As the rain falls
Author: ScarletLioness
Disclaimer: This is merely fan-fiction; no copyright infringement intended. All right belong to J.K. Rowling.
Summary: At their anniversary Albus has a very special plan going.
Genre: Romance
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Albus was growing nervous. He had put so much thought into his plan; it simply had to work out. On the other hand even if it did he could not be sure that it would pay off. Anxiousness was building in his chest while he was scribbling away all left paperwork. Loads of paperwork in fact, as he was currently taking up the work of Armando as the headmaster himself was gravely ill. Thank Merlin he would only need to finish the last two stacks on his desk before he could finally take a well owned holiday.
But he had to hurry. Today was his first anniversary with Minerva and he needed to get the last minute preparations done. "Livvy." Albus called into the empty office. His houseelf, a rather tall greyish-blue one with large eyes and a purple cloth, appeared immediately.
"What can Livvy does for Master Dumbledore?" Livvy inquired.
"Please could you see to bring up what is on this list to my quarters?" Albus handed her a list with the things he would need to cook his favourite menu (and to be honest the only one he could cook himself). Making the dinner was part of his larger plan after all.
"Of course, Master Dumbledore." And she was gone as soon as she had appeared.
He pulled out a small piece of paper and wrote a message to her, letting Fawkes take it.
Barely in time Albus had finished his paper work and cooking as she, punctual as always, knocked at his door.
"Good evening my dear." He kissed her softly before leading her to the table.
"So, did you already taste dinner, love?" Minerva asked, holding back a grin at his slightly flabbergasted expression.
"What gives you the impression?" Albus returned.
"Let's just say that the crumbs and sauce in your beard and on your shirt were a giveaway." From the tone of her voice he knew that she was amused rather than affronted that he had not waited, still he had to clarify where it came from.
"On the contrary they should not make you think that I had already tasted but rather that I had cooked which I have." His pride smile got a little more charming through the sauce that threatened to fall down from his beard.
Minerva quirked an eyebrow. "Oh really?"
"Yes, indeed."
"Then the cook might want to tell me what's for dinner?"
"He would if he did not think that some surprises should be kept."
And so Albus led them through a well tasting, if simple, dinner.
"Albus it tasted wonderfully. What a nice way to celebrate our anniversary."
"I thought you might like it, my dear. Would you care for a glass of Champaign?" he asked lightly.
Up until now everything was working out as he had planned and Minerva was in a good mood. He wanted to present her with the necklace he had had made for her and then ask her.
They changed to the loveseat in front of his fire place as she drew out a carefully wrapped package. Albus took it with curiosity and began unwrapping it carefully. Within it he found a set of robes in a stunning midnightblue and silver trimmings. It was an exquisite cloth and as he could see made by the most famous tailor of wizarding Europe.
"Thank you my darling."
"I thought nothing would bring out your eyes as well as this." She answered kissing him.
Before Albus had a chance to even give her his present they were engaged in an intense snogging session on the couch which left both of them pretty breathless.
"I have something for you too." He presented her the casket holding the necklace. It was a delicate golden chain with a ruby pedant in shape of a teardrop. She was speechless at the gift for he knew that she used to have a similar one her grandmother had left her; however the piece had been lost during her time as an auror.
She hugged him so hard it almost squashed him.
"You even remember that... and it has to be years since I told you."
For a while they were content with cuddling while outside a huge storm was beginning and they listened to each others heartbeat and the rain dropping onto the windows.
Minerva was close to her last slug when she caught a glimpse of glittering at the glasses bottom. She gasped as she held the glass onto eyelevel, seeing a beautiful band in it. She turned to Albus for an explanation right as he was kneeling down in front of her. Tears of joy already prickled in her eyes before he had opened his mouth.
"My dearest Minerva, I know we've only been together this past year, but I've known you for so much longer. Would you make me the luckiest man in the world by giving me your hand in marriage?"
"Yes. Yes, yes,yes, Albus."
Levitating the band out of the glass he put it onto her finger and helped her stand.
"Dance with me?"
"As often as you wish for the rest of our lives."
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A/N: Thank you for everyone who has written a review or a pm to me! I really hope you like this second piece... Maybe I will write another compliant OS to this story as it seems the song is getting me highly inspired
xxxLio