Harry Potter Stats

    Minerva McGonagall

    Events [50]

    Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
    The Boy Who Lived [B1-C1]
    2-3
      Professor McGonagall Observes Privet Drive in Her Cat Animagus Form
    Vernon Dursley notices strange things on his way to work, including a tabby cat seemingly reading a map and groups of oddly dressed people in cloaks. Dismissing these oddities as silly stunts, he resolves to focus on his job at Grunnings.
    5-6
      Professor McGonagall Waits Outside The Dursleys’ House As A Tabby Cat
    Vernon arrives home to see the same tabby cat from earlier perched on his garden wall, staring at him with an unsettling intensity. He tries to shoo the cat away but ultimately retreats into the house, determined to ignore the strange happenings.
    7-8
      Professor McGonagall, In Her Cat Form, Remains Vigilant Outside Privet Drive.
    Vernon tries to push aside his concerns about the Potters and the day’s strange events as he goes to bed. While Petunia sleeps soundly, Vernon’s unease grows, but he reassures himself that their lives won’t be affected. Outside, the tabby cat watches Privet Drive intently, unmoving as midnight approaches.
    8-9
      Minerva McGonagall, In Her Cat Form, Watches Dumbledore’s Arrival With Narrowed Eyes.
    Albus Dumbledore appears on Privet Drive, extinguishing the streetlights with a magical device called a Put-Outer. He quietly observes the street and sits beside a waiting tabby cat, preparing for the events to come.
    9-10
      McGonagall Expresses Frustration Over Wizards Being Careless And Attracting Muggle Attention.
    The tabby cat transforms into Professor McGonagall, who confronts Dumbledore about the reckless celebrations in the magical community. She expresses concern over Muggles noticing the unusual events and the implications of Lord Voldemort’s defeat.
    10-11
      McGonagall Expresses Doubts About Voldemort’s Disappearance And The Consequences Of Carelessness
    Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore discuss Lord Voldemort’s apparent downfall. McGonagall presses Dumbledore for details, while Dumbledore emphasizes the importance of calling Voldemort by his name to diminish fear within the magical world.
    11-12
      McGonagall Struggles To Accept The Death Of The Potters And The Mystery Of Harry’s Survival
    Dumbledore reveals that Lily and James Potter were killed by Voldemort, but their son, Harry, mysteriously survived. Voldemort’s power was broken in the attempt, and the cause of Harry’s survival remains unknown.
    12-14
      McGonagall Voices Strong Objections To Harry Being Left With The Dursleys
    Dumbledore explains his plan to leave Harry with the Dursleys, believing a normal upbringing will protect him from fame and pressure. Despite McGonagall’s objections about the Dursleys’ unsuitability, Dumbledore insists it is the best choice for Harry’s future.
    14-16
      McGonagall Questions Dumbledore’s Decision And Tries To Comfort Hagrid
    Rubeus Hagrid arrives on a flying motorcycle, carrying baby Harry, who was rescued from the ruins of his home. Hagrid is deeply emotional as he hands Harry to Dumbledore, who prepares to leave the child with the Dursleys.
    16-17
      McGonagall Expresses Her Emotions Before Leaving Privet Drive After A Difficult Night
    Albus Dumbledore places baby Harry on the doorstep of number four, Privet Drive, with a letter explaining the situation. Rubeus Hagrid is emotional as he says goodbye to Harry, and the three of them depart, leaving Harry to grow up with the Dursleys.
    The Keeper of the Keys [B1-C4]
    51-52
      McGonagall’s Signature On The Letter Confirms Harry’s Admission And Required School Materials
    Hagrid finally delivers Harry’s long-awaited acceptance letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This moment marks Harry’s official entry into the magical world and the start of a new chapter in his life.
    The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
    113-115
      Professor McGonagall Explains The Importance Of The Sorting Ceremony
    The first-year students arrive at Hogwarts, where Professor McGonagall welcomes them and explains the importance of the Sorting Ceremony. She describes how their house will become their school family, leaving the students nervous about their imminent sorting.
