[6], In the autumn of 1994, Hogwarts hosted the magical schools, the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and the Durmstrang Institute for the Triwizard Tournament. Moreover, she is the teacher of “Transfiguration”, a type of magic that converts an object into an animal. Once Harry eventually arrived at Hogwarts, after the delivery of many acceptance letters, Harry was Sorted into the house of Gryffindor which Minerva was head of. The rebel alliance Dumbledore's Army founded by the students reformed and McGonagall helped to keep their meetings a secret. Field: Transfiguration. [3], McGonagall being informed of the trio's suspicions someone was going to steal the Stone, However, her serious side appeared one night when she caught Draco Malfoy roaming the school at night. Upon her return to the school, she promptly gave the six students involved in the Battle at the Ministry 50 house points each for "alerting the world to the return of You-Know-Who", in response to Snape needling Harry about Gryffindor having 0 house points. The owl returned within hours, offering her a job in the Transfiguration department, under Head of Department, Albus Dumbledore. Their fellow Hatstall status was a subject of gentle humour between them, with the two Heads of house being amused to think that they might, but for those crucial moments in their youths, have exchanged positions. She also authorised Hermione Granger to use a Time-Turner in order to take extra classes, a decision that would prove more useful in future events that year. As Minerva was a fan of tartan print and would often wear it to Quidditch games along with a woolly hat covering her ears. While overseeing the annual Sorting ceremony, however, where she saw the sorting of among others Daniel Page, Colby Frey, Lottie Turner and Robyn Thistlethwaite into their respective houses, it quickly became clear that one of the new students, a girl by the name of Ivy Warrington, was missing from the group. When Umbridge invaded the career advising of the 5th-year students, Minerva finally lost her temper. She attended the Yule Ball with Albus Dumbledore and notably wore her hair down for the first time since Harry started his education at Hogwarts. Harry Potter was selected as a Triwizard Champion, despite being under age and McGonagall worried for his safety after having looked after him for so many years. Professor Snape paused in his task of marking a Potions test and listened. Dragging him by the ear, she sentenced him to detention and deducted twenty points from Slytherin when he claimed that Harry was also out of bed with an illegal baby dragon. ", an insult he particularly detested. They were loyal Death Eaters, and befitting their status, they taught Dark Arts rather than Defence Against the Dark Arts, devoted Muggle Studies to explaining how Muggles were filthy animals, and often took delight in punishing students with the Cruciatus Curse. Later, it was revealed that Hermione Granger also did. In respect for Dumbledore's wishes, she offered to hold Voldemort and his army back for whilst Harry fulfilled this quest. During this term, the school also guided those who would have otherwise completed their studies had it not been for the Magic is Might Campaign of Lord Voldemort and his followers, such as Muggle-borns like Hermione Granger, in finishing their N.E.W.T.s. [Source] Minerva, loyal to her mentor and friend, loudly declared that he wouldn't be single-handed and actually made to draw her wand, fully prepared to duel the Minister for Magic himself. Loyalty [1], On Minerva's eleventh birthday, Minerva received her admittance letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, at the time headed by Professor Armando Dippet. Minerva took a shine to Hermione Granger since the younger witch successfully transfigured a match into a needle early on in her first Transfiguration lesson, before any other student. Minerva and Dumbledore delivering Harry to the Dursleys' home. From August 2017 onwards, Maggie Smith is the oldest cast member still living in the series, after the death of, A younger Minerva McGonagall is portrayed by, It is also possible that she took a break in her career at some point in her life like. McGonagall as she appears in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, Minerva in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Minerva McGonagall (in her Yule Ball robes) as a POP! [3] When Hermione was attacked by the Basilisk in 1992, Minerva was greatly moved and would often take time to visit her Petrified student in the hospital wing.[14]. [16], After the battle, Minerva was devastated to learn of Snape's murder of Dumbledore, the man whom she had known nearly her entire life as a teacher, mentor and friend, and whose murderer she had let pass. The trio was successful in stopping the stone being stolen and at the end of the school year, Gryffindor had won the house cup after receiving the most house points that year after getting bonus points for the trio's and Neville Longbottom's bravery. When Snape became Headmaster of Hogwarts, she opposed him and his supposed minions the Carrows, without knowing Snape was secretly helping her protect the students from his fellow Death Eaters. [11] Four months later, Minerva was also officially appointed to the position of Headmistress by the Hogwarts Board of Governors,[19] by which time the extensive damages done to the castle had been duly repaired, the protective enchantments surrounding the school restored and the faculty ready to accept a new batch of First Year students for the 1998–1999 school year. In an early draft of the first book, she was called "Madam McGonagle". Amycus then revealed that they had been warned that Harry might try to get into Ravenclaw Tower, to which Minerva responded with confusion as Harry was in her house, speaking of