Between Two Brothers.
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Summary: What happens when Aberforth and Albus Dumbledore fall for the same woman.
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A/n: I know I should be concentrating on my other stories but this one has been niggling at me for months now and I just had to get it out on to paper. This will be a chapter fic but can't say how many chapters as yet. Hope you enjoy this new one from me and reviews are appreciated .
Chapter One: I am in love.
Aberforth Dumbledore strolled into the head of Gryffindor's office and plonked himself down into the nearby chair, draping his legs over the arm and resting his boots upon the desk. The person sat behind the desk, eyed the man before them with raised eyebrows and curiosity before continuing marking the rolls of parchment before them.
Aberforth watched the person he had come to visit with interest for a few moments, he watched as the bright red quill moved effortlessly over the to rough parchment. Aberforth had always found the sound of a quill scratching against parchment rather relaxing and homely maybe that was because when he was a boy, that sound had filled the house. Several minutes past and the person Aberforth was staring at had made no effort to engage him conversation but then this was usual. Aberforth soon grew tired of being ignored and cleared his throat before speaking.
"Aren't you just a little bit curious to why I am sat in your office?"
"Can you kindly remove your dirty boots from my desk please!" came the reply
Aberforth grumbled under his breath and then removed his boots from the desk; even he had to admit they were dirty. He had walked all the way from Hogsmeade, through the fields and so his boots were going to be caked in mud. He could have used a cleaning charm on them but he didn't see the point since he had to walk back that way.
"Ask me then?" urged Aberforth, his blue eyes twinkling brightly
"Ask you what?" asked the Head of Gryffindor
"Have you been put on this earth to annoy me?" said Aberforth with an overly dramatic sigh "Ask me why I am here and not with my goats!"
The Head of Gryffindor placed the quill into the ink well and stared at Aberforth, looking into his eyes and trying to figure out if he actually had something important to tell or he was just here to annoy and prevent any work from being done.
"Out with it then Abe," encouraged the Gryffindor head "I haven't got all day!"
"I am in love!" replied Aberforth with a smile.
"Human, animal or mineral?" came the reply.
"This time," revealed Aberforth "I can happily say human and a woman!"
"Well I'll be!" stated the head with a bemused smile "Never thought I would see the day and I don't think Mother did either."
"Alb, you are meant to be my brother and so have faith in me!" replied Aberforth with a grin "and besides you can hardly talk, don't see you out about town with a lady on your arm and believe me, that worries Mother more."
Albus Dumbledore, the Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts School and Head of Gryffindor let out a hearty roar of laughter. He was well aware what his mother thought about his unmarried status, he had heard her go on about it only this morning when she popped by his fireplace. He had tried to tell her time and time again that the right one hadn't come along yet and now he knew that Aberforth had his eye on someone; their mother would be on about it more.
"I am happy for you," said Albus with a genuine smile "though I will admit that it doesn't foretell an easy time ahead for yours truly. So does she return your affections?"
"Well," answered Aberforth "I have only bumped into her a handful of times in the village, she was first brought to my attention when I was taking a goat to see a man who knew of some goats that well maybe I won't go into that. Anyway, she walked by and petted Lula and you know that Lula doesn't liked to be pet by anyone besides me. Lula didn't go for her or anything, she was such a good little goat and as her father, I was so proud."
"Technically, you aren't her father Abe!" said Albus "I would be careful when speaking of such things."
"Nonsense Alb," cut in Aberforth "old before your time you and I am father to all my brood because I look after and care for them. Can we please get back to why I am here please!"
Albus nodded his head, Aberforth had always been passionate when it came to his goats and Albus had always wondered if there was any time left for his younger brother to find someone to love that didn't have four legs and eat grass.
"I was making my way through the village and I saw her again, she had an armful of books and looked like she was about to drop a couple so I ran over to help her. She seemed very grateful for my assistance and we spoke for a while about my goats. I think she was taken with Lula and I know Lula was taken with her. I have seen her a few other times and I find myself looking out for when I am in town. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen with long black hair and the most amazing green eyes, oh I melt at the very thought of her. I don't even know my goddess's name but I intend to find out and I plan to ask her out of a proper date."
Albus sat rooted to his chair; he had never heard his brother speak about another human in such a way. He usually reserved the term beautiful for his goats and Albus was sure that if given the opportunity, Aberforth would go on about this woman for hours.
"Oh Merlin, is that the time!" declared Aberforth jumping to his feet "She is usually in town at this time of day, must dash old boy. I'll keep you posted."
Without even giving his brother a chance to bid him farewell, Aberforth had dashed out of the office and left his brother with a bemused smile on his wise face. Albus was pleased to see his brother had a new interest but he dearly hoped that he would not over step the mark and be charged with stalking. Albus settled back down to work and pushed all thoughts of his brother and of his potential lady friend out his mind.
TBC….