AJ Lee, a fighter, a philanthropist, and a witch—wait, no, a wizard. I'd prefer being called a wizard. It's more formal that way. I come from a long line of wizards, dating back to the Victorian Era. Yes, it's true, believe it or not. Little Miss Diva, AJ Lee, from a little town called Union City in New Jersey is in fact, a wizard.
It all started in the late-eighteen hundreds with my great-grandmother, Lorlicia Lee who then lived in Munich, Germany. She had long, wavy black hair with the most gorgeous green eyes. Lorlicia was the perfect, most beautiful woman. Every woman wanted to be her and every man wanted her. She had the beauty, she had the money, she had the brains, but she had some else that made her extraordinary.
She found out she had magical powers in her late-teens. Well, she found out that she was just different compared to the other girls. By the age of 16, she was able to move things without touching them and if she was in a particular mood, she was able to transfigure herself into anything she wanted to be. She had no idea what magic even was. Her family banished her from her homeland in Europe upon her 17th birthday. She had nowhere to go, so she started a journey southward toward Italy, in high hopes of a better future. With no food and no shelter, my great-grandmother felt like this could be the beginning of the end of her life.
My great-grandfather, Luvorick Mendenzelia, was also a wizard. He was 18, strong, handsome, had light brown hair, and hazel eyes. He found a dying Lorlicia during one of his expeditions to Rome, Italy in 1897. It was like love at first sight. He took her in, not knowing that she was a wizard as well. He gave her shelter, food, and pretty much, life. One day, my great-grandmother saw my great-grandfather cast a spell called Wingardium Leviosa with a wand. She was curious about it, but didn't say anything. A few weeks later, she tried it and Luvorick caught her. But he was angry because she was perfecting it. Within a month, they were wed.
FYI, my family history is sort of long, so just bear with me! In 1900, their first children were born. Twins named Zelda Margaret and Guinevere Adelaide. Zelda was like her mother. Raven haired, but instead of green eyes, she was born with one green and one brown. Zelda was a curious character. She was engaged once to a man; a man with hate in his heart. He wanted to leave Zelda, but nothing worked, so he devised a plan. He hired peasants to attack her. She was raped by these men, becoming pregnant. This man left Zelda, who soon miscarried. The man, who was royally in Europe, ordered Zelda to be locked up in an institution because she knew he, had cast a spell on her so that she would lose her child. She spent her 20's and 30's in the institution before her sister, Guinevere, helped her escape. Still reeling from the loss of her child, she adopted a boy after encouraged from her mother, who was given her mother's maiden name. Zelda moved to America in 1940 with her son. She now lives in Maine. It is believe that during her time at the institution, Zelda began obtaining psychic powers such as being able to look back through time and read minds.
Guinevere Margaret was 5 minutes younger than Zelda. She had black hair and hazel eyes. In 1920, she was wed to Corinthian Giovanni Sage, a fellow wizard she met at school. With him, she had to children, Victoria Margaret and Alexander Cicero Sage. Victoria was named after Guinevere's sister, who was in an institution at the time. Guinevere shares similar psychic abilities like her twin.
Luvorick and Lorlicia had two more children. Andrian Warrick and Mercer Collins, born 1902 and 1906, respectively, were very adventurous boys. Andrian was a bit of a trouble maker, was also a Casanova. He had two children out of wedlock, Stockton Presley and Caprice Zipporah. When Andrian moved to America with his children, he shortened his last name to Mendez so that he could get tickets faster.
This brings me to my grandfather, Mercer Collins Mendenzelia. He was completely against witchcraft, despised it. He wanted to live a normal life with his childhood sweetheart Rosalie Jade Harper. Lorlicia, though, was determined to teach witchcraft to him. Instead of going to Hogwart's, Luvorick and Lorlicia taught him everything, even some of their own spells. On his 18th birthday, Mercer was considered one of the most powerful wizards of the time. This made many people nervous, so a plan was devised to kill him. Mercer always knew that people were out to get him and to counter act the plot, he created a spell that would protect him and his family. Unfortunately, it wasn't created to protect a life, but to save it for eternity. He then proposed to Rosalie and married her. He knew that he wouldn't be able to live with her because of his immortality, so he cast the spell on her. A few months later, Rosalie gave birth to twins, Vitani Scarlet and Michelle Lorlicia.
