Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling does.

A/N: Okay, this is my first Harry Potter, so forgive me if the characters are well, out of character lol.
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Chapter one

Minerva McGonagall sat in her private chambers as she had done every night since Albus had left Hogwarts a week ago to tend to his duties with Fudge.

As she stared down at the lake and school grounds from her window seat by the fire, she remembered the time that she had been sat on the edge of the lake the previous summer.

Minerva sat on the edge of the lake, her shoes were sitting neatly to her left as she rested her feet softly on the cool water below.

Albus had been taking his daily stroll when he saw the his beautiful Minerva sat on the lake's edge, her head hanging low, her raven hair was flowing gently behind her in the slight breeze. He headed over to and took a seat next to her and draped his arm carefully around her waist.

"What brings you down her, my love?" Albus drew her close.

"I'm just thinking." Minerva rested her head on his strong shoulder and continued starring out into the distance.

Albus raised her chin with one finger and tenderly kissed her soft lips. That's when it all started...

A year ago today Minerva and Albus had moved their relationship from friends, to partners.

Sighing, at the thought of not having her beloved by her side on their anniversary brought unshed tears to her eyes.

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Two hours later Albus arrived in his office after spending a week away with the minister, he needed to come home and hold his darling. He knew what day it was and wished only to be by her side. So, after changing his robes and conjuring a rose, he headed over to Minerva's private chambers hoping she would be their and not with Poppy in Hogsmeade.

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Minerva heard two soft knocks on her door as she was just drifting into a restless slumber. She silently slipped out the sheets and flung the door open in frustration at being called up on at this ridiculous time in the morning.

Coming face to face with Albus, Minerva took a step back and allowed the tears to start flowing.

Immediately, Albus scooped her up into his arms and took her to the living room and sat her on the couch, pulling her tightly into his embrace.

"Shh. It's okay my darling. I'm home now." Albus soothed her and gently stroked her hair, that fell elegantly over her shoulders.

Minerva pulled herself ever closer to Albus and buried her face into his chest. "I'm so glad you're home." Minerva wept as Albus looked down at her with concern and sadness twinkling in those wonderful blue eyes.

"What's happened Minerva?" Albus held her tight and awaited her answer. He had only ever seen Minerva like this once, and that was when Lily and James Potter at been murdered at the hands of Voldemort. He knew it had to be bad for her to break down like this.

Minerva reached inside her gown and handed Albus a letter with a trembling hand.

Albus looked down at the letter in his hand and his breath caught in his chest...

A/N: For those of you that are reading 'Is it time' another on of my fics, you know what to do. For others, I leave questions at the end of each chapter for you to answer which helps me decide on future chapters. So, who do you think the letter is from?
Hope you enjoyed it. I hope to here from you soon.
Take care.
Paige