Calithea

"Calithea Rebecca Hebrew come down right now! Your sister is going to be late because of you. You should be glad that Vesta even waits for you!", my mother yelled.

"Coming", I replied. It was always about my sister never about me. She was always better than me. She was first and I was always second. It got on my nerves from time to time but I've learned to get used to it.

I quickly went downstairs. I got an apple put it in my bag and ran to the door. I checked the time it was 7:02. "Shit!" I accidentally said out loud. I quickly ran for my life knowing that if my parents heard, being late would be the least of my worries.

It was 7: 14 when I got to my destination. I quickly ran inside the school building, panting as I ran.

"Mrs. Johnson?" I asked

"Yes. Do you need me to write you a ticket."

"Yes please"

Other than being late my day was just like the others. Nothing interesting happening. Just same old school. One class after another. When the eighth bell finally rang I ran out my classroom and ran to BFFs.

"Melissa, Lily" I yelled hoping they would hear me. It didn't work. They were all too busy chatting about random stuff.

"Melissa, Lily" I yelled again a bit louder than last time. Melissa stopped for a second but continued to walk.

When I finally caught up to them which was like 10 minutes due to all the people that were pushing and pulling. " HOW IN THE WORLD DID YOU NOT HEAR ME " I screamed when I got close enough to them.

"Sorry Calithea" They both apologized in sync. They both knew that I wasn't really that angry but they played along.

"What were you guys talking that made you unable to hear me huh?" I asked

"Lily has a crush" Melissa replied. Lily's face turned into a scarlet red as soon as Melissa said that.

'OMG' I thought to myself ' Lily finally has a crush.' Melissa and I have lots of experience with guys, but Lily, on the other hand, has never even had a crush.

" Why didn't you say so?"

"I just did"

"Why didn't you say so before that?"

" Well, you guys were both busy."

"At least I know now. Who's the lucky guy?" I asked her. She mumbled something but I didn't hear her.

"What?" I asked her confused.

"Ethan" She whispered just a bit louder than last time.

As soon as she said that I froze. Out of all the guys she fell for, it just had to be him, Ethan. He was my arch enemy. A stupid arrogant bastard.

"WHAT?" I screamed. Lily glared at me telling me to shut up.

"Breathe In, Breathe out, " I told myself.

After that, I exploded. I went around asking for where he is. Most said he already went home. After a while, I gave up. I said goodbye to my BFFs and went home. By the time I got home it was 3:01. School ended at 2:30 and it took 10 minutes to get home meaning that I spent 20 minutes doing nothing and searching for Ethan.

Since it was a Friday I had to get the mail. After putting my backpack down in my room, I headed out. In the mailbox was the usual. Normal advertisements along with letters to my big sis and parents. None for me. I quickly headed back and gave my sister her mail and put the rest on top of my mom's desk.

I went back to my room and started to do my homework.

~~~~~~~~~~Time Skip 6:00~~~~~~~~~

" Calithea, time to eat dinner. Mind calling your sister Vesta, dear?" I went ahead and called my sister to go up and eat and when up ahead.

" Calithea, we have some good news for you." My mother told me.

I shock at first but then realized that whenever she said we have good news it's always about Vesta.

As soon as Vesta got up and took her seat we started eating.

" Calithea got accepted into a boarding school." She said so randomly it caught me off guard.

"Me! Are you sure it isn't Vesta? Also a boarding school?"

" I'm very sure it's Calithea. See for yourself." Mother handed me and envelope. I slowly opened it. Inside it said:

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 ,

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 begins on September one. We await your owl by no later than July 31.

Yours sincerely, Minerva

I turned to the second page

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORMFirst-year students will require 1. Three sets of plain work (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves ( hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name BOOKSAll students should have a copy of each of the followingThe 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 TrembleOTHER EQUIPMENT1 wand1 cauldron(pewter, standard size 2)1 set glass or crystal phials1 telescope1 set brass scalesStudents may also bring if they desire, an owl OR cat a OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS

ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK

Yours sincerely, Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus

Once I finished reading I almost fainted," What sick joke is this? Magic? Wands? Toads?"

"We never know unless we try?", Mother told me though it sounded more like a question.

"Even if I do attend this Hogwarts where am I going to get a spell book?", I questioned

" It's okay. we'll figure it out", my sister tried to cheer me up but it didn't work.

'This was going to be the worst school year of my life' I thought to myself.

Hey guys. Please remember that this is my first story. It might be very cringing and boring but I'm trying my best here! Thank you for understanding.