this with pride in her voice, before scanning the room. That was not to say that her troubles was over, however, as The Calamity hit the school itself next, spiriting off with the Sorting Hat, one of the Thestrals in Hogwart's herd, one of their carriages, one of their boats, a Winged Boar Statue and even the sign directing people between Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village; all of which the same diligent individual was able to retrieve and return to their allotted places, much to the delight of the denizens of Hogwarts Castle. They both survived the war and still taught at Hogwarts. Dryly pointing out that perhaps his sister, whom Professor Flitwick had admitted earlier at their urgent request, could open the door and prevent him from waking half the castle. A notable example of this is when Leta hexed a fellow student with the dark charm Oscausi during her third year, after the other girl had been speaking ill of Leta behind her back. Minerva had a pretty poor relationship with Peter Pettigrew, describing him as a "stupid" and "foolish" boy. Minerva's reaction to Sirius's death is unreported. Professor McGonagall was also surprised to discover, and took no small amount of pride in, the fact that more than seventy-four percent of the volunteers that had taken time off their busy schedules to assist the Ministry of Magic - by quill and parchment - with the arduous job of tracking, sorting, cataloguing, collating, and archiving returned Foundables for the Ministry were current and former members of Hufflepuff House. [13], After learning that Bill Weasley had taught Jacob's sibling Incendio, Minerva was furious and scolded him heavily. Fervently praying that Professor McGonagall wouldn't catch them loitering around and that Crookshanks wasn't ahem getting familiar with his companion, they pushed open the door. [31], Minerva and Sybill Trelawney weren't the best of friends, barely maintaining civility between them. Human[3] This POP figure stands 3 3/4 inches tall and comes in a window display box. McGonagall was friendly with Argus Filch, the caretaker, although they argued many times. Cat[1] Of all the teachers at Hogwarts, Professor McGonagall comes off hating rule breaking the most. Minerva McGonagall: Cat. In the films, McGonagall appears to be older than she is described in the books. '[18], Later on during the term, Professor McGonagall reached out to the same individual that had done such an exemplary job helping the school earlier that school year, informing them that the Calamity had spirited away with quite a few of items of a "personal and private nature", soliciting their assistance in getting them back. [10], After Umbridge's appointment as High Inquisitor, Minerva was forced to endure the other woman's presence during her evaluation of Minerva's teaching. Peter faked his own death standing up to Sirius, who was a suspect in the Potters' betrayal, leading McGonagall to regret that she had been harsh towards him and to acknowledge him as a brave Gryffindor. She wore square spectacles that matched the markings around the eyes of her Animagus and Patronus: a silver tabby cat. After he had graduated and then returned as the Potions master, he and McGonagall became colleagues. And does she have to cast some spell or enchantment everytime she changes? [14][16] She also served more than once to bring Dumbledore back on track when he became distracted from the matter currently at hand. She had black hair which was rarely let down, and the majority of the time was combed back into a tight bun. Only in 1995 did she learn that the Secret-Keeper at the time of the Potters' deaths was actually Peter Pettigrew, who took the title after Sirius turned it down. Minerva used the map to discover that they were in the girls' bathroom on the first floor. She traditionally performs the Sorting ceremony at the Welcoming Feast ( PS7 , CS5 , GF12 , OP11 ). Office: First floor (up the main staircase, down a corridor). Professor McGonagall is a professor at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry and is the head of Gryffindor House and professor of Transfiguration, as well as being the Deputy Headmistress under Albus Dumbledore and a member of the Order of the Phoenix. Whilst Snape did put up a good defence, McGonagall gained the upper hand in the duel quickly, and when Filius Flitwick and Pomona Sprout arrived, Snape fled, now severely outnumbered. When Pansy Parkinson suggested they take the deal offered to them by Voldemort — that of their lives in exchange for Harry Potter — Minerva ordered the cowardly girl and all those not willing to fight to leave. Ron Weasley was a student at the time McGonagall was a professor at Hogwarts. McGonagall comforting Harry after refusing to allow him to go to Hogsmeade. Limit five (5) per household. She was quite critical of the Ministry of Magic's involvement at Hogwarts and was furious when Torquil Travers and a team of Aurors interrupted Dumbledore's Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson, protesting that this was "a school." She confessed the whole story to him, and he offered both comfort and wisdom; telling her some of his own family history, previously unknown to her. Professor Minerva McGonagall is one of the first characters we meet in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Affiliation At which point. Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World. Amycus then horrified her by stating his plan to push the blame for Alecto summoning Voldemort on the children in the dormitories, without remorse or concern that they would likely be killed or horribly tortured. In junior high I had to pick out books to do for book reports and I almost always chose Harry Potter books. When Dolores Umbridge was appointed as High Inquisitor for Hogwarts, she allied with the twins and attempted to oppose Umbridge. When the Gryffindor house ghost, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, was spirited away along with the cup and turned him into a Foundable, Minerva was delighted to see his safe return, stating that she had meant to ask his opinion on the Calamity, seen as how he, being somewhat separated from his original self, just like the Foundables were, perhaps had some interesting insights into the Calamity they had not considered. Minerva travelled to Surrey and there spent an entire day observing the Dursley family seeing whether or not they met the standards of looking after Harry as they were his only living relatives with his parents now dead. [41] It is unlikely, however, that she kept watch over Harry, as she would never go against Dumbledore's actions, no matter how much she disagreed with them. [10], However, by the time of the second wizarding war, Minerva was no longer prepared to act as a spy for a Ministry she believed had become corrupt and dangerous. Hagrid once kissed McGonagall on her cheek when he had drunk very much and she was noted giving a flushed giggle in the event's festivities. Funko 35514 Pop! Despite her loyalty to her house, Minerva was a fair-minded person who was known for docking points from students in her own House when she saw it must be done. There it was again. Peter Pettigrew was able to turn into a grey rat. When the school year began in September, Minerva had to deal with the effects that the Dementors had on her students, such as Harry Potter. Still, darker times lay ahead. Also she didn't take any house points as Harry pointed out that term had not started yet when they took the car, which she confirmed and almost smiled at this remark. [20] Upon assuming her new position, Minerva relocated; moving out of her sparse, stone-floored bedroom off of the first-floor corridor and took up permanent residence in Professor Dumbledore's old quarters, whereupon her new study became the home to among other things a self-playing harp, Its tones often being heard around midday, between classes. After they left Hogwarts, both McGonagall became allies with her former students, who became members of the first Order of the Phoenix. She was stuck on the level below Harry and Dumbledore and couldn't pass on the stairs to reach them, however, Snape could (as he had the Dark Mark) and pushed past her. [1], Later on in her career, Minerva rose to the position of Head of the Transfiguration department. She wasn't afraid to speak her mind and showed quite a sharp tongue, especially during arguments. There is also the possibility that there was another, older Scottish witch of the same name who also taught at Hogwarts before the birth of the Minerva who appears in the Harry Potter books and films, although it would be unlikely that the two are related as the latter inherited her surname from her Muggle father. These months were to prove some of the most difficult of Minerva’s life. When Hermione explained about their first Divination, McGonagall understood and asked her class which of them would be dying this year. So I've wondered for some time, and the answer is probably obvious and right under my nose, but why is professor McGonagall a cat? Minerva pleaded with Dumbledore and Crouch to withdraw Harry from the tournament, as the tournament was highly dangerous. In her gratitude for Harry accepting the position, she bought him a Nimbus 2000 for his first Quidditch game. Minerva attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was Sorted into Gryffindor House, but it took the Sorting Hat five and a half minutes to decide if she was Gryffindor or Ravenclaw, which made her a Hatstall. Minerva was worried over the messages left on the walls and was at a loss about what should be done. Nearing the end of the Battle of Hogwarts, Minerva's devastation was great when she saw Rubeus Hagrid carrying Harry's seemingly dead body. McGonagall, believing his retreat was motivated by fear, called out "Coward! Professor McGonagall, who taught Transfigurations at Hogwarts, would often sit on her desk in her Animagus form, even misleading Harry and Ron on their first day of class. Dumbledore : [walks onto Privet Drive and takes out lights with tool] I should have known that you would be here, Professor McGonagall. She enjoyed watching Quidditch, and supported the Montrose Magpies. Now free to be with her kind and to exercise her talents, Minerva saw how her mother sobbed that day, not only out of pride, but also out of envy. Character Subject/Position Background Cuthbert Binns History of Magic: The History of Magic teacher for the entire series, Cuthbert Binns has the distinction of being the only teacher at Hogwarts who is a ghost.It is said that one day he took a nap in a chair in the staff room and died in his sleep; later, he simply got up to go to teach his next class and "left his body behind". They were among the first ones to run to congratulate Harry after he defeated Voldemort. After Umbridge fired Sybill Trelawney from her post as Divination teacher, Minerva even put aside her mild dislike of Sybill to focus even more on her hatred of Umbridge, indirectly stating that the latter's evaluation is incompetent and will not be taken into consideration. Draco also trusted her into using the Marauder's Map to find his son and Albus and fully accepted whatever punishment would be given to Scorpius, acknowledging he believed her decision would be fair. This event signalled the end of the Second Wizarding War. Their engagement happened during a summertime stroll around the lake in the Hogwarts grounds. Teachers didn't often seek permission for a student to use one of the devices, but she saw something special in Hermione and went out of her way to make sure the younger witch wasn't under-achieving. [1], Minerva in her earlier years as a professor, Instead, Minerva