Professor McGonagall stared deliberately around the class.
‘The Yule Ball is of course a chance for us all to – er – let our hair down,’ she said, in a disapproving voice.
Lavender giggled harder than ever, with her hand pressed hard against her mouth to stifle the sound. Harry could see what was funny this time: Professor McGonagall, with her hair in a tight bun, looked as though she had never let her hair down in any sense.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter Twenty-Two, The Unexpected Task
Happy Birthday Minerva McGonagall! Although she is known for being a somewhat serious teacher, we hope Professor McGonagall is letting her hair down today of all days.
We’re wondering what the Transfiguration teacher will be doing to celebrate – perhaps attending a dance, as we know she waltzed with Ludo Bagman at the Yule Ball, or perhaps she is a fan of Celestina Warbeck’s powerfully impressive singing, and is enjoying a concert (although we wouldn’t bet more that 5 Knuts on it…). We expect she’ll treat herself to a Ginger Newt or two as well!
How do you think Professor McGonagall will be celebrating her birthday? Let us know your theories on Professor McGonagall’s page on pottermore.com, Facebook or Twitter using #HappyBirthdayMinervaMcGonagall.
‘The Yule Ball is of course a chance for us all to – er – let our hair down,’ she said, in a disapproving voice.
Lavender giggled harder than ever, with her hand pressed hard against her mouth to stifle the sound. Harry could see what was funny this time: Professor McGonagall, with her hair in a tight bun, looked as though she had never let her hair down in any sense.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter Twenty-Two, The Unexpected Task
Happy Birthday Minerva McGonagall! Although she is known for being a somewhat serious teacher, we hope Professor McGonagall is letting her hair down today of all days.
We’re wondering what the Transfiguration teacher will be doing to celebrate – perhaps attending a dance, as we know she waltzed with Ludo Bagman at the Yule Ball, or perhaps she is a fan of Celestina Warbeck’s powerfully impressive singing, and is enjoying a concert (although we wouldn’t bet more that 5 Knuts on it…). We expect she’ll treat herself to a Ginger Newt or two as well!
How do you think Professor McGonagall will be celebrating her birthday? Let us know your theories on Professor McGonagall’s page on pottermore.com, Facebook or Twitter using #HappyBirthdayMinervaMcGonagall.