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Letters
Dear Minerva,
I must apologize in how long it's been since I wrote you last, but alas this old man doesn't have the time in his life. I've been good, and how about yourself? How is your new flat? I hear Carrick surprised you with it when you guys came back from your honey moon. When I'm away from this war I will have to stop by and look at your beautiful flat. That is of course if I am invited. Well my dear as much as I would love to ramble on I do not have the time. Who knew war makes everything difficult? I am pleased to say that I have been able to keep your promise thus far; I dare say that you have been able to keep mine. Looking forward to your next letter.
Yours Always,
Albus
Minerva had reread the letter six times before she was able to decide that she was going to write him back. She was in a tough spot. She was recently married to her husband Carrick, but yet she was still deeply in love with Albus. She was just starting to accept that maybe she always would. The only concern Minerva had been to never to act on her feelings for him. This should never be a problem because Minerva and Albus rarely saw each other and when they did Albus was the picture of a gentleman. She never understood how he had so much self control, but then again there were many things she did not understand about the man. With this in mind see summoned a piece of paper and her favorite pen and began to write her response back to Albus.
Dear Albus,
I'm glad to hear that you have been able to keep my promise thus far. I don't want to fathom what I would do if I learned that you would be forever missing from our world. So again I say please stay safe. Albus you make me laugh sometimes when you doubt that you would be uninvited into my, I mean Carrick and my new flat. It is much like our old one if that gives you any indications of what it looks like. I miss you dearly old friend. Hurry back to me. There is something that I wish to tell you. I think I made a mistake. You know what never mind you have much on your plate right now and I don't wish to add to them. Carrick and I wish to join the war. Before you have any objections please know that we have both talked about it and we both agree that we believe we would be a great help to the war. So please before you say no, just think about it. You know that if you tell me no that I will find a way into this war. With or without you knowing. So you make your choice Albus Dumbledore. Anyway looking forward to hearing from you again.
Yours Truly,
Minerva
It was mid day when Albus saw the familiar owl fly across the horizon to deliver the letter that Minerva had written him. He loved Minerva dearly, there was no denying that, but he was starting to wonder if there letters back and forth was healthy for either of them. He had tried to delay his response as much as he could but within a day of his response Minerva's owl Jeffery was there. He only hoped that his heart would be able to hold on, because the thought of losing Minerva in any sort of way would simply push him over the edge. With this in mind Albus grabbed some owl treats and fed Jeffery, whilst opening the response from Minerva.
"Carrick and I wish to join the war. Before you have any objections please know that we have both talked about it and we both agree that we believe we would be a great help to the war. So please before you say no, just think about it. You know that if you tell me no that I will find a way into this war. With or without you knowing. So you make your choice Albus Dumbledore" Albus couldn't believe it. He didn't believe what he was seeing. How had Carrick actually agreed to put Minerva in harm's way? Minerva was a very persuasive woman and most of the time got what she wanted but to allow her this, this wish to join this brutal war was beyond Albus. He began to panic, there had to be a way for him to talk her out of the war. Maybe if she saw where he was coming from she would understand. Yes Albus would write to her right away. This idea of hers had to be stopped right in their tracks.
Minerva,
Please tell me you are joking.
I am able to slip away from the war tomorrow. Please meet me at Emeralds Lake at noon.
Albus
Satisfied with his letter he tied the letter to Jeffery's leg and sent him on his way. He knew that the outcome of tomorrow was going to be a mystery but he knew that he would do all that he could to convince Minerva that the war was not a place for her to be. Carrick could join for all that he cared but not his Minerva. No she was much too important to Albus. Selfish it might be, but Albus knew deep in his heart that in the end it would be the best way of keeping Minerva out of harm's way.
Short i know but the next chapter will be a long one i promise!