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Chapter 1
It's early morning, the sun had just risen over the soft, green, fresh landscape, and a young girl of 11 was sleeping soundly in her bed. The small two-story house on the rolling hills in the outer country of England, 20 miles from London, was fit for a medium size family. There was a forest five miles off to the left of the house that was abundant with many creatures. The family living here had all the privacy they could ever want living apart from, what some in the world would call, normal society. It was a humble home for this humble family of four that had their fair share of fun and secrets.
The young girl in some ways was pretty or even beautiful for her age. Her black hair, which reaches to the lower part of her shoulder blades, was messy from last night's sleep. She, in some ways, is considered short for her age. She was born with two deep glossy green eyes that from time to time change to a slight muddy, brown. She's smart and is always willing to learn. Even though she is shy she is always friendly to others. There is also one other thing about her that's quite interesting, she is a witch. All of her family are, even a select few who, who were muggle born, married into the family.
The Night family is very kind one, to others no matter who they are and is known only in the wizarding world. They could be found in many places around the world but over the years they started to fade away in numbers. It all happened over many years during the dark times to were only four remained; Mr. Charles Night, his wife Karen, their son Jonathan, and their youngest, Evelyn.
Charles Night was a kind man. He lived to be 47 years old till there was an accident at the Ministry of Magic. A new potion a man had brought in to be certified was very unstable and exploded in an elevator. 10 people died that day including Mr. Charles. It was very hard on the family. It all happened when Evelyn was 10. Her older brother was 18 and had just finished Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The family was shaken by it but in a small amount of time copped with the pain and remembers him from the good times they all had together. However, that is not to say that they all still struggle with the loss from time to time.
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"Eve, wake up! You can't sleep all day, we have stuff that needs to be done!" called Karen, her mother, from the bottom of the stair case. She always calls to her daughter at about this time because even though things need to get done during the day, sleep is still very important. Ever since her husband died she has been even more soft towards her children and this year things are about to change for Eve. And she's not sure yet if she can really let her go.
Eve rolled over after hearing her mother's call knowing she could probably sleep a bit longer but didn't feel like it this morning.
'Hmm I can't believe that this is the year I'm going to get my Hogwarts letter. I'm so excited!' Eve thought. 'When Jon got his he told me it was the best day of his life, I was only three years old then so I don't remember. The very same day he got it we all went to Diagon Alley to get the supplies. He left a few days later.'
Eve climbed out of bed and got dressed in some comfortable blue-jeans, socks, and a Hogwarts hoodie that she borrowed from her brother that he got his first year at Hogwarts. The hoodie was still a bit big for her because of how small she was. She always tends to borrow her brothers cloths because she found them very comfortable. Of course, he never complained because he adored her.
Her room was a fairly good size and perfect just for her. She had a nook in front of the window that looked out over the backyard and to the forest. Her room consisted of a bed, desk and chair, and a few very used book cases filled with her bits and bobs that she has be given over the years. She left her room and walked down the stairs into the living room to see her mom wasn't in the house. The stairs came down into the back of the living room facing the fireplace. The room was large enough to fit comfortably a long couch, love seat, a single chair with a table and radio sitting on it, a few other side tables and lamps, plus the comfortable seating area in the corner where they played chess. She could hear her outside watering her plants she loved so much. She walked to the left of the stairs, opposite the kitchen, to the bay doors hanging open to watch her mom enjoying herself.
'Mom always loved the garden because dad built it for her,' she thought.'I like it to, all the flowers, herbs, and other plants makes moms little world look more alive. I don't usually help her with the watering and other things for the garden because she likes doing them so much. I do however like to watch from the various windows in the house or when I'm riding my broom that my brother gave me after he got a new one. I don't mind getting his hand-me-downs they are a little worn but just the right amount of broken in.'
She walked back inside to the kitchen that was lit by the light coming in from the windows that were open over the sink. She made herself a sandwich that took only a minute to eat because she could tell Jonathan was about to be back home by the look of the clock that sat just inside the living room.
The Night's clock was no ordinary clock for instead of hands there were spoons with the faces of the family. There father had bought it from a man who had them specifically made for each family and had it by the first year that Jonathan was at Hogwarts. Karen loved it because she would know where they all were at all times. Her mother's was pointed at the word gardening while hers was at home. Jonathan's on the other hand said traveling. There was a fourth spoon in the mix of this that was pointed at loved, for it was her father's spoon that was still part of the clock. Though at first, when he died it was at lost, because the family was heartbroken.
