"Minerva, you know, I have a new idea to improve upon the security of our students and teachers here at Hogwarts."

"Really, Albus? What is it?"

"We should have code names."

"Code…names…?"

"Yes! Just like Tom Riddle has the You-Know-Who label…"

"Oh dear Merlin, don't remind me."

"Well, I'm thinking something more subtle, seeing as Mr. Weasley and Mr. Weasley have created this new product called "You-No-Poo"…or something like that.

Minerva choked on her tea.

"So, really, I can't have anybody taking the mickey out of us."

"And…?"

"We need pet names, my dear, pet names! I have a few ideas…"

"Something tells me this is not going to go well…"

"Why? I have good ideas…most of the time."

"Oh yes, it was your good idea to blow up pink bubblegum in my face!"

"THAT WAS AN ACCIDENT; I SAID I WAS SORRY!"

"Where were we?"

"In your off-…oh, you mean now. Uh…pet names. How about I call you…"

"Minerva will do."

"Puss in Boots?"

"No."

"Tabby in Heels?"

"No."

"Sexy—"

"The hell you will."

"Okay, okay! Sheesh, woman! And watch your language!"

"You're really on thin ice, old man."

"This is supposed to be a productive Deputy-Headmaster meeting, Minerva."

"And the purpose of this productive meeting is to create nicknames that no one will take the mickey out of!"

"Quite right…Green Eyes.

"Old coot. That's what I'll call you."

Albus pouted.

"Lemon fanatic?"

Albus shook his head.

"ALBUS PERCIVAL WULFRIC BRIAN DUMBLEDORE?"

"My Christian name?"

"When I'm really angry with you."

"You're sexy when you're angry, Minnie-kins."

Minerva thinned her lips dangerously but subtly forced a smile on her face.

"Alby, dear, can I tell you something?"

"Yes, of course."

"You know what day it is today?"

"My birthday!"

"Exactly, love. Now…as your wife, I am obligated to…shall we say…show my appreciation for you."

"Oh really?"

"Yes, darling. But mere words cannot express my sentiments adequately. Might I ask you to close your eyes and stand by your desk?"

"Oh this does sound quite nice."

"It will be," Minerva promised, smiling wickedly behind his back.

"Over here, you mean, Minerva?"

"Perfect, darling. Now…close your eyes."

Albus grinned cheekily to himself and obeyed. Minerva's eyes narrowed in wicked amusement as she checked that his eyes were indeed closed.

"I'm getting really excited..."

"My, such dirty thoughts, Albus!"

Minerva swallowed her laugh as she directed her wand at his star-studded, blue-robed backside.

"Expelliarmus!"

"Whooooooooooooa, MINERVA!"

Albus crumpled in a starry heap and Minerva burst out laughing. She reached down to help him up, but suddenly, he grinned devilishly and pulled her down with him. Together, the both of them shook with laughter. Albus smiled as he relished the feel of Minerva so close to him. He finally recovered from the stinging sensation in his rear and started to see the feisty wit in the situation. His rib-cracking rumble of laughter was so infectious that Minerva could not help but giggle along. Anyone who might have walked in on the Deputy Headmistress and Headmaster would have thought both of them insane.

When both of them had calmed down a bit, Minerva nestled in her husband's embrace and smiled blissfully as Albus kissed her lips tenderly.

"I love you, Tabby."

"And I you, darling."

At that moment, it would be hard for Minerva to distinguish who really is the mad one. It seemed that the pet names that husband and wife had given each other over the years would do perfectly for the time being.

A/N: Back to the good ole fluff! Hope you enjoyed! Now pummel that review button cos I know you'll want to.