Disclaimer & Notice!: JKR's characters, borrowed only to speak my words. This tale was inspired by the Conversations with a Hat challenge, created by Maraudercat. Enjoy!


Learning Where You Belong

Minerva McGonagall

"McGonagall, Minerva!"

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'Ah, a girl! I was beginning to think this year was made entirely of boys.'

Well, I don't care about boys. I care about school. I care about learning magic.

'Ravenclaw seems a good choice for a girl so eager of knowledge, but somehow I think it's not for you…'

Why? Am I not clever enough for Ravenclaw? I've outwitted adults many a time before; is it that you think I'd be scared away by hard work?

'I like your ideals my dear. Slytherin could use a woman with such iron will.'

No. Not Slytherin – they don't care about work, or friends, they only care about themselves in that House.

'So you do have a heart! What do you think of Hufflepuff, then? You could let your tender side show through…'

Again, no. Hufflepuffs are strong together, but alone they are weak. I am not weak – I am not dependent on others for my success.

'And now there is only one House left.'

So I suppose I have to go there.

'No, no, my dear girl, there is no have about this. You need to be in this House! As much as you would suit Ravenclaw – for I haven't seen as bright a girl in a good long while – Gryffindor House needs you. They need your knowledge, your cool logic, for this will help unite the House as all. They will depend on you.'

Well then. I guess it's best I go there then.

'I know it is.'

What are you waiting for? There is a queue, you know.

'Oh, Godric would have loved you! Right you are then, my dear. Get ready for – "

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"GRYFFINDOR!"