Minerva tensed as they awaited the results of the hearing. Hermione was across the room holding tightly to Tonks, a young auror in training, watching with fear in her eyes. It's was high noon and the board had left the room nearly an hour ago.

Minerva's stomach fluttered with nervous butterflies as the first of the group of eight exited the deliberation room after a heated debate on the subject. The debate it's self was instigated by a single member, a muggle spouse of a wizard that had been placed on the board for cases in which the custody of a muggle born was to be determined. She believed that Hermione should be placed in the care of the muggle government. A reasoning widely objected to.

"Tonks, why does that lady want me to go live with muggles?"

"Well dearie, I don't know. Say, what's your favorite color?"

"Hmm, purple."

"And your favorite animal?"

"Cats."

Brown eyes grew wide as the woman in front of her transformed into a furry, purple, whiskered, and cat eyed half human half cat.

"How on earth did you do that?"

"It's a special talent that I'm sure Professor Mcgonagall will be more than happy to explain to you when you go home this evening." Tonks skillfully reverted back to the form she usually kept as the group walked back in.

"We award you, Minerva McGonagall, sole custody of the minor, Hermione Granger. You also inherit all responsibilities that come with this. Good luck to you, Professor."

Hermione let out a small squeal, unable to contain her joy, and broke away from the now magenta haired woman. She ran towards Minerva, giving her a crushing hug when she reached her. Minerva felt tears of joy pool in her eyes.

Tonks watched on with wonder. She knew of Hermione's abilities, unrefined as they were, and had witnessed those of her former professor. It was an awing sight to see, the two brightest and most powerful witches alive, or possibly ever, celebrate their triumph.