Not much is know to Harry about his parents' Hogwarts years. I'm here to shed some light on the subject, beginning in the summer of 1971, before the Marauders and Lily start at Hogwarts.

Mid-July, 1971

"James, darling, time to wake up." Ellen Potter came into her son's bedroom and opened the curtains letting in the morning light.

"Aw, Mum, why so early?" whined the 11-year-old boy pulling the pillow over his head.

"You've got some mail, and I'm going to Diagon Alley today. Don't you want to see that new racing broom you like so much?" asked Mrs. Potter.

James' head came out from under the pillow with a huge smile on his face. "Is it my Hogwarts letter?" he asked.

"I don't know, you'll have to come see for yourself," said Mrs. Potter.

It did the trick. James leapt out of bed and bounded down the stairs to the kitchen. A large eagle owl was sleeping on its perch.

"Hullo, Godric" James said to the owl, "have you got something for me?"

Godric hooted and looked at James with large, golden eyes. James noticed that a letter was on the counter. It was addressed to Mr. J Potter, 8 Gryffin Way, Godric's Hollow, Somerset. James flipped it over and recognized the Hogwarts crest. There was a letter and what looked like a supply list:

HOGWARTS SCHOOL

of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. 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

Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress

"Mum!!" James yelled up the stairs, "my letter's here!"

"Well, let's have a look at the supply list," Mrs. Potter said, taking the letter from her son.

The supply list said:

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, 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 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 an owl OR a cat OR a toad

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS

A/N: Like it so far? Not sure how far I'll take it or if I'll even keep up with it seeing as I haven't finished a single fanfic yet.