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"This is entirely accurate and sometimes these feelings occur at the same time. Albus is a cheap traitorous whore but I also love and miss him and wish he would come back to me."

@the-greater-good-1899

unfortunately i think middle-aged gellert constantly flipflops between the moods "I love you albus i miss you come back to me i dont want to do this without you :(" and "you are a cheap traitorous whore and i hope you die and did i mention you are a skank and a slut and you betrayed me"

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....... 👀 I wasn't prepared for company. What do you want, Tom?

your boner is looking radiant tonight my liege

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He usually prefers men with noses.... What happened to yours? I cannot deny that you two have an interesting history. He saw you for what you were when you were a child.

Live by the sword, die by the sword. Or wand, whatever.

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....... Oh a visitor! I haven't had one of those in decades. Well aside from my ex husband who drops by occasionally. To talk about you often, funnily enough.

Live by the sword, die by the sword. Or wand, whatever.

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Come and visit me, assuming you can even break through Albus' wards to enter Nurmengard in the first place.

Live by the sword, die by the sword. Or wand, whatever.

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That is exactly what you should do. Die.

Live by the sword, die by the sword. Or wand, whatever.

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.... Yusef doesn't count. He wasn't a real follower. Queenie and Credence were disappointments but not childish. Albus was.... Well he was a complication and a distraction. Deflect all you wish but the truth is that I managed to take over most of Europe and you couldn't even take over a high school. You couldn't even work out how to toss a baby out a window. You could have won if you'd just had a gun!

Hey Cairistiona,

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I'm just saying that I had far more control over my followers than you seem to, Tom. Also, my followers didn't act like first years at Hogwarts

Hey Cairistiona,

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"But what is grief...

... if not love persevering?"

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“No greater desire exists than a wounded person’s need for another wound.”

- Georges Bataille

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"Perhaps I shouldn't have stayed hidden away for so much. You could have slipped away for sleepovers once the students were asleep." Gellert watched as Albus' eyes trailed down to the blood troth he wore around his neck. He always had it but he had been feeling even more sentimental at the moment, quietly aching to see Albus. So he had been wearing it even more prominently, whether he was alone or not. "I've missed you." he reached up to stroke his cheek.

My dear Albus,

I have not heard from you in quite sometime. Are you simply that busy at Hogwarts or are you ignoring me? School term is ending shortly if it's the first. However, if it's the second, I can certainly cause a ruckus nearby if you need reminding of my existence?

Regards

Gellert

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When he opened the letter that was delivered to him, an exasperated sigh left the professor, dragging a hand down his face. The school year kept him busy, naturally- But he hadn't expected a letter. Not from him, anyways. The second he laud blue eyes on the handwriting- He indeed knew whose it was, if the signature symbol of the deathly hallows beside his name didn't make it painfully obvious.

My dearest Gellert,

I did not anticipate you writing to me vying for my attention. Quite frankly, after the way things have been tense. You've no need to threaten to throw a tantrum just because you are seemingly vying for my undivided attention. Have you grown that bored in whatever chaos you seem to be up to these days?

-Albus @magicblooms

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Gellert laughed softly, delighted that Albus had found him. He was always so careful to keep himself tucked away, knowing that anything less these days could result in being attacked. By the Ministries or the string of enemies he was earning. But Albus finding him was something wonderful. Had he put a trace of one of his letters or had Fawkes led him here? Either way, he was pleased at Albus' surprise. "I would never want to hide from you, dear Albus." he reached for him to draw him closer. "Sentimental hmm?"

My dear Albus,

I have not heard from you in quite sometime. Are you simply that busy at Hogwarts or are you ignoring me? School term is ending shortly if it's the first. However, if it's the second, I can certainly cause a ruckus nearby if you need reminding of my existence?

Regards

Gellert

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When he opened the letter that was delivered to him, an exasperated sigh left the professor, dragging a hand down his face. The school year kept him busy, naturally- But he hadn't expected a letter. Not from him, anyways. The second he laud blue eyes on the handwriting- He indeed knew whose it was, if the signature symbol of the deathly hallows beside his name didn't make it painfully obvious.

My dearest Gellert,

I did not anticipate you writing to me vying for my attention. Quite frankly, after the way things have been tense. You've no need to threaten to throw a tantrum just because you are seemingly vying for my undivided attention. Have you grown that bored in whatever chaos you seem to be up to these days?

-Albus @magicblooms

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Gellert was packing his bag in the bedroom, ensuring there wasn't a trace of himself left behind. He was ready to collect Antonio and appaeste to Paris when he felt a slight whoosh behind him. His hand already reached for his wand, anticipating an attack. But then the scent filled his senses and then Albus spoke and a surprised laugh spilled forth. "Albus!" he turned to face him, already slipping his hand away. "You knew where I was?" he beamed at him because of course Albus would know where he was. "Eager to get away, are we?" he teased him, still grinning. Oh, how he had missed him.

