Harry Potter and all associated characters and concepts belong to J.K. Rowling.

Minerva McGonagall was an intelligent woman. She was only too aware of the dangers poised by the Mirror of Erised. She therefore avoided it scrupulously.

Besides, she knew what she would see. Her students.

She would watch James Potter cheer on his oldest child, proud that Harry is a better Quidditch player than he ever was. Lily, level-headed as always, would privately wish that Harry (and James) would pay attention to more serious matters.

Peter Pettigrew and Sirius Black laugh at what a responsible father James has become.

Ronald Weasley would complain that his mother worries too much. "Honestly, it's only Quidditch! So what if I might get my arm broken? Sometimes I wonder what she would do if I were in real danger."

Ginny Weasley complains that nothing ever happens to her.

Hermione Granger wishes her knowledge could be put to a practical test. "Professor, I was wondering if I could talk to you. If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I'd like you to give me a more challenging test. I mean, I know I can get this right in class, but I never have the chance to see if I can do a spell when it really matters."

Neville Longbottom would happily inform his housemates that his grandmother has invited him to visit her for the holidays. Asked if he doesn't want to see his parents, Neville replies "Oh, Mum and Dad are alright. It's just that they're awfully strict. Gram lets me do whatever I want. Says that she had enough trouble raising Dad, she ought to be able to let me run around a bit."

Professor Remus Lupin informs his students that, since the next Monday is a full moon, he will not be teaching class. His students are glad for the day off and remark how lucky it is to have a werewolf for a professor.

A group of third-year students confronts their first boggart. Their greatest fears, it seems, are older siblings and Hogwarts professors.

Her greatest fear would be the Weasley twins causing Gryffindor to lose the House Cup.

She would see herself watch three students sneaking about the castle at night. Her mirror-self almost stops them, but then lets them go. They are safe enough. No harm can come to her students.

So Minerva McGonagall never looks in the Mirror. It is dangerous. Especially to those who desire the impossible.

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