March 14, 1964

It all began on this day, or this evening I should say. Albus and I had harbored feelings for each other for twenty years till this night, but the discovery of these chambers, that we now use as our own, and the bathroom, of course, brought those feelings out. We are forever in debt to Rowena Ravenclaw and Godric Gryffindor for the creation of these rooms, and for allowing us to use them. I have never been happier now that I have my Albus, and he has me. For the first time I feel complete.

A little about us is in order I presume. My love, Albus Dumbledore, is the current headmaster of Hogwarts and he is the greatest wizard of our age. I am his Deputy Headmistress, Head of Gryffindor House, and the Transfigurations teacher as well. We must keep our love, and subsequent marriage a secret. Albus has made many enemies, and we fear that he would use the knowledge of our love against us. I do hope, however, that one day the world can know, but if that is not to be then that is ok too. As long as he is mine, and I am his I could not be happier.

Minerva McGonagall

June 25, 1964

Albus and I were married today! He would not let me plan a thing, but what I would wear. We traveled by portkey, and when I opened my eyes I knew immediately that we were in Tuscany. I worked there for a year before coming to Hogwarts for the Ministry of Magic, and Albus knew how much I had loved that year. It is so beautiful there, and my darling love arranged for us to marry in a small parish outside of the city with only his brother, Aberforth, as our witness. I have never been so happy.

This is Albus now. Words cannot adequately express the amount of love and joy I feel at this moment as I sit here writing in this precious book, while my stunning wife is asleep beside of me. I still cannot believe it; this whole day as been so surreal. I had been thinking for a while since Minerva and I discussed some of our ideas on the wedding of where I wanted it to take place, and remembering how much she loved Tuscany I couldn't resist. Seeing her smile at the realization of where she was gave my heart wings. Now as we lay here, she is Mrs. Albus Dumbledore, in secret perhaps, but she is mine and I hers.

Albus

July 2, 1965

Minerva and I feel so blessed and happy on this day. I am writing because my beautiful wife is exhausted after giving birth to our beautiful son. After eleven hours of labor Wulfric Maximus Alexander Dumbledore was born into the world. He is so perfect. The joy I feel right now knowing mine and Minerva's love produced such a perfect being has completely overpowered me!

We had quite the time choosing the name. Wulfric is my third name, Maximus is in honor of Minerva's father, and Alexander is in honor of Rowena and Godric's child. We wanted one of the names to honor those two founders, and we decided that their child's name was our best option. He has my red hair, but Minerva's vibrant green eyes., and Minerva's nose to which we are both thankful. I shall go now in fear of waking my beautiful family up.

A thrilled father

August 1, 1970

A girl! After only four hours of labor this time I gave birth to a girl. I am so happy. Our little Wulfric is taking it well; he has asked to hold her several times and does not appear to be jealous. I suppose we shall have to wait and see, but I know he will be a good big brother because he is too much like Albus in character not to be. Albus is beside himself with joy, and our little girl has already got her daddy wrapped around her small finger. We decided to name her Athena Virginia Diana Dumbledore. Athena in honor of me, Virginia was Albus' mother's name, and Diana was my mother's name. She has my hair, but Albus' beautiful blue eyes, and my nose. I must confess I am very happy that both of our children have my nose. Oh, I hear her little wails I do believe she is hungry.

Until next time,

Minerva Dumbledore

October 21, 1987

Oh my little boy is all grown up! Albus and I watched with tears in our eyes from the first pew as Wulfric took a wife today. I am most pleased with his choice. Gabriella is French, and they met when he worked there two years ago. She is beautiful, and has quite the sense of humor. I know they will be perfect together. Attending our son's wedding gave Albus and I the chance to reflect upon our own, and let's just say that the first night we spent together was re-created when we got home. (oh how I do love that bathtub!)

MD

May 3, 1990

I didn't think Albus was going to make it today when he had to give his little girl away. You should have seen him when he handed her to her husband to be, so sad! I know he is happy Athena has found someone who loves her as much as he loves me, but it was hard on him; and me for that matter, mother of the bride, whoever would have thought? Our daughter looked breathtaking! Her future husband actually gasped when he saw her, much to my delight, it was exactly what we were going for.

Athena married a man ten years her senior by the name of William McLeod. He earned points from me immediately for being a Scots man. Albus was wary of the age difference, but I took him aside and reminded him that there was eighty years between us so he had no right to talk. It was a lovely ceremony, and they will be living in Edinburgh. I could not be happier, because Albus and I have a summer cottage there. I shall go for now.