She heard a loud crack come from outside where her mother was and heard what she was waiting for.
"Hey mom, what have you been up to while I was on the night shift for those guys? Oh and is the little one awake yet?" said her brother Jonathan. She has always called him Jon for short and he didn't even mind, he actually liked being called that by his family and close friends. The same went for Eve, most of her family called her that and even a few of her parent's and brother's friends did as well. He works for the Ministry of Magic on a "trial run basis." That's what he says but everyone knows he doesn't know exactly what he wants to start doing so he does errands and takes shifts for his friends from school.
"I'm not sure if she is up yet. I called to her not to long ago. Also I've made some treats for the people at the hospital for when I go to work later so don't eat them," said her mother with a wink.
Her mother works at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries as a nurse and volunteers when she can. Her mother likes keeping busy, even though she has two children—one already grown and working —she still has time to do everything she wants. She always has time for her kids no matter what though.
By this time her brother was walking in the bay doors to go put his stuff away so he could see if his sister was awake.
"I hear you're looking for me. Are you planning anything today or am I safe?" she said before her brother started to make his way up the stairs not seeing her in the door way between the living room and kitchen.
"Oh so you are up!" he said seeing his sister. "Actually no, I was hoping to talk to you about some things, because you should be receiving that letter any day now," he said with a smirk. He walked over to her and gave her a hug. She always loved his hugs because they made her feel safe and warm, and he always lifted her off her feet.
"I know I can't wait for it to come," she replied after being put down and walking to the stairs to sit. "It feels like it's taking forever to get here though. I don't want it to get here and we not have the time to get everything I need for school," she said looking up at her brother who had sat down beside her.
"I know it feels like that but it will all be ok, I promise your letter will come in time, they always do," he said to calm her jitters she was getting from the wait. "How about a little ride on the brooms, they will take your mind off it while we wait and so you can procrastinate your chores," he said smiling.
"Well I guess we could do that since I just got up. I just really hate waiting for it. I'm so ready to get started at Hogwarts," she said a little sadly. Jonathan reached over and hugged his sister's shoulders trying to make her feel better about everything, when he heard what they all have been waiting for.
"Jon, Eve, guess what an owl just delivered!" she yelled from outside smiling at the acceptance letter to Hogwarts.
Eve and Jon hopped up and ran outside to see. Knowing how much Eve wanted to be the first to see and read it, her mother handed her the letter when they reached her.
"I can't believe it's here!" she said as she opened the letter with the school seal on the back. She pulled out the papers and started to read knowing exactly what it was going to say. "It says I'm going to Hogwarts!" she yelled as she jumped and hugged her mom and brother.
"See I told you it would get here soon," said her brother with his most genuine smile showing on his face at seeing how happy she was. "I guess you want to go shopping now, right?" He said as he looked at his mother for approval. She nodded back in response.
"Yes please mom can we?" as she turned to her mother for the answer. 'I can't believe it finally came! I just can't wait to start at school', she practically screamed in her head.
"I suppose the two of you can go," as she smiled at her daughters happiness.
"Yay, I'm going to go grab my shoes and cloak!" she yelled while she ran back inside.
"She really is happy huh?" said her mother watching her go.
"Yeah, I'm so glad it came today. We can finally go shopping while you head to work," he replayed.
"Hmm, well you should grab the key to the vault so you will have plenty of money while you're in Diagon Alley. Oh, don't forget to get a little extra in a small bag for her to take to school with her. She might need or want to get something while she's away at school. Oh and I need Griff so I can reply that she will be attending this year," she said while putting away her tools and hose.
"Right almost forgot about that," he said. "Accio vault key!" he said waving his wand he withdrew from his cloak. A whizzing noise approached as the key from somewhere in the house came flying outside to Jon's waiting hand.
Meanwhile, Eve was running back down the stairs ready to go. Eve, at the moment was thinking, 'Yes, the day has finally come and in two days I will be on the train to the best school ever!' She finished putting on her cloak and walked up to her brother and mom. "I'm all ready to go," she said.
"Alright then you two be careful, I will see you both back here for dinner at six so that we can pack your stuff and get you ready for school," said her mother while Eve grabbed her brother's arm so they could apparite. Karen started for the house in search of parchment and ink.
"Ok thanks mom we will be back soon," said Jon right before they left making a loud popping noise in the process.
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Thank you for reading! Comments welcome and please don't hesitate to say what you think. ;)
I'll update with Chapter 2 as soon as I can.