Title: Years Later
Author: GEM
Date: 7-24-09
Pairing: AD/MM
Rating: K
Word Prompt ~ Green
"I care deeply for you Minerva. This is not the end. We shall see each other again."
It was chilly December day as the carriage made it's way up to the school's entrance. When she reached the gate, a tall wizard with auburn hair and long beard extended his hand to her. She took his hand stepped down gracefully as their hands met a long forgotten spark ignited in her. In the instant Albus' crystal blue pools met her deep seas of green, Minerva knew than that he felt it too. After all these years, he still felt love for her and she for him.
"Welcome home, Tabby."
"Thank you, Professor Dumbledore. I'm glad to be…home."
Albus gave her his trademark stare. "Why the formality?"
"I thought it appropriate given the circumstances." Minerva suddenly felt like a student again.
"I see." Albus offered her and arm. She took it grateful as they made their way up the stairs toward Headmaster Dippet's office. "You know, Minerva, you are no longer a student…this means that we are free to indulge. I do hope that isn't too forward of me."
"You're not, but I need time."
"Take all the time that you need." Albus stopped in front of the Gargoyle. "Headmaster Dippet is waiting for you."