Albus woke up confused. Why was he in the Hospital Wing? " Albus, you're awake. How do you feel?", Severus asked. Albus blinked at him for a moment before giving it serious thought. " I feel as though I am...in my sixties again. Wait. What about young Mr. Potter? Is he alright?", Albus said panicking. " He's fine Albus. He's asleep for the moment. He woke a little while ago and told me what happened. Do you remember being hit by a spell from Grindelwald?", Severus asked. " Yes...but it didn't do anything?", he questioned. " Apparently it was a mind degenerating curse. It has very slowly been degrading your mind. Harry removed the curse and reversed the damage.", Severus explained.
Albus sighed in relief. He remembered often wondering why he was behaving so strangely. At least in the early days he did. Severus conjured a mirror so that Albus could see himself. Not only did he feel sixty, but now he looked it too. Gone was the white and silver hair. He now had his red hair back. His beard was gone. It was odd how different he looked without it. Minerva came in. Severus left the two to talk.
" Minerva. I want you to take over as Headmistriss. I will take over Transfiguration and Head of Gryffindor. I never really wanted to be Headmaster. My love has always been in teaching.", Albus told the stern witch. Her gaze softened. " Very well Albus.", she said. Albus took her hand in his. " I've been given a second chance here and I do not plan on wasting it.", he said before pulling Minerva down and kissing her soundly.
Meanwhile Harry felt Hogwarts herself thrum with happiness. He smiled brightly when Albus and Minerva came in holding hands and the announcement made that Albus was taking over her post and she was taking over his. Albus looked to Harry and his eyes twinkled with kindness. He winked at Harry before returning to his breakfast. Things were finally going how they were meant to.
The rest of the year passed without anymore incidents. Classes were very exciting and talk had begun about adding a few more next year. The rivalry between Slytherin and Gryffindor had become loads better since Draco and Ron found out they were related. Ron had changed significantly. His manners were better and he actually applied himself in class. When the year was over Harry, Draco, Hermione, Ron, and Neville were the top students for the first years. Slytherin and Gryffindor tied for the house cup which was the first time in history.
That summer was the best Harry had ever had. They went to Sirius and Bella's wedding. Severus and Remus finally admitted their feelings for each other and were now dating. Albus and Minerva married the beginning of August after years of having feelings for one another. Harry couldn't remember a more happier time. It made him wonder what the next school year would bring.
AN: Finished finally! Hope you enjoyed.
AN2: I've went through and corrected/edited chapters. Thanks for reading!