So here we go again, chapter 5 finally up. Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers. :-)

While Harry was in his room changing into his swimming trunks he thought about what he had learnt about Albus and Minerva so far.

In a way it was strange to think of them as a married couple but then again there had always been rumours that there was more to their relationship than just friendship. And if Harry was honest they were just cute together. It was obvious that they were very much in love, even after so many years of marriage. And Albus practically worshipped the ground Minerva walked. Harry grinned.

Thinking about it he realized that his two professors had given up the precious time when they could just act as an ordinary couple, their summer holidays, about the only time of year when they were alone. And they had taken him in nonetheless. A wave of gratitude flowed through Harry. He thought about a way to make it up to them but decided it would be better to wait until Hermione and Ron had arrived. Hermione would know what to do; she was usually very good at stuff like that.

Grabbing his towel Harry went back downstairs where Albus and Minerva seemed to have a discussion about Minerva's swimming outfit. She had slipped into a bathing suit that hid everything. But revealed a very nice pair of legs. Albus seemed to disagree with her choice and pointed out that he'd given her a very nice bikini for Christmas.

"Albus, I can hardly wear that piece of nothing with Harry around." Minerva blushed at the sheer thought of it.

"Don't worry about me, I won't look. I promise." Harry said when he stepped next to Albus. His headmaster grinned at him. Harry grinned back and gave Minerva an apologetic look. She rolled her eyes at the two men. It was always the same.

"Please, darling." Albus tried the puppy dog eyes which caused Minerva to giggle like a school girl.

"If you feel better I'll retreat to another part of the lake. Or I won't come along at all." Harry felt he should at least try to give them some of their well deserved privacy.

"Harry, don't be ridiculous. Of course you'll come along. But I swear you, if anyone at school finds out about that particular piece of swim wear I'll personally make sure you'll have too much to do to even think of quidditch." Minerva gave him her best glare but Harry could see that she didn't mean it. And that she trusted him enough not to reveal anything about this at school.

"Okay, I promise." Harry grinned at her.

So Minerva went back upstairs to change again while Albus and Harry waited for her in the entrance hall. Harry hadn't noticed Albus' outfit before but now he took a closer look. And as always Albus had chosen something quite unique. His swimming trunks were a violent shade of pink with little ducks flying around. Harry couldn't stifle a grin but Albus merely raised an eyebrow as he followed Harry's gaze.

"I can see you like my choice of swim wear," he said, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

"Absolutely." Harry grinned at him.

When they heard footsteps on the staircase both turned to look up. Minerva came back down but she had put a bathrobe over her bikini. Blushing at the attention she mumbled something that neither man could understand but they didn't dare to ask her what it was. It seemed that Minerva wasn't too happy that she had been convinced to wear that bikini.

It was only a short walk to the lake but you had to know the right way to get there. Harry hadn't found it earlier because it was very well secluded; you had to stroke a particular rock so that the path to the lake was revealed.

The lake was situated within a large clearing, high trees around it. There was a small beach. The water seemed very clear, and when Harry dipped his toe into it he found that it was rather warm. He looked at Minerva questioningly.

"It's charmed to have an agreeable temperature. I wouldn't want to freeze to death while swimming." She winked at him.

"Oh, right. Well, I think I really like it here." Harry put down his towel and ran in the water, not waiting for Albus and Minerva.

Minerva seemed at bit hesitant to put of the bathrobe. Suddenly she felt a little shy, not knowing how Harry would react though he had promised her he wouldn't say a thing. But she wasn't exactly 20 anymore, and she wasn't sure how many women her age Harry had seen so far in a bikini.

Albus stepped behind her and circled her waist with his arms. While he planted feather light kisses on her cheek and neck he opened the belt of the robe and carefully slid it down her shoulders.

"You look beautiful," he murmured in her ear as the robe landed on the ground. Minerva shivered lightly. She didn't feel beautiful at all at the moment, just very exposed. None of her students had ever seen her in less than a bathrobe with her nightgown underneath. Though she used the pond in the teachers' garden at Hogwarts for an occasional swim she had always made sure to be properly dressed before her students.

Albus didn't give her much time to ponder about her clothing or lack of it at the moment but scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the water. He looked at her, mischief clearly in his eyes.

