Journal of Albus Dumbledore

Week # 9

I consider it my honor to create an atmosphere in which Minerva feels special and loved as our new relationship has started to progress. I have courted her as I have courted no other in an attempt to win her heart fully. She deserves to feel like she is the only woman in the world as that is how I feel about her in my heart. However, this week Minerva invited me to her rooms for a private dinner and for that night I was the one who felt special…no privileged…and loved beyond anything I have ever known.

I was a bit nervous about visiting with her as I had been planning on asking her to my family's estate for an evening. I have wanted to speak with her about our relationship and its' future. I thought she might feel it a bit forward since we are still in the stage of exploring our feelings but I cannot imagine my life without her-even after this short time.

When I arrived at her door and was greeted, all my thoughts and nervousness left me. I found myself taken by her beauty and the emotions shining in her eyes. Before I stepped through the door, Minerva transfigured my more formal robes school robes into something a bit more casual and much to my liking. I could not have chosen a better color than the bright purple she decided on.

As I entered her rooms, expectations I didn't know I had were brought to life. Her sitting room had been transformed into a beautiful and romantic setting complete with rose petals and a meal set in front of a blazing fire. I found my breath quickening as I took it all in and couldn't resist pulling her into an intimate embrace. Once we broke apart, Minerva led me to her exquisitely prepared picnic. She managed to gather all of my favorite foods and we enjoyed a delicious meal together.

I surreptitiously watched her while we were eating. She is so graceful in everything she does. From the way she delicately slices her food to the way she lays a napkin on her lap. I found myself fascinated as I watched her lips grasp each bite. Never before had I been so interested in her every move, trying to memorize them for later remembrance. I knew I was taking longer than usual to eat and scolded myself for becoming distracted.

It wasn't until I was enjoying a slice of lemon pie that I noticed the softly lilting music in the background. Realizing how much Minerva had put into this date left my heart aching. Just as I was about to say something she asked me to dance. I was delighted as I consider myself quite adept on the dance floor.

We moved with the music but my feelings were overwhelming me. Only a few weeks ago I would have given anything to be there with her and now that it had happened, I didn't know how to react or what to say. We slowly came to a stop and when she looked into my eyes, I could feel my love being returned with such passion.

She led me back to the blanket she had spread out in front of the fire. The meal we had enjoyed was gone and yet I had not heard anyone enter. Before I realized what was happening we were on our knees and the words she spoke set my soul on fire.

Bringing her closer, I let my actions speak for all of the words and feelings swirling through me. We stayed together until the morning and I cannot begin to describe the utter bliss I felt waking next to the woman I love. It was like a dream feeling her body pressing warmly against mine as her lips left fluttering kisses on my face and neck. And I realized how lucky I was that it is so much more.

We spent the rest of the day together. Mostly we enjoyed each others company in her rooms. Our usual chess game was a bit more adventurous than usual and a stroll by the lake turned into a romantic liaison hidden by some well-placed spells. I felt like a teenager in love for the first time and unable to control my emotions.

I was pleasantly surprised to hear Minerva's laughter throughout the day and her throaty chuckle at one of my jokes left me breathless. Just seeing her so happy has made my heart ache and I look forward to all of the years ahead we have to enjoy each others company.

Now I need to take care of some owls from the Minister and more importantly to finish some last minute plans for a date with Minerva…