An encounter when things or people collide. resulting in exchange or transformation of energy. What energy would be transformed here? Love? Hatred? Friendship?

Young Minerva is tired of her job at the Ministry. What happens when she is offered a job at her dream place, Hogwarts? And what happens when she meets her ex-teacher, on whom she has an everlasting crush.

Albus seems to be in a tight spot. What with dealing the occasional riots of his old friend and being appointed the Headmaster, upon that he has to keep a check on his feelings for his employee.

A brave lioness and a not so brave lion's lovestory

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Hey Guy! Celestina here. I am trying my hand at fanfictions. This is my first one. This story is already up on Wattpad upto 14 chapters and on AO3 upto 2.

English is not my native language but I try to keep it up, please bear with me.

I'll update once in two weeks. Let me know how they are. They are usually long chapters.

Whoever has planned to read this a very big thank you. This is my first attempt at writing a story or fanfiction or anything at all. I am a huge fan of Harry Potter series and books and even more of a huge fan of Severus Snape.

I've always had this idea in my mind, finally thought to pen in down well actually in this case type. I am good at English but it is not my native language. Please bear with me if there are mistakes and please feel to free to leave any type of comments If you want the plot to change or any ideas please do suggest.

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I have made a lot of changes from the canon. A very big timeline change. I am sticking to the plot hole in Fantastic Beasts how they introduced McGonagall so that, it is easier to write than take the original timeline. And both Dumbledore and McGonagall are purebloods. And the biggest is their pairing itself. If you don't like something please let me know I'll check if I can change it.

Thank you once again for choosing my fic.

Chapter-01

Albus Dumbledore was always a secretive man, he didn't allow people to pry much in his life, a few handpicked ones knew about his love for Gellert Grindelwald. One among them was Miss Minerva McGonagall, his ex-student, favourite student, colleague, best friend, sex partner, girlfriend and now for years his wife. Yes his wife, he confessed his love for her after a lot of confusion.

Hmmm, where to start this love story, he was always piqued by her when she was a student. He knew she had a knack for transfiguration. She was the best in her year, oh no better than the students in the higher class.

He was overwhelmed when she had approached him in her fourth year wanting to learn to become an animagus. He was also happy at how fast she was able to become one.

Then on her graduation day she marched forward to him in front of everyone like the brave lioness she is and asked, "Professor, may I have this dance?"

He panicked, what would the headmaster or her parents think, he was way more older than her. But, the pleading look in her eyes and the way she looked in that dress she was wearing. Goddess, he couldn't deny what the goddess wished for.

He took her hand and moved to the dance floor along with the others and started to waltz, slowly at first but then later he picked up some speed. The song changed but he couldn't stop, he was lost in her eyee, momentarily he thought if he had a daughter, she should bear that beautiful brown eyes. Stop Al, she is your student, but she has graduated, but still she is way more younger.

He could feel many pairs of eyes on them, she leaned in and whispered, "Professor, why don't we give them something nice to watch? My friends all our shooting daggers at me for dancing with their favourite teacher. I could burn them a little more."

He chuckled and answered, "So you are dancing with me to just make your friends jealous?"

"Of course not!! I have wanted to do this from the time of the yule ball in my fourth year, but I guess my Griffyndor courage just kicked in." sheepishly she answered.

He tightened his grip on her waist and pulled her close, she gasped but smiled widely.They picked up their pace, he lifted her up, swirled her around, did a dip and lifted her again and then slow waltzed and they stopped. Both breathing heavily and their foreheads resting against each others.

There were a few claps from the other students, parents, some mock jealous glares and some ugly jealous glares. Minerva smirked at the jealous glares, but she knew she was in trouble when she saw the look in her mother's eyes. She bowed little towards Dumbledore and returned to her friends.

Whereas Albus was receiving ugly glares reminding him what he just did was not ethical. He was relieved when he saw an amused expression on the headmaster Armando Dippet's face. He returned to his place next to Dippet. He leaned towards him and whispered in an amused manner, "So Albus, finally your dreams have come true. Danced with favourite student. Hmm, I wonder what else you would like to do?"

"I don't know what your talking about Armaan, I don't want to do anything. She wanted to dance with me to make her fellow classmates jealous. I also gave in, because I know that most of the male faculty here find her beautiful and would want to dance with her, in turn I made them jealous."

"Hmmm, ok my deputy, I won't complain now. She is not your student anymore. You know you can take your chance and judging by the look on her face, it's crystal clear that she fancies you as much as you fancy her."

"Armaan stop, I know most of my female students here fancy me, it's just an infatuation they have at this age. Look at my age, I am 38 and she's just 18. So innocent, I don't want to make her believe it's love and fool her. I hope you leave this discussion here. I'm returning to my chambers, the ceremony is over and I'm tired of all the dirty looks I'm getting for dancing with my ex-student."

He said a little bit irritated and left without letting Armando speak a word.Armando sighed knowing that it will take a long time for Albus to understand and focused on sending the students and parents home.

