Chapter 11 - Returning Home

When they arrived home Minerva and Michaela were thoroughly excited at the expansion of their rooms. Michaela's bedroom was now twice as large as before and filled with antique furniture which had been in the Dumbledore family for generations. She also had her own washroom. "All mine," the little girl asked timidly.

Albus smiled then replied, "It's all yours Kitten."

While Michaela stayed to play in her new room before bedtime, Albus showed Minerva the rest of the rooms. The parlor was expanded and decorated just like Minerva originally had it. In the corner, hidden by thick drapes, was a door leading to Albus office. Minerva smiled at his creativity then pulled him in for a kiss. "Albus this is wonderful. You will be able to be at work on time and check on Michaela throughout the day. You have truly thought of everything, said his happy wife."

"There's still more to see my love," he whispered as he led her into their bedchambers.

The master bedroom was expanded as well and decorated with rich reds and browns. The original furniture was replaced with bigger and more masculine furniture. All except for the bed which was a huge four-poster bed with a canopy. Albus had recalled a time when he and Minerva had been in Diagon Alley and they had seen a bed like this one. Her face had lit up with delight and he had vowed to himself that he would buy it for her one day. "Albus it's absolutely wonderful."

"I am glad you think so my dear. Do you want to see the washroom?"

She nodded and took his hand as he led her into the next room. She smiled at the sight before her. The room was large and decorated in different hues of green. The tub was in the middle of the room and it was huge. "I love it Albus," Minerva exclaimed excitedly.

"I am glad Tabby. I hope you will love it even more when we take long baths in that tub together."

"I think I just might," she said playfully then added, "What am I ever going to give you that will measure the joy you have brought into my life?"

"Love, you have given me so much already. I have a loving wife and daughter, the only thing that I lack is a son."

"A son," she repeated then smiled. "Alright I suggest we start right away."

"You do, do you?" he asked as he pulled her in for a kiss.

"I might have girls instead of a boy so we should start as soon as possible that way Michaela will have a brother to grow up with."

"If you insist," he said then scooped her up in his arms and carried her into their bedroom.