sent an owl to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, asking whether she might be considered for a teaching post. There is no report that she objected this, which shows that she likely forgave him and came to admire his marvellous bravery. your own Pins on Pinterest Doodle flat illustration vector. After two years at the Ministry, she was offered a prestigious promotion, yet found herself turning it down as she missed her home in Scotland. [1], By this time, Minerva was shocked to learn from her oblivious mother (in the middle of a chatty letter of local news) that Dougal had married the daughter of another farmer. Isobel McGonagall learned her daughter Minerva was a witch when she started displaying small, but unmistakable, signs of magic, such as the cat doing the infant's bidding before she could even talk. After Harry's resistance group was discovered by Umbridge, Minerva was present in Dumbledore's office when Harry was brought in. Though the dragon in question was successfully released, Harry, Hermione and Neville were all caught and brought before McGonagall by Filch. Hagrid was disgusted when the Aurors stunned and injured her to the point that he attacked them in an uncontrollable rage before fleeing, furiously denouncing them as cowards. Fan Art Harry Potter Stock Vector - Illustration of friendly, domestic: 199376711. Minerva was positively hateful towards Lockhart when he walked in late and oblivious when everyone else was greatly saddened at Ginny Weasley's impending doom. In the final moments of the battle, she duelled Voldemort himself to a stalemate alongside Horace Slughorn and Kingsley Shacklebolt, though they were blasted aside by his fury when Bellatrix Lestrange was killed in a duel with Molly Weasley. [14], McGonagall at the End-of-Term Feast celebrating the end of the Chamber of Secrets, Thankfully, this terrible reality never came to pass. Animagus [to Professor McGonagall, who is a cat] Professor McGonagall : [transforms into a human] Good evening, Professor Dumbledore. She was the couple's first child and was named after her mother's grandmother, a very powerful witch. Currently unavailable. She didn't care about the fact Remus was a werewolf, because Dumbledore trusted him, and respected his efficient teaching skills, as she referenced him during Harry's Careers Advice. They were eventually tortured into insanity by Bellatrix Lestrange. McGonagall did all she could to circumvent Umbridge's authority without risking her own security as Deputy Headmistress. They fought Voldemort, along with Horace Slughorn, and all of them survived the war. This fits your . Minerva Mcgonagall 100gamesvictorfanficstories Wiki Fandom. Minerva McGonagall is the Transfiguration professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Female[3] Minerva was called upon to fix the situation, but Leta ran from her and Minerva was forced to chase her around the school, all the while docking points (Minerva ended up docking a total of 200 points). She also was the older sister of Malcolm and Robert Jnr. When she couldn't find Leta, Minerva removed the spell from the girl but promptly restored it with an irritated "Whisht!" But after James' death, she, the rest of the wizarding community, assumed it was Sirius who betrayed the Potters since he was expected to be their Secret-Keeper. Both witches tried to oppose Umbridge (in 1995) and the Carrows (in 1998). Minerva couldn't help but feel pity for Neville after the loss of both his parents, whom she knew and fought alongside earlier on in her career. When Amycus spat at McGonagall, Harry was outraged to the point of attacking him with the Cruciatus Curse, even agreeing with Bellatrix Lestrange's assertion that one had to "really mean it" to perform the curse correctly. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Harry Potter made analogies to McGonagall looking like she was going to explode, breathe fire and shoot sparks from her nose based on how transparent her anger could appear. McGonagall and the Weasleys get along well, considering they were all in Gryffindor House and fellow members of the Order of the Phoenix. The confidences exchanged that night between were to form the basis of a lasting friendship. Cat[8] When Dolores Umbridge and several Aurors from the Ministry sought to sack and exile Hagrid from the school grounds by force, Minerva quickly flew to his aid, in turn taking four stunners simultaneously to the chest. She was mad. Professor McGonagall 75954. Under the guidance of her inspirational Transfiguration teacher, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva had managed to become an Animagus; her animal form, with its distinctive markings (tabby cat, square spectacles markings around eyes) were duly logged in the Ministry of Magic's Animagus Registry. Even so, McGonagall chose to not join the Order of the Phoenix, which was seen as a renegade outfit by the Ministry at the time. She was proud and loyal to Hogwarts, Dumbledore and Harry Potter. [10], True to Gryffindor, Minerva valued bravery and courage highly, believing cowardice be a heavy flaw. Harry Potter, Professor McGonagall's Cat Patronus Necklace by YSK. Minerva then intervened on his behalf after he told her that Alecto wasn't responding. Thank you for your support! She initially dismissed him as Black could not have possibly got in without the password (unaware that Hermione's cat, Crookshanks, befriended by Sirius and gave him a discarded list of passwords) but was rendered speechless when the new guardian, Sir Cadogan, confirmed that he had indeed let him in because he had the passwords written down. , three years into their adulthood scoured the castle, accompanied by Harry, behind. She became their informant and bravely spied on Voldemort 's name change of,. 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