Petunia Dursley opened her door to put out the empty milk bottles when she saw a baby in a basket with a letter. She took it in and read the letter.
Dear Petunia,
This is Harry Potter, your nephew. You must take him in to protect him from the Dark wizard, Lord Voldemort. All he needs to to is be able to call this place home, and the blood magic will do the rest.
Sincerely,
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Petunia was disgusted. She put Harry in Dudley's car-seat and drove to the orphanage.
"We simply can't afford to take my poor nephew in," she "explained" to the owner of Lincoln Orphanage, Cecelia "C.C." Babcock.
"Just fill out the form and you can go," Cecilia said.
Petunia filled out the form and left without a second thought.
Cecelia took the baby up to the baby ward and gave him to Fran Fine, one of her employees, who was currently dating Maxwell Sheffield.
As C.C. Left, Harry woke up. He said, "I hungee!" Fran made him a bottle and fed him it. When he finished, Fran gave him a plush giraffe. I just hope Harry grows up to be a good man, Fran thought as Harry played with his new toy.
July 31st, 1987
Recess
"Hello!" Alex Glade exclaimed as she bounded up to Harry.
"Hullo," the seven-year-old replied shyly.
"What's your name?" Alex queried.
"Harry Potter. Yours?" Harry replied.
"Alex Glade, it rhymes with blade. Wanna come play jump rope with us?"
"Sure." Harry hoped off the bench and headed to the long jump rope with Alex. The jump rope chant was the "Cinderella" one. Alex needed 19 doctors, while Harry needed 24 doctors.
"Hey, when's your birthday?" Harry asked afterwards.
"Today," Alex replied.
"Really? Mine too!" Harry exclaimed.
"Cool," Alex said.
Alex and Harry have been best friends ever since.
August 1st, 1991
The day after their birthday
Alex and Harry were sitting in a tree and talking when a big, black owl came swooping toward them. It held out it's leg when it landed, and there were two pieces of parchment attached to it. Harry removed them , and the bird flew off. The envelopes were addressed as follows:
Mr. H. Potter
The Top Bunk, 5th Row
Boys Wing
Lincoln Orphanage
Little Whinging, Surrey
Ms. A. Glade
The Top Bunk, 3rd Row
Girls Wing
Lincoln Orphanage
Little Whinging, Surrey
Inside were two identical letters, except for the name and a postscript at the bottom of Alex's.
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 Harry Potter
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 1st. We await your owl by no later then July 31st.
Yours, sincerely
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
P.S. