Andromeda walked past Professor McGonagall's classroom again. She'd been pacing for the last few minutes, waiting for the class to end so she wouldn't interrupt. As soon as she heard students gathering their things, she stepped to the side. Students trickled out in groups and she stepped inside to shut the doors. "Minnie. I need to talk to you." She looked at the aging witch. "It's about Alastor."
"Oh, dear. Come with me," she said, and led her to the office.
"He was showing the students the curses. The Unforgivables. Neville Longbottom was there. He's been traumatized enough. They're only fourth years. You know what could have happened."
"He was showing them the curses? In Hogwarts? Surely Albus wouldn't-" She stopped herself.
"That's exactly what I was thinking. He's going to know that someone told if you do something. Considering who is in that class, it wouldn't go well. I'm in Ravenclaw, so I don't think he would suspect I was the one who told you. And he didn't even recognize me when I stopped him! He even asked who I was."
"What do you mean?"
"He knew other students by name. Didn't even check the register. But he didn't know me. I went to school with him, Minnie. Something is wrong."
"I see. Keep watch like you have been. I'll have a talk with Albus. Hopefully, his career has simply gotten to him and not…something worse." She stepped back into her chair and looked at the coffee table in disappointment.
"Who else knows I'm here?"
"Only Albus, Poppy, and myself. Don't you have a class to go to?"
"Not yet. I have another free period, thanks to you. I'm going to go set up my room." She started to walk out and turned, "Minnie. I was thinking. Is it possible to sneak me into some other classes with the Gryffindors and Slytherins? I can't protect who I can't see."
"I'll see what we can do. For now, make sure you keep out of trouble and let me know of any other changes."
