Title: A Deputy's Work is Never Done

Author: GEM

Date: 7-23-09

Pairing: AD/MM

Rating: K

Word Prompt ~ Years

Minerva M. McGonagall sat at her desk looking at the unending roll of parchment. Every year there was another group of familiar names. This was one part of the job that she never minded. It was always enjoyable.

She always enjoyed the first years. It took them a while to find their legs. They were unsure of their ability, some were afraid to be so far away from home. For the first few months she got to be mother to them, especially the muggle-born. It gave her an opportunity that she never had the opportunity to be a mother.