Summary: The life of Minerva McGonagall from 1930-1972 is one of lies, war, torture, death, friendship, love, promises and regret as her mother's sinful determination to prevent Minerva from discovering her family's past and the war against Grindelwald forever sets the chain of future events in motion. Includes Rolanda, Poppy, Pomona, Augusta and Galatea Merrythought. Rated T for the most part.
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A/N: If there was ever a time to thank people, it would be now:
My betas:
EmPoweredBeing - Thank you so very much for accepting this enormous task/burden I've imposed on your soul... you have my permission to reign hell upon mine later lol. I've had a lot of fun working with you and trading ideas here and there. I also must thank you for being part of the inspiration which started it all! (It still astounds me that I stumbled upon your page and asked you to beta this monster with out realizing you were the author of those stories which inspired me!)
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Megan "Nutmeg" - Sis, there are no words to describe what your involvement means to me, so these will have to do: You've stuck with me throughout this entire process, offering your support and opinions, from day one. You're what has, and always will be, who makes me continue writing this. You've read just about everything I've send your way, including the very first passage I wrote that was... four- five months ago? Needless to say, I could not have done this without you!
To my readers: I hope you enjoy this giant as much as I do!
Profession of a Guardian
Prologue
'Cold as death' was an old saying in her time. In her youth she never thought she'd experience it, yet here she was again for the second time.
If I'm dead, then at least I can't regret any more... I'm tired of living my life knowing that everything I've done has- in some way, shape or form -killed someone. So much death and suffering, agonizing numbness that makes it hard to get out of bed in the mornings, to continue living.
That damn Siren was right, her people's 'sight' on my future, everything she told me was right! I discovered their ways of Magic, of Transfiguration, and taught how to use their method. I have suffered at the hands of Dark evil. I've paid a price that no one so young should have to pay.
The song... She wasn't sure what made her think that, but it was instinctual and she didn't fight it. The song...
Carry my soul into the night, may the stars light my way
I glory in the sight, as darkness takes the day
Sing a song- a song of life -lived without regret
Tell the ones, the ones I loved
I never will forget
She was suddenly cold, very cold. The woman opened her emerald green eyes, but could barely see anything. Her vision was worse than ever without glasses, or maybe it was just the tears running down her face in such a shower that she couldn't see anything. She felt someone squeeze her hand.
"Minerva?"
The woman heard someone call a name, but didn't register it. She barely blinked, couldn't move- wouldn't. She could not remember who she was, her name, profession, family... she couldn't think. No thoughts could enter her mind, except for one, and it came with a picture; A beautiful young woman with long, nearly black hair with dark auburn highlights, whose brilliant sapphire eyes twinkled with mischief, knowledge, humor and the abundance of raw power.
"Narina..." an ache in her heart plunged through her senses. Something was wrong. No, more than that. Disastrous. She tried to cry out, but no words formed. Her vision only worsened as fresh tears of pain spilled down her eyes. She cried and trembled, wanting to scream but found she couldn't. "Nina!"
The man who said her name earlier, wrapped his arms around her as if in an effort to protect her from whatever else the future desired to crush her with. He spoke in soft, broke tones. "Hush, my love, it's me... you're safe, it's all right."
The woman's hands tried to break away from him, but was utterly futile.
"No it's not! Something horrible happened, disastrous, cowardly and- Narina..." She shuddered, feeling the ache in her heart deepen until it made it hard to breath. She looked up into the man's somber blue eyes. "Where is my Nina, Albus?"
Tears spilled from her face as the pain continued to torture her when she realised there was no twinkle in his eyes.
"Were is my baby?"
Short, simple and to the point- no spoilers that can give to much away... a prologue.
Hope you found this intriguing, and remember to review! I've love to hear your thoughts!
~LinK