Chapter 2: Destiny keeps us together
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(A few years later...)
When Minerva had finished training after six months of toil, exams, physical tests after she graduated she finally joined the auror corps and became the first ever women in Britain to join them. She worked for three years on small crimes and other small issues regarding the Statue of Secrecy.
That was when Grindelwald was raising to power. She got caught in a small mishap and was hospitalized for a week.
Later her officials had given her a desk job until she recovers. But she knew they did it because they thought she was not as strong as a wizard(man).
She has been working for almost three years,registering complaints and all kinds of paper work. Still her superiors feel she needs to recover.
She was frustrated. Gone were all her dreams of becoming an accomplished auror. Some days she even thought about it and cried. Somedays she wished she were wizard and not a witch.
Maybe she could have continued working on the field. She was angry on most men and sometimes few women for thinking witches to be weak.
Her own parents were like that, her father had put up a fight when she had informed them that she had applied for auror training. He told her to get married to a good pureblood guy he would find for her. There was a lot of argument and finally they gave in. And when the accident happened after three years, they were completely against her working. Merlin why do they have to be so biased. Now when she is 24 still her parents bring her proposals from all over the wizarding world. All jerks.
A knock on the door brought her back to reality. Alastor, her best friend, classmate, her brother like figure. She smiled. "Were you in your own fantasy land madam? Still thinking about our Transfiguration Professor, eh?" He asked in an amused tone. Of course he knew about her crush on Professor Dumbledore and he made it a point to tease her well into adulthood.
They were both in the same class and often when she used to zone out in the class he would bring her back.
Minerva chuckled and answered, "No you idiot, I was thinking about what is going to happen in my life." His amused expression changed to a sad smile. "Minnie, how many times have I told you not to think about it. We are living in a world where there is always discrimination. Even if we try to be the change it is not happening. I feel guilty for instilling the ambition of becoming an auror in you. If not for me you would be in a good teaching job as you like and not here meeting bastards your idiot of a father sends to court you." He swore loudly that her co-workers' attention turned towards them.
"Alastor Moody!! Keep your dirty mouth closed. Do not embarrass me in front of my colleagues."
He stuck his tongue out at her and said, "Speaking of Professor Dumbledore, check out the Daily Prophet darling. I have a date today. You won't see me until tomorrow."
"Another one??!!! This is the fourth in this week and it's just Wednesday. Alastor, you need to stop this."
"You are just jealous that I am getting so many and your not getting any. Byeeee Minnie. "
He chuckled as he went. Yes he was handsome, and that's the reason he goes on so many dates.If they didn't grow up as brother and sister, they would have married each other now.
Sighing she took out todays Daily Prophet, thinking what could be special. She gasped loudly, There in the front page was a big picture of Albus Dumbledore, he looked so good.
He was smiling kindly with his hands locked behind him. A habit of his when he is not sure of what to do, she had noticed from the time they used to spend together during animagi lessons.
She smiled widely. One must think that her school girl crush would have subsided the minute she graduated, alas no. It was not a school girl crush. She adored the man for all of what he is. And that will never stop. Part of her reason for rejecting all the men her father sent was because no one had the humbleness of what he had.
Then her eyes moved to the headlines-
ALBUS PERCIVAL WULFRIC BRIAN DUMBLEDORE- APPOINTED THE NEW HEADMASTER OF HOGWARTS
She almost squealed in happiness. She got up and left before her co-workers could give her weird looks.So this was the thing. They did not have contact after she graduated. She still remembered the kiss. That was not her first kiss, but will always be a special kiss.
She walked back to her desk to find an owl perched on her table with two letters attached to its leg. She recognised one of them and was also surprised by it. It had the Hogwarts seal on it. She hadn't received one for the last six years. She untied both the letters and gave the owl some treats.
She sat on her chair and opened the Hogwarts letter.
Dear Miss Minerva McGonagall,
Here at Hogwarts our Transfiguration teacher's post is vacant and we are in need of one before the term starts.
We would be more than delighted to have you teach our young wizards and witches. We are aware of your ability and knowledge. Please do consider our request.
If you are interested in joining please do report to Hogwarts on August 20th.
With all due respect,
Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster
She was shocked. It was least expected. There was nothing to think about it. She took out a parchment and quill and finished writing her resignation letter. She was about to send it to her higher official when a thought crossed her mind. What if she doesn't get selected in the interview. Surely there was an interview. Let's wait, if I get the job I'll send the letter.
She put the resignation letter in her drawer and turned to the second letter. She didn't know who sent it. It was in a red colour envelope when she opened it she immediately identified the handwriting. Professor Dumbledore. Why is he sending me two different letters?
She smiled when she read the letter.
Dear Minerva,
How are you? I know its been six long years, but I still remember what you asked me- 'I will return here when you step down from the position professor'- I have stepped down now (more like stepped up, she thought but was happy that he remembered the exact lines-she thought) I sincerely want you to take up the job. It would be very nice to have here my dear. (Wait!! My dear??? Omgggg) I will be waiting for your arival. Please do not think of this as an obligation. Take this job only if you want to, please do not quit the auror job you like for me. ( Oh professor you do not know how eagerly I am waiting to get out of this place)
With Love
Albus Dumbledore
She noticed the difference between both the sign offs. Why did he send two letters? Both are from him. One is with Love and one is with Respect. Hmmmm.Well she was too overwhelmed to think about it.
Today was 18th August, only a day before she meets her teenage cr... Nah still her crush after six years. Oh she had to prepareee.
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