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Minerva spun around in shock to see, of all people, the headmaster Albus Dumbledore staring at her in concern. She quickly composed herself.

"No, nothings wrong why do you ask?" She said quickly.

"Oh no reason."

"Why are you here any way?"

"Oh just came to get that letter from the ministry."

"Oh, O.K"

"Right then I'll be going."

Minerva sighed.

As Albus was about to shut the door he called.

"Oh and Minerva?"

"Yes?"

"Do up your robes."



The sun rose slowly above Hogwarts into the light blue sky.

The halls were bustling with students and teachers alike.

Harry was walking along to a corridor to go and see Hagrid.

Hermione and Ron trailed behind him.

"So, any way, Hermione." Harry said turning around and walking backwards.

"Have you finished your potions homework?"

"Of course I have!" Hermione said indignantly.

"That was a real stupid question Harry." Ron grinned.

"Well I might have…HARRY WATCH OUT!" Hermione shrieked, but it was too late. Harry had walked right to the edge at the top of the staircase.

He stumbled back and fell. He rolled down the stairs while people shrieked and quickly got out of his way.

He came to rest at the feet of Remus Lupin.

"Hello Harry, Have a nice trip?'' He grinned.

Harry grinned back.

"Hello."

"Harry, are you alright?"

Hermione and Ron came running down the stairs.

Remus helped Harry up.

"And where are you three going?"

"We're are about to go to transfiguration."

Remus's eyes immediately lit up.

"Oh, o.k., see ya later then." Remus walked off with a small smile on his face.

"What was that all about?" Hermione said.



The trio arrived at Transfigurations class slightly late.

They burst through the class doors.

"Sorry that we're late Professor McGonagall!" They cried in unison.

They looked around the class blankly. No McGonagall.

The rest of the class were chatting.

"Were is Professor McGonagall?" Hermione asked.

"Don't know. The door was unlocked so we just came in." Neville replied.

Hermione checked her watch. 9.00 o'clock

They took their seats. Hermione started looking through her bag for something and Ron placed his on the desk and Harry placed his beside his desk in the middle of the isle.



Minerva's eyes flickered open. Great Monday.

She rolled over and looked at her clock.

9.50

She rolled back over and closed her eyes.

9.50

"SHIT!"

She scrambled out the bed and put on her robes in the fastest time she had ever done.

She picked up her, hat placed on her head and sprinted out the door.



Hermione checked her watch nervously. 9.55 and still no sign of her teacher.

The whole class was also concerned. Professor McGonagall was never late.

Heads turned as footsteps came closer and closer to the door.

The person was running.

Then a flushed Professor McGonagall came bursting through the door tripped on Harry's bag hit the floor on her chin with a loud crack and ended up in a piled heap at the foot of her desk. She cried out in pain as blood started to trickle down her chin from her mouth.

The class just stared in shock as she got to her feet.

Then the bell rang.

" DAMMIT!" She said angrily.

She stormed out the door again and headed in the direction of the hospital wing.



Minerva stormed down the marble stair case towards the hospital wing with blood trickling down her chin and onto her emerald robes.

She was joined by the headmaster who had trouble keeping up with her reckless stride.

"Minerva, what have you done to your self now?"

"It's not as bad as it looks." She stated.

"Anyway, I want to talk about our situation with Voldemort:" Minerva flinched.

"We have located one of his Strong Holds which is a castle in Scotland." Minerva Immediately stopped.

"W…What?" Minerva looked fearful. The place were she grew up. Her home. ONE OF VOLDEMORTS STRONG HOLDS!?

"I'm afraid so Minerva. The reason I'm telling you this is because the ministry is sending an army to attack and they asked if you would have liked to go but I said no immediately."

"WHY?" She suddenly found her voice.

"Minerva we need you here and if you did go…I'm afraid you'll get…hurt."

There was silence.

"I'm going." She stated plainly.

"Minerva..."

"NO! I'm going to go."

Silence again.



Remus was in his office when he heard a light knock at the door.

"Come in."

Liana Sinistra entered his office.

"Remus, I need your help."

She held up two pairs of robes. One green, one blue.

"I' going on a date tonight, which one should I wear?"

"Definitely Blue."

"O.k. thanks Remus"

She leaned over the desk and playfully kissed him on the cheek.

At that moment the door swung open and there stood Minerva with a hurt look splashed across her face.

"Minerva..." Remus started but it was too late. Minerva dashed down the corridor with tears streaming down her face.



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