A/N: I was playing MASH for story ideas when this pairing came up. I decided to try it, though Albus/Minerva is one of my favorite couples. At least try to give it a chance and you can flame me if you want. It just means you read it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, if I did Albus and Minerva would be married with at least three children, Harry would be adopted by the Weaselys, Ginny would be with Lucius and Hermione would be with Severus.
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The Odd Couple Files
Chapter One: Albus/Poppy
" I don't understand, Albus," Madam Pomphey said as she gave him a glass of Skel – gro, " How can the greatest wizard in world be careless enough to be hit by a whomping willow?" "I was merely picking a kaliptus flower", he said, "Its possibly the only plant of it's kind in Scotland." "I know, Albus, but you have to be more careful," Poppy said as she fussed over him, "I have enough work dealing with the students, without worrying about the staff. Now stay still." Poppy scolded him as he tried to move. " You'll stay here until morning so the bones will grow back properly. Now I have to tend to other patients, and remember don't move!" she said as she left the room. After watching her walk away, Albus sat up quickly without moving his hurt arm.
Well, it took a broken arm, he thought but seeing her was worth it. My dear medi – witch is definitely worth it, though that means Minerva will have to become temporary headmistress. If my plan works, Minerva may have that position for longer than she thinks she will.
In another patient's room, Poppy thought about what happened today. Why did Albus let his guard down for a plant? It's true kaliptus plants are extremely rare but he could have summoned the plant. I just don't believe he is that careless. I better go check on him. After treating the set of duck feet Neville got from his last potion accident, she headed back to the Headmaster's room.
I wish I understood him. There's no reason for him to want to come to the hospital wing. Unless, he was trying to get Minerva's attention. With that thought, her heart sank she has admired and even loved Albus for years, but knew that Minerva was a much more powerful with than she, and was a much better match for him. Her hufflepuff spirit would not let her dwell on such impractical matters, though the feelings were still there.
Reaching Albus' bed, she looked down and smiled softly at the sleeping figure. He looks do innocent when he is asleep. "Goodnight, Albus." She whispered softly as she bent down to give him a peck on the cheek. Suddenly his head turned and they kissed on the lips. She stepped back in surprise, but he gently pulled her on top of him. "Albus, what-?" she managed to ask before he kissed her again. "I love you, Poppy," Albus whispered. " What about Minerva?" she asked between kisses. "Minerva is a dear friend, nothing more. What about Severus?" he asked. "Severus?" " Yes, you and he spend a great deal of time together." "We are just friends," After a few minutes, Albus asked. " Do you love me?" "Of course I love you, dear," she said, snuggling against, careful to watch his broken arm. They fell asleep in his hospital bed and were found there the next morning by Severus Snape.
Fin
A/N: I made Poppy a Hufflepuff because they are honest and hard working, like her. As for Neville, he is so easy to pick on. Review plz!