A/N: Thanks for the reviews and for those of you still with me. Sorry it's been so long, have my final A-Level exams coming up so been busy. I have two weeks off now so the next chapter should be out soon. Hope you enjoy! X

Chapter Thirteen: The Goblet of Fire Part 2

The first task was announced three weeks after Halloween and a week later everyone started the long walk from the draughty castle to the cold Quidditch pitch, which had been turned into an appropriate area for the four dragons to be held and then dealt with by the four champions. Minerva wasn't too impressed with what had been put forward for the first tournament task and nor was she happy with Albus as he had kept it from her until the last possible moment, knowing that he would have been sleeping on the sofa. But as he found out, he was to spend twice as long on his own of a night for keeping things from her than being honest and up front. He had made a mental note to never hold back information without a good enough reason.

On the way to the Quidditch pitch for the first task, Minerva walked alongside her husband their fingers were linked as they walked amongst the crowd leading down from the castle. Their magic was crackling around them and Minerva could feel the pleasure it was causing in her core as his rubbed against her own. They smiled when their eyes met and Minerva could tell that the caressing of their magic against each other was affecting him in a similar way. Minerva tightened her hold on his hand and connected their minds.

"Smile, Albus."

"Let me try and get rid of this erection first, love."

Minerva silently chuckled. "And you think I'm fairing any better with our magic reacting the way it is."

"No."

"Well then, how about a little wager?"

"Set the line then love."

"If Potter wins, then I get to have you any way I wish tonight."

"And if he doesn't, then I get to have you any way I want tonight."

"Deal."

Albus sent an image of one of the things he wanted to do to her before cutting the connection and squeezing Minerva's hand.

Hermione was walking a few feet behind the large crowd with Severus, their hands brushing against each other every now and then. Athena was at Hermione's feet carefully playing with her tail as she followed the two friends.

"So, would you like to place a bet on the winner for the task today?"

"I don't know Severus that would all depend on what was at stake."

"It's completely up to you."

"Then if Harry Potter wins, I get to choose what we do this weekend together."

"That sounds like fun. I bet the same for Viktor krum to win."

The pair sealed the deal with a shake of hands and a small smile to each other.

When the path forked to the student and staff areas, Hermione checked to make sure nobody was around, and stood on tiptoe, pressing a kiss to Severus' cheek.

"I'll see you later," she whispered.

"That you will," he agreed, his voice husk and a slight smile on his lips. He watched her skip off to the Gryffindor area and moved once she was out of sight. He took a place in the staff stand where he could clearly see Hermione, keeping an eye on her throughout the event.

Meanwhile Minerva and Albus were preparing the Champions. When they eventually sent them off with their mentors and dragon replica, they hid themselves and passionately kissed.

"Please don't get involved Albus. Hermione and I need you in one piece."

"I promise. Now, go and sit in the staff box and enjoy the task love."

"I'll try my hardest to do that, Al."

"Good." He kissed her nose. "I love you."

"I love you too." She kissed his lips briefly before heading off across the field on the outside of the Quidditch pitch toward the seating. Once there, she took a seat next to Severus at the front who nodded at her and soon put his eyes back on Hermione. Minerva did the same, smiling a little when she saw her daughter.

Once the task was in full swing all nerves started to stand on end as dragon after dragon was defeated and slowly, Minerva and Severus managed to calm themselves down. Hermione had brought a book with her and was reading it during the intervals.

Soon enough, the task was over and dinner was being served in the Great Hall. Minerva was looking forward to the evening and was planning what she would be doing with her husband that night. Hermione too was doing the same, only she was struggling and made a mental note to speak to her mother. As desert was cleared from the tables, Hermione stood and headed straight for her mother's chambers. Minerva was quick to follow her daughter after brushing her hand suggestively against his half-erect member. Albus nearly jumped from his seat and dragged his wife to the closest empty classroom to have his way with her. It was after that though that he remembered that Minerva had won their bet and she would be having her way with him that night.

Up in their chambers, Minerva was sat with Hermione.

"What do you need help with Hermione?"

"I made this bet with Severus about the winner of the first task and the wager was the one who won the bet would get choose what we do over the weekend together, and I'm not sure what to do."

"Well, what do you want to get out of the weekend?"

"I want to be closer to him. I want to spend the weekend together as a proper couple, perhaps away from the castle so we can be ourselves without having to worry about being discovered."

"I think that's a good idea. I don't think Severus would be objected to that."

