Welcome to my newest story, A Piercing Tale: Book 1! Of course, I'e got others, which I do intend on finishing! I promise! And, for those of you who may have head my other stories, yes I basically did drop off the face of the planet there for a while. Why, you may ask? Total and absolute writers block! I've never had it so bad in my life! But, now I've read and watched the series once more, and I've gotten my inspiration back! And it's time to make up for lost time! I shall, of course, be taking new measures to try and stay as regular a poster as possible, starting with deadlines! Yay! Hooray! I've seen other writers on here do it and think it's just a fantastic idea! So, I'm borrowing it, lol.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter.
Now, here's chapter one.
~GharrahGirl
(AP:Y1)
Purple Seals and Emerald Ink
Another day of another year, and still no letter. I've been waiting for years to get my letter… and it's late. Later than late. I turned eleven two months ago! What if it never comes?! What if I never get to go?!
"Alexandria May Pierce, calm down," my mother exclaims as she walks in to see me sitting by the window, "Your hair's gone grey."
I blink in surprise before picking up some of my hair, which is indeed a soft grey in color now. I smile sheepishly at my mother as it slowly goes back to its usual dark brown.
"I can't help it, Mum," I say, frowning slightly, "It should've been here ages ago!"
"Now, you know that the letters all come at the same time, not according to your birthday. I'm sure it'll be here any day now. Now, come away from that window and eat your breakfast. Your father should be returning from the ministry any moment now. Can't believe they've got him working all night. Ridiculous."
I smile and walk to the kitchen behind my muttering mother. She's not been happy at all since Dad's gotten his promotion since he works through the night, now. He's happy, though. He works in the Department of Mysteries, now, which is what he's always wanted to do. He used to work for the Muggle Artifacts Office with Arthur Weasley, but they've finally approved him to work elsewhere. It's weird how he can't discuss his work anymore, though. He used to come home with fun stories of how wizards enchanted different muggle objects, but now he can't say anything about work. And he sleeps all day, too, so I don't get to spend as much time with him as before, either.
I gasp and smile widely as the fireplace lights up with huge green flames. Mom looks over, a relieved smile on her face. Moments later, Dad steps through with a wide grin on his face.
"Morning, girls," he says, sitting at the table across from me as mom frowns slightly.
"Morning, Dad," I say, smiling at him, "How was work?"
"Interesting as usual. You will never guess what I found being shipped out today."
"What?" I ask, eager to hear anything about his mysterious job.
"Take a look."
With that, he holds up a letter with emerald green writing on it.
Miss A. Pierce
Left Upstairs Bedroom
Pierce Home
"My letter!" I scream, taking it as he holds it out.
I turn it over in my hands, looking at the purple wax Hogwarts seal on the back. I run a finger over the school crest; a lion, badger, raven, and snake all surrounding a large letter H. It's beautiful. I smile up at my mom and dad as they both watch me with proud smiles. I look back down at the letter before breaking the seal and opening the envelope, opening the letter inside.
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 Miss Pierce,
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 July 31.
Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Heamistress
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 daywear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothing should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy 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 Beginners' 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 of 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
"Oh, can we go get my things today? Please!" I ask, nearly bouncing in my seat at the very thought, "Oh, please, can we go?!"
"Now, calm down, Ally," Mom scolds me lightly, taking my list and looking through it, "Your father just got home. I'm sure he's not up for any shopping trips today. Perhaps next week."
"Now, I think I can handle a few hours of shopping. Besides, Ally, you need your wand. Melinda, darling, I'm fine. It was an easy day at work."
Mom purses her lips slighly before sighing heavily.
"Oh, fine, then. Ally, get dressed while I reply to this letter and send Harley off."
I nod, bounding up the stairs and into my room, decorated in silver and purple. I quickly dress in a knee-length purple dress with black stockings underneath it. I pull on some black dress shoes with small heels and pull my hair up into a ponytail, watching as it curls perfectly. I bound down the steps again, running up to my dad as he holds out a black cloak, putting it on me when I'm in reach.
(AP:Y1)
And that's the first chapter. Short, yes, but it's a teaser ^.^ Please don't forget to review with your thoughts, cause I LOVE hearing them! Please and Thank you!
Next Update: 3-15-15
~GharrahGirl