First of I don't own Harry Potter (though I wish I do) it purely belongs to J.K. Rowling
I only own the plot and my character, Cassie.
The sun shined on a gloomy looking orphanage, one of it's many occupants was a girl named Cassie Randle who was left there at the age of three. She woke up groggily and changed clothes, although all her clothes looked old and it was bigger than her actual size. The girl would look stunning if it wasn't for the used apparels, black as night hair, pale skin and ocean like blue eyes with a mixture of green.
'Better get breakfast before anyone else wakes up' she thought and then rushed downstairs in a quiet and calculating way. Soon she found a loaf of bread and made a peanut and butter jelly. She quickly went back upstairs and ate the sandwich in her room. That was mostly what she would eat everyday, just breakfast and if she was lucky she could get bigger food portions.
After eating, she snuck out the window and went to a nearby library where she spent most of her time. She didn't like the orphanage because most of the kids there were arrogant and mean bullies especially to her. That's why she prefers to be alone, the owner of the orphanage Ms. Brooks was an old, lonely and mean lady which made the young girl wonder why she even built an orphanage. No one wanted to adopt her, each couple were quickly warned that she was different, a freak, thus making them avoid her.
'It's not like I want to be adopted' Cassie thought. Each person trying to adopt a child would likely mould her to the person they want her to be.
She spent the whole day in the library reading books in subjects like history, science or math. With all the books she read, which the librarian taught her how to do, Cassie could easily give a collage student a run for their money. She spoke different languages fluently which included Latin, French and Spanish. She was taught by another adult whom she encountered at the library. She went back to the orphanage before the sun set and climbed the tree next to her bedroom window to sneak in. No one knew she went out but they wouldn't care if she did because most children avoided her even Ms. Brooks, though from time to time they would tease her.
Day by day this would happen and sometimes she would lie awake at night thinking why her parents gave her up or if they were even alive. She has many questions mostly starting with "Why?" but she always shakes it away from her thoughts because she has no way of knowing answers.
One day Cassie woke up with a tapping on her window, she slowly opened her eyes and got up from bed while rubbing her eyes. She looked around the room and found the source of the noise at the window and there she found an owl.
'Weird' she thought 'but then who am I to judge'
Cassie opened up the window and the owl flew in landing at her bedside table and held it's leg up. From her observation she saw it was a brown colored owl and it seemed to be tamed, she cautiously walked up to the owl and grabbed the paper. Afterwards, the owl flew outside and she was left with a rolled up paper. Cassie slowly unrolled it and 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 Ms. Randle
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 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
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, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's 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 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 glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
'Is this a joke?' Cassie thought
She was doubting if this was even real and thought it was a dream. A shock came to her because the thought of magic was completely illogical, she wasn't even a witch but then again that would explain the weird things happening around her. After thinking thoroughly, she came to a conclusion that if this was real that means she could go to school and get away from this wretched orphanage. But where would she get the money? Do wizards even use money?
"Cassie!" A loud yell cam from downstairs and made her yelp in surprise "Get down here."
She ran quickly knowing never to anger Ms. Brooks. She came to a halt in front of the door where the familiar owner of the orphanage and an older lady wearing a sort of black cloak stood.
"I assume you are Cassie Randle" the stranger said and she nodded "Come, we need to buy your supplies for school"
"I'm sorry school?" Ms. Brooks asked "I never enrolled her in a school, this orphanage does not have the budget to support such things"
"Do not worry. All the money needed is already covered. Ms. Randle shall we go?" She asked and held her hands for the girl which she took hesitantly.
They walked in silence because Cassie wasn't sure what she should say. They suddenly came to a stop at a secluded area.
"Ms. Randle, as you know you are a witch and I am one also. You may call me Professor McGonagall I am a teacher in Hogwarts."
"Where are we going?" Cassie asked the elder witch.
"To Diagon Alley to get the things you need for school. Now hold on to my arm" She did as she was told and held the Professor's arm, soon she felt a strange feeling in her chest and had felt as if she was being sucked through a really small tube.
Afterwards, they landed in the middle of Diagon Alley and Cassie tried to keep the small portion of food she ate inside her stomach.
"What just happened?"
