Light up my World

A/N: Hmmm…there is still not much of a plot. I wonder, if will ever get there *frowns*. Ah well, if not – see it as a piece of fluff and blame it on my fondness of soap opera.

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Many thanks to my reviewers. You made my heart (and ego too) swell.

Anyways, this chapter is for Isis Malfoy and VoyICJ, who assured me this little one could be read. Am I a coward?…..Don't answer that!

Chapter 2

A week later Minerva hurried down the narrow alleys. It had started snowing the night before and they world was covered in the magical white. But the young witch had no eyes for the beauty around her - she was late.

The fighters of the Light were already gathering at that old Inn just outside town and she actually had planned to be there, but somehow couldn't find out of her bed. She had intended to greet the guests and maybe – just maybe catch some bits of compliments. Not that she was fishing, but it was always nice to be praised for good work. And she was also anxious to see some friends she hadn't met for a while. Maybe even one or two of her siblings would be there. She hoped so.

And then there was Albus. Finally, after almost two gruesome weeks of separation they would be together again. She just couldn't wait to see him again.

By now she was almost running the last meters towards the Inn. Well, the ruins of an old Inn as it looked to Muggle eyes. She and Arabella had kept the appearance of a ruin to the place, to scare Muggles away. But once inside, there was a spacious hall, where all guests would have a place. To the Muggles even the garden gave the impression of complete devastation. But it weren't the Muggles, they had to worry about.

Although the rear of the Allied troops was relatively save, such a large meeting still needed many protections from the Dark Forces. So they had used everything there was, from silencing charms to Dark Magic alerts. It had been hard work, but they had done it and Minerva was actually very proud of it.

By now, she had reached the Inn and stepped into the entrance hall. Before she had the chance to even catch her breath, a figure, she could only vaguely see, swept her off her feet twirling her around "Oh thank you, dear God! You are alright, Min. I was so worried, when I heard that you are in one of the most forward groups," the figure exclaimed.

"Uray, would you let me down, please." Minerva demanded somewhat exasperated. The man complied, rather reluctantly, but still held onto her. That was a good thing, because Minerva suddenly felt very light-headed and her vision swam. When it cleared again, she took in the man, who still held on fast. Tall, broad, dark green eyes and long unruly hair of ebony.

He looked at her lovingly and brushed his knuckles over her cheek. "I'm really glad, you are okay, my Min," he said tenderly.

"Oh, I am too, Uray. It has been so long, since I last saw you. And then I didn't hear anything, but I knew that you were running along somewhere in Italy and with all the fighting going on there. And knowing you, I was almost sure, you would be near the frontline. So I was sure, you were in danger." Minerva responded breathlessly, letting herself being pulled into a bear hug by the man.

"I thought the same thing about you. And I still can't believe that Dumbledore uses you for the most forward spying activities. When they told me, I couldn't believe it. I thought, it was a bad joke. I mean, how can he risk you like that."

Minerva bristled a little, but caught herself: "It's not that bad. Besides, Albus wouldn't send me, if I wasn't the best for those jobs. I've been doing it for nearly four years by now. And believe me," she grinned, "I am good. Very good."

Uray chuckled "I know that. Believe me, if somebody knows, just how good you are, it will be me."

Minerva laughed "And you better not forget it, Mister."

"But still," he became serious again, "I can't believe, Dumbledore does risk you like that. What if something happens to you. I couldn't stand to see you harmed. You are my little one. My Min…"

"Are you sure that she is YOUR Min?" An angry voice came from behind.

The couple whirled around.

"Albus…"

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