In case you haven't spotted it

[frozen-jelly.livejournal.com]

Just was re-checking the friends page and realised Arthur's post has a new comment, which goes someway to explain how Minerva managed to keep such a privileged position despite her previosu close links to Dumbledore etc :
http://alt-arthur.livejournal.com/1372.html?thread=8284#t8284

Comments

[queenbookwench.livejournal.com]

Yes--McGonagall is both fabulous and heart-breaking--it's really interesting how she handles some of Snape's canon role. I hope we get the backstory eventually on how/why she brought Hermione into the Order so young, as well.