The pair chuckled and Hermione nodded her head. "Will I be able to do that though?"

"The only way you're going to find out is if you speak to your dad as headmaster."

"Okay. I'll speak to him tomorrow." She paused. "Do you mind if Severus stays tonight please?"

"Why?"

"Because I would like to spend the evening with him."

Minerva thought for a moment and decided that that could work to her advantage with her plan for the evening. "He may, however you behave and no spells will be cast on you room, understood?"

"Yes Mom. Thank you!" Hermione hugged her mother tightly and went to write a message to Severus through their communication books. She scooped up Athena on her way to her room and held her close to her chest in happiness.

Minerva smiled and watched her daughter head to her room with her familiar in her arms. Albus came into their rooms shortly after Hermione had disappeared with Severus at his heels.

"Ah Severus, I do believe our daughter was about to drop you a message."

"I received it just as Albus was passing me on the stairs and thought I'd come up with him."

Minerva nodded. "She's in her room. Would you mind staying with her for the night, I'm going to take Albus with me for the night to fulfil our bet."

"Of course Minerva; does Hermione know?"

"No and I don't think she'll mind as you're here with her."

Severus nodded. "I'll let her know you've gone out for the evening."

"Thank you."

Severus nodded. "Enjoy your evening."

"We shall." Minerva answered with a mischievous smile on her lips.

Severus watched the pair leave before joining Hermione in her room.

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Minerva walked briskly through the draughty corridors of the castle with Albus at her heels like an obedient puppy. She passed every classroom and chambers until she arrived at the old transfiguration classroom, the one which Albus had taught her in and had long since been abandoned, but with all of its content in perfect condition thanks to the help of several elves, and looking like it had fifty years ago. Albus recognised the room before he even set foot in it.

"What are we doing here Min?"

"I've always wanted to have you take me on your teaching desk, even right back when I was in my sixth year."

"Ah, so that's what you were thinking about all those lessons when you were ahead of the rest of the class and staring into space."

Minerva blushed and nodded slightly as she unlocked the door, allowing Albus in before she followed and reset the wards and charms on the room.

"Isn't think a little risky Minerva?"

"Don't you trust my magic skills Albus? Nobody is going to hear us or even know that we are here should they walk past."

Albus nodded, not wanting to anger his wife when he knew full well that she was going to use her power of the won bet to get her way with everything that she wanted him to do, including agreeing with everything she said. So he looked around the room briefly before turning to his wife and taking her hand in his.

"Would you care to join me at my desk Minerva?"

Minerva nodded and followed him, a glint in her eye that Albus hadn't seen since she was his student.

He sat in his chair and Minerva stood between his legs, her hands on his shoulders. The pair just stared into each other's eyes for a few moments, enjoying revelling in their feelings for each other which they held so close to their heart, something that they didn't get to show while in the confines of the old castle. Minerva smiled at her husband and leaned forward, bringing him into a loving kiss. Albus soon felt himself stir and pulled Minerva down into his lap, heating up to kiss so that Minerva squirmed in his lap. Albus smirked and started to move his hands over her back and sides. Minerva sighed and brought her hands from around Albus' neck to his chest, running her hands lightly over the front of his body. Slowly, the pair started to divest each other of their robes, starting with their tops.

Albus was the first to get Minerva naked and Minerva managed to relive Albus of his robes shortly after. Foreplay wasn't something that either of them were interested in so the pair skipped straight over it and Albus pinned Minerva against his old teaching desk. Minerva moaned and shifted slightly so that the edge wasn't sticking into her spine. Albus smiled at her and flipped her so that she was bending over the desk.

"Better love?"

Minerva moaned and smiled at his husky voice. "Much," she whispered.

"Good." He kissed her bare neck before holding her around her stomach, not wanting to hurt her, and gently slide home causing both to moan loudly in pleasure.

Albus started at a slow pace, making sure that he pleasured his wife as much as possible, but he was soon complying with her demands and pounding into her. The succumbed to their climaxes together loudly calling the others' name in pleasure and happiness.

The pair sat and relaxed in the teachers chair, Minerva happily curled up in Albus' lap in the large leather chair. They stayed like that for a long while, just enjoying the silence and comfort of each other's' company.

It wasn't until the next morning that Albus and Minerva were seen around the castle, having spent the evening in Albus' old office having turned the sofa into a large bed. It was a wonderful night and Albus swore to himself that he would let Minerva take control a little more often.

To Be Continued...