Minerva McGonagall hadn't been this happy in months. After delivering her beautiful blue-eyed, brown-haired little girl she could finally be at peace over Albus Dumbledore's death. But the ever-darkening wizarding world threatens to quench her newfound light and she quickly discovers that Severus Snape is also struggling to stay afloat under the weight of his dark secret.

Friends, colleagues, confidants. Those were the only words that had ever been used to describe the years-long relationship between Minerva McGonagall and Albus Dumbledore. But as the Tri-Wizard Tournament stirs up new situations and emotions, will they have to expand their vocabulary? Of course set during GOF, please read and review!

McGonagall had been in love with Dumbledore for years. But never had she ever thought he knew. Knowing he couldn't return her love he gave her a parting gift she'd never forget and unknowingly also last a lifetime. Pregnant with a child who would never know its father, with her niece at her side she tries to wrap her head around bringing a baby into a world on the brink of war.