THE ROTTEN CORE
(Part 3 of Golden, Ripe and Rotten)

Summary: And still, for one endless second, Albus thinks Gellert might say, I’ll stay.

Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Gellert Grindelwald

Words: ~1,000

Notes: “Did I know, in my heart of hearts, what Gellert Grindelwald was? I think I did, but I closed my eyes.” - Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 35 ( Read more... )

RIPE AS SUMMER QUINCES
(Part 2 of Golden, Ripe and Rotten)

Summary: “Albus, my white knight,” Gellert said, and something in Albus’ chest loosened and blossomed, as it always did when Gellert spoke those words. “What shall we do today, with all the world at our feet?”

Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Gellert Grindelwald, Aberforth Dumbledore, Ariana ( Read more... )

RIPE AS SUMMER QUINCES
(Part 2 of Golden, Ripe and Rotten)

Summary: “Albus, my white knight,” Gellert said, and something in Albus’ chest loosened and blossomed, as it always did when Gellert spoke those words. “What shall we do today, with all the world at our feet?”

Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Gellert Grindelwald, Aberforth Dumbledore, Ariana ( Read more... )