Title: Through Watchful Eyes

Author: GEM

Date: 7-30-10

Pairing: AD/MM

Rating: T

Word Prompt ~ Spirit

Armando Dippet found it incredibly difficult to concentrate on his work. He threw his glasses to the desk and made his way up the stairs to the tower overlooking the black lake. It was cool January day but they had yet to receive any new snowfall. He breathed in the fresh air and looked out over the grounds. Some students were frolicking in the snow.

He then noticed two figures both wrapped in cloaks heading toward the greenhouses. One of the figures was unmistakably his deputy and the other he had no doubt was Minerva McGonagall. Over the past three days the young woman had lost everything, and become responsible for everything. She was understandably withdrawn and her spirit seemed to have disappeared.

She found solace in little. Albus seemed to be able to get through to her. It seemed he had indeed gotten out of the castle for the first time since the dreadful news. Armando watched them as they continued to walk the grounds. They walked away from prying eyes and crowds. He had no doubt Minerva had little desire to be around many people.

Albus was walking with his arms wrapped around her and talking quietly in her ear. The Headmaster hope that whatever was being said brought comfort to her.

Armando kept a watchful eyes on the two them silently hoping that his friend and deputy would keep the relationship between he and his student in check. He would let it be for now but make a mental note to speak with his friend later.