Title: Fireside Chat
Author: GEM
Date: 7-2-10
Pairing: AD/MM
Rating: T
Word Prompt ~ Fire
Albus had risked his career bringing her here. He had fixed her sprained ankle from her fall, He carefully helped her out of you water logged clothing and drew her a warm bath in his oversized tub. The room was whimsically decorated and fill of Albus' personality. Stars and planets danced on nearby tiles as candles floated in the air. Minerva sat a soaked in the warm tub for hours.
After a warm bubble bath Minerva was still chilled and frankly felt like an idiot. She had to get herself together and back to her rooms. She tried to stand in the tub but her tender ankle gave way.
A knock on the bathroom door interrupted her second attempt to get up. "Minerva, are you finished my dear."
"Yes." Minerva answered as she let the water out of the tub and levitated a big fluffy towel toward her. "Give me a moment please." She wrapped the towel around her and transfigured it into a robe. "You my enter Professor. Minerva said as a chill once again over came her.
"I am very impressed with your work Miss McGonagall." Albus smiled as he approached her in the tub. "Do you require assistance my dear?"
Minerva smiled, "I'm afraid I do. Professor." Albus reached down and put an arm around her waist and the other under his knees. Minerva put her arms around his neck and Albus lifted her out of the tub. "Where to Tabby?"
"The sitting room I think." Albus smiled as he walked with her to the sitting room and laid her on the couch in front of the fire, he kissed her on the forehead with a wave of his hand a tartan blank appeared and covered her.
Albus sat down next her and drew her into an embrace. "Talk to me."
"I can't do this?" Minerva tried to stand but Albus stopped and pulled her back to his lap.
"You can and you will. I will help you."
"I'm the only family they have left. Kati, and the Twins won't even remember them?"
"I think that is incorrect but we will work through it together."
Albus brushed his hand against her cheek. Do you feel better?"
"Yes, Thank you Albus. I should get back to the dorm."
"Are you certain, you will be alright by yourself this evening."
"I don't see much of a choice do you? " Minerva wiped away fresh tears.
"You can stay with me. The Headmaster will never find out I promise you."
"How could you be certain of that?"
"Because he isn't here." Albus smiled and kissed her head. "Come on let's get you to bed."
