14Sons of Feanor » by Son of Serinde
"I was young, and the world had not yet lost its luster. I saw my father and all my brothers take the oath, and so did I, one after another. It felt so simple. And for that I have been hundreds of years far from home, and I will never see my mother again. Do not swear such oaths rashly as I did." Book 1: The Kinslaying at Sirion. Book 2: A Brief Respite. Book 3: The War of Wrath.Silmarillion, T, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 56, words: 41k+, favs: 6, follows: 5, updated: 1/14 published: 7/24/2024, Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor
15Dependably, Solidly Present » by VeraRose19
Harry Potter wasn't the only person who had always expected Professor McGonagall to be there. Irascible and inflexible, perhaps, but always dependably, solidly present. With her father's cast-iron moral sense and a heart of gold buried beneath a stern exterior. This story focuses on the inner workings of the woman who was never far from Dumbledore's right hand side.Harry Potter, K+, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 12, words: 64k+, favs: 24, follows: 26, updated: 1/12 published: 9/26/2022, [Minerva M., Elphinstone U.] Severus S., Albus D.
273Through Another's Eyes » by scribbler567
Tracing the development of Severus and Minerva's relationship through the eyes of those closest to them. Eventually Snape/McGonagallHarry Potter, T, English, Friendship & Romance, chapters: 96, words: 142k+, favs: 109, follows: 114, updated: 12/29/2024 published: 7/18/2019, Severus S., Minerva M.
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Ache » by CharlieFenwick
October 1981—Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall share a toast, and the memories, of everything that Gellert Grindelwald and Tom Riddle took from them. "Time and whiskey won't heal your heart, Minerva," Dumbledore warned before assigning her to see to welfare of the newest member of the Hogwarts staff, Severus Snape.Harry Potter, M, English, Drama, chapters: 8, words: 80k+, favs: 34, follows: 31, updated: 12/24/2024 published: 12/14/2014, [Severus S., Minerva M.] Albus D.
401Minerva » by Swooping Evil
A story following the life of Minerva McGonagall. Begins shortly after the First Wizarding War up until the end of the Second Wizarding War. Will explore moments with Elphinstone, friendship with Albus and the important role she plays when Harry is at school. [The Harry Potter years start at chapter 26. Currently, the story is exploring Harry's 7th year. Updates every Wednesday]Harry Potter, K, English, chapters: 199, words: 269k+, favs: 298, follows: 312, updated: 12/10/2024 published: 12/13/2019, Albus D., Minerva M.
16A Tumblr Anthology » by Maliumkin
A selection of my favourite short works posted on Tumblr: glimpses in the lives of Severus, Minerva and Albus. Genres may vary from humour and fluff to angst and hurt/comfort.Harry Potter, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, chapters: 14, words: 15k+, favs: 11, follows: 12, updated: 9/23/2024 published: 7/29/2023, Severus S., Albus D., Minerva M.
62Visible To The Trustworthy » by bl00d-orange
The year is 1992. After a stressful semester which ended with seeing one of her lions unconscious on a stretcher, Professor Minerva McGonagall is taking a well-deserved cigarette break. But just before she can unwind, an uncharacteristically frightened Harry Potter enters.Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 16, words: 27k+, favs: 105, follows: 164, updated: 7/26/2024 published: 4/22/2020, Harry P., Hermione G., Minerva M., Poppy P.
301the blood of the lioness » by The Cinder Crown
Post DH. At the graveyard, Harry overhears an unknown woman who seemed to be very close to his late mother Lily. Who is she? Will Harry - with Hermione's help & several trips into the pensieve - finally get the family he had always dreamed of? And how will Minerva cope with the heartache of re-surfacing memories and secrets she had long ago tried to forget? :: MMAD, HPGW, HGRW,Harry Potter, T, English, Family & Friendship, chapters: 25, words: 173k+, favs: 218, follows: 279, updated: 7/8/2024 published: 7/24/2015, [Minerva M., Albus D.] Harry P., Hermione G.
1The Lighthouse of Antidotes by FanFics4
Minerva is recovering from the battle like everyone else. However, Dumbledore ain't done.Harry Potter, K+, English, Mystery & Suspense, words: 1k+, favs: 1, follows: 3, 4/20/2024, Albus D., Minerva M.
