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A most excellent Lagniappe! Better even than a beignet and chickory coffee!http://www.cafedumonde.com/to explain the reference for non-Yanks :-) I think you ought to have a contest to see which of us comes closest to guessing Malcolm's animagus form (presuming he's successful). For a brilliant wizard Albus is being dense about the problem of how to get back to his rooms in a hurry. He should just re-arrange his bedroom so it includes a fireplace, and then connect it to Minerva's. Surely the Head can make such a change whenever he wants....Hogwarts wouldn't want him to be too chilly in his bedroom! He'll not only need to reply to summonses from Dilys, but also to escape when troubled Gryffies show up on Minerva's doorstep at odd hours. Although his invisibility trick should be helpful in that event. [I must say one of my favorite MMAD fluffy one-shots is over on the boards, a story where Albus is sleeping over and they keep getting interrupted by rowdy post-Quidditch partying. When Minerva comes down to shush the cubs for the umpteenth time she accidently grabs Albus's dressing gown by mistake....after she goes back upstairs the cubs look at each other w/ very raised eyebrows..."Did you notice she was wearing Prof. Dumbledore's dressing gown?!?!?!"]Since the castle seems to have some intelligence of its own as far as rearranging itself, and since Albus and Minerva demonstrated their love quite clearly in the Heart of Hogwarts, maybe the castle will take matters into its own hands. Albus does have quite the imagination...what would the Trustees have thought if they'd known? The Gertrude scene was great too. She deserves a plate of beignets herself for putting up w/ Malcolm's taste in portraits! (Hmm....I bet Albus would love beignets (much more than Gertrude would!--Malcolm should introduce Albus to them--surely his ex- taught him how to make them....)

I don't know whether to be thrilled that you posted or sad that it's almost the end of the story. Such a quandry I'm in...sobs.Gertie seems really happy to see Minerva and to have her to tea. And it was sweet of Albus to create them an easy passageway between their rooms. It reminded me of the Narnia wardrobe. haha. Hmm, maybe Albus was reading that book after he finished Through the Looking Glass. lol

And va va va voom! Malcolm's door portrait sounds very interesting. I'm sure she'll turn quite a few young males' heads and eyes should they need to visit their professor in his rooms. tee hee.Poor Herbert and Siofre. That's so sad that he's gone now and so close to their anniversary. I know we didn't really get to see/meet him but for some reason it tugs at the heartstrings to think of it. Maybe it's because I like Siofre so much. haha.Albus has certainly broken out of his shell of reservation. THAT WAS SOME HOT DAYDREAM he had during his meeting. Whew...wipes the steam from my computer. I love it when they roleplay and I am anxious to see what his surprises are for Minerva. wink wink. If they're anything like his daydreams or greetings in the night, it should be very stimulating. Toodles,GLM

A nice settling in interlude, even if there was a death in the family.  I hope this is an indication of what Albus and Minerva might have for the next forty years.Malcolm in love is a very endearing fellow.  Gertrude may be very tolerant, but he should  reconsider the portrait.  Does he really think she won't figure it out?  Gertrude is pretty savvy.

I absolutely loved this chapter!  It was so nice of Albus to put connecting doors to Gertie and Malcolm's rooms - and I love how they are in the wardrobe!  And I think it will be interesting for Malcolm to learn to be an Animagus - I hope he is successful!

And Albus's fantasy was very inventive... I wonder if they will actually try that some time!

I'm also looking forward to Albus's surprises for Minerva - I wonder what they are!This was a great chapter, as always, and I am THRILLED that there will be a bonus epilogue posted here!Finally, I just want to say that this has been a fantastic story, and I have really enjoyed reading this fic.  You are a fantastic writer, and you've done a terrific job with this story.  Bravo!MMADfan is our Queen!  LOL.

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Talk about an action packed chapter and one that kept me on the edge of my seat. My own heart raced when the dark wizards began approaching the area where Albus and Minerva were. Whew, that was close!!! But thanks to Minerva and her undying love for Albus...all is well!!

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Talk about a bunch of idiots! They should hve sent Sprangle into battle and I'm sure he'd have a completely different approach to sending someone into a danger zone without all the necessary information and even an escapre plan. Thankfully, Minerva is a brilliant witch and is very resourceful. If anyone could handle the dangers and stress, she can because Albus is at risk.

This was such a heartbreaking chapter. Carson was such a good man and a good friend to both Minerva and even to Albus in some ways. I'm glad he was able to have Albus write the letters for him, especially the one to Minerva. Seems he knows Albus well enough to know that he would blame himself for Carson's death and that he'd need Minerva, even though he might not realize it. So incredibly sad...sniffles.

Yay for Minerva's arrival and her ability to help Albus. I'm sure it was a huge relief to Albus to see her and by the same token, for her to find him still alive.Poor Frankel never had a chance though. With Sprangle's idiotic battle plan, he was doomed from the start. He reminds me of the "nameless" people on those action movies....you know the ones...they're Guy #1 or Girl in Blue who accompanies the main star on the dangerous mission. You know they're not coming back. haha.