Minerva was inside her quarters, roaming through her processions. She was home for two weeks now and it still felt wonderful. Just waking up in her own bed, watching the sunlight stream through her windows. She woke up every morning with a jolt of joy, realising she was home , and would never have to leave again.
She grinned to herself. What of course added to her happiness was the fact that she and Albus were now officially together. Over the past two weeks they had got even closer. She never had imaged it to be this wonderful.
Shaun had taken her leave very well. The memory still made her laugh. She had told Shaun that she needed to tell him something, and Shaun had told her that he needed to tell her something too. They'd spend a full ten minutes in his office, both feeling awkward and trying to tell the other their news. They both had been so relieved when they found out that they basically wanted exactly the same thing.
It had of course been the perfect solution. She had changed her schedule at Hogwarts a bit, so she could spend time at St. Mungo's to help the team. She looked forward to teaching again. The students would arrive back tonight and she was getting ready for the feast.
A knock on the door made her look up. "Come in", she called. The door opened and revealed a very pleased looking Albus, wearing night blue robes. Minerva walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Albus, I've told you a thousand times, there's no need for you to knock", she said exasperated.
"Sorry, habit I suppose", he answered, his eyes twinkling. "What have you been doing all afternoon?" he asked.
"Nothing really", she answered grinning, "just fussing through my rooms, moving things. I'm so glad I'm home".
"Me too", Albus replied, before he cupped her face and kissed her.
"You know Headmaster", Minerva murmured quiet some time later, "we really should go to feast now, or we will be extremely late".
"I love you", Albus whispered and bend down to kiss her again.
Grinning she ducked away and took his hand. "let's go, now".
Arm in arm they made their way to the Great Hall.
All the students were assembled, sitting on their House tables. None of them knew that Minerva was back. Silence felt over the room as they walked in together. As Minerva sat down on her usual seat, on Albus right hand, she noticed that several mouths were hanging open.
Albus rose to his feet. "Welcome back", he began, "I trust you all had a nice holiday. I promise I will keep this speech short. I only have one announcement to make. I am extremely happy to tell you…"
Filius, who was sitting on his left snorted.
"… that Professor McGonagall is back at Hogwarts. For good".
As he sat down the Great Hall exploded with cheers. The Gryfindors where practically dancing on the table, joined by the Ravenclaws and the Hufflepuffs. Even the Slytherins had to be careful not to look too happy.
Tears sprang in her eyes as she watched the happy crowd. Then she felt Albus grasping her hand under the table and squeezing it gently. "Welcome home, darling", he whispered.
The End.
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