The Weasleys fail to rescue Harry the summer after first year. After he misses the train, McGonagall goes to find him. What follows is Harry's journey to breaking free from the Dursleys influence and accepting his true potential. Mentor!McGonagall No bashing.
Twoshot! In which Ron and Hermione take action, McGonagall finds out about Harry's detentions, and Umbridge gets some karma and learns just how damaging a quill can be.