Sirius Black sat back and eyed his mentor. She had suprised him greatly today by going against Albus Dumbledore's recommendations. "How do you imagine Albus is fairing after the Wizengamot session?" he asked her.

Minerva smiled at him before shrugging her shoulders. "Albus will be miffed at me for a while but it was for the best," she answered. "We both know some of them couldn't be rehabilitated and some of them would have bribed their way out of any justice if I hadn't intervened."

"I heard Lucius Malfoy had already done so but your questioning of Snape changed that," he confided. "He would have walked free if you hadn't of spoken up. Thank you Minerva!"

"Don't thank me yet," she warned. "I have a list of changes I expect you to get passed."

Sirius chuckled and nodded his head in agreement. He would do whatever she wanted. Minerva had already made positive changes using House Potter votes and he intended to help her do whatever she saw fit to do. James had believed she was the missing piece and he understood that now. Sirius Black was going to be her biggest supporter.


Minerva McGonagall McGregor inwardly sighed as she saw Albus standing at her door. She squashed that feeling and beckoned him in. She quickly fixed a tea tray and sat down opposite him. "Where's Harry and Dougal?" he asked curiously.

"Dougal treated Harry, Remus and Sirius to a local soccer game," she answered. "Dougal hopes to get Harry involved in muggle sports."

Albus nodded his head and took a sip of tea she made for him. "Do you believe they couldn't have been rehabilitated?" he asked, uncertainty in his tone.

Minerva sighed sadly and nodded her head. "I know it's hard to accept but you must realize some people simply can't be helped. If we are to move on from this pureblood nonsense then we must show the younger generation that there are consequences to their actions. We may prevent another war if we can bridge the gap."

Albus thought about her words for a long moment before nodding his understanding. "It is hard for me to accept but you are correct. Did you know my father died in Azkaban?"

Minerva looked at Albus in shocked suprise. "I had no idea!"

"He did," Albus revealed. "A group of muggle boys assaulted my sister when she was six years old and she lost control of her magic. She became unstable and struggled with her emotions. My father became enraged and attacked those muggles. He refused to reveal his reason for attacking them in fear of what the Ministry would do with Arianna. He was a good wizard and didn't deserve to be locked away for the remainder of his life."

"That's why you believe others can be rehabilitated," she puzzled out. "You want to give someone else's father a second chance."

"I do," he whispered emotionally. "You were right though. The LeStranges deserved the Veil. I am thankful you suggested what I couldn't."

Minerva smiled at him and then spoke of the happenings of Hogwarts in her absence.


Christmas season approached fast for the McGregor Family. Minerva looked at herself in the mirror one last time and headed down the stairs. She and Dougal were accompanying the Grangers to an upscale dinner party. Apparently it was tradition for the Grangers and Dougal each year and once she realized the money raised from tonight would be used to buy clothes and toys for the local orphanage she gladly agreed to attend. She swept down the stairs of the house in Hampstead. "Are we all set?" she asked as she drew everyone's attention.

"You're a lucky sod," Sirius whispered to Dougal as he took in the appearance of his former teacher. She wore a deep red velvety dress with wide straps and a split up one leg to mid thigh. While everything was covered, her dress was tight and showed her curves. She had applied makeup and allowed her hair to flow freely in loose curls down her back.

"Quit ogling my witch," he said good-naturedly to the younger man as he moved across the room and kissed his wife's cheek. "You look lovely Min."

She smiled brightly at him before turning towards Remus and Sirius. "I expect Harry and Hermione will have a nutritional dinner and will make it in bed at a reasonable hour," she said in her Professor McGonagall tone.

"I will make sure of it," Remus said with a smile. "Enjoy your evening out."

"We shall," she said with a grin. "We will be back after lunch tomorrow to get Harry."

"They are in good hands," Sirius said as he rushed both couples out the door. He closed the door and turned to his bestfriend. "Did you realize how bloody hot she is?"

"It's hard to miss," Remus answered. "I'm glad Minerva gets this chance at happiness."


Minerva apparated Dougal into their bedroom once they bid the Grangers goodbye. She grasped his jacket firmly in her hands and pulled him flushed against her. "Do you realize how dashing you look in that suit," she whispered seductively in his ear.

Dougal ran his hands down her cloth covered body sensually. He grasped her leg and gently lifted her leg exposed by the split of her dress to his hip. "You have teased me all evening," he accused her with a grin as he pushed his hips against hers so she could feel his hardness.

She moaned as he latched onto her neck and sucked hard. His nimble fingers pulled her panties to the side and plunged in her. "Dougal," she cried out lustfully.

He chuckled against her skin before guiding her to their bed. He sat her on the edge, pushed her back against the mattress and then dropped to his knees in front of her. Her shoes were thrown carelessly behind him and her knickers were ripped off. He shoved her dress up to her waist and out of his way. His hands and mouth found her womanly folds and moved her towards an orgasm. He caressed, licked and plunged in her steadily as she gripped the sheets in her fists. She cried out loudly as she fell off the brink into ecstacy.

"Remove our clothes," he demanded of her.

She gripped her wand and wordlessly undressed them before tossing her wand on the nightstand. He stood up, hooked her knees on his arms, elevated her bottom half slightly before bumping his way into her pulsing channel. Minerva eyed Dougal in suprised wonder as he showed his dominant side and pounded into her. The force he used was unexpected and caused her to cry out, begging for more. He pushed himself and increased his pace. Minerva squealled her completion and was vaguely aware of Dougal's seed filling her before he collapsed to the floor on his knees.

Minerva regained her breathing after ten minutes or so and sat up. She gripped her husband's hands and gently tugged them both up. She kissed him lovingly before tucking him into bed. She picked her wand back up and dressed them in nightclothes. She turned the lights off and slipped into bed next to her husband. "I love you Dougal McGregor."

She felt a tender kiss to her forehead in response. He tightened his hold on her and breathed in her scent. "Not as much as I love you Min," he whispered emotionally as she dosed off to sleep.