Chapter 6: The Practically Perfect Wife

Monday rolled around and so far Katherine had settled in fairly well in this new world. She was winning over everyone as easily as in her world; although Celina was not that besotted.

That didn't matter though because Celina was back at her home doing what ever it was she normally did at home. Minerva and Albus were back to school. There were still a few days before the Christmas Break.

Isabella and Frank went off to a wizarding preschool during the day so Katherine was left with a fair bit of free time with everyone at work or where ever.

Well maybe not…it was Monday after all and she had promised Graham a lunch. That was what she was doing today.

Katherine was dressed in a tight black long sleeved top with matching black pants and black boots with white fur around the tops. They were boots that laced up. A Christmas red crochet poncho she wore over that and had a snowman clip on top. Her long black and silver locks fell around her in large loose curls and she had a pair of red and diamond sunglasses on top of her head.

She walked up to the visitors' desk and smiled holding the large picnic basket. "Good morning dear. I'm here to see Graham Longbottom. Is he in?" she asked pleasantly flashing her brilliant smile.

The annoyed young man looked up and upon seeing the woman grinned. The young man thought she was quite a catch even if she seemed old enough to be his great grandmother.

"Oi Longbottom someone here for you!" an healer trainee named Brian Bryans shouted.

Graham stuck his head up out of the staff room and laughed seeing Katherine standing by the trainee holding a picnic basket.

"What's so funny?" Daniel Jones asked his partner form his desk in the room

"Albus' Aunt! Saturday she said she loves to spoil family. I said I wanted her to bring me lamb today…she's out there right now!" Graham laughed ducking back into the cubicle.

"Well hell Longbottom can she cook?" Daniel asked already salivating.

"You better believe it," Graham laughed.

"Bloody hell and you're leaving her out there!? Let's go!" Daniel exclaimed jumping over his desk and hurrying to the man's side.

"Oh here he comes. I'm off," Brian nodded hurrying off with papers.

"Graham darling!" Katherine smiled and opened her arms out as the man came closer. Graham happily spun her around in a hug and was surprised she really didn't weigh much at all!

"Well you've proved you're a witch of your word," Graham laughed.

"I never lie…I just bend the truth slightly," Katherine smiled holding the basket up, "A roasted lamb with mint jelly, freshly squeezed pumpkin juice, garlic potatoes, and steamed carrots and broccoli. Also I have a German chocolate cheesecake with cherries," she listed.

"I think I'm in love with Dumbledore's Aunt!" Daniel exclaimed. Katherine giggled handing over the basket to the man and hugged Graham again.

"Don't work to hard and give your wife some love when you get home okay?" she smiled kissing Graham's cheek.

"Will do Katherine," Graham nodded as the woman turned and left. Watching her walk away he smirked knowing that this woman was practically perfect compared to Celina.

William was just exiting the lifts and was on his way out to lunch when he caught sight of a cute hind end bent over apparently lacing their shoe.

Katherine was humming a tune to herself as she worked on lacing her boot back up when a pair of shiny black shoes stepped into her eye sight. Slowly her eyes trained up the nice black suit and over robe to the face and slightly balding head of one William McGonagall.

"Hi," she smiled and returned to her shoe.

"Good afternoon. What are you doing here?" he asked pleasantly thrilled to see her.

"Well I was giving Graham the lamb I promised him…and currently I'm tying this darn boot. There!" she sighed and stood smiling. She was a good half of foot taller than him but he was still smiling brightly at her.

"Well if you aren't busy…h-how about lunch?" he asked.

"Why Willy McGonagall are you asking me out!?" she asked in a shocked tone.

"No… I…well I…"

"Will I'd love to go with you," she smiled and kissed his cheek. He smiled and held his arm out to her. She took it with an equal smile as they walked out together.

William took Katherine out to a very nice wizard's restaurant that had a rather romantic feel to it. The lighting was soft and the music wonderful with a quiet atmosphere.

They had a corner table in a darkened corner lit by a dim lamp and a few candles. William ordered a very nice red wine and ordered for them. After the waiter walked off Katherine cocked her head to the side and eyed the man.

"Can I ask a rather…personal question?" Katherine asked.

"You can ask me anything," William smiled a rather dreamy smile.

"How the hell did you marry a woman like Celina!? I mean…she's clearly not fit to be a good wife or mother. And quite frankly I think the grandchildren are afraid of her," Katherine exclaimed hitting the table.

He flushed and looked down not sure how to answer that question.

"I suppose…a long time ago she was someone I wanted. Lately though I just…I really don't know anymore. The way she treats people…especially Graham and Albus. Those two boys are wonderful for our girls and she just doesn't see it. She tried to get Min to marry this really nasty guy a few years back," William stated.

Katherine sighed, "That I can relate too…well partially. One of Stewart's brothers set Mina up with this really terrible fellow. He lost thankfully."

"Then here's to Albus. Thank Merlin he makes it in the nick of time," William smiled holding up his glass.

She clinked her and nodded, "To Albus. And too you Will. I don't feel so lonely with you with me. Thank you love."

He blushed and nodded taking a deep drink of his wine.

Celina was well and truly annoyed. Her husband was three hours late for supper and the nice dinner she'd had the elves prepare was cold.

"Where is he!?" she snapped to no one.

Huffing in indignation she headed into the sitting room and threw some floo powder into the hearth.

"Ministry of Magic; Department of Mysteries," she snapped. Sticking her head into the fire she saw the skinny little twig secretary just getting ready to leave.

"Melody!" Celina hissed.

The young woman gasped and her papers went flying as she hurried to the fire. "M-Mrs. M-McGonagall!" the girl greeted.

"Where's my husband?" Celina snapped not bothering with a greeting.

"Oh he uh… he left early ma'am. He said he was going to Hogwarts for supper," the woman stated.

"He did?" Celina blinked and she left the girl staring into an empty hearth.

"What in blazes is he doing at Hogwarts!?" Celina asked herself as she gathered another handful of floo powder and threw it in the hearth. "Hogwarts; Dumbledore's quarters!"

Sticking her head in the flames she was shocked, angered, and hurt to see what she was seeing.

Augusta and Minerva were sitting around a table with their husbands eating cheesecake and drinking coffee happily chatting. On the couch William was fast asleep with a pillow in his lap. On that pillow Katherine's head lay and she was curled into the man. He had an arm around her and the two small children sleeping on top of her.

"She cooks, cleans, sings, plays the piano like a pro, and who knows what else. She's the practically perfect wife!" Graham stated.

"In any event she is better than Celina. No offense girls," Albus stated.

"No offense taken from me Albus," Augusta shook her head.

"Father and Isabella certainly like her. She's so nice too…is there really anything wrong with her?" Minerva asked curiously.

Celina pulled her head out of the hearth and pushed back an angry set of tears. "She's not going to take over my family! Mark my words she'll pay!"