A/N:Sorry that I haven't updated sooner, but life's been a bit hectic. And I started this last night-816-but got in trouble and did the dishes to make father happy. lol But I know that you've all been waiting eagerly for the next chapter, and I shall try not to let you down. Even though I have no clue what this chapter is gonna be about...

Disclaimer: Not mine. wonderful JKR's. If it did belong to me, would I be writing this now?

Dedication: My Joseph, who will never read this, but is wonderful none-the-less.

Rating: PG-13

Pairing: Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall (Dumbledore )

Summary: Minerva confronts Albus about Trelawney, the Astronomy Tower and the Toad-a.k.a. Umbridge

LAST TIME: "...But the question is, does she lie?"

Moments passed before Albus replied..."Well, dear..."

NOW ON WITH THE STORY!!!

"Yes, Albus? I am waiting." Minerva was distraught. She knew that Albus loved her, but was the old bat of a Divination teacher better than a McGonagall? Never!

Albus looked at his wife, gathering her thoughts as the emotions flickered through her eyes. Sighing heavily, Albus knew what he had to do. "My dear, I must tell you that this is..."

On the other side of the castle, Professor Dolores Umbridge, Under Secretary to the Minister of Magic, High Inquisitor of Hogwarts, and Headmistress of the same school was sitting in her office, thinking about the day. She thought about Minerva McGonagall-the gall of that woman!-and Sybil Trelawney-how stupid she was!-and also Albus Dumbledore, the old fool who was full of crazy stories.

As she thought, the object of her affections-unknown to anyone else at Hogwarts-appeared in her fire. Quickly getting out of her short chair and kneeling in front of the hearth, Dolores said quickly, "Why, hello, my precious!(A/N: Remind you of someone? ) How are you this evening?"

The head in the fire gazed at her longingly. "Well, I want you back in my bed, but other than that, I am fine. When can you visit me again, darling?"

Dolores sighed, then said, "I don't know. I think it would be better for you to come here, don't you agree, dumpling?" The head nodded. "Wonderful! See you later then, yes?" Silence. "Hem hem." She cleared her throat. Nothing. And again, "Hem, hem!" with a bit more force, successfully snapping the head out of it's trance.

Clearing his own throat, the head murmured, "I have work that must be done, my love. But I shall come for you soon, and I shall try to leave the wife at home."

As the head disappeared from the flames, Dolores thought 'Poor Caroline Fudge. How oblivious she is!' and walked into the corner of her pink office, retrieving a bottle labeled Love Potion from it.

Fudge would never know that it was in his tea. He hadn't noticed for quite some time now...

Back in Albus' rooms, Minerva was waiting with batted breath as Albus prepared to tell her that he was in the Tower with Trelawny last night. She knew that it was so by the look on his face, but she knew that Albus would be loathe to cheat on her like that.

She was beginning to wonder if he couldn't speak when he said, "I was indeed in the Astronomy Tower with Sybil last night, but it was only to warn her to keep away from Dolores. And besides, she was far too drunk to recognize me... That's probably why she called me 'Sevvie' many times in a row."

Minerva laughed, and was happy that he hadn't been having a secret meeting with Trelawney where something happened. It sickened Minerva to even think about and so she changed the subject. "What do you think Umbridge is going to do next?"

"Probably try and either find me or sack you, my dear. However, she shall never succeed in those things, as I am too elusive and you, Tabby, are too smart, kind, loving-" Minerva's cheeks turned pink and she said quickly, "Oh, stop!" but Albus had to add one more thing. "And beautiful." Here Minerva's cheeks became so red she resembled her brave House's colors.

Albus chuckled, then glanced at his pocket watch. It was 3 am. Already? He looked down at his wife and said, "My love, I would enjoy continuing to bring that flush to your face in other ways-" Wink "-but find that we do not have the time as of now. So, love, I would like to know everything that Dolores has been trying to do."

"Well..." Minerva started. "There are so many. I think that you would most enjoy the fact that I believe she is seeing someone. A married someone."

Albus, who was always ready for juicy gossip like this said anxiously, "Who, Tabby. who?"

Minerva's inner teacher took over and she said, "It's whom, Albus, not who!" When Albus made an impatient sound, Minerva laughed and said, "Well, think that it is Fudge!"

Albus' eyes widened as he stared at his wife. Finding the only thing to say, he muttered, "Poor Caroline Fudge. How oblivious she is!"

A/N: So??? How'd ya like? Little blue button is always happy to have friends! Click on it and show it that it's loved!!! Pwetty pwease? For me? puppy eyes For, uhm, Joseph, maybe? Anywho, review cuz I would love you forever...even if I didn't know who you are....More soon! I promise!!!!!

Kate