CHAPTER 1
Summer Ashland yawned as the light streaked through her window. It was a normal morning on a normal day, for some people at least. Summer groggily walked down the stairs to breakfast. Her mother, Callie Ashland, was preparing eggs and bacon.
"Have a good night's sleep?" Callie asked, putting the eggs on Summer's plate.
"Yeah." Summer nodded, noticing the mail pile. "Any mail for me?"
"Yes, one from a school." Callie said.
"A school? What do you mean? Don't tell me it's college, I'm only ten!" Summer laughed without much humor. Callie was not looking very happy. She looked sad in fact. Summer reached over to the mail pile and took the first letter that was on it. It was yellowish and in green ink was written:
To Miss Summer Ashland
1102 Ember Street
London, England
On the back was a strange red stamp with the words 'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry'. Opening it, Summer found two letters, one a list and the other a letter. It read:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Miss Ashland,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress
"W-what is this, Mom?" Summer asked. "What is Hogwarts?"
"Summer, it's time you knew. You are a witch. I was one myself and your father was a wizard." Callie told Summer.
"A w-witch? Dad's a w-wizard? You're a witch?" Summer stammered. "Were you and father also at Hogwarts before?"
"Yes. I'm very sorry I haven't told you this earlier. I thought it would be too much for you to take in." Callie sighed as she lowered bacon onto Summer's plate.
"Don't worry, Mom. I can handle it. I want to go to Hogwarts. Can I?" Summer pleaded.
"Well...that depends on if we have enough Knuts and Sickles to buy you your books, robes and other equipment." Callie said.
"Knuts? Sickles?" Summer raised her eyebrows questioningly.
"The money we use in the witch and wizard world. Look in the other letter." Callie said, pointing to the other sheet of paper. Summer nodded and unfolded the other sheet of paper which had a list:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set of glass or crystal phials
1 telescope set
1 brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
"Wow...that is a lot of things!" Summer gasped, wondering how much it would all cost.
"Yes it is. We should go to Diagon Alley." Callie said.
"Diagon Alley? What's Diagon Alley?" Summer asked.
"A place in the world of witches and wizard. Let's go there but first, we need to stop at Gringotts." Callie said, turning around to go and get her bag.
"Gringotts? What is Gringotts?" Summer asked, her head swimming with unfamiliar names. She thought Gringotts rhymed with maggots and couldn't help but giggle silently.
"Our wizard bank. It holds all the Knuts and Sickles we need for your equipment." Callie said from upstairs. She appeared a few moments later. "Come on, Summer. Let's get to Diagon Alley."
END OF CHAPTER 1!
I hoped you all enjoyed my story! It's my first Harry Potter story and I hope you will all like it! Please R and R!
~Bluefeather (I also write Warriors stories)
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