AN: Thank you to all my reviewers. I would list you, but I haven't got an internet connection at the moment. Anyway, it's much appreciated. I'm so much happier if I find a new review waiting for me.

Enough of me. On with the story. This chapter is hopefully the last one before the main event of the calendar. Next chapter should be out soon.

"Well, you know I became a student teacher in June last year, and I wanted to do potions, even though I knew I'd regret it. I got Snape to accept me, and soon we were meeting after classes to discuss and make potions for the infirmary. He slowly relaxed around me, and eventually invited me to stay in his office and read after we were done brewing. One thing led to another and we got together. Now the problem is when we're going to tell everyone. Sev's idea was to go to the graduation ball together, that way it will be perfectly acceptable."

Minerva Grinned. "Spoken like a true Slytherin. Are you sure the sorting hat placed you correctly?"

"Actually, it said I could be in any house, because I like studying, I'm brave, I'm cunning and I'm loyal. So I picked Gryffindor because I knew you were the head of it."

"Thank you Hermione. I'm glad to know I count for something. You have to admit though; it was a shock to find the two of you together."

"That's exactly why we want to surprise people. We'll hire a camera person to capture their expressions." She laughed along with her teacher at the thought.

When they'd finally calmed down Hermione decided to discover the truth about a rumour concerning Minerva's love life.

"So, what's with you and Albus then?" She grinned as her teacher spluttered slightly and went red. "I see the rumour was true then."

Min eventually stopped hyperventilating enough to answer the question.

"Yes, we're together, have been since just before Grindlewald was defeated. That's one of the reasons I was so reluctant about this calendar. I mean, Albus didn't see me naked 'til the summer of '66."

"What happened in the summer of '66?"

Min sighed. "There was a spider in the shower bucket at our caravan park. I hate spiders, and so I ran into the caravan in a panic. Needless to say, Albus got an eyeful. He didn't complain though."

"I don't suppose he would," commented Hermione, choking back laughter. 'Who would have thought that Minerva McGonagall was afraid of spiders' she wondered to herself. 'I must remember that for blackmail purposes.'

The clock in the corner chimed 10 o'clock, and 'Mione looked up, startled. "I'd better go. I've still got my Charms essay to finish, and I would like to get to bed before midnight."

"Of course," said Minerva apologetically, rising to see the girl out. "I'd have made you go earlier if I'd known what the time was."

Hermione grinned. "Remember to work on your tea tray." With that she disappeared down the corridor.

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