I DON'T OWN HARRY POTTER, OR ITS MAIN CHARACTERS. ONLY MY OCs.
Hogwarts Adventures Year One
Chapter One
Rob Lockwood slowly woke up out on his bed one June day in the year 2001. He was ten years old, going on eleven in September, and had brown hair, and blue eyes, and lots of freckles. He had heard something pounding on his window, and opened it up to have a small owl fly into his room, and drop a letter on his bed. The owl then flew out of the room. He looked at the letter in shock, knowing exactly what it was. He opened it up and read:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Headmistress: Minerva McGonagall
Dear Mr. Lockwood,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Pleased find eclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl no later than July 31.
Sincerely,
Filius Flitwick
Deputy Headmaster
He couldn't believe it, he had finally gotten his Hogwarts letter! Eagerly, he rushed down the stairs where his parents we're eating breakfast. "I got my Hogwarts letter!" Rob shouted happily.
His dad turned and looked at the letter. "Well yes you did. Congratulations. We will have to go to Diagon Alley soon." Mr. Lockwood told him. Mr. Lockwood came from a family of Wizards and Witches. He married Rob's mother, who was a Muggle, making Rob a half blood. "You have the list right?" Mr. Lockwood asked Rob.
"Yeah." Rob replied, pulling out the list of equipment.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry:
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 silver fastenings)
Please note all pupils clothes should carry name tags, and once sorted into hourses, they will recieve their House colors on their clothing.
COURSE BOOKS:
1The Standard Book of Spells (Grade ) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
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 EQUIPEMNT:
1 Wand
1 Cauldron (Pewter, Standard size 2)
1 Set Glass or Crystal Phials
1 Set Brass Scales
Students may also bring an Owl, or a Cat, or a Toad
Students may also bring a Broomstick if wanting to try-out for their House Quidditch team
Rob re-read the list until he and his father got to a pub called The Leaky Cauldron. Rob was shocked as no one else seemed to notice it was there other than him and his father. They went in, and Mr. Lockwood had a five minute conversation with the landord Tom. Finally, they got out to the back of the Pub, where Mr. Lockwood tapped a few bricks, opening the way to Diagon Alley.
"What do you think so far Rob?" his dad asked him. Rob was in shock. He was loving Diagon Alley. Despite being a Half blood, he had never been to Diagon Alley. They past the shops, and Rob looked at them all, impressed. There was Quality Quidditch Supplies, Eeylops Owl Emporium, Madam Malkins Robes for All Occasions.
"Do we have money for all these supplies?" Rob asked. His dad pointed to a white building with a sign; Gringotts Wizarding Bank.
"We have to go get some. We should have enough for all your supplies, a pet, and a broom if you want. I'm pretty sure your Cleansweep Six won't get you on a Quidditch team with the faster brooms they have these days." Mr. Lockwood told Rob. He was right. Rob's Cleansweep Six wasn't fast enough. He had had it since he was seven, and he and his father often practiced Quidditch.
They walked into Gringotts, and was met by one of the main employees, Griphook. Griphook was a Goblin, which most of the employees of Gringotts were. "Ah yes, Brian Lockwood. What can we do for you today?" Griphook asked.
"We need to go to our vault, Vault 214." Mr. Lockwood said. The three got into one of the carts, and sped off underground to the vault. The cart moved extremely fast, and a couple of times Rob thought he was going to be thrown from his seat, despite the fastening holding him in. Once they had stopped, Griphook opened the Vault, revealing a fair amount of gold coins, a lot of silver coins, and many bronze coins.
"The gold coins are Galleons, the silver coins are Sickles, and the Bronze coins are Knuts." Mr. Lockwood explained to Rob. Rob nodded as they filled the bag up with coins, and headed out of Gringotts, and began to go to the stores.
An hour later, they had gotten Robs robes, books, potions supplies, and only had left to get was his wand, pet, and broom. As they past Eeylops Owl Emporium, Rob's eyes landed on a Tawny Owl, which was being sold at a sale of five galleons. "Dad, I really like this Owl." Rob said. Mr. Lockwood looked at the price, and paid the owner the five galleons.
"Alright, now for your wand and a broom." Mr. Lockwood said.
"Dad, what House were you in?" Rob asked
"I was in Hufflepuff. Most of the Lockwoods were in Hufflepuff due to our hardworking, and loyal trait. Your cousin was the last Lockwood not to be in Hufflepuff, but was in Ravenclaw." he told Rob.
They walked into Ollivander's Wand Shop, and immediately were met by the owner, Mr. Ollivander. "Hello Brian. Been a long time since you were in here buying your first wand. Unicorn hair and elm, ten inches, quite strong." Mr. Ollivander said.
