Hi, this is my first story so I hope it isn't too bad.

I don't own Harry Potter, the marvelous J.K. Rowling does.

It was quarter to midnight when Minerva heard the knock on her door. Putting down the sixth year essay she got up to answer the door. She'd been so caught up in her marking that she hadn't noticed when it stated raining. It was only now, when an audible crash from a tree being hit with lightning, did she notice the storm raging outside. Picking up the candle from her desk she walked over and opened her office door. To say she was surprised with who was on the other side would be an understatement. In front of her stood three scared first years.

"Ms. Granger, Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley. What are you three doing out of bed? It is against school rules to be out of bed after curfew. I should take away house point's, this is a clear defiance of our rules. "

The words had barley left her lips when there was a sudden clap of thunder. A scared gasp and yelp were heard before Minerva found herself with two students pressed face first into her sides.

"Ms. Granger, Mr. Weasley, if you could please remove yourselves from my skirts I would be much appreciated."

They had just let go of her when a bolt of lightning struck, thunder booming soon after. Minerva once again found herself with students in her skirts, only this time Harry had joined them. Accepting that they were scared of the storm and would not be letting go of her she knelt down to be level with the children.

"Please Professor, don't take away any points, it's my fault we're up after curfew."

It was Harry who had spoke to her. His hair was pushed out of his face, revealing his red scar. Noticing her looking at it he quickly covered it with his bangs.

Clearing her throat Minerva looked at each of them before speaking in a soft voice.

"All right, no point will be taken tonight, but if I catch you out again you will be in trouble, are we clear?"

They nodded.

"Good. Now come along, I'll take you back to the common room."

Standing up Minerva quickly cast a locking charm on her office and together they left.