Harry watched as she sealed off the room and relaxed a little bit in the chair. "Thank you, Professor," he said and glanced at Hermione before returning his attention back to McGonagall.

"We understand. Professor, we'd like for you to test us, please," Harry said, hoping that she'd be able to sense it despite how much time had past since arriving. Their upcoming months... hell, school years truly could be a lot easier if they had her support and she believed them. First, they had to prove it to her. Somehow.