"Yes. My son Rob is here to buy his wand." Mr. Lockwood said. Mr. Ollivander smiled.
"Let's see what we can do. Are you right handed or left handed?" he asked.
"Right handed." Rob answered. Mr. Olivander took the measurements, which the tape went around Rob's head, and through his nose. Mr. Ollivander then took a box from the shelf, and handed it to Rob.
"Phoenix tailfeather and Oak. Seven and a quarter inches. Rather bendy, but good." Mr. Ollivander said, handing the wand over to Rob. Rob waved it, and nothing happened. Mr. Ollivander then took the wand away. He pulled out another box, and handed the wand to Rob.
"Dragon heartstring and cherry. Eight inches. Sturdy, quite strong." he said. Rob took the wand, and instantly felt warmth in his hand. He swished it around as sparks erupoted from the tip of the wand. "Very good Mr. Lockwood. You're wand has chosen you."
"Mr. Ollivander, you said you know every wand you've sold. Do you happen to know every core in the wand as well?" Rob asked.
"Some I do. I know that the dragon heartstring that resides in this wand came from a Chinese Fireball that was used in the Triwizard Tournament in 1994. Harry Potter won that tournament. You've heard of him, haven't you?" Mr. Ollivander asked. Robbie nodded, remembering reading The Daily Prophet and seeing that Harry Potter had captured a large group of bad wizards. They paid for the wand, and left the shop.
"You know, you should probably practice some of the spells at home. Get a headstart on your classes." Mr. Lockwood told Rob.
"I will." Rob said. The two then walked into Quality Quidditch Supplies. The shop was huge, and had everything from Quaffles, to broomsticks, to padding. Rob instantly looked at three new brooms that were on display; the Nimbus X, the Cleansweep Fifteen, and the Comet Three-ten. There were two kids around Robbie's age looking at the Nimbus X. While his dad went and looked at the Comet 310, Rob walked up to the kids.
"Um, hi. I'm not really familiar with brooms, could I ask a couple of questions?" he asked. The two turned around. One was a boy, about Robbie's height, had a slight built, had short brown hair, and brown eyes. The other was a girl, was a bit shorter than Robbie, was quite slim, and had blonde hair, and green eyes.
"Sure thing. I'm Chris Bell, and this is my sister Jessica." the boy said. Jessica waved and smiled.
"What's the difference in brooms?" Rob asked, feeling slightly stupid.
"Well." Chris began "The Nimbus X is the fastest broom the Nimbus company has ever made. It can reach up to 100 miles-per-hour, quite faster than the Nimbus 2001. The Cleansweep 15 is the next step up from a Cleansweep Eleven, which was the fastest broom Cleansweep made for several years. Finally there's the Comet Three-Ten, which is the newest Comet broom on the market after the Comet Two-Ninty. It can go at an amazing speed." he stated.
Jessica rolled her eyes. "Forgive my brother. He tends to go off on broomsticks a lot. You getting one too?" Jessica asked Rob.
"Yeah, I am. I'd like a Cleansweep Fiften. I have a Cleansweep Six at home, but I want to try out for a spot on one of the Quidditch teams, so i'd probably need a faster broom." Rob replied.
"Yeah, same with us. We have the Comet Two-Ninety. Our parents gave them to us as Christmas presents before the Second Wizarding War." Jessica said, before she dropped her head.
"Sorry, long story, Death Eaters tortured, and killed our parents while we stayed with our sister Katie, and her now finace Oliver Wood." Chris said.
"Ah, I'm sorry." Rob said, not sure how to respond. His older sister fought in the Wizarding War, and survived, but he never heard any stories about it, other than Harry Potter defeated the evil Voldemort. "So what positions are you two going for?" he asked quickly.
"I'm hoping to be a Beater, and Jessica wants to try out for Chaser." Christ replied. "You?"
"Not sure. I'd like to be a Chaser, or a Beater I guess." Rob said. Just then Mr. Lockwood motioned for Robbie to leave. "I have to go. Maybe we can meet up at Hogwarts?" he asked them.
"Better yet how about the Hogwarts Express?" Jessica asked.
"Sure thing." Rob said enthusiastically. He left Quality Quidditch Supplies with his father, who had bought Rob a Cleansweep Fifteen.
"Now you remember Rob. This broom is a gift for getting your letter, and being accepted to Hogwarts. Keep your grades up, especially if you make the Quidditch team, otherwise I will take it away from you." Mr. Lockwood sternly told him.
"I'll remember Dad." Rob agreed. He had gotten accepted to a great school, possibly even made some new friends in Chris, and Jessica. He couldn't wait for Hogwarts.
Ok, so this is my 2nd attempt at my own OC Harry Potter fanfic. (Lost the first one). My hope is that it turns out good.