My dear Albus,

I have not heard from you in quite sometime. Are you simply that busy at Hogwarts or are you ignoring me? School term is ending shortly if it's the first. However, if it's the second, I can certainly cause a ruckus nearby if you need reminding of my existence?

Regards

Gellert

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When he opened the letter that was delivered to him, an exasperated sigh left the professor, dragging a hand down his face. The school year kept him busy, naturally- But he hadn't expected a letter. Not from him, anyways. The second he laud blue eyes on the handwriting- He indeed knew whose it was, if the signature symbol of the deathly hallows beside his name didn't make it painfully obvious.

My dearest Gellert,

I did not anticipate you writing to me vying for my attention. Quite frankly, after the way things have been tense. You've no need to threaten to throw a tantrum just because you are seemingly vying for my undivided attention. Have you grown that bored in whatever chaos you seem to be up to these days?

-Albus @magicblooms

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Gellert listened quietly as Albus spoke. He knew their time in the Hollow had ended in tragedy, in a way that none of them had ever wanted. Gellert would have done everything he could to protect Ariana, save her if he's had the chance. He had reacted poorly to Aberforths aggression that night. He should have walked away. He should have walked away or gone to find Albus. But he had been young and foolish and so sure of himself. The idea of anyone being hurt - except Aberforth who deserved it - hadn't crossed his mind. He's just wanted to put Albus' annoying brother in his place. And it had cost them all sweet Ariana and him a life with Albus. That thud as Ariana has hit the ground had been the catalyst that had seperate them for all these years.

Gellert looked across at him when Albus spoke about the Ministry, feeling his anger coil tightly within him. "They never had any right to use you against me. Our relationship was our business. That they forced your hand is just further proof that they need to be.." He paused. He didn't want to fight with Albus and he knew this would lead them down that path once again. Albus needed calm and rest, not arguments.

He let a silence settle between them before he reached out to take Albus' hand in his. "No matter what has happened between us, I can never regret us meeting that summer." he spoke quietly, reverently. Those few months had been everything and had changed and moulded them both. Gellert knew so much of his movement was still based on what they discussed that summer.

The dawn of November 1, 1945.

With the chaos of a recently graduated Tom Riddle sent out into the world, and the ministry breathing that much more down Albus Dumbledore's neck for the last few weeks after he'd been forced on "administrative leave" by the ministry while he was in their custody for the last several weeks, beaten and tortured until he gave into their demands to duel Gellert Grindelwald once more. He knew his husband's actions had grown more horrific over the years that even he could not ignore, and between that, the torture...

He had accepted.

The ministry was unaware of his possession of the resurrection stone, given to him by Flamel in case things turn for the worst in that duel. He's made enough potion to live out the next fifty years with himself and his wife- Should Albus not come home from this. Days before, he had sent out a letter. Part of him hoped it did not make it to him, or he would simply ignore his ridiculous quest for a final duel, to see who would finally come out on top. Or, in the ministries eyes.. If good would triumph over evil.

For the greater good.

Days later, he had anxiously arrived at that location, dressed in his usual attire. His wand was grasped tightly in his hand, other shoved in his pocket, wrapped tightly around the stone in his pocket. He had used illusion charms to hide what a wreck he really looked like, after what the ministry had put him through for the last several weeks. In his weakened state he might've still been quite the formidable opponent- But the ministries underestimated Grindelwald when it came to Dumbledore. He truly didn't know who would triumph this time. He hoped so desperately that the letter had not made it, or he would refuse.

But when was luck ever on Albus Dumbledore's side? @magicblooms

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Gellert couldn't help but smile as he recieved Albus' reply so quickly. He did indeed know term was ending today, which was precisely why he had sent the letter when he had. Albus had always been able to see right through his motives. Even when it was something delightful like a week away together.

My dearest Albus,

I'm certain the lesson plans can wait. Hogwarts and their student have you for 278 days a year. Surely I can whisk you away for a week or two and provide adequate distraction from the dreariness cold and wet conditions of the Scottish Highlands?

I shall be waiting for you

Forever Yours

Gellert

My dear Albus,

I have not heard from you in quite sometime. Are you simply that busy at Hogwarts or are you ignoring me? School term is ending shortly if it's the first. However, if it's the second, I can certainly cause a ruckus nearby if you need reminding of my existence?

Regards

Gellert

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When he opened the letter that was delivered to him, an exasperated sigh left the professor, dragging a hand down his face. The school year kept him busy, naturally- But he hadn't expected a letter. Not from him, anyways. The second he laud blue eyes on the handwriting- He indeed knew whose it was, if the signature symbol of the deathly hallows beside his name didn't make it painfully obvious.

My dearest Gellert,

I did not anticipate you writing to me vying for my attention. Quite frankly, after the way things have been tense. You've no need to threaten to throw a tantrum just because you are seemingly vying for my undivided attention. Have you grown that bored in whatever chaos you seem to be up to these days?

-Albus @magicblooms