When Eternity Ceases
Chapter Six
Alastor practically carried Minerva to the tea shop on the fifth floor. He got her a very strong cup of tea, sniffed at it for poison, and set it down in front of her, satisfied. "Drink it."
Minerva took a few sips in between shuddering breaths. She was determined not to break down again. Tremulously, she began to relate what had happened in Albus's room. Alastor watched her with acute sorrow in his eyes.
"What happened to him?" Minerva asked softly.
Alastor sighed. "We don't know for sure all that passed. Albus and Grindelwald dueled very fiercely, and Albus defeated Grindelwald. That much I guess you know. We think, though, that Grindelwald somehow discovered which people Albus cares most about, and planted some ideas in his head that they were all dead. Obviously, many of them actually are. However, Albus is convinced that you and I also perished, and he blames himself. The mental anguish was too much, and he became as you saw him.
"His body is mostly healed, but his mind is another story. There is no more the Healers can do. There is no telling if Albus will return to himself or not."
Minerva put her face in her hands. "God."
Alastor cleared his throat. "I have taken off work from the Ministry. If you would like to stay with him, I will gladly go with you."
Minerva nodded. "I would really appreciate it. I hate to say it but…I am afraid to be alone with him."
There was nothing for Alastor to say. "I'm sorry."
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