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"Minerva I wonder what scent would fill the room if we said the inscription together. Would you like to give it a try?"
Minerva saw nothing wrong in that, and she had been wondering the same thing. As soon as they were finished the candles in the room dimmed, and a rose scent with a hint of nutmeg filled the room. Too focused on the scent Minerva never noticed Albus move behind her till she felt his hand on her shoulder."My dear, how bout a bath," he asked in a hushed tone.Minerva couldn't think straight much less speak, so Albus continued: "I will not press further should you wish to decline, but I would very much like to make line four of the charm come true."Minerva couldn't breathe. 'He wants to...to make love,' she thought to herself. 'He wants to make line four come true."She finally breathed out, "What are you intentions, my rogue?"Albus smiled, and slipped his other arm around her waist. "To love you with all that I have until the day that I die. To marry you, and have children with you.""What if I said I want a chaste relationship?""Then I will happily oblige, but I'm warning you now part of our wedding night will be spent in that bathtub."Minerva had made up her mind: "You may undress me, sir."Albus had a hard time containing his glee, and nerves. He slowly slid her outer robes off her shoulders, and then began to unbutton the dress she wore underneath. The dress was soon discarded along with her stockings, and boots. Walking around to face her Albus cupped her face within his hands, and bent down to kiss her.The kiss was beyond anything he could have imagined. Her lips were so soft, and when she ran her tongue along his bottom lip to deepen the kiss Albus couldn't hold back any longer. He kissed her with what twenty years of longing can produce, and Minerva kissed him back with the same intensity.Albus stepped back and admired her. Minerva blushed under his gaze. "You are stunning, my love.""Thank you, I do hope you are not allowed to have all the fun Albus. You cannot possibly take a bath with me if you are clothed," Minerva responded stepping up to him.
It wasn't long before Minerva and Albus were seated in the tub. They made love slowly, and when Minerva woke up the next morning not even the brilliant first rays of the sun could compare with her smile. Looking up from her position on his chest Minerva wondered how and when they made it to the bed."Good morning, my love," Albus greeted Minerva before leaning down to kiss her sweetly. Once the kiss had ended Minerva asked, "Albus how did we make it to the bed?""I carried you. You were already asleep, and I thought it prudent not to stay in the bathtub all night.""Oh. Albus?""Yes, love?""I love you. I'm not sure I told you that last night.""And I you. I was serious last night when I told you I wanted to marry you, Minerva. I have loved you for the past twenty years, and nothing would be make me happier than to have you as my wife.""Why, Albus Dumbledore, are you proposing?""It isn't exactly the perfect setting is it?""I think it is the perfect setting. We just expressed our love I the most beautiful way, and I can think of no place better than wrapped up in your arms for you to propose.""Is that a yes," he asked eagerly."A yes to what? No question has been asked.""You don't believe in cutting me any slack do you?""No arguments, mister.""Minerva you are my everything, will you marry me?""I do believe I could live as Mrs. Albus Dumbledore, of course I'll marry you my rogue. It is nice to know you intend to make an honest woman out of me," she teased.Albus' face fell, "Minerva do you regret," Albus never got to finish his sentence because Minerva's lips silenced his in a kiss; a kiss to take all his fear away."My love, I was only teasing don't tell me you won't be able to handle my teasing now that we are to be wed. There is nothing I regret about last night, Albus, nothing."
Relieved Albus leaned down to kiss her again, "No, I think I can still handle your teasing" he replied. But before he could kiss her Minerva slid from his grasp, and went tearing out of the room in the direction of the bathroom."Come back here, Wench!" Albus yelled following her.To his supreme disappointment she was clothed when he found her. "That was cruel, my dear."Minerva had the most wicked smile on her face, "My love we have many questions but still no answers. Come let us search the sitting room."Albus still didn't look too happy so when he was dressed Minerva gave him the kiss he had wanted earlier, "Come Albus I want to find out everything I can today."It had been six hours since they started looking, but neither had found any important information about Rowena and Godric's relationship. Albus was seated on the sofa with quite a large pile of books on the table in front of him. Minerva, on the other hand, was sitting on the floor surrounded by piles of books on all sides. Her hair was coming out of its bun, and she had discarded her outer robes a long time ago. Albus thought she looked enchanting. As she set the last book down Minerva sighed:
"Albus, I cannot believe we haven't found anything out yet!"
"Darling, they may not have left a detailed account of their affair. Perhaps they did not want anyone to learn of it.""Oh, Albus. I just have this feeling that we are supposed to know. I mean they did bring us together after all," Minerva reasoned as she stood up in an effort to move away from the books."And for that I am very grateful. Now come here, and perhaps I can help you relax," Albus replied with smile. Minerva smiled as well thinking she could use a break. After she had positioned herself on his lap Albus decided to broach a topic with her he had been thinking about all morning: "Minerva, darling, when we are married how would you feel about using these rooms as our chambers?"Minerva couldn't contain her excitement! Kissing him with an intensity and passion reminiscent of the night before she gave him his answer. Pulling back Minerva replied, "Oh Albus! I love you so much! Thank you! (kiss) Thank you! (kiss) Thank you! (kiss)""You're very welcome, my dear, and I love you too." Before he could capture her mouth in another sweet kiss the room went dark. Surprised they looked up, and the portrait that was once hanging over the fire place had been replaced with a beautiful piece of tapestry. The tapestry was of a rich deep red, with lions and lionesses along the border. Along the top written in a gold thread were their names. Looking to each other Minerva and Albus wondered how the tapestry had gotten there, but before they could talk about it new words were being added to it. Minerva read the new words aloud:
Albus
& Minerva,
May the love you have found in each other
Be a
constant source of joy for the rest of your
Lives. It was in
these chambers that we could be
Our real selves, and we hope the
same for you. We
Lived as husband and wife in these rooms, and we
Raised our son in them as well. An enchantment
Was placed long
ago, which closed these rooms and
Erased all evidence that they
existed till a future
Couple employed at this great school had use
for
Them. Have no fear that couple is you, and only
You and
yours shall know that this place exists.
We give you these rooms
to change, and use for
The remainder of your lives. Our story,
and more
Details of these chambers may be found in a book,
Which
is stored in the center of the headboard of
Our bed. This
tapestry will remain over the
Fireplace, and is now yours. May
many children's
Names appear under yours.
Godric &
Rowena