Stories by Mir Queen

When a marriage law shocks the wizarding world, Hogwarts stands against it. Many are freed through their efforts, but Minerva McGonagall fails to escape the new law's parameters, leading to unusual personal choices and an unexpected future. -AU (Stand-alone story.)

Cornelius Fudge's incompetence with the dementor in 'The Goblet of Fire' leaves Minerva to pay the price for his stupidity. -AU (Stand-alone story.)

Harry found himself thinking of all the things he had never known about his head of house. Things he had never asked and now probably never would. Harry felt guilty for never bothering to know the woman who guided and protected him even when he thought he didn't need her to. -AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

Minerva McGonagall finds grief in the wake of war difficult to manage, but in attempting to find a meaningful gift near Christmastime, she finds a measure of peace and accepts that sometimes life is too difficult without the support of a friend.

Albus Dumbledore wrapped his deputy headmistress into the embrace of his long arms with ten times more strength than that of Rubeus Hagrid; the renowned wizard's white beard pressed against the side of her face with unexpected softness as he turned to firmly kiss Minerva's temple. (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

Obi-Wan Kenobi meets a new friend shortly after Melida/Daan and finds the hope he needs to follow his destiny. The two accidentally meet again several years later and their paths become irrevocably intertwined as they work together to create peace and evade the danger lying in wait. -AU (Part 1 of 'Travelers' series)

Harry Potter refuses to be one man's pawn any longer. In finding his freedom, Harry realizes that Minerva McGonagall is far more than an inflexible professor and second chances are a privilege not to be undervalued. -AU (Part 1 of 'Awakenings' series)

He was not the first. He was not the second. He was not the last. Not the exciting first taste, nor the savored second morsel, nor the greedy final indulgence. (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

The definition of a truly good man now became something entirely different for Anakin. His entire world shifted on its axis to make way for a better description, an even more honest and faithful adaptation of the fairytale ideals his mother instilled in him as a small child. -AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story... for now.)

Minerva was a positive puzzle these days. When she was still in school, Albus could have picked out any number of her quirks, but now it was like a needle in a haystack. Most of the time he had no idea he was onto something about Minerva until he sat right on the proverbial needle. -Mildly AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story.) **CURRENTLY UNDER REVISION**

Severus Snape had never been one to believe in fate or destiny. But if he had been, he rather thought Albus and Minerva were fated to need each other as much as any two people in the annals of ancient folklore. -Mildly AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

There had always been something between them that transcended the common ideals of romance or friendship. Perhaps that is why he had not seen it until that very day… because it was already there between them, even when neither of them acknowledged it for what it was. -AU

After the attack on Hagrid & Professor McGonagall, Harry makes a startling discovery that brings together heroes within and without the walls of Hogwarts to protect one of their own. -AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story... for now.)

Weeks after Ron's departure, Harry and Hermione experience a single dance meant to fend off the constant darkness. In the wake of gripping loss, two people change the seemingly inevitable future in order to survive. -AU (Stand-alone story.)

A single word can change not only the meaning of what you say, but the course an entire relationship. What if Harry had chosen his words more carefully after McGonagall informed him of the opening dance for the Yule Ball? -AU (Stand-alone story.)

Fred and George Weasley functioned differently from each other, contrary to popular belief. It was hard to see, but it was true. George comes to the realization that being a bit different from Fred is not such a crime when it comes to finding love. -AU (Stand-alone story.)

Harry never really talked at all anymore and Ron had never told. The dark, silent hours were when Ron helped Harry in his own way. And in the daylight hours, Hermione, in her own way, helped Harry as best she knew how. -AU, Deathly Hallows spoilers. (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

For every action, there is a reaction. For every cause, an effect. During the Carrows' reign at Hogwarts, Minerva McGonagall is affected deeply and affects more than she knows. -Variety of stand-alone one-shots, both canon and AU, detailing Minerva's role in the final year at Hogwarts.

And she could love him. But she would have to make herself. Her love would be something she had to work at. She would have to convince herself it was what she had always wanted. And all the while her heart would be screaming that it was all just a lie. -AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

Sometimes, people sense that something will go wrong without ever getting a warning. Lily Potter writes to Minerva McGonagall on the day before Halloween in 1981, not fully realizing it will be her last letter. -Mildly AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story... for now.)

I stood in a field of wildflowers, marked only by that dear lady who saw my coming and my going in the silence of a starlit night... As he sails for Valinor, Legolas remembers his only love. -AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

It is Christmas and Madam Rosmerta observes joy everywhere after Voldemort's recent defeat. At one dark table in the corner of The Three Broomsticks, it seems that joy has fled. -AU, Deathly Hallows semi-spoilers. (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

Hermione ruminates on Ron as he attempts to convince she and Harry that the last living Potter "needs" a bachelor party. -AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)

Hermione can't sleep and checks in on all of her friends as they dream. One friend, in particular, needs someone to count on. -AU (One-shot, Stand-alone story.)