A brief knock sounded at Professor McGonagall's door. "Come in," she called, wondering who could it be. The door opened.
"Yes?" Professor McGonagall said with raised eyebrows as she watched the two girls – one with auburn hair and one with raven-colored hair-entered the room silently and somberly, as if attending a funeral. "Excuse me, Professor McGonagall. We have some bad news," Lily said bravely to the stern Head of Gryffindor, looking pointly at Zoe.
Zoe began to relate the events to Professor McGonagall in a slightly unsteady voice. "So Lily and I will leave the school for Godric's Hollow instead of staying at Hogwarts as we planned," she finished.
"That's alright," Professor McGonagall replied in an unexpected kindly tone. "I will arrange a Portkey to take you to Godric' Hollow tomorrow morning, right after breakfast… If it's alright with you?" Professor McGonagall inquired, causing the girls to nod.
"Thank you, Professor McGonagall," Lily said earnestly. "We'll go and pack now," she said as she half-dragged Zoe to the door.
Professor McGonagall leaned into her comfortable, if not old, chair. "Somehow those two amuses me," she murmured to herself. "I believe I'll pay a visit to the Potters during the holidays." She got up, brushed down her silky black robes, and started for the Headmaster's office.
Meanwhile, the girls were in the dormitory, packing for the departure tomorrow morning.