Minerva licked her lips as she remembered she'd stowed the letter in her desk. She had never thought she'd lose Albus, especially not before the final battle. Minerva felt tired, and she felt alone. Minerva slipped into her bed and closed her eyes.
She wished she owned a Pensieve; she had thoughts running through her head. She remembered all her years with Albus, including his fondness for Lemon Drops, and felt a tear trickle down her cheek. She'd have to be the stern and logical Minerva in the morning, but for now she was just a grieving woman crying over the man she'd loved. Minerva awoke to a lot of bustling in the castle. The board of governors would meet for the first time today to decide whether Hogwarts would remain open or not. The governors would meet up until August to decide the fate of the ancient wizarding school.
Minerva put on her regular attire and her no-nonsense bun. She walked down the halls, it was the day before the Hogwarts Express would take the students home. Minerva entered the Great Hall and found the Heads of Houses also present. Horace Slughorn had replaced Severus Snape (Her blood boiled at the thought of his treachery) as head of Slytherin, Filius Flitwick was present for Ravenclaw, Pomona Sprout for the house of Hufflepuff, and for the moment she was representing Gryffindor.
"Ms. McGonagall, a pleasure to see you," One of the governors extended his hand and she shook it. "We were just finishing off a spot of morning tea." He smiled pleasantly and Minerva took her spot as head of Hogwarts. Minerva willed herself not to grimace at taking Albus's place.
"Well, the first order of business is whether to keep the school open or not," Minerva said quickly. The heads of houses and governors glanced at each other.
"The matter is over security, now that Dumbledore is gone we need to know that the students are safe within these walls. You-Know-Who is going to try to take this school." The man said grimly.
"The students will be protected," Minerva said sternly.
"Would students even want to come back?" Another asked.
"I believe if only one student wants to be taught the school should remain open!" Flitwick squeaked.
"I agree, Dumbledore would want that," Pomona piped up. Minerva willed herself not to smile at her colleagues.
"Yes, if at all possible the school should be kept open. It is very safe." Slughorn said as he shifted uncomfortably in his chair. A heated debate began over security and Minerva tried her best to qualm their fears. The meeting ended in an hour, to which Minerva was grateful.
"Those ministry idiots," Pomona shook her head. Minerva was surprised, as the head of Hufflepuff was usually so neutral.
"Well, while I agree with you I think it best to keep this only among the staff. The students have enough to worry about." Minerva said and all the heads nodded.
"I better go see that the students are ready to leave. Some of the Order will be escorting in the carriages to Hogsmeade, just in case." Minerva tried to keep her voice calm. All the heads exchanged a worried glance and went to go about their business.
"Now, to find Potter," Minerva said and headed towards the Gryffindor common room.