Return of Darkness
Hey, this is my first story I've written so please, go easy on me. I'll enjoy reading criticism given to help me along the story. The characters in this story are MOSTLY OC, with a few exceptions such as Professor McGonagall and most of the other staff, Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy and Rose Weasley. I own nothing except the plot-line and my OCs. Thank you so much for reading!
Chapter One: The Letter
A chorus of singing came from inside the manor house which overlooked the neighbourhood. The sun was barely poking up from behind the houses, the sky glistening an array of pinks, yellows and oranges. Slow, powerful footsteps plodded down the staircase. Everyone went silent. Carlo rubbed his eyes with his thumb and index finger and slowly opened the living room door.
"Happy birthday!" his family screamed as he stepped through the door.
"Happy birthday mate" Carlo's older brother, Augusto, held his shoulder and shook him.
Carlo stared around the room. How many people were here? It looked like his whole family from Italy had come over just for him. His mother pulled herself from the lone chair and walked in front of him. He stared at her face. She had a smile which could reach from one side of her face to the other. She hugged him and lifted him off the ground.
"Happy birthday Carlo" she spoke tearfully.
"Come on Alessandra, let him down" Carlo's step-father chuckled and patted him on the back "happy birthday kiddo."
"Thanks Darren" Carlo mumbled and threw himself on the sofa beside his Aunt Marisa and Uncle Karl.
His sister, Lexi, ran into the living room from the kitchen. She hugged him and started bouncing beside his presents which were piled up on the floor. Carlo looked at his mum, who nudged her head towards the presents. He chuckled to himself and lunged off the sofa, ripping the wrapping paper from the presents, revealing a new iPod touch, Blackberry phone, a few new games for his PlayStation3 and Xbox 360 and £450 worth of clothes. He turned to his mum to thank her but was interrupted by the sound of the letterbox clattering against the door.
"The post!" he yelled and crawled towards the front door.
On the welcome mat lay 4 envelopes, 3 addressed to Carlo and a similar one to Lexi. He ran into the living room and threw Lexi's letter at her, not hesitating to open the all important letter.
"Read it out Carlo, we all know you want to" Augusto joked.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmistress: JENNIFER HORNCRAFT
Dear Mr Carlo Sabatelli,
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 August 20th.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
Three sets of plain work robes (black)
One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
One winter cloak (black, with 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 Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potionsby Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themby Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protectionby Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set 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 BROOMSTICK
Lexi had the exact same letter. She was only two weeks older than Carlo. Carlo looked over the date again. August 20th. That's only in a few days! A brown owl landed in the garden in front of the living room window. Carlo's mother took both of the letters, leaving the equipment lists, and folded two pieces of paper with them. She opened the window and slid them into the owl's beak.
"Now what do we do?" Lexi asked the whole room.
Augusto picked up a backpack and threw it over his shoulder. "We go shopping."
