AN: I always thought there was a reason Minerva didn't have any children. And I just love Albus/Minerva!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter

Minerva knew that her son had been a blessing. She had been told that she would never have children and she resigned herself to that. She threw herself into her work. Then she had unexpectedly gotten pregnant. It was the happiest day of her life. It was a little touch and go for the early stages of her pregnancy but eventually Poppy declared them on track. Albus had been so excited; he went out and almost bought out an entire muggle toy store. Then after a difficult birth her son was born. She had named him Luc. He had her green eyes but they twinkled like his father's. He looked like an even mix of the two of them. He had Albus's auburn colored hair and, thankfully, he had Minerva's nose. He made her feel like the luckiest woman alive. She could easily say those short three months were the happiest she had ever been. Her dream had come true. But there was no happy ending.

Her son was a blessing

But she never dreamed it wouldn't last

She never dreamed she'd lose her blessing

He was the light that made her shine

It was indescribable how perfect he was

But all good things come to an end

Minerva never really thought about losing her son

It was in the back of her mind

She worried as all young mothers do

But you never think it will happen to you

So she loved her son and concentrated on him completely

Albus was just the tiniest bit jealous

But he pushed those feelings away

He knew how much she had wanted this

So he didn't say he was a little lonely

He would wake up in the middle of the night

And find Minerva's side of the bed empty

He realized that Minerva went to check on Luc

At various times, just to make sure he was all right

On some nights he would disillusion himself

And watch her stare at Luc or sing him a lullaby

That night Albus noticed Minerva wasn't in bed

But that her spot was still warm

So he decided that in a few minutes

He would go check on Luc as well

Until he heard a scream pierce through the air

It was a raw scream of pain

And he hastened to the nursery

He found Minerva on her knees beside the crib

Her mouth open in horror and her eyes wide with shock

He knew that something had happened to Luc

Albus saw a still lump under the covers and knew Luc was dead

But he rushed to the floo anyway and soon Poppy was there

Even though he already knew his son was dead

After Poppy confirmed that Luc was dead

She gave Minerva a calming draught and dreamless sleep potion

Minerva wouldn't go out of the house for months

When Hogwarts rolled around

She put an act on

She was only going through the motions

But most people couldn't tell

They couldn't tell that she was dying inside

And that her eyes were haunted though her face was cheery

That she wished she was dead

And probably would be without Albus

And she knew she would not have another child

Because fear would cripple her

Fear that this child would die too

So no, even if she could Minerva wouldn't have another baby

Not if there was a chance she would lose it too

Then a boy came to Hogwarts with black messy hair and glasses

And there was the smart red headed witch by his side

Minerva loved them

They became her children by heart

She sat where Lily's mother would have for the wedding

She was there when Harry was born

Minerva became her mother by heart

It sank in for Minerva that had Luc lived he might have married Lily instead

That Harry might have been her grandson

And how different her life and his might have been…

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