albus, he knows he can keep that vow.
They drink endlessly, indulging as no one will be able to recognize them.
Albus is a lightweight, so he's tipsy first, his words gradually slurring and his eyes clouding over. His steps are unsteady, slightly stilted.
Gellert is able to handle his alcohol a little bit better, so it takes him longer to become intoxicated. His vision blurs, he too starts to stumble - but he's the loud sort of drunk, yelling and banging. The bartender starts migrating further away from them as he grows more inebriated.
And apparently, he's also very frisky when he's intoxicated.
Something goes awry, they end up crashing together, and Gellert is vaguely aware of the tang of whiskey on Albus's breath as he leans in.
And then, there's a warm, firm pressure on his lips and there are fingers crawling down his back, gripping his hips.
Everything is a blur from then on out.
He wakes up the next morning and is immediately disgusted with himself. He's in a bed with Albus, their disguises gone, and his head hurts like hell.
And then he's suddenly aware that he's naked.
Gellert screams.
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Writing Club - Showtime, 4 - The Story of Tonight - (dialogue) "Raise a glass."; Amber's Attic - Slash 6: AlbusGellert