"We, Ms. Randle, just apparated. Though I congratulate you, for most people puke at their first time" Professor Mcgonagall told her.
"Trust me, I'm trying not to"
"Now let us start shopping" the witch told her
"Where am I getting the money to buy everything I need?" Cassie asked
"Consider it a loan, of sorts, from the school. A debt to be repaid when you have the money" She started to walk with the smaller girl following her.
They first went to buy her robes at Madam Malkin's, then went to buy a trunk. Cassie chose a black trunk with silver edgings, she heard the owner mutter "Slytherin" which she didn't understand, and asked to put a shrinking charm and a strong lock that only she could open. She asked that an expansion charm be put for knowing herself, she would attain many books through the years which she planned to keep forever. The trunk wasn't cheap, but she would pay for it in the future so might as well get the best one. After that, they went to the bookstore to buy books for school and some for herself. McGonagall didn't mind all the extra books thinking the child would be in Ravenclaw. They got everything they needed and went to get the last things on the list, meaning her wand and a pet if she wanted to bring one.
She followed the Professor into a shop called Ollivander's.
"Cassie Randle, I've been expecting you my dear. Now what is your wand arm" The shop owner said which she assumed was Ollivander.
"Uh... Right?" Cassie said unsure "You were expecting me?" She said surprised "Of course, little one your parents were both a great witch and wizards"
"You knew my parents?" She asked in surprise
"I know your parents" He said "Who are they?" She asked but Mr. Ollivander was already getting a wand.
"Cassie, I trust you'll stay here while I buy something" Professor McGonagall told her and said girl nodded.
Once the elder witch was out of the shop Ollivander returned with a wand in hand.
"Here try this Oak wood, Veela hair, 11 inches and reasonably springy. Go ahead and give it a wave" Cassie waved the wand and was surprised when the vase on the table exploded, which Mr. Ollivander quickly fixed.
Ten wands turned to eighteen, and then to twenty five, then to thirty four. Saying that Cassie was impatient was an understatement, she was never the most patient person.
"I wonder" Ollivander said mostly to himself. He came back with a black box with dust mostly on it's cover.
Cassie grabbed the wand and felt warmth around her. She was surrounded by silver sparks mixed with a few green ones.
"Interesting" Ollivander said and made the young witch snapped out of her trance "That wand is made out of two woods blackthorn and vine and has the core of a dragon heartstring and a few basilisk scales. 10 inches and quite flexible" The man said and Cassie inspected her wand it was black and white the bottom black and slowly becoming white at the top with a somewhat spiderweb pattern carved at the wand.
"You know Ms. Randle a wand like this is very uncommon blackthorn is known to be suited for a warrior while vine is known to choose witches who seek a greater purpose, who has a vision beyond the ordinary and who frequently astound those who think they know them best. You will do great with this wand, use it properly"
As Ollivander finished speaking McGonagall arrived and paid for her wand. Once outside the Professor gave her a cage in it was an owl black as night with a few white spots scattered around it.
"This is a male owl. Think of it as a present from me, I expect you to study well before school starts and I will escort you to the Hogwarts Express." She gave the young girl the cage.
"I think I'll name you Noctis Latin for night" She told the owl
"I'm surprised you know another language Ms. Randle. Now grab onto my arm"
"Are we going to apparate again?" She asked almost groaning at the end, but she didn't get an answer and was pulled through the tight tube again.
They walked back to the orphanage and was about to go inside when she asked the Professor something "What are you teaching in Hogwarts Professor?"
"Transfiguration, I shall see you at the start of the school year" with that she left. When she got inside the gloomy 'household' the other children taunted her but she didn't mind, nothing could spoil this day. She was after all a witch and wouldn't get to see them again, she hoped.
She the found a spot in her room for Noctis and her unshrunken trunk, which contained all of her newly bought items. She decided to read all of her books before the start of the term and started to read "Hogwarts: A History"
It took Cassie a few hours to read the book and she finally learned a few things, like how Hogwarts has four houses: Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. It was almost midnight when she finished and she decided to sleep and continue reading tomorrow.
So this is the first fanfiction that I wrote seriously please review but take it easy on me I'm only 14.