That seemed to have quieted everyone and I decided to continue walking towards the Headmistress’ office. We didn’t have to go far before the very person I was looking for appeared in the hallway. Minerva McGonagall – and how odd it was to think of her full name – looked flustered as one would expect of a Headmistress who only recently attained the job. Her eyes landed on the boys in relief before they went to me. "By Merlin’s beard. They are safe!" She rushed towards us.