The halls of Hogwarts are virtually impassable in the wave of anarchy that surges following the departure of the Weasley Twins. How do the students and professors adjust to their new normal?

It's time for Minerva to move on from her Muggle upbringing and take her first steps into the wizarding world, namely Diagon Alley. Isobel is struggling to move past her own memories of the world that cast her out, in order to let Minerva have her special day. She's trying her best, but it's difficult to let go of past hurts that still feel so fresh. Cross-posted to ao3

He remembered so much that he forgot. She forgot so much that she remembered.

The Doctor has a thought as he leaves Donna Noble. Set at the very end of The Runaway Bride.

When Minerva returns to Hogwarts after her stint in St. Mungo's, she has a trivial exchange with Severus. Their banter becomes the through line of their final confrontation as she realizes how far they've fallen apart.

There is a stranger in the castle.

There is a disturbance in the nap.

Minerva McGonagall chose her fate, but, despite knowing it was the right choice, is still often afflicted with self-doubts, wondering about the path not taken. Throughout the years she contemplates if it was worth it to follow the blue lights in the forest.