Title: Harry McGonagall

Rating: T

Pairing(s)/Character(s): Minerva McGonagall/ Elphinstone Urquart

Warnings: Character Death

Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.

Word Count: 908

Summary: Minerva adopts Harry and marries Elphinstone.

Notes:

Adopted AU!


Minerva couldn't believe the conditions that the boy-who-lived was living under. She understood they were his family but she had to find a way to do something. She went behind Dumbledore's back and began the process of adoption. She succeeded with help of her friends at the Ministry especially her long time suitor Elphinstone Urquart. She was on the doorstep of the Dursley's doorstep waiting for them to answer the door but she was ready to use an unlocking spell. She barged into the living room.

"Who are you?" a big beefy man asked.

"She's one of them, Vernon," a familiar blonde woman said.

Minerva glared at her and inquired. "Where's Harry?"

A little boy with black hair and green eyes tottled over to her from his open cupboard door.

"Is this where he sleeps?" Minerva asked disgusted but not surprised at all.

The Dursley's nodded not even ashamed. Minerva noticed Harry had multiple bruises around his body. Without a goodbye to the Dursley's she left. She immediately went to Hogwarts so Madame Pomfrey could check the little boy over.

"He's extremely malnourished, Minerva." Madame Pomfrey frowned.

Minerva mirrored her friend and colleague's frown.

"What's Harry Potter doing here?" Dumbledore asked walking in the room.

Minerva answered her superior tersely. "Those muggles were mistreating him, Albus."

"They're his family, Minerva. He's not going to be safe with you. He needs to be at his aunt's. You need to be family."

"There's blood adoption, which I'm going to do."

Albus sighed. There was no arguing with Minerva,

It was now a few weeks later, she was walking down by the Black Lake with Elphistone.

"I've asked you this many of a time but will you marry me?" the older man asked her.

Minerva said. "Yes, I will marry you."

Elphinstone grinned.

They had a small wedding during the Christmas Holidays with Harry being the ring bearer.

Minerva and Elphinstone raised Harry into a happy well adjusted boy. Harry became obsessed with Quidditch especially the team the Montrose Magpies. That was until summer 1985 when Elphinstone was killed by an accidental Venomous Tentecula bite. Minerva was devastated at the loss. Five-year-old Harry was devastated as well.

It was August 1991, Harry was on his way to Diagon Alley with Minerva. He was pacing outside her quarters.

"Mum!" he yelled impatiently.

The older woman shook her head and said. "Be patient, dear."

The eleven-year-old boy huffed. Minerva eventually emerged from her quarters and they apparated to London. Harry practically ran into the Leaky Cauldron much to the annoyance of the barkeep Tom. Minerva shook her head lovingly as she tapped the brick to enter Diagon Alley. Harry's green eyes widened happily as he tugged Minerva towards the wand shop. On the way they ran into a friend of Minerva, Augusta Longbottom and her grandson Neville.

"Hey Neville," Harry greeted the blond boy.

The two have been friends since they were three. They even had double birthday parties.

"Hello Minerva, where are you off to?"

"We're getting Harry a wand."

Augusta nodded and said. "Neville is using Frank's wand, we won't have to do that."

"I wouldn't suggest that, Augusta. The wand chooses the wizard."

Augusta just shook her head. The four of them separated. Minerva and Harry walked towards Ollivander's.

"Oh, Miss McGonagall, 9 ½ inches, fir, dragon heartstring," a man said.

Minerva nodded.

Ollivander took out four boxes. Harry went through the boxes. His wand was a holly wand with Phoenix feather. After that they went to the robe shop, Madame Malkin's. They bought the robes.

It was now September first, Harry walked through the busy King's Cross station. Despite him living at Hogwarts, he still wanted the experience of the Hogwarts Express. He met up with Neville and they found a compartment after a long search.

A few minutes into their journey, they began searching for Neville's toad Trevor who had gotten lost on the platform.

"Have you seen a toad?" Harry asked peeking in a compartment with a bushy haired girl with her nose in a book.

The girl looked up and said. "I haven't seen a toad, but I can help you."

Before Harry could respond the girl jumped up.

"I'm Harry."

The bushy haired girl said. "I'm Hermione."

They continued searching the compartments but to no avail. The trio went back to their compartment.

"You're Harry Potter, I've read about you," Hermione said.

Harry shook his head and said. "It's been Harry McGonagall since I was adopted."

"McGonagall, that's the Transfiguration Professor who came to tell me I was a witch."

Harry nodded. The three of them continued until they reached Hogsmeade.

"First years!" Hagrid yelled. He startled Hermione but not the two boys.

They were led to the boats and they rode to Hogwarts.

"Anyone lose a toad?" Hagrid asked.

"Trevor!" Neville exclaimed blissfully.

Hagrid led them towards the castle and knocked on the door. McGonagall walked out of the castle and gave the speech and led them to the Great Hall.

"They enchant the ceiling to look like that," Hermione said.

The sorting began. Hermione and Neville were sorted into Gryffindor.

"McGonagall, Harry!" McGonagall yelled.

Harry walked up to the Sorting Hat.

"I've been waiting to sort you, Mr. McGonagall or should I say Mr. Potter. You have a great mind but you're still quite reckless and brave. It better be.. Gryffindor!"

Harry grinned and walked towards the Gryffindor table between Neville and Hermione.