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Minerva finished talking to her friends and other professors and was all ready to leave, but she didn't speak to Professor Dumbledore. Where did he disappear!!? She had noticed the way her father and others were staring at him when they ended their dance, she felt guilty and wanted to apologise.

Minerva come along it's getting late, Grandma would be waiting to see your results." she heard her mother call. She walked towards where her parents where standing at the entrance of the great hall. She desperately wanted to talk to him.

"Mother can you wait a few minutes, I just want to make sure I have taken everything. I'll just check my head girl's chamber quick." Her mother sighed and nodded.She ran all the way up to his chambers in the fourth floor. She knocked and waited.

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Meanwhile Albus had returned to his chambers removed his waistcoat and removed the first three buttons of his shirt, folded the sleeves upto his elbows. He was irritated, angry at himself and the others who were staring at him. Angry because he couldn't get the thought of Miner... No Miss McGonagall off his mind.

Angry at Armando for advising him on how to confess his feelings to a woman, seeing that he himself is still single at the age of 85. He walked to the cabinet where he stored his favourite malt whisky, took an entire bottle and started to feast on it. He walked back his table and looked over all the thank you cards he had received.

A knock stopped his exploration. He waited for whoever it was to walk away but again they knocked. Frustrated knowing it would be Armando to console him, he waved his wand and with his back to the door he said, "If you are here to try and say something to think this over again, I suggest you leave this instant because I'm in no mood to listen to you."

"Actually, I'm here to thank you... Professor" she added after a pause. He swirled around as he heard her voice, HER voice.

"Miss McGonagall, I thought you would have left long ago. A surprise to see you are still here." He awkwardly replied.

Minerva's breath hitched whe she took in his appearance. Merlin he looked hotttt!!!.

"A surprise indeed, Professor. I actually came here to thank you for everything you have done. I am so very grateful for it. Thank you for helping me in every way, helping me become an animagus and getting me registered and for offering me an apprenticeship in that field. Thank you for everything."

He chuckled awkwardly praying that the whisky doesn't kick in, that reminded he still held the whole bottle in his hand. Shit!!! He quickly put it away and turned to her and said, "Sorry about that, but you need not thank me for anything Miss McGonagall, I did what I would have done for any student. You approached me telling you wanted to become an animagus, as a teacher its my job to teach you. As your head of house it's my duty to help you with your career and when you said you would want to teach Transfiguration one day I offered you the apprenticeship and I surely did enjoy having the Head Girl as my apprentice." Both chuckled.

After a few seconds of silence Minerva spoke up, "Before I leave I wanted to do something." She stated stepping closer with each word she spoke. "I like you Professor, you are my favourite here at Hogwarts. You are so handsome, so cute in everything you do. While all my friends were talking and thinking about our fellow male classmates, all I used to think about is you." He blushed hard with what she was telling, if not for his beard, Miss McGonagall could have seen it.

She was right in front of him now, mere inches apart. He started feeling nervous thinking about what she would say next, there was no need. Before he could blink, he felt her lips on his. To say he was shocked was an understatement.

He couldn't react, she continued to press and pulled apart when she needed air. "I have wanted do that for a long time professor, I couldn't do anything before. You were my teacher and I was your student."

He still stood with his eyes wide open and lips slightly parted. She took advantage of his parted lips and leaned in and caught his bottom lips in her mouth. She started sucking at his lower lips, and this time he kissed back.Ohhhh she tasted so good, he felt her smile against his lips.

Minerva was so happy when he kissed back, deciding to check the waters she slowly lifted her hands and wrapped it around his neck. She started playing with his hair.

What was she doing!!??? It was driving him mad. He slowly wrapped one arm around her waist which earned him a sigh of appreciation. He wrapped both his arms around her and pulled her close. Their bodies pressed against each other.

Minerva was on high. Omgggg, this is finally happening. She is kissing Albus Dumbledore, the greatest wizard, her long time crush, goddamit a person who was her teacher until three hours ago.

It was better than what she had imagined, to be wrapped in his arms.

Albus had to stop now if he didn't stop now he will not be able to stop at all. He slowly pulled apart and whispered hoarsely, "Miss McGonagall, please stop this... If I didn't stop now, I wont be ab.."

She stopped him from further continuing by pressing her lips again. She pulled apart after a few seconds. "I know, I am not expecting anything in return. If I hadn't done that, I would have regretted it my whole life. I will return here when you step down from the position Professor. It has always been my wish to teach at Hogwarts."

He chuckled at that. "I can step down now if you want. You are perfectly qualified for the job."

She laughed at it. The best sound he had ever heard."Oh no professor, I have applied for the auror department. Hopefully I will start training in a month or two. But, I will come back when Hogwarts needs me. Until then." She hugged him tightly and stepped back. She walked towards the door and turned back, "One more thing, it is Minerva not Miss McGonagall." She smiled and left. Albus stood there smiling and replaying the scene in his mind