Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.

A/N: This one came to me during math last week, so I wrote it down. It's just a quick oneshot.
Enjoy.

Minerva was sat quiet peacefully in her private chambers when there came a soft rapping at the window. Walking into the living room she placed the muggle romance novel on the table as she opened the far window so a snowy white owl could soar in.

After watching the owl land on the coffee table, she bent down and retrieved the letter that was attached to it's leg. Handing it a treat she watched as it flew away before sitting in the overstuffed chair that was (usually where Albus was sat) placed by the fireplace and reading the letter.

Mr dear Minerva,

I am sincerely sorry for not being with you on this day. I have had matters to deal with at The Ministry, but I would very much prefer being home with you. I hate to have to tell you this, but I'm afraid that I will be unable to attend the first feast tomorrow. My speech is on my desk, I would like you to take my place.

I do hope you are not overdoing it, my love.

With love,

Albus xx

Minerva sighed after reading the letter from her lover. Today was the day before the beginning of the school year. Knowing that she would now have to call an emergency staff meeting to arrange for someone to take her place at greeting and sorting the first years.

"Suppose I better get busy." Minerva often spoke to herself when Albus was away.

***

Almost an hour later, Minerva was sat in the staffroom with the other professors of Hogwarts.

"I'm sorry for any inconveniences, but I have just received word from Albus informing me that he is going to be unavailable for the feasts when the students arrive tomorrow night. Now -" Minerva was cut off by a worried Poppy.

"But surely we can not start the year without him."

"Poppy, Albus has given clear instructions that I am to take his place at the feast. Now, this means that I need someone to replace me at greeting and sorting the children." Minerva was sat in the chair she and Albus usually occupied together.

"I could do it." Hagrid was sat just inside the door.

"Thank you for offering Hagrid, but I'm afraid those of you that already have a job for tomorrow night, must stick to them. Is there anybody here that doesn't currently have a job tomorrow?"

A few hands were raised slightly. But only one was suitable.

"Poppy, would you care to greet and sort the first years?"

"Of course Minerva, but I still do not think we should go ahead without Dumbledore."

"He asked that we continue as normal tomorrow night."

"Will he be back?" Professor Flitwick chirped from his corner.

"Yes. He will be back for breakfast the following day, unless he send word saying otherwise."

They all nodded at Minerva's answer and walked out the room in small groups, each gossiping on the subject of Albus. Finally, Minerva was left to herself, so she headed for the Headmaster's office to complete the arrangements for the night to come.

***

After two hard days work and a restful slumber, the time had come for the members of staff to get into position as the students started to arrive on the Hogwarts Express.

In just under two hours Poppy led the first years into the already crowded Great Hall.

Minerva silenced the hall before the sorting and informed the students on Albus' absence and that instead of herself doing the sorting, Madame Pomfrey would be doing it. She then took her seat in the Headmaster's golden chair.

After all of he first year students were seated in their respective houses, Minerva said the speech that Albus did at the beginning of each year. She then summoned the feast and watched as the student's faces lit up as they started eating. Minerva picked at her food, missing the talk between her and Albus along with the holding of hands under the table and the stealing of each others food. Everyone who worked or was at Hogwarts currently and in the past two years knew about the couple and would just shrug off any interaction between them.

Almost three hours after the sorting had been completed, prefects showed their houses to the common rooms, leaving Minerva and a few members of staff in the Great Hall.

***

As soon as she knew that all of the students were safely in their rooms, Minerva too headed to her chambers. But, when she arrived she found a note on the pillow of her bed. She knew straight away who it was from when she saw he all so familiar curvy writing of Albus Dumbledore. The note simply said;

Meet you in my private chambers at exactly half past twelve, my darling.

Minerva glance up at the clock mounted on her wall at the foot of her bed.

'Quarter past twelve. I best get going.'

Not bothering to change, Minerva practically ran to Albus' chambers. She nearly fell over Fawkes, who had decided to perch on the floor.

***

When Minerva consciously stepped into Albus' chambers, she found all the candles had been extinguished and the only source of light was coming from a single candle that was centered on a small table for two, set out in the living room.

"Take a seat my love." Albus silently walked behind Minerva and placed his hands on her waist.

"Oh Merlin! Albus you scared me." Minerva spun round and pulled herself close to her lover.

Albus laughed at Minerva's face, which was one of fright, relief and surprise.

"How long had you been back?"

"Since the children arrived on the Hogwarts Express." Albus turned Minerva and sat her down in one of the chairs at the table. "This is my apology for yesterday. I should have been here."

"Don't worry yourself Albus. Poppy took care of me." Minerva smiled as Albus sat down in the other chair and held her hand.

"Well done tonight, darling."

"Thank you, Albus."

"You are most welcome." Albus stated making small circles on the back of Minerva's hand.

"Before we eat Albus, I have some news for you."

"Go on, my love." Albus gently squeezed Minerva's hand s he saw the conflict roll across her face.

Looking at the table and back to Albus, Minerva nervously said, "I'm pregnant."

At once Albus jumped up and went over to Minerva and held her in his arms. "That's wonderful my darling. Absolutely marvelous."

"I'm glad you're happy about this Albus." Minerva looked up at her beloved and smiled widely at him. And as if on queue, Minerva's stomach grumbled when Albus brought the food magically to the table from the tray in the other room.

"Lets eat."

Minerva nodded in agreement as she started to eat.

Then as if he read her mind he whispered, "Let's go to bed."