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Author's Note: This little fic is what I consider the history behind the howler. It came about while I was reading comments, about the howler Petunia received from Dumbledore, on the Albus/Minerva Group. This is for everyone on the group Hope you all enjoy and review. It is Albus/Minerva, of course and, Lucina McGonagall is mine.

Rating PG-13, for some content Title: "BLOOD LINES" Author: GEM Archive: Sure, just let me know where.

CHAPTER ONE: IN WHICH THE LINES APPEAR

Lucina McGonagall listened carefully to her older sister. "We want you to adopt her "Luca" She won't be safe here Albus and I have too many enemies.

"How can you two give her up so easily?"

Minerva looked at her sister. "It's not easy "Luca," It's necessary. She will be protected by the family spells, but that requires the McGonagall bloodline to remain with her. That means it has to be you.

Lucina had long since left her life in the wizarding world behind her but all at once she understood. "I'm a witch, but no one knows."

"That's right "Luca" and because you left our world you offer Lilly the added protection of living in the Muggle world."

"Minerva I'll have to talk to Robbie before. Petunia is only two and I don't know it we can handle this. I know how that sounds but. Minerva I will always be your sister. Just because father was self-centered and pigheaded about Robbie doesn't mean I don't love you and won't do this just remember that."

Minerva took her sister's hand in hers. "The bloodline was very important to him Lucina The thought of one of us marrying outside the wizarding world.

Lucina laughed "I should know. I did. I'll send you an owl tonight." Lucina kissed her sister. "Take care."

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"Did you ask her?" Albus inquired as he walked over to Minerva's desk.

"Yes, She'll let me know soon. She had to ask Robbie."

"That's only fair. How are you feeling?"

"Fine."

"And how is our little Lilly?" Albus asked kissing his wife and placing a hand on her stomach.

"Active." Minerva replied.

They were interrupted by a barn owl tapping on the window. Albus stepped back and opened it. Albus gave the owl a treat and untied the letter from his leg. They both looked at the letter for a moment. "Would you care to read it or should I?"

"I'll read it." He handed her the letter and she broke the seal with her wand.

Minerva,

Robbie and I are very much looking forward to raising the girls together we will see you both next week

Love always,
Lucina

"Thank Merlin, they going to take her." Minerva leaned back into her husband's chest.

"Min, are you alright with this?'

Minerva could sense the uneasiness in his voice. "Albus, she'll always be ours. We'll will tell her when the time is right."

"Graduation, Minerva, not a moment before."

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"Oh, Min, she's beautiful." Lucina was sitting with Minerva in her room. Petunia was playing in the corner.

"She is. Where are Robbie and Albus?"

"They went for a walk. They left when you dozed off. Petunia why don't you come say hello to your new baby sister?"

"No!"

"Petunia Evans!" Lucina scolded. In response Petunia threw the toy she had been playing with against the wall. He father walked in moments later.

"What's going on?"

"I don't want a baby sister!" Robbie went over to his daughter and tried to help Lucina explain things to her once again.

Albus took this opportunity to join his wife. Minerva looked up at him from the bundle of blankets she was holding. "I didn't think it would be this difficult, Albus." Her voice was shaky and he could have sworn his saw a tear falling from her eye

"We are not giving her up totally. It's hard for me too, but it's for her safety". Albus kissed Minerva and Minerva offered him Lilly one last time. He accepted the small child into his arms and kissed her on the forehead. "She'll be back soon enough, Minerva."

Minerva smile a little as she thought of Lilly starting Hogwarts and another tear slid from her eye. That seemed so far away, but Albus as always made his point. "You are right, Albus, as always." Minerva smiled as much as she could as Albus handed Lilly back to her.

"I think we have things settled." Lucina said as she walked back into the room with her husband and daughter. Lucina made her way over to Minerva.

"I love you, Luca" Minerva handed the baby to her "Take care of her for us."

"You're are a good mother, Min don't ever doubt that." Lucina kissed her sister. She walked back over to Robbie.

"We will take good care of her Minerva, you have my word. Robbie Evan said as he walked over to her and kissed her as well. "Albus." He extended his hand. Albus accepted it. "Thank you both we know you will take excellent care of her."

Lucina walked with Lilly and Petunia back to where her sister was resting. Minerva gave Lilly one last kiss. "See you soon little one."

"Talk to you soon Min."

Minerva couldn't help but cry as she and Albus watched the newly formed Evans family leave. Albus held his wife trying hard to be strong for her, but at the same time crying inside "We will see her soon, Minerva and she will know the truth I promise you that."

A/N There you have it chapter 1. What did you think? Good or Bad? Let me know. hit the review button down there

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