So this is Love

Albus and Fawkes flashed into his office. Albus stumbled at the unexpected move. Someone caught him, Albus looked up into bright green eyes. “Harry” he breathed and pulled the young man into a hug. “Are you alright? What were you doing down in the camber, what were you thinking? What if there was another basilisk and we couldn’t get to you? Are you alright?”



Harry let him rant and just smiled at the older man in front of him. “Granddad” he said. Albus stopped mid rant. Harry smile got wider. “You know granddad, I had an interesting conversation with Grammy Liz. She said that you’re a stubborn old goat that needs to read the letter she left you. Also did you know that Mom was related to Slytherin and Rowena. And Grammy Liz was related to Helga. But come on now read the letter, I promised to make sure you read the letter. She gave me full right to hex you if you don’t. Oh and don’t worry I’m not mad at you for not telling me. I know it can be painful to loose a person you love.”



Albus face went from happy to shock to regret. With tears in his eyes he pulled Harry into another hug. “My boy, I am truly sorry I didn’t tell you. I didn’t know how you were treated. I thought that they would treat you like family not … Well not the way they did.”



Harry hugged him back. “It’s ok Granddad. Grief is a hard thing to handle.” Harry waited a moment just hugging the man whom he loved dearly. “Now, open the letter.”



Albus chuckled and pulled back. He sat down behind his desk and pulled out a yellowing parchment. Albus had a look of resignation on his face as he looked at it. His hands were shaking slightly. Harry gave him an encouraging smile. Albus opened it and started to read.



Harry already knew what it said. That she knew she was going to die soon but she was ok. She knew that Minerva and Albus would get together and that she was happy for them. He shouldn’t feel like he was betraying her. She finally said that she loved him and always would, but it was ok for him to love someone else.



Albus read it through twice he looked up at Harry. He had a smile on his face and tears running into his beard. “I was always afraid to read this because of what she was going to say. Afraid that she would blame me on some level, afraid that she was going to say she wasn’t happy with her life.” Albus sighed. “She said that she left a note similar to this was Minerva,” Harry nodded. “My gods she must think I don’t want her. How can make this up to her.”



Harry smiled and got up from his chair and walked over to the floo. “Professor McGonagall’s quarters.” Harry waited a moment and stuck his face in he saw Minerva getting on a robe and walking to the fire she screamed when she saw who it was. “Harry! Move over I’m coming thru.” Harry moved to the side and a second later Minerva was pulling him into a hug.



“Don’t you ever scare us like that again young man. Do you have any idea how worried I was. If you think for one…” She trailed off as she saw Albus with a smile on his face and tear tracks down his face. “Albus, what’s wrong?”



Albus smiled to her and handed her the letter. She read it and looked up at him. “I didn’t read it until tonight, I didn’t know. I’m so sorry Minnie. I’ve been in love with you for many years but always thought I would be betraying her memory.” Albus looked her in the eyes the whole time showing his sincerity.



“Good the feelings are returned. I just thought that you didn’t feel the same way. So what did it take for you to finally read it though.” Minerva asked.



Harry lifted his hand with a cheeky grin. “Grammy Liz said if he didn’t I had full right to hex him.” Albus and Minerva chuckled. “Well go on already kiss or hug that way I can start calling her Grandma Min.”



Minerva was about to ask something when Albus pulled her into a kiss. Harry looked away, blushing slightly.



Albus pulled away, both slightly flushed. “I’ve been wanting to do that for years.” He announced.



Harry chuckled. “I’m going to go to bed but I need to send a note real quick can I borrow Fawkes.”



“Fawkes is yours, I don’t know why you’re asking.” Albus replied a little confused.



“That may be but she attached herself to you so you can keep her if you want. I know she loved the attention, and the lemon drops, she gets from you.” Harry answered.



Albus beamed and nodded and Fawkes ruffled her feathers to show her acceptance. Harry penned a quick note to Hermione, Ron, and Draco. Fawkes took off to deliver them. Harry hugged them both and left to get some sleep.



After he left Albus turned to Minerva. “I have never been as proud of him as I am today.” Minerva nodded. Both soon retired to Albus’ quarters.