A/N: 3 weeks left of school for me!!

Disclaimer: yes its mine, and I went to a Halloween party last night, wait a minute I did . . . okay so it's NOT mine

Chapter 6 - Christmas Couple

The past two months had been heaven for Minerva. She and Albus had spent many evenings together as well as all day on weekends. They had had picnics on the grounds and gone for drinks in the Three Broomsticks. They had also shared hugs and many kisses. They had also continued their weekly chess game; though distracting their opponent became a lot easier.

Minerva's life was everything she had ever dreamed off. She was happy; she had a loving partner, great friends and a willing student to pass her knowledge onto. In fact Hermione had progressed extremely well under Minerva. She knew her chosen animal, a fox, and was well on her way to be able to transform into the animal.

One of the few problems Minerva saw on the horizon was what to get Albus for Christmas. He was really the hardest person to buy for. He was so eccentric and unusual, he also had many things. This was why when the Christmas break started she organized for them to spend a day apart so that she would be able to go shopping and find something for him. It would most likely take all day if she wanted something original.

So on the Monday, the week before Christmas she left Hogwarts, despite much pleading from Albus to stay, and apparated to Diagon Alley. It took Minerva mere moments to regret her decision to shop; the Alleyway was crowded with people, all who had left their Christmas shopping until late.

Minerva stayed in the alcove just by the Leaky Cauldron entrance, deciding where to go so as to avoid getting caught up in the crowd. She decided to start in Flourish and Blotts, Albus hated getting books every year but they were normally of the more serious nature, all she had to do was get him something light hearted.

Having decided her first stop Minerva broke into the crowd and forced her way through them to the book shop. As soon as she was through the doors she bumped into an older woman, the line stretched all the way through the store, through all the different rows. Minerva groaned but didn't leave, she needed a present.

She started to browse through the sections closest to the door, Astronomy, Quidditch, Transfiguration and History. Knowing he would not enjoy anything in those sections she quickly moved on, skipping the Divination section.

After browsing for a few more minutes Minerva found herself in a section of the store she had never been before. She was surrounded by high bookshelves filled with books any eccentric or unconventional person would love. There were ones on candy, mythological animals with proof they were alive, the secret lives of many famous witches and wizards as well as self help books like 'How to Make that Kettle fall in love with You!'.

Minerva found herself laughing, almost hysterically, at some of the books. They were insane however that just meant they were perfect for Albus. Minerva searched through them, looking for the perfect one. It took minutes for her to find a book about candy; it was about all the different types and even included some recipes. Albus would love it.

Minerva found a few other books for her colleagues and friends before waiting for some time in the line to pay for them. After leaving Minerva was unsure of what else to buy him so she began to buy presents for the teaching staff. As she was in a shop for magical plants Minerva had a brain wave, socks.

Minerva remembered Albus once saying something about never getting socks and them being the one thing he wanted. So Minerva quickly bought Pomona Sprout's present, a small cacti, and headed for Queen Street. All along the street way were clothing shops of every kind.

Minerva wandered down until she came to one that specialized in hosiery. There were stockings of every shape, pattern and style. However one wall was dedicated top unusual socks. There was even a pair with Harry Potter's face all over them.

However Minerva found a pair of socks that were absolutely perfect for Albus. They were toe socks and knee high in length, the pattern was of tabby cats. One sat licking its paw, another curled up into a ball while a different played with a ball of yarn, pouncing on it. Minerva thought them quite cute and knew that Albus would love them as he had always joked about her animagi form.

Minerva paid for them and left the store; she stood outside and sighed in the knowledge that she had finished her Christmas shopping. Minerva's eyes were quickly attracted to the other side of the street though. In the store front window there was a gorgeous lingerie set. She gasped; they were a gorgeous emerald green and obviously made from silk. Minerva entered the store and found the set; she quickly tried it on and found it suited her wonderfully. It emphasized her curves and clung in all the right places. It was destined to be hers so Minerva bought it, hoping that she would be able to wear it with Albus one day.

Her shopping done Minerva made a quick stop in Muggle London for lunch. After eating her roast beef sandwich Minerva made a quick stop at St Mungo's to visit a friend of hers. She then apparated back to Hogsmeade and quickly walked up to Hogwarts, artfully balancing her many packages.

By the time she was in her rooms Minerva was worn out so it was a wonderful surprise to find a warm meal on her table along with Albus. For the rest of the evening he helped Minerva to relax with a neck massage and a glass of wine.

Before long Minerva was sound asleep on her couch, curled into Albus. Albus gently lifted her and carried her into her bedroom. He transfigured her dress into a nightgown and tucked her in. With a kiss to her forehead he left, leaving her to have a good nights sleep.

To be continued . . .

A/N: Thanks to the following people for reviewing tigger2025643119, LinZE and blackbird fly, I'm sorry but I don't know who wrote the poem although since my friend gave it to me I am assuming she did

Next chapter will be Christmas Day and also I've worked out there should be another 8 or so chapters

Happy days, cause mine has been miserable, rain and clouds bleh I need the sun