    115-116
      Professor McGonagall Returns To Announce The Start Of The Sorting Ceremony
    While waiting for the Sorting Ceremony, the first-year students are startled by the sudden arrival of Hogwarts ghosts. The Fat Friar, a Hufflepuff ghost, tries to reassure them, but their nerves about the ceremony remain.
    116-117
      Professor McGonagall Leads The First Years Into The Great Hall For The Sorting Ceremony
    Professor McGonagall leads the first-year students into the Great Hall. They are awestruck by the enchanted ceiling and floating candles as they line up before the entire school to await the Sorting Ceremony.
    117-118
      Professor McGonagall Brings Out The Sorting Hat For The Ceremony
    The Sorting Hat sings an introductory song detailing the qualities of the four Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. The hat invites the students to try it on, promising to find their rightful house.
    118-121
      Professor McGonagall Announces Names For The Sorting
    Professor McGonagall begins the Sorting Ceremony, calling the students one by one to wear the Sorting Hat. The hat assigns them to their houses, which will shape their Hogwarts experience.
    121-122
      Professor McGonagall Oversees The Sorting Ceremony And Rolls Up The Scroll
    After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.
    126-126
      Professor McGonagall Is Seen Talking With Dumbledore At The High Table
    Harry feels a sharp pain in his scar when Professor Snape looks at him during the feast. Percy explains that Snape is the Potions Master, rumored to be after the Defense Against the Dark Arts position.
    The Potions Master [B1-C8]
    133-135
      None
    Harry experiences his first classes at Hogwarts, including History of Magic, Herbology, Transfiguration, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. He quickly learns that magic is more complicated than simply waving a wand, with Minerva McGonagall being especially strict.
    135-136
      Professor McGonagall Assigns A Heavy Load Of Homework To Gryffindor Students
    Harry and Ron Have Breakfast and Are Invited to Visit Hagrid Later That Day
    136-138
      Professor McGonagall Demonstrates Authority In A Similar Manner To Snape
    In Harry's first Potions class with Severus Snape, it becomes clear that Snape has a personal dislike for him. Snape quizzes Harry on potion ingredients, and when Harry cannot answer, Snape mocks him, making the situation uncomfortable for Harry.
    The Midnight Duel [B1-C9]
    145-145
      Professor McGonagall Quickly Intervenes to Stop Trouble at the Gryffindor Table
    Neville excitedly shows his new Remembrall, a gift from his grandmother, to his friends. Malfoy snatches it, but Professor McGonagall intervenes before any trouble escalates, forcing Malfoy to return the magical object.
    149-150
      Professor McGonagall Is Furious And Takes Harry To The Castle
    Professor McGonagall catches Harry flying without permission after his daring catch. She scolds him severely and escorts him away, leaving Harry convinced he will be expelled for breaking the rules.
    150-152
      McGonagall Identifies Harry As A Natural Seeker And Recruits Him For Quidditch
    Instead of punishing Harry, Professor McGonagall introduces him to Oliver Wood, the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Impressed by Harry’s natural flying ability, Wood eagerly welcomes Harry as their new Seeker.
    152-153
      McGonagall Recruited Harry As Seeker For The Gryffindor Quidditch Team
    Harry shares the news of becoming the youngest Seeker in a century with Ron. Fred and George Weasley, also Quidditch players, express their excitement, confident that Gryffindor can win the Quidditch Cup this year.
    154-156
      McGonagall Is Mentioned For Giving Hermione Points For Switching Spells
    Hermione tries to stop Harry and Ron from sneaking out for the duel, but she ends up locked out of Gryffindor Tower. Neville, unable to remember the password, joins the group as they head toward the trophy room.
    Hallowe'en [B1-C10]
    164-165
      Professor McGonagall Sends Harry A Note About His New Broomstick
    In an extraordinary delivery spectacle, Harry receives a Nimbus 2000 broomstick from Professor McGonagall, conveyed by a team of screech owls. This event captures the entire school’s attention, as well as sparking envy in Draco Malfoy, whose reaction underscores his rivalry with Harry.