My mother, Vitani Scarlet, married Orlando Mason Lee. Michelle married his twin, Zeppelin. Cool, huh. Then there was my older sister, Vika Jade, myself, and my younger brother, Warren Andrian.
So, basically, I was all set to start Hogwart's when I turned 11. I got my cat, Silverstein, my wand, and all of my supplies. My mother told me that I couldn't tell my grandfather that I was going there because of his past. I got on the train and this is where I first met Draco. I shared a room with him and we talked. The similarities we had! My, my, he was the most interesting person I had ever met!
We exited the train and got separated. It honestly broke my heart. I wandered aimlessly until a voice spoke to me.
"Hello, I'm Hermione Granger. You look kind of lost. We should be going this way."
She dragged my arm and pulled me along towards two boys she had met.
"This is Ron Weasley and Harry Potter."
I shook their hands and they went back to talking amongst themselves.
We entered Hogwart's and I just couldn't believe it. This place was so magnificent! The Great Hall was most likely going to be my most favorite room.
Then, they started to call people up individually to be sorted in houses. I caught a glimpse of Draco and I sort of blushed. Draco was called first, being placed in Slytherin. Then Hermione, then Ron and Harry. A few more people were called until my name came up.
"Adelaide Jennavecia Lee."
I strolled my way up to the seat and eagerly anticipated my placing.
"AJ, huh, ah yes, you have Mendenzelia blood. You've come from a long line of wizards."
I hoped for Slytherin. Please, place me with Draco!
"Ravenclaw!"
My heart sank. I hopped down and walked towards the other students. Draco had a disheartened look on his face.
We were shown to our common room.
"Now, everyone, to enter the Ravenclaw wing, you must answer a riddle. The riddle is what lies at the heart of the pharaoh's tomb?"
The students began pondering the question. As I've said before, my great-aunts' have psychic abilities. Apparently they told me that they sensed I have it too, which I have come to find that yes, I do. As the 4th said the word tomb, I flashed back.
"The answer is pi. 3.14159265."
The 4th gave me a weird look.
"Correct." He punched it in and the door opened. The students flooded in. I stayed back, walking normally into the room. I strayed from the common room and walked to the dorms. My personal room was shared with Luna Lovegood and Lisa Turpin.
"What do you like being called Adelaide?" Luna asked.
"Oh, I just go by AJ."
Luna shook her head in response. She headed to her bed and just sat on it. Lisa didn't say anything to me; she just walked to the bathroom and shut herself in there for about 30 minutes. I changed into my pajamas and climbed in my bed with Silverstein at my feet and went to sleep.
Now, you're probably wondering what is going to happen with this girl? Well, not a lot, I'm afraid. I woke up the next day and Potions was my first class. Professor Snape was acting very sinister towards Harry. I feel like because of what happened to him, he's going to be the most popular kid here. Hermione's a know-it-all. Honestly, did you read the entire syllabus before you entered the class, my goodness! But, Draco, it's the first I've seen of you in your uniform. I catch him sneaking tiny peaks at me. I feel happy knowing he is thinking about me.
Thunder crashes loudly across the sky. Snape looks out the window. It's obvious it wasn't a good thing. He waved his wand and slammed the windows shut.
"Who here knows one of the most powerful wizards who ever lived?" He questions.
I resituated in my sit. Don't say anything, AJ!
"Miss Lee?" Dammit.
"Yes, sir?" I shyly replied.
"Why don't you enlighten us with your history?"
The class turned toward me, making me feel utterly uncomfortable.
"Mercer Collins Mendenzelia, sir, he is my grandfather. He is one of the most powerful wizards who ever lived, who never attended Hogwart's. And if I recall, you were on the committee that wanted him dead. So before you go and call me out if front of the class, please dually note that history cannot be erased, can it Severus?"
I peer up at him. He showed no emotion nor did he respond; mainly due to the fact that a loud voice boomed throughout the school.
"My family will not be disgraced by the likes of this school!"
Ah, crap, grandpa.
Professor McGonagall pushed opened the doors to the room.
"Miss Lee, come with me please?"
I gathered my books and looked sternly in front of me. I kept my eyes forward and turned toward the door. I reached it and turned around. I saw Draco, looking at me with sorry eyes. He mouthed goodbye and I smiled back.
That was the last I saw of Draco Malfoy. For a few years at least.
My grandfather literally dragged me out of the school, having already packed my belongings for me.
Now, here we are, 15 years old and I'm going back to Hogwart's!
