Lily Evans opened up her last birthday present, one from her Aunt Daisy, unwrapping at a steadily slow pace, trying to savor every moment. When the wrapping paper from the present was all scattered across the floor, she looked at the box. It was a plain cardboard packaging box, one that she could find in the post. In it, she assumed, was another box decorated with whatever product Daisy had gotten her.

"What is it?" Her sister, Petunia asked rather impatiently.

Lily shrugged her shoulders.

She shook the box. It was quite light, and she could hear something shaking inside, hitting the front and back of the box.

Lily set the box down and took a packaging knife to cut one of the sides opened. She flipped the box on one side and shook it until a small envelope came out. She set the box down, confused on why Daisy would put a small letter into a large box.

"That's all?!" Petunia said, an edge in her voice, "she got me a dolly for my birthday."

Lily bit her lip. It's true, most of Aunt Daisy's gifts were big and fun, but she couldn't complain, who knew what laid in the envelope?

Lily carefully opened the envelope, trying her hardest to not rip it. She did not like ripping things that were not supposed to be torn.

Inside, a piece of parchment paper was folded neatly in thirds. Lily slipped it out and opened up the parchment.

Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore

Dear Ms. Lily Evans,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Term begins on September 1. Attached to this letter, you will find a list of supplies and equipment you will need for this year.

We await your owl not later than July 31.

Yours Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Lily eyed the letter, one eyebrow curved.

"Well, what did it say?" Petunia demanded.

"Uh..." Lily started, looking up.

Before she answered, she heard a ring at the door.

"I'll get it!" Lily shouted before she could continue.

Lily ran to the door, desperate to get away. It had to be a hoax, right? But, Daisy wasn't really one for jokes. She was fun, but not a pranking type of person.

She swung the door open, and to her surprise, right in open light, was Aunt Daisy.

"There's my birthday girl!" Daisy called, coming in for a hug.

Aunt Daisy was quite large, with broad shoulders and strong arms. She was burly and tough. Her father wasn't siblings with her. In fact, they were actually second cousins.

"Auntie!" Lily squealed and hugged her back.

Then, she was up in the air, Daisy twirling her around in circles.

"Daisy?" Lily heard her mother ask from afar, "I thought you were in London!"

Aunt Daisy released her, and Lily sprang to her feet.

"Heavens no," Daisy replied, "I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. This political state has gotten London in a real mess."

Lily's mother bit her lip and nodded understandingly. Aunt Daisy was a member of the ministry. She helped fix ties between Britain and other countries, but her presence wasn't always needed. Daisy normally did work at home and turned them into the office when they were due, instead of spending long hours every day, in the building.

"Oh, and there's Petunia!" Daisy said, waving to Lily's sister.

Lily felt bad thinking it, but her and her sister both knew that Aunt Daisy preferred Lily over Petunia. Daisy never really acknowledged Petunia at all, unless she absolutely needed to.

"Hullo," Petunia said, then taking a step back behind her mother.

Daisy then turned to face Lily and kneeled down to be face-to-face with her.

"Now," she said, "Have you opened my birthday gift yet?"

Lily nodded, "But, I was a little confused. Were you tricking me?"

"Oh no! Of course not! How about you show me your letter?" Daisy replied with a smile.

Lily's stomach felt queasy, so it hadn't been a hoax? Was she really... magical? Lily pressed her lips together and followed Aunt Daisy into the living room, which was now ransacked with gift boxes, wrapping paper, and confetti.

Aunt Daisy picked up the piece of parchment paper from, 'Hogwarts.' Daisy inspected the paper. She didn't look confused to Lily. Daisy looked more realized than confused.

Lily's aunt moved the parchment paper from her face and sighed.

"Well the time has come." Aunt Daisy said, "You're a witch, Lily."