Squeal to I'm the One who Understands You. Set at Hogwarts during the Deathly Hallows.
Minerva McGonagall stood in the Headmasters office along with Horace Slughorn. They were standing in front of the newly appointed Headmaster, Severus Snape, and the Carrows, Alecto and Amycus. Minerva showed no fear towards them, but Horace showed he was nervous at what could happen. The doors then opened and Minerva saw Severus, Alecto, and Amycus bow. She didn't dare turn around to see who had entered.
"Professor Slughorn," a voice said and that's when Minerva knew who it truly was. "I haven't seen you since my seventh year here."
Horace looked at Minerva and together they both turned to see Lord Voldemort himself standing at the door. He walked over and past the Carrows and Severus so he was at the front of the room.
"You requested their presence here." Severus said firmly and was talking about Minerva and Horace. Minerva saw a small smile curve on Voldemort's face.
"Yes. Ah Minerva McGonagall, the most powerful witch in her class," he said. "And until this year, second most powerful here at Hogwarts. It has come to my attention that Harry Potter was placed in your house, am I correct?"
Minerva didn't answer for a moment. She saw Horace give her a look in the corner of her eye.
"Yes, he was."
"So then if Harry Potter were foolish enough to return to Hogwarts, the first person he would most likely go to… is you. After all, you were second in command here and a part of the Order most likely. And Horace," Voldemort said moving onto him. "So many years I have been trying to recrute you to my side, but you chose to stay with Dumbledore. What a pity. As you both know, Severus will be taking over as headmaster here at Hogwarts, but that is not the only change. The muggle studies teacher tragically died so Alecto here will be taking over her position and of course you are without a dark arts teacher," he continued. Minerva held her breath hoping it would not be Voldemort himself. "Amycus here will be taking over and teaching Dark Arts. You both will report to them now and they will also be in charge of punishment. If you both fail this or try to aid Harry Potter in any way, you will be sent to me and I will personally handle you."
Severus looked at Minerva and Horace. Horace looked terrible, but Minerva didn't seem to show fear. That didn't mean she didn't have any of course.
"Now, when I leave I believe Severus should be shown the Headmaster's private quarters. Professor, (talking to Minerva) you must know your way around. Show Severus."
Minerva took a deep breath and nodded. Voldemort exited with the Carrows leaving Severus, Horace, and Minerva in a room of silence. Minerva looked up at Albus's portrait and saw he was asleep. Minerva, without looking at Severus, headed towards the back study area and pulled a book out of the bookcase. The bookcase clicked and opened as a door. She walked in and looked around. Everything was how Albus and her left it the morning he died. Minerva found her hat and a spare set of robes still in his closet. She waved her wand and they disappeared off to her rooms. She then felt Severus's presence in the rooms. She turned and looked at him.
"I'm sure you can find your way around." She simply said and brushed right past him. She saw Horace waiting for her, and they exited the office together.
Minerva entered her rooms and found Poppy sitting on her couch waiting for her. Minerva also saw that her robe and hat were on the coffee table.
"What happened?" Poppy asked and stood up. Minerva waved her wand and her hat and robes went into her bedroom.
"Charity Burbage is in fact dead," Minerva sadly answered as she poured drinks for her and Poppy. Poppy gasped and took the glass and sat back down. Minerva sat in the armchair near the fireplace. "Alecto Carrow is taking over her position and Amycus Carrow is teaching Dark Arts, not Defense Against, just Dark Arts."
Poppy gasped and said, "And Severus told you all of this?"
Minerva shook her head.
"No, he ordered myself and Horace up there to have a meeting with the Dark Wizard himself."
Poppy was speechless.
"He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named was here and you spoke to him directly.. oh Mineva!" she said and knelt down next to Minerva by the arm of the chair. Minerva looked into the fireplace and watched the fire. Her hand found the phoenix necklace Albus gave her two years ago. "What do we do next?"
"All we can do is try to protect the students as much as we can. If anybody tries to aid Mr. Potter, we are sent to He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named himself."
Poppy looked at Minerva and saw the saddness in her eyes. She saw Minerva holding her necklace.
"Have you ever considered going to see Aberforth?"
Minerva snapped her head and looked at Poppy.
"He and Albus hadn't spoken in years. The first time I even met him was at Albus's funeral."
"But he did figure out that you were Albus's mistress. Minerva I only suggest this because…" Poppy started when Minerva stood up.
"I'm fine!" she snapped at Poppy. "I need to go and speak with the other Professors to prepare for the students arrival."
Minerva headed for the door and Poppy sadly just watched Minerva storm out.