Harry's POV
"Harry, we have to do something about this."
Those were the last words I expected to come from Hermione's mouth. She was always so obedient when it came to teachers, but this time, it seemed, there was an exception. Ron gurgled in surprise, eyes popping and everything. Hermione raised her eyebrows and turned on her heel.
"Come on, then. Let's go speak to McGonagall," she called over her shoulder. "Seeing as this morning's lessons have been cancelled."
Ron and I ran to catch up and soon, we were stood in front of the entrance to McGonagall's office.
"Hermione, maybe we shouldn't-"Ron started.
"Oh Ron. Since when were you afraid to dive into things headfirst? You've known Harry long enough," she nodded at me. "Sorry Harry."
"Nah, it's okay. I know that trouble follows me," I shrugged. "Cymric," I told the gargoyle the Head's new password.
It jumped aside to let us past and we rushed in. I knocked on the door and pushed it open when I heard 'Enter'. We stepped into her office and looked around. I was bewildered to find most of the teaching staff standing in her office. I glanced over at Ron and Hermione to find them equally surprised at finding them here.
"Ah, I was just about to send for you three," McGonagall said. "Please, have a seat."
We sat down, still peering round at the staff surrounding us. I noted with some satisfaction that Snape was not there. I didn't know why, but I just felt that he shouldn't be, rather than the normal seething hatred I usually felt towards him.
"Right," said McGonagall, stopping my train of thoughts in its tracks. "This meeting is in regard to the letter you received two days ago from Lord Voldemort."
She sighed when several teachers flinched at the name, obviously a little tired at people saying You-Know-Who. I silently congratulated her, because I had never had any reason to fear his name.
"We all know that you would have tried to meet him anyway, no matter what I said." She looked disapprovingly over her glasses. "So while you waited for Miss Granger to return, I took appropriate measures."
All three of us were now gaping openly at her, not beleiving what we heard. A few of the teachers chuckled at our expressions and shuffled around, impatient for McGonagall to explain the plan.
"Aurors have been scouting your house in Godric's Hollow since Thurday, ready for the meeting next Tuesday. You, Mr Weasley and Miss Granger will be escorted by myself, Kingsley Shacklebolt and Remus Lupin. There will be about twenty teachers and Order members scattered around the area, ready for an attack." McGonagall stood up. "There is one more thing, the Ministry for Magic does not know of this. Nor do I see any reason for them to, as they would just interfere and mess it all up like usual."
"Professor, are you sure-"
"Yes, Miss Granger" Flitwick cut Hermione off. "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named will come after Mr Potter anyway. Best to do it now, when we are prepared and given a chance to think the situation over."
Hermione nodded nervously.
"Now, I suggest you go to bed." McGonagall looked kindly at the three students. "I'm sure you need to process what we have just told you, come to my office after dinner on Tuesday. Tell absolutely NO-ONE what has been said today."
They left the office, a bit stunned at what had transpired.
"Woah," muttered Ron. "Didn't know McGonagall had it in her."