Episode Sixty Three
Although Gwen didn't want to say goodbye to Hogwarts she really couldn't wait for her trip to France. She had never been, but she felt a strong connection. Her ancestors had come from France, although how far back she wasn't certain. She was tied to this country as strongly as she was to Hogwarts.
Her bags packed, her heart in her throat she hugged her godmother. "Would you like any souvenirs?"
"No." Minerva replied. She looked flushed and something had definitely changed about her.
"You sure you're ok with me going alone?"
"Professor Dumbledore trusts you and you're an adult now Gwen. I hardly think I could stop you even if I wanted to. Besides, I feel that this will be a good thing for you. You have power beyond my comprehension and I've no doubt you can take good care of yourself."
Gwen glowed. "That means so much to me coming from you." She hugged her again.
Minerva looked on her goddaughter with respect and love. She had the unique opportunity to watch the girl grow up and would soon have the pleasure of working with her. She counted her blessings and smiled that more would soon be coming into her life because of the proud young woman before her.
She didn't think that she would get a response when she sent the letter, but to her surprise only a few days ago an owl arrived with a plain envelope in its beak. It was addressed simply Minerva. She opened it with shaking hands and read the letter within, her eyes hardly believing what she was taking in.
After far too many years John had finally broken the silence between them.
His letter was filled with remorse and apologies for the way he had treated her. Life, it seemed had not been kind to him and he wanted to take the opportunity she had given him to start over. She wasn't sure if she should tell Gwen now, or when she returned from her trip, but John had arranged a visit with Minerva. They would meet up in muggle London and spend a few days getting reacquainted and caught up. She felt almost giddy, something she hadn't felt since her wedding day.
She would save it. Gwen would have enough on her mind with this trip and it was no use getting her all worked up over a simple visit with an ex-husband.