"Oh no, Albus. You wouldn't dare…" Minerva looked at him threateningly.

"Are you sure?" he grinned.

But before Minerva could answer he had already dropped her unceremoniously into the water, leaving her splashing and coughing.

Harry stood a little away from them and had a hard time trying not to swallow too much water while laughing. When Minerva had regained her foothold she turned around to Harry.

"Now, that's so nice of you. You should help me instead of laughing." She tried to glare at him but couldn't suppress a smile.

"Oh, right." Harry came towards her, and together they launched the revenge on Albus. The older man didn't stand a chance against his two attackers and soon he was begging for mercy.

"Please, I surrender!" Albus was gasping for air while Minerva held his beard in her hand, ready to pull him under water.

"Do we accept, Harry?" Minerva looked at the boy. He nodded, and Minerva released Albus' beard.

"Thank you." Albus retreated from the water and let himself drop on his towel. Minerva and Harry followed him.

Over the last minutes Minerva hadn't given her outfit another thought but now that she was out of the water she remembered. Hurriedly she wanted to cover herself with her bathrobe but Harry snatched it from her hands.

"Now who is being ridiculous?" he teased gently. Minerva raised an eyebrow in return.

"Sorry but you didn't seem to care while we were in the water. And as I have already said, you're beautiful. So no need to hide. You look really great in that one. The colour suits you." Harry smiled at her. It was true. The Gryffindor red of her bikini was a nice contrast to her green eyes and black hair.

Minerva looked at Albus for help but he merely mouthed 'told you' in return.

"Thanks, Harry." Minerva smiled at Harry warmly, still a bit unsure of whether or not to believe him.

"Anyway, I think I'll leave you two alone. I need to write a letter to Hermione." Harry got back to his feet and handed Minerva her robe back. Winking at Albus he left before Minerva could say another word.

She turned to face her husband.

"Now what was that all about?" she asked.

"Well, my dear, I think that was about Harry growing up and developing a great taste." Albus said, chuckling when Minerva rolled her eyes.

"Honestly, Albus, sometimes I wonder how I ended up with you." She leaned over to kiss him. As much as she enjoyed his compliments it was a little irritating sometimes.

"Because you couldn't resist my charm." Albus pulled her closer and kissed her deeply, savouring the touch and the closeness of her body.

In the meantime Harry had returned to his room, searching for a piece of parchment. Hedwig was still out hunting but since Harry would need some time to write the letter he didn't need her immediately. He planned on telling Hermione about Albus and Minerva so that she could already think about what to do. He hoped she would come up with one of her brilliant ideas.

Dear Mione,

I know you'll be here in 5 days anyway but there's something you should know. You've always suspected that Minerva and Albus are more than just friends. Though I've never believed you I have to admit you were right. They told me that they've been married for more than 40 years. Just imagine… and we never found out!

Well, the thing is that I feel guilty. They've sacrificed their only time of year where they can be together without having to hide their feelings for each other because they wanted me to enjoy my summer holidays. And I would really try to make it up to them… Do you have any ideas?

I'm so excited that we'll spend the summer holidays here together. The house is great and the grounds really vast. Absolutely fantastic. I'm sure we'll have a wonderful time here.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Hugs, Harry

Harry re-read his letter. Satisfied he turned around only to find Hedwig sitting on her perch, looking at him intently.

"Hedwig, I need you to bring this to Hermione." He fixed the letter to her leg and stroked her gently before the bird took off again.

He would see what Hermione could come up with. Right now he heard that Albus and Minerva had returned from the lake as well, as there was laughter echoing from the entrance hall.

"Hello Harry. Finished your letter?" Minerva asked when he came downstairs. Harry nodded.

"Good. Pinky, the house elf, has just informed that dinner will be ready in about half an hour." Minerva said, ascending the stairs. She stopped when she realized that Albus was falling behind.

"Go ahead, darling; I'll be with you in a minute." He smiled at her.

Minerva just nodded and disappeared into their bedroom.

"Thanks for giving us some privacy earlier." Albus turned to Harry.

The boy merely shrugged.

"That's the least I can do."

Albus nodded and sent Harry another intense look.

"But you know that we'll always be there whenever you need us."

"I know." Harry said simply.

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