A/N- A new story. I hope you like it. Please Review.

Grace Colins was just a normal eleven year old. She never knew that she was a witch. Her parents died when she was eight. She was now living in a home nobody really wanted her. Grace had problems with her anger, she didn't really know how to share, and she was quick to judge. She could be nice to people when she wanted. Grace had a nice smile when she wanted to show it.

Professor McGonagall was lonely. Sure she had friends and her students but she missed her husband. So she missed her nieces and nephews. Minerva just wanted someone to take care of. One day while walking in her old neighborhood she came across the home that her father's church ran. No her father really didn't run it but one of the church members did. She decided to stop in.

She walked inside to get out of the heat. A nun came over. "May I help you?" asked the nun.

"I was looking for Sister Mary. I was wondering if she was still here" said Minerva to the nun. She motioned for her to sit down so Minerva did.

"Here have a cup of tea. She died some time ago. Were you one of her children as she liked to call them?" asked the nun. Minerva smiled at her.

"No I am Minerva McGonagall my father was the pastor at the church. I would often come over to see her" said nun smiled. She had heard about that happening often.

"Well I took over for her. I sure do miss her. She was so nice to everyone. You know she took me in when I didn't have a place to go" said the nun. Minerva knew all about that. They used to call her the person who couldn't say no to anyone. Minerva took a sip of her tea then sat it down.

"Yes she had a habit of taking people in. It was nice of her. Well thank you for your time but I must be going now" said Minerva.

The nun got up. "If you have a moment. There is a child here that I would like you to meet. She is a sweet girl and needs a good home. Now she may not seem sweet at first but you have to get to know her. I bet you get lonely and could use the company" said the nun. Minerva really didn't have time but she could make time. They walked to Grace's room.

"Grace there is someone that I would like you to meet. This is Professor McGonagall" said the nun. "

Hello Professor McGonagall it is nice to meet you. It is good to see you Sister Rose" said Grace and she sat back down to her work. "

Grace here is working on some school work. I teach the children. If you have time you should come by. I am sure that you could be of some help" said Sister Rose.

Minerva looked Grace over. She had nice shoulder length black hair and blue eyes. Grace was on the short side. "If it is alright I would like to visit a few" said Minerva. Grace was shocked everyone loved the younger ones. That's why she was still here.

"Of course it is. I will go check on the other children. You know where I will be Grace if you need me" said Sister Rose leaving the room.

She hoped this would work out. Grace was a sweet child that just needed love. "You know I can do magic but I am not supposed to. I read up all about it. I had always wonder what it was that I could do" said Grace. "

Really?" asked Minerva. Grace talked on.

"Yes Sister Rose knows. She said that I would be going to a special school. It's a school that helps rid the magic of me but I don't think it will work. Only God can" said Grace.

Minerva smiled at her. She remember herself at that age. "Your right about that only God can. So what happened to your parents?" asked Minerva.

"They were killed in a car crash. So now I live here but I don't like it" said Grace. "Why not Sister Rose seems nice" said Minerva. Grace snorted at that.

"She is most of the time but the other children pick on me because I am short and I am still here" said Grace looking sad and lonely.

Minerva looked at her. "You'll grow one of these days and show them. I am sure that a family would want you. I have to go now" said Minerva.

"Thank you. Do you have too?" asked Grace. "Yes I have to get ready for the new school year" said Minerva. "

You're a teacher" said Grace.

"Yes now good day" said Minerva walking out of the room. Grace got back to work.

Minerva told Sister Rose goodbye then left. She appeared back to Hogwarts just outside the gates then walked in. Over the next few days she couldn't get Grace off her mind. Albus knew that Minerva was with them. Her mind was somewhere else. "Minerva would you like to talk? I have time" said Albus.

Minerva smiled at him and then said "Well there is this Eleven year old. She is witch. Her name is Grace. She told me. I believe her. I checked and her name is on here. I was thinking of adopting her. Her parents were killed in a car crash. She has no family. She had been there for a while now" Minerva said. Albus smiled a big smile at her.

Albus that it was a great idea. "Minerva you should. It would be good for the both of you. I know you have been lonely since Elphinstone died. She could use a family and home. You could use someone in your life. I think it would be good for you. So go do it now. Time's a wasting" said Albus. Minerva got up and left. She appeared back to a safe spot than walked to the home. She went inside.

"I just knew you would be back" Grace said running to her. Minerva smiled.

"I need to talk to Sister Rose now" said Minerva. Grace ran to read a book. "Sister Rose it is good to see you. I came back because I would love to adoption Grace. You will go to school where I teach if the adoption goes through" said Minerva. Sister Rose was thrilled. She filled out all the paper work then had Minerva sign.

"It will be a few days but we should have a court date soon. Then she will be in your care. Do you wish to tell Grace?" asked Sister Rose. Minerva shook her head no. "

I would rather wait then to get her hopes up. It would be best this way" said Minerva walking to the door. Sister Rose saw her out then jumped up for joy. Grace would finally have a family to call her own.