    165-166
      Professor McGonagall Approved Harry’s Broomstick For Special Circumstances
    Draco Malfoy seizes an opportunity to accuse Harry of violating first-year rules by owning a broomstick. Professor Flitwick’s intervention confirms Harry’s authorization, simultaneously exacerbating the existing Gryffindor-Slytherin rivalry as Malfoy’s complaint is effectively dismissed.
    167-169
      Professor McGonagall Arranges For Harry’s Quidditch Training With Oliver Wood
    Gryffindor’s Quidditch Captain, Oliver Wood, takes Harry to the Quidditch field for the first time and begins his training as Seeker. Wood explains the fundamental roles of Chasers, the Keeper, and Beaters, illustrating each player’s responsibilities in handling the Quaffle and Bludgers. Wood emphasizes the physical demands of the game and Harry’s unique role.
    177-178
      Professor McGonagall Is Furious About The Troll Incident But Rewards Their Courage
    Following the troll’s defeat, Professors McGonagall, Snape, and Quirrell arrive at the scene. Hermione Granger’s fabricated explanation to protect Harry and Ron highlights her gratitude and begins to unify the trio. Professor McGonagall’s reprimand, tempered by praise, reinforces the school’s stance on bravery and rule-breaking.
    Quidditch [B1-C11]
    185-187
      Professor McGonagall Monitors Lee Jordan’s Commentary for Fairness
    The Gryffindor vs. Slytherin Quidditch match begins with Angelina Johnson scoring the first goal, giving Gryffindor an early lead. The crowd cheers as Lee Jordan’s lively commentary energizes the atmosphere, and Harry takes his position, searching for the Snitch.
    187-189
      Professor McGonagall Reprimands Lee Jordan For His Bias During Commentary
    As Harry spots the Golden Snitch, Slytherin captain Marcus Flint deliberately blocks him, nearly causing him to fall from his broom. The foul earns Gryffindor a penalty, but the Snitch disappears, leaving tensions high among players and spectators alike.
    The Mirror of Erised [B1-C12]
    194-195
      Professor McGonagall Organizes The List Of Students Staying For Christmas
    With Hogwarts blanketed in snow, students anticipate the holidays. Fred and George Weasley charm snowballs to pelt Quirinus Quirrell’s turban, while Hagrid nurses storm-weary owls. Draco Malfoy mocks Harry for staying at Hogwarts during Christmas, but Harry looks forward to celebrating with Ron and the Weasleys.
    195-197
      Professor McGonagall Oversees Christmas Decorations In The Great Hall
    After Draco Malfoy insults Ron Weasley’s family, Ron grabs Malfoy in anger but is caught by Professor Snape, who penalizes Gryffindor. Hagrid steps in to diffuse tensions and lifts the trio’s spirits by showing them the festive Great Hall decorations prepared by Professors McGonagall and Flitwick.
    203-204
      McGonagall Giggles And Blushes When Hagrid Kisses Her Cheek
    Harry experiences a magical Christmas feast, complete with wizard crackers and enchanted gifts. Afterward, he enjoys a snowball fight with the Weasleys and a lively chess match by the Gryffindor common room fire, marking his happiest Christmas yet.
    Nicolas Flamel [B1-C13]
    217-218
      Hermione Urges Neville To Report Malfoy To Professor McGonagall
    After being cursed by Malfoy, Neville hops to Gryffindor Tower with his legs stuck together. Hermione frees him with a countercurse, and Harry comforts him by giving him a Chocolate Frog. Encouraged by his friends’ support, Neville begins to stand up for himself.
    Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback [B1-C14]
    230-233
      McGonagall Added An Enchantment To Protect The Sorcerer’s Stone
    During a visit to Hagrid’s hut, the trio learns that several Hogwarts professors, including Snape, helped protect the Sorcerer’s Stone. To their astonishment, Hagrid reveals a Norwegian Ridgeback egg he won in a card game, which he plans to hatch despite its illegality.
