Chapter 8 - Forging a Family
Albus, outfitted in new dress robes, nervously waited for Minerva. He was standing in the middle of the newly decorated parlor of his family's estate surrounded by his family. His parents Arnold and Gwendolyn, brother Aberforth, sister Abigail and Michaela were seated in nearby seats while the Minister of Magic stood next to him. Today was the day he would marry his beloved Minerva.
She entered the room and he silently gasped at the lovely vision before him. She had chosen to wear an extravagate muggle dress instead of the traditional robe and he completely approved. He loved the off the shoulders top, the formfitting bodice and how it flared out at her hips. She had wore her hair down and it touched him that she had remembered he liked it that way.
The ceremony was short but Albus and Minerva didn't mind. They were just thrilled that they were official married and allowed to show their affection for the other in public if they chose to do so. Albus drew Minerva in his arms and kissed her passionately. Everyone applauded and offered their congratulations to the couple but Albus still wasnt completely happy.
Michaela had hugged her mother but she remained planted in her seat. Albus walked over to her and scooped her up in his arms making her giggle. "Kitten I believe its time we officially make me your dad."
She nodded her head yes and kissed his cheek. He carried her over to the desk where the Minister of Magic awaited them. He plopped her down on the desk and signed the adoption papers. "Does that paper make you my dad?"
"Yes it does," he replied then added, "I have a present for you Kitten."
"A present," she said excitedly.
He nodded and removed a small box from an inside pocket. He handed it to her and watched amusedly as she opened it. A gold locket engraved with Dads Little Kitten. With a little help from him she opened it and smiled at what she saw. "There's a picture of me and you taking a nap and there's one of mum rocking me."
"Did you know that Daisy frequently snaps pictures of you so your mum doesn't miss anything? I found her organizing albums of pictures and barely managed to get these two before she shooed me away," he replied. Then he helped her put the locket on prompting her to smile that adorable little smile.
"Albus you are going to spoil her," Minerva teased.
"That's the plan dear," he answered then added, "We must be on our way if we are to make it to our destination on time."
Minerva nodded and lifted her little girl in her arms. "Are you going to be a big girl while mum is away?" she questioned and waited for the little to nod before continuing. "I'll miss you wee one," she whispered in a shaky voice.
"Minerva we will only be gone for two days, she will be fine," Albus comforted.
"I know but I shall miss her nonetheless. I have never spent a night apart from her before."
He refocused his attention to the little raven-hair beauty and asked, "Kitten will you be alright staying here?"
She nodded then said, "I like my new family specially my dad."
With that said she launched herself into his arms and kissed his cheek. He cuddled her a few moments before passing her back to her mother. Minerva embraced her daughter and kissed her before handing her over to Albus mother Gwendolyn. Then she clutched the portkey Albus held and slowly everything went blurry.