A/N: Let's start with some important information:

- This story is set in the same universe as my story adopted.

- I would recommend reading adopted for some background info, but I don't think it is absolutely necessary.

- This is going to be a serie of one-shots in the lives of Minerva and Narcissa in this universe. So not much of a plot.

English is not my first language, I don't have a beta for this story and since proofreading only gets me so far there might be mistakes. Please point them out, I'll make sure to correct them

The beginning

Minerva looks at the letter on her desk for what feels like the hundredth time. Parents of students hardly ever request an explanation in regards to the results of their children. And on the rare occasion they do ask questions an owl is enough to put them at ease. But then she received this letter, asking for a meeting to talk about a student's results in transfiguration. With a sigh she puts the letter down once more and heads toward the gates. Her visitor will arrive shortly.

Nearing the gates Minerva sees her guest has already arrived.

"Good afternoon."

"Good afternoon professor Mcgonagall."

"Let's go to my office shall we."

Once the women have settled down in Minerva's office with a cup of tea Minerva opens the conversation.

"Mrs Malfoy, you wrote you wanted to talk about your sons results in transfiguration?"

"Actually professor it's miss Black now. I filed for divorce just before Christmas break and it was finalised early january."

"I'm sorry miss Black, I wasn't aware."

"That's okay, not a lot of people know. But I'm not here to discuss my marital issues. Since the divorce is now finalized I've decided to take a more active role in Draco's education. In the past it has always been Lucius who checked up on Draco's results, but I was awarded full custody so I need to know how he's doing."

"I see, but why now owl professor Snape for his results? He is your son's head of house after all."

"I already did and those results let me to contact you. I know Lucius doesn't think much of transfiguration, but I happen to disagree. Transfiguration is an important skill and I fear that his results might not be good enough the pass the O.W.L. For transfiguration with a good enough mark to be able to continue for a N.E.W.T. Do I like to know what I have to do to get his grades up."

"I believe Draco does have the skill to get the grades needed to continue in transfiguration, however he needs to work a little harder. Practice a little more and put more effort in his papers and research. As far as what you can do I'd say motivation. Get him to put in the extra work."

"And if he's struggling? Is tutoring possible?"

"I honestly don't think he needs it if he puts in a little more effort. But if you or he feels he does need it, I would suggest asking an older housemate to tutor him."

"Would you be willing to do so yourself?"

"I usually don't tutor students especially not student who have the skills but are too lazy to put in the work."

"Are you suggesting my son is lazy?"

"Like I said before miss Black. I believe he does have the skills, seeing how well he takes to new transfiguration spells, however his papers leave a lot to be desired. They show potential but it is evident he has not out in a lot of time researching or writing them. So yes I'm suggesting he is lazy."

"You know, you are probably right. I'll write him a letter and will encourage him to do better."

"Can I ask you a question miss Black?"

"Go ahead."

"Why demant a meeting? This conversation could have been held perfectly fine by owl. So why come all the way here?" Minerva looks at Narcissa closely and for a fraction of a second she sees insecurity and fear in her eyes before they show resolve and Narcissa takes a deep breath.

"Can you blame a newly single woman to come see her Hogwarts crush now they're both free and of age?"

"C-crush?"

"Yes Minerva, surely you knew I had a crush on you back when I attended Hogwarts?"

"No I didn't."

"Why did you think I was so interested in transfiguration?"

"I thought you liked the field especially since you excelled in the subject."

Narcissa laughs. "The only reason I excelled was because I worked hard to impress my teacher."

"Oh."

"Did I?"

"Did you what?"

"Impress you."

"I was impressed with your transfiguration skills, yes."

"But I never was more than a student to you?"

"Indeed."

"Well since I'm no longer your student and we're both single. You are single right? And not straight?"

"Yes, but I don't think it is wise to be talking about…"

Narcissa interrupt Minerva. "Go on a date with me Minerva. One date is all I ask, get to know the woman Narcissa Black, not mrs Malfoy, not your student, but me."

"I don't…"

Again Minerva gets interrupted. "I promise you I am not the woman I have seemed to be this past time as mrs. Malfoy. I'm not proud about a lot of things, but I did what I had to do."

"Why?"

"Why what?"

"Why did you do what you did?"

"That's a story best told over dinner. Next thursday? I know this wonderful restaurant in muggle London."

Minerva looks at Narcissa for a long time, searching for any dishonestness. When she can't find it she responds. "Alright, I will have dinner with you, but I can't do thursday, how about saturday?"

"Saturday it is. I'll owl you with the time and address. Bye Minerva."

A/N: I always like to hear your opinion, whether as a review or pm. :)