    240-241
      Professor McGonagall Punishes Malfoy For Wandering The Castle At Night
    While transporting Norbert, Harry and Hermione overhear Malfoy attempting to report them to McGonagall. She dismisses his claims about a dragon and punishes him for being out after curfew. The duo successfully hands Norbert over to Charlie’s friends at the tower.
    The Forbidden Forest [B1-C15]
    242-243
      McGonagall Arrives To Address The Students’ Misbehavior
    Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom are caught in the Astronomy Tower by Argus Filch while attempting to secretly deliver an illegal dragon. They are escorted to Professor McGonagall’s office, where their actions raise concerns about their disregard for school rules.
    243-244
      McGonagall Is Furious With The Students For Breaking Rules
    Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom face Professor McGonagall’s wrath after their midnight excursion. She deducts 150 points from Gryffindor, placing their house at the bottom of the standings, and assigns all three detention.
    247-248
      Professor McGonagall Assigns Detentions For The Rule Breaking
    Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom receive detention notices for their nighttime rule-breaking. They anxiously await their punishment, which will take place later that evening.
    259-261
      McGonagall’s Teachings On Divination As An Imprecise Magic Are Recalled By Hermione
    After returning to the common room, Harry shares his harrowing experience with Ron and Hermione. He comes to the terrifying conclusion that Severus Snape is trying to steal the Sorcerer's Stone for Lord Voldemort, who waits to return to power. Harry is now more determined than ever to prevent this from happening.
    Through the Trapdoor [B1-C16]
    262-263
      Professor McGonagall Oversees Transfiguration During Practical Exams
    As final exams approach, Harry Potter battles mounting anxiety over Lord Voldemort’s possible return. His scar pains him frequently, nightmares of the hooded figure haunt him, and his fear distracts him during testing. Despite this, Harry, Ron, and Hermione complete their exams, trying to reassure themselves that the Stone remains safe under Dumbledore’s watch.
    266-268
      McGonagall Dismisses The Trio’s Concerns About The Stone’s Safety
    Harry, Ron, and Hermione attempt to warn Dumbledore that the Stone is in danger, only to learn from Professor McGonagall that he has left for London. Despite their insistence that someone intends to steal the Stone, McGonagall dismisses their concerns and orders them to stay away from the third-floor corridor.
    268-269
      McGonagall’s Absence Provides Harry With A Chance To Speak Freely
    As Harry, Ron, and Hermione plot to guard the Stone themselves, they are caught by Professor Snape. With a sharp reminder of Gryffindor’s recent point loss and a threat of expulsion, Snape warns Harry to cease his nighttime wanderings, leaving the trio uneasy and more determined to act.
    269-270
      Professor McGonagall Loses Patience And Threatens Point Deductions
    Harry, Ron, and Hermione devise a plan to watch Snape and protect the third-floor corridor. However, McGonagall catches them near the restricted area and sternly warns them off, while Hermione’s attempt to tail Snape fails when he becomes suspicious and questions her presence.
    270-271
      McGonagall’s Warnings Influence The Trio’s Risk Assessment
    Convinced that Snape plans to steal the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry declares his intent to act. Despite the risk of expulsion, Harry’s determination to prevent Voldemort’s return compels Ron and Hermione to join him. Together, they prepare for a dangerous journey through the trapdoor.
    284-284
      McGonagall Transfigured The Chess Pieces To Guard The Stone
    Entering the next chamber, Harry and Hermione encounter a massive troll already knocked out with a bloody lump on its head. Relieved to avoid a fight, they carefully step past the unconscious creature and continue their journey.
    The Man with Two Faces [B1-C17]
    305-306
      McGonagall’s Giant Chess Set Becomes A Highlight Of Gryffindor’s Heroics
    During the feast, Dumbledore awards Neville Longbottom ten points for his courage in standing up to his friends, securing Gryffindor’s victory in the House Cup competition.
    306-307
      McGonagall Shakes Snape’s Hand As The Celebrations Continue
    Gryffindor triumphs over Slytherin after Dumbledore’s last-minute point awards, changing the decorations in the Great Hall and igniting a joyous celebration.