While working on my other story, I kept thinking about this idea I had. I intended this to be a oneshot but I am considering writing another chapter or two if there is any interest. Anyhow, I hope you enjoy it.

By the way, I mention two other members of staff not widely known. Aurora Sinistra who is the Astronomy Professor, and Septima Vector who is the Arithmacy Professor.

As always, I don't own Harry Potter, but I like to borrow Rowling's characters.

Minerva had just finished supervising detention with Fred and George Weasley for the thousandth time. She was headed towards the staff room where some of the female staff gathered to have a bit of fun away from the students and headmaster. The others insisted on calling this occasion a "Girls Night," but Minerva though it wasn't quite accurate.

Approaching the door, Minerva heard giggles and wished she could have been there on time. Detention seemed to be more of a punishment to the staff rather than to those particular students. They always seemed to enjoy their detentions.

Pushing the door open she walked in as Rolanda Hooch pointed out, "Why don't you ask Minerva." This apparently was hilarious as the other witches in attendance were practically doubled over in laughter.

She probably didn't want to know, but asked regardless, "Ask me what?" As the others gradually calmed down, Minerva poured herself a cup of tea and sat down in one of the comfy chairs.

Curiously looking around at the rest of the group, Minerva noted that Poppy was blushing furiously while Rolanda and Pomona were looking pretty pleased with themselves. Aurora and Septima were trying not to look at her, while Sybil was replenishing her sherry, no doubt for the third or fourth time.

Minerva was willing to just move on, but after a long pause, Rolanda Hooch decided that was not acceptable. "Well…To make a long story short, we noticed that Aberforth and Poppy were looking a little lonely."

Minerva along with everyone else was looking at Poppy who was hiding her face in her hands, but even her ears were a bright red at this point.

Rolanda pretended to glare at Pomona as she explained, "Poppy didn't think my suggestions were worthwhile, and Pomona here for some reason tried to talk her out of it."

Again there was a round of giggles and Pomona Sprout jumped in to defend herself. "I wasn't suggesting anything. I just pointed out that Aberforth does have quite the impressive beard and that it might tickle."

Minerva tried to contain her mirth at the Hufflepuff's ability to say whatever was on her mind. With Pomona constantly speaking her mind and Rolanda's crazy schemes, these "Girls Nights" were typically very entertaining. Even though it was just a harmless laugh, she did feel bad for Poppy who happened to be the subject of their jokes this evening.

Then surprisingly a slightly intoxicated Sibyl chimed in, "Thas when Rola told 'er to aks you."

Everyone just stared at Sibyl for a moment. She rarely ever said anything at these little get togethers. They just assumed she came to have an excuse to drink. Who knew she was actually paying attention?

Then Minerva realized what she had said. Why would they ask her about Aberforth and..?

Turning to question Rolanda, she couldn't even put together a whole sentence. "I hope you don't think I have any expertise when it comes to…uh, why am I even..?" Pausing for a moment she summed up all her questions with just one word, "Aberforth?"

"No, no, no, don't be ridiculus," Rolanda laughed, "I was talking about Albus Dumbledore our esteemed Headmaster who also has an impressive beard."

At this point Rolanda was practically rolling around in the floor. Pomona Sprout had a laughter induced coughing spell and Poppy was trying to pat her on the back while looking very relived at the change of subject.

Minerva was even more confused. "What are you going on about Rolanda Hooch? I thought you were talking about Aberforth"

Rolanda sat up stopped laughing and lightly slapped her own face a few times until she stopped smiling and explained it very carefully, "We would all like to know if Albus' beard tickles when you two play chess." Finishing her question, she made sure to raise an eyebrow suggestively.

"What," Minerva almost yelled, "are you implying?"

"Oh, it's really very simple. It is a four letter word. The first letter is "s" and the last letter is "g."

Rolanda went to return to her chair, when Pomona whispered quite loudly, "It could be two words, which one were you talking about?"

The room was suddenly deathly quiet, (except for Sibyl's snoring) as Minerva stood up and walked over to Madame Hooch. The other professors were still as they recognized that look in McGonagall's eyes that meant somebody was going to lose a limb.

"Rolanda Hooch, while you may think you are clever, I can assure you that the Headmaster and I have never considered either of your improper suggestions and I would thank you to keep your assumptions and accusations to yourself."

With Rolanda stunned into silence, or magically silenced, Minerva then turned to Pomona Sprout. "Don't think I forgot who suggested the topic to begin with Pomona. I encourage you to watch your step as well."

With one last pointed glare, Minerva turned and exited the room walking very briskly towards her quarters as she mumbled to herself about overrated romances and nosy witches.

As the door closed she could hear another round of laughter as Rolanda asked, "What is the other word?"

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