Introduction
Hogwarts comes under attack, and two Muggles must help save the school.
A band of evil witches not controlled by the Ministry of Magic have discovered the Wizardry Schools, and are attempting to destroy them, and Hogwarts is next. Two Muggle children hold the key to save the school and are invited to Hogwarts to help with the battle. However, obstacles such Professor Umbridge, stand in their way. This story is called Witch.
This story is also basically an introduction to Danielle and Zoe, two ten year old characters from another, much deeper, darker 900 page novel that's not a part of the Harry Potter series. The basic parts of the other story, called Rapture, have been made part of Witch out of necessity and I'll leave it up to Danielle to explain what had happened to them. Danielle also has her own secrets, which will be revealed as Witch plays out.
Be aware that this story is not complete; I am still working on it. The idea came after watching Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix.
Disclaimer-All Harry Potter characters remain the sole possession of the original copyright holders. The copyright for Rapture and the characters therein, is also retained by the original author, information available upon request.
Witch
February 3, 2010
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Danielle dropped her backpack off in the kitchen and went outside to join Jocelyn, who was working in the yard.
"Hey J," Danielle said, giving Jocelyn a hug.
"What, no Mom?" Jocelyn said, smiling, she then stood up and wiped the dirt off her old cutoff jeans.
"Sorry, forgot," Danielle said sheepishly.
"Well, I think I can forgive you this time," Jocelyn teased her, "You ready for your snack?"
"Uh-huh," Danielle nodded. Jocelyn put her arms around the girl's thin soldiers and they walked into the house.
"So, how was your day, Sweetie?" Jocelyn asked as she pulled the bag of chocolate chip cookies down and poured some milk, and then placed it in front of Danielle.
"It was okay. Zoe got in trouble, though! She got sent to the office," Danielle said, eating around the edges of a cookie.
"Oh really? So, what happened?" Jocelyn asked, though she probably already knew.
"Smarted off to the sub," Danielle said, rolling her eyes, "Told her that she thought she was being unfair to make us do all the work our teacher left for us."
"Oh Zoe!" Jocelyn said, "I swear that girl!"
"Mr. Deville, the principle, just told her to cool it," Danielle said, "Then he asked me to help her basically keep her mouth shut."
"Yeah, that works with her most of the time," Jocelyn said.
"Any more bad dreams?" she then asked, noticing that the girl appeared tired and drawn. Danielle's downcast eyes told the truth.
"Oh Sweetie," Jocelyn said, standing up and kissing the top of her head.
"At least you're not the only one. Maggie called the other day about Emily, at least three times a week; she wakes up screaming about the Demons."
"It seems like a dream now, but the memories keep suddenly coming back. They are just as scary as when we were down there," Danielle said.
"I completely understand, you were in a terrible place," Jocelyn said, then sitting back down, picking up a cookie and thoughtfully eating it.
"I know," Danielle said, "But at least we still remember the field trips."
"There you go," Jocelyn said, "Something good did come out of it."
The phone rang, breaking into the conversation. "That's probably Zoe," Danielle said, and she stood up and walked over to the phone to answer it. While Danielle talked to her best friend, Jocelyn went to the living room to retrieve the package from the table by the door.
"Zoe, I have to go. I'll call you in a little bit, okay?" Danielle said, ending the conversation.
"What's that?" she asked, pointing to the box.
"I had the oddest day today," Jocelyn said and handed the box over to Danielle.
"I was working in the yard when this bright white owl dropped this on the ground next to me. It was addressed to you, so I didn't open it," Jocelyn said. Danielle turned the package over in her hands. She shook it but it made no sound; she then shrugged and starting tearing the paper off. She opened the end of the box and pulled out what appeared to a newspaper.
"The Daily Prophet?" she asked, perplexed.
"HOLY!" she then exclaimed when the picture of what appeared to be a sporting match on the front page suddenly moved, and she dropped it as if she had been bitten.
"I saw it too!" Jocelyn exclaimed.
"Gryffindor House wins a stunning upset victory in last night's Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin…" Danielle read and she and Jocelyn watched as the final seconds of the game were played out in the picture in the paper.
"Okay, this is getting more than a little weird," Danielle said.
"Look, there's a letter," Jocelyn said, pointing to the light brown envelope that had fallen on the table. Danielle picked it up and opened it slowly.
"It's from someone named Albus Dumbledore," Danielle said, scanning it quickly. She handed the letter to Jocelyn.
"Dear Ms. McGinnis,
I hope this letter finds you well. I know that you do not know me. I am Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster for Hogwarts School of Withcraft and Wizardry. A school for wizards located in England. I am writing for I wish to open a line of communication with you.
I am fully aware of your abilities and what has happened to you, the terrible situation that you had faced. And even though you are a Muggle (non magic human) the information and the knowledge that you had obtained during your ordeal could prove invaluable in our world.
Your name has come up many times in the very upper echelons of ourruling body, called the Ministry of Magic, but it has also been kept a secret; for in our world, consorting with a Muggle can be very problematic. However, the situation in our world might now demand it and we feel that now that the time has come that we must reach out.
I will see to it that you receive the Daily Prophet everyday. Please read it thoroughly to keep informed as the situation progresses and deteriorates in our world. Ms. McGinnis, I realize that this may seem a little overwhelming, but again we are in need of your help and I hope to hear from you soon, before it's too late. To respond to this letter, you will find fresh parchment in the box, write your response, roll it up, tie with ribbon and leave on your front porch. The white owl will retrieve it and bring it to me. All correspondence is done in our world by Owl Post. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
"Wow," Jocelyn said. Danielle just stared, eyes wide, jaw dropped and stunned to silence.
"What are you going to do?" Jocelyn said.
"I guess I'll answer them, but try to find The Dark Stranger and ask him what he thinks," Danielle said slowly, "this is really…I don't know what to think."
While Danielle pulled out the fresh parchment and retrieved a pen from the science journal in her backpack. Jocelyn sent out a telepathic wave for The Dark Stranger.
"DS, are you out there?" Jocelyn sent out, "Danielle received something very odd."
"WHAT IS IT?" The Dark Stranger replied.
"She received a letter from someone named Albus Dumbledore and the Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, along with a newspaper that has moving pictures. They are asking for her help," Jocelyn sent.
"IT IS LEGITIMATE. KEEP ME INFORMED," The Dark Stranger sent back, "IF THE WIZARDRY WORLD IS CONTACTING DANIELLE, THEN THE SITUATION IS QUICKLY WORSENING," with that, and true to The Dark Stranger's style, the connection was broken without another word.
"Hey, Dani, DS says it's real," Jocelyn said. Danielle just nodded.
"Tell me what you think about this," Danielle said.
Dear Mr. Dumbledore,
Thank you for contacting me, and if you think I can help, I'd be happy too. Let me know what you want me to do.
Sincerely,
Danielle McGinnis
Jocelyn shrugged and said, "Short, sweet and to the point."
Danielle rolled up the letter according to the directions, then stood up, walked out to the porch, where a large, snow white owl was waiting. Danielle placed the letter on the porch; the owl hooted once and swooped down then took off into the bright blue sky. Jocelyn came up behind her.
"Alright, sweetie, let's look at that paper to see if there's any clues as to why they want you," Jocelyn said.
"Zoe is going to LOVE this one," Danielle said dubiously as they walked back into the house.