49 Unbearable Umbridge » by swamygliders
In Harry's fifth year, Umbridge, arrives as the new DADA teacher. Tormenting Harry as part of her campaign to control the narrative about Voldemort's return, Umbridge escalates to casting the Cruciatus Curse. Harry endures the brutal torture, hiding his pain and torment from his friends. However, his teacher, McGonagall, notices his struggle and calls him for a private discussion.Harry Potter, K, English, Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 5, words: 46k+, favs: 273, follows: 248, updated: 2/28/2024 published: 6/29/2023, Harry P., Severus S., Minerva M.
52A Bloody Hand: Things Just Seem to Happen Together » by Capering Wolf
[ABANDONED] Harry is in his fifth year at Hogwarts: Umbridge, the new DADA professor has a special quill students write lines with; Dumbledore doesn't know everything; Professor McGonagall punches Dumbledore; Snape loses his temper on behalf of Harry. Umbridge's detentions hurt and Harry's home life is about to be revealed (to his horror), but maybe everything will turn out fine...Harry Potter, K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 21, words: 35k+, favs: 360, follows: 492, updated: 1/22/2024 published: 11/27/2020, Harry P., Severus S., Minerva M.
It was all over by Brianna Ravenclaw
Minerva McGonagall's thoughts on the 31 August 1998 before the new school yearHarry Potter, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, words: 2k+, favs: 3, 1/18/2024, Minerva M.
Le frère et sa biquette by margaretrevie
Aberforth Dumbledore is content with his life until Arabella Figg comes along and shows him exactly what he's missing. This is the unlikely love story between the two.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 4k+, favs: 2, 1/8/2024, [Aberforth D., Arabella F.] [Albus D., Minerva M.]
1 Right here waiting by Linneagb
They've all been waiting. Maybe for something they didn't even know they need or would have. Professor McGonagall might live forever. Rest in peace Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman and Robbie Coltrane.Harry Potter, T, English, Drama & Tragedy, words: 2k+, favs: 5, follows: 2, 11/4/2023, Severus S., Albus D., Rubeus H., Minerva M.
12Minerva's Pensieve » by SVUAddicted
Taking place several years after 'Bare Witness' Harry and Minerva embark on a whole new aspect to their healing journey, and confronting their past. But what will Harry cope if something happens to Minerva? Will the pair be able to reconcile with their troubled pasts? TW Death, mention of suicide, depression and light romance/sexual scenes.Harry Potter, T, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 26, words: 74k+, favs: 34, follows: 35, updated: 10/29/2023 published: 11/20/2021, [Albus D., Minerva M.] [Harry P., Ginny W.]
8Snapetober 2023 » by Maliumkin
31 days, 31 prompts from Tumblr. The oneshots feature the usual Severus, Minerva and Albus with guest characters - posting here to keep the motivation up! Family, hurt/comfort, fluff or angst, this is a catch-all.Harry Potter, K, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 22, words: 18k+, favs: 12, follows: 12, updated: 10/23/2023 published: 10/6/2023, Severus S., Albus D., Minerva M.
4Tempting Fate » by FadingAntigone
For twin sisters, Evelyn and Elizabeth are very different. Everything from their morals to their memories diverge. When disaster strikers, the girls remove to Hogwarts to live under the guardianship of their Aunt Minerva McGonagall. With this move comes a mystery that exposes their duality and determines their fate.Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 28, words: 100k+, favs: 21, follows: 20, updated: 10/16/2023 published: 7/7/2021, Harry P., Draco M., Minerva M., OC
41Five years, Severus » by Maliumkin
After the war, Severus has to choose between five years in Azkaban or five years as a de-aged child. Minerva and Albus will be there to take care of him no matter what; but how will the child impact their life and relationship? Will their friendship survive their new parenting duties?Harry Potter, K, English, Family & Friendship, chapters: 7, words: 26k+, favs: 91, follows: 120, updated: 9/18/2023 published: 6/3/2020, Severus S., Albus D., Minerva M.
1 Target Practice by Snape2002
A rather unusual situation unfolds on the courtyard, Severus goes to investigate.Harry Potter, K, English, Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 17, follows: 3, 8/27/2023, Severus S., Minerva M., Dolores U., Peeves
to love is to have lost by nottheonlyfanaround
Oftentimes if you love someone you must accept that you will one day lose them, too.Harry Potter, T, English, Angst & Tragedy, words: 1k+, favs: 2, 8/25/2023, Minerva M.