MD

This is Albus now. Oh, my little girl is married now. I admit giving her away was hard, but I know he will love and take care of her. If he doesn't he will face my wrath, and I made sure he knew that too. Athena looked so beautiful; much like her mother did on our wedding day. I cannot believe both of our children are grown up, with mates and lives of their own. I know Minerva is already hoping for a grandchild! Well, maybe she isn't the only one.

AD

August 28, 1991

Gabriella gave birth to a beautiful little girl this morning! Oh we are grandparents! The child is precious, and Elizabeth is her name. Albus is already thinking of the ways he can spoil her. Unfortunately we have had to come home earlier, because the new term starts in a few days.

Don't listen to Minerva. I am not thinking of ways to spoil her! Ok, well maybe I am but miss high and mighty is too. She is not innocent you know!

Oh give that book back you old coot. My husband has finally lost it

I love you too.

You know I love you. Ok, enough of this. Goodnight!

AD & MD

July 7, 1992

My little girl became a mummy herself today. The labor was hard and long, but our Athena pulled through and delivered twins! Imagine our excitement! A little boy, and a little girl, the babies and their mum are doing just fine now. As I write Albus is holding Natalie and Brian, all three of them are asleep. I do wish I had one of those camera things; this would make an excellent portrait for "Lover's Lane."

MD

June 2, 1994

I write today with a heavy heart. The final round of the Triwizard Tournament was tonight, and things could not have gone more wrong. It appears that the tournament trophy was a portkey, and Harry, along with Cedric Diggory, was taken to You-Know-Who. I was beside my self with worry when he had not come out of the maze, and though my rogue appeared calm I knew better. He was just as worried as I, and with good reason it seems. You-Know-Who has returned. I dread the days before us, as we prepare for another battle and I know the weight of our world rests on a young boy not yet a man, and my love. Our world looks to Albus for everything, and that idiot of a Minister we have cannot operate without Albus. Well, wait, I take that back. He cannot operate well without Albus.

My only hope is that both my love and I may see the end of this war. I cannot lose him, and I will do everything within my power to prevent that I do. For now I am anxiously awaiting his return so we may hold each other tight.

MD

"You love writing in that book don't you," Albus asked his wife as she set the book aside.

"Yes, I do. How long have you been standing there?"

"For a while. I love watching you when you don't think I am. You are so beautiful, darling."

"Oh, Albus. Why is it that after all this time you can still make me blush?"

Albus just smiled as he headed for the bathroom to prepare for bed. "I'll be out in a minute, love."

When he returned Albus climbed into bed, and immediately took Minerva in his arms kissing her deeply. "Minerva, I'm sorry if I appeared cross with you today. I was not I can assure you."

"I know that, Albus, and I'm not mad or anything. It has been a rough day. Is Harry going to be ok?"

"In time, but the road ahead is not an easy one for our Mr. Potter. I hope he will rely on his friends, and not push them away. We will all need the ones we love."

"Ms. Granger and Mr. Weasley will not be easily pushed away."

"I hope not." After some time Albus said, "Minerva, I love you with every fiber of my being. I want you to know that. I fear more of our time together will be taken from us in these next few years, and I want you to know that I wish I could stay in these chambers locked away with you."

"I love you too, Albus. I know, and I am already preparing myself for the long nights, and the empty bed. I don't look forward to it, but I know you will be thinking of me whenever you are away."

"I am always thinking of you, my love. We will win this war, Minerva. If we survive it I would like to retire, and spend the rest of my days in our home in Scotland with you. Would you like that?"

"Oh, Albus. Like it? I would love it!" Minerva replied with a huge smile.

"And, my love, if that happens I prepare to tell the whole world that we are married. I will want to live openly with you in our world. So when I walk down the street I can hold your hand, or I can snog you in public," he added with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

"You better survive this war, Albus. I have every intention of proclaiming with you that I am Mrs. Albus Dumbledore. Now as for the snogging," here she attempted to give him a glare, but the look in her eyes gave her away, "I don't know about snogging on some street, but I would be willing to accept any kisses you wish to give out now."

"Oh I do believe I have quite a few for you," Albus replied smiling.

Albus and Minerva Dumbledore slid into a peaceful sleep that night, because they had each other to get them through the second war. Throughout their years of marriage the joys had been doubled, and their grieves halved because they had shared them together; and the same would hold for the future. But for that night, and many more to come they were just two people madly in love keeping everything but each other at bay in their own little world hidden within the very walls of Hogwarts itself, and that is exactly how Godric Gryffindor and Rowena Ravenclaw had intended the chambers to be: A home for Secret Loves: Past and Present.

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