Chapter 2
Gellert was pouring over a book when he heard Albus chuckle. “What?”
“Nothing,” Albus said, hiding his smile. “You just look so serious like that.”
Gellert rolled his eyes. “Of course I’m serious. Finding the Hallows is key to our plan.”
Albus got up and wrapped his arms around Gellert. “I know, love. But can’t we at least pretend to have a honeymoon?” They had been married only two days.
Gellert smirked and leaned into the touch. “You wouldn’t love me if I was a man who liked to lay around while there’s work to be done.”
“No,” Albus allowed. He leaned in for a kiss. “But I can think of something else for us to do.” He ran a hand down his husband’s chest.
Gellert deepened the kiss and proceeded to pull Albus into his lap. “Perfect fit,” he teased.
“Please, we’re practically the same height,” Albus said, rolling his eyes in a good natured way before going back to the kisses.
They remained like that for a while until the sound of something breaking rung out. Albus stiffened. “I should see what that is.”
Gellert kept his arms tight around Albus. “Let them take care of it,” he said. “We’re busy.”
Albus swatted his husband’s hands to let go. “I have to make sure that everyone’s safe, Gellert. I’ll be back in a minute.”
Gellert scowled as his husband left him to check up on the kids. Albus’s attention should be on their plans. And on his husband, of course.
What had broken was a mirror that one of Aberforth’s goats had tipped over. Apparently the boy had tried to bring it inside to amuse Ariana. Albus was incredibly annoyed as he tidied the broken glass with a spell and ensured that the animal would remain outside.
“I was just trying to make her laugh,” Aberforth argued. “I’m the only one that pays attention to her anyways.”
Albus frowned. “I spend all of my time taking care of you two. I just want to spend a few hours uninterrupted with my husband.”
Aberforth scowled in response. “Your husband,” he spat. “Is why Ariana is upset. She’s afraid of him.” And so was he if he was being honest. There was something very off about the strange boy who had waltzed into his brother’s life and now had his heart on a string.
“Don’t put your own feelings on her,” Albus snapped. “Gellert has been nothing but kind to the both of you. Kinder to you than he has to be.”
Aberforth shook his head. “You can’t see it. You’re too love sick to see that your perfect husband isn’t so perfect after all.”
Albus’s hand automatically went to his wand. He had to pull away from it. “I won’t hear another word against Gellert. This is his home now too. Now leave before I make you stay outside with your goats.”
Aberforth gave Albus a dirty look and stalked off. His brother was blind to the truth.
Upstairs, where Gellert was secretly listening with a spell, he smiled. Perhaps he wouldn’t have to turn Albus against his siblings. His siblings were doing a good enough job of that on their own.