Surprise party

Minerva McGonagall was so deep in thought that she didn't notice the steps until they were very near to the door of the room, far too near. She straightened her robes and tried to regain an impassive attitude. Then she sat down at her desk, as if she didn't expect anyone, and began to examine some papers.

In fact, there was so much to do that she didn't have to act. After all that had happened, there were plenty of things which needed to be taken care of.

"Professor, may I disturb?" asked a familiar voice.

"Harry, how could you disturb? You've saved us all from the treat of Voldemort… of course I have time for you" she answered with a partly sincere smile.

"I only did what I had to", he replied, but had to admit that he was pleased with the compliment of the stern Transfiguration Professor. He had also noticed that she had called him with his first name.

"Anyway you don't have to worry, I'm not here to bring bad news… I just wanted to invite you to the end of term party… I mean, after all this emotions we are all very stressed, so I think this party is a good idea. You are coming, aren't you? After all you're one of the people who most helped to the defeat of Voldemort… together with Dumbledore and the Order, of course" he said happily.

"Party? May I ask who organized this party, Potter?" asked she, tightening her lips.

"I see the old habits have come back… " he said, referring to the use of his surname and her stern-Professor-mode. "Well… Actually it was us… I mean Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Luna, Neville and I who thought of this. Then the Weasleys helped us too, and against every expectation even Draco and his family… so, with the permission of one of the Governors and, of course, of all the teachers, we have organized this… um… surprise!"

Minerva McGonagall sighed.

"Potter, if you hadn't just saved the wizarding world you would be in serious trouble, but, as you have…"

"Thanks Professor!" Harry smiled happily. It was nice to see that though he was grown up and had become a man, there still was a trace of childhood.

"Wait Potter! I didn't say I would be coming!" she added while he already was running down the stairs.

"Oh, but Professor, it would be a pity not to come! It's all already organized. And Mrs. Weasley insists very much.. there also is a person who wants to see you!" he said cryptically.

"What…?" Potter! Come here! Now!" shouted back the Professor, since he was already running away.

"I really would like to, but I'm afraid I can't!" he answered, surely having a lot of fun.

"What do you mean you can't Potter? We're at school! Potter!" But Harry was already far away and there was no hope to bring him back.

Minerva McGonagall wondered what he meant when he said that a person wanted to see her… who could it be? Eventually she decided to go to the party. She wore elegant robes (but of course in her style, so they were stern and non-showing) and she combed her hair in a tight bun, as she always did.

Then she went to the Great Hall, curious to see who the enigmatic person was.

I would like to thank eternal vampire very much. Thanks for your review! I hope this next chapter isn't very bad.