Dumbledore frowned as he and Minerva looked at one another.
They were both extremely upset that they were lied to, that they had to review the entire situation... and Harry!
Minerva had screamed at Severus for second guessing his moves and motives, but all she nearly threw a wave of curses Dumbledore's way for not telling her this.
Now they sat there, struggling to understand and find a solution to a problem that had started a war and ended on.
"I say we don't tell anyone the boy is alive-"
Dumbledore's eyes sparked with some surprise and pride.
"I mean... well if You-Know-Who finds out and or one of his followers... plus the press! We must hide him here for safety." Minerva's mothering instincts were showing through her stern facade.
"I humbly agrees with you Mini! Now, we must tell Severus not to anything unrational to cause harm to the boy!"
The younger of the two frowned and shook her head.
"You don't understand do you?"
The spark that was there in his eyes faded and soon was extinguished.
"Unfortunately, I would assume I don't." His voice was fearful.
"I wish that Severus take Harry out of the country. To Canada or America! Somewhere the Dark Lord will never find either of them! I WANT SEVERUS TO STOP SPYING!" She was standing and making herself known.
Dumbledore couldn't understand... and yet he did and was still determined to keep the child here; this after all was fate.
"Fate is cruel Mini and trying to stop it won't do any good, nor procrastinating the events which will come in play-" he grabbed her hand.
"The boy is the only one who can kill the monster that Tom Marvoli had became-"
He stood up and walked toward the door.
"I am sorry. We must train him."
She looked away and out the window, placing a hand across her heart; tears welling into her eyes, but only one fell.
"After all he's been through. I hope he is as strong as his magic is."
A silent agreement from the headmaster and a gentle sigh.
"Have faith Mini. I do..."
Dumbledore left with a soft smile.
"I have no more faith... not even good dreams."
She looked to the floor and soon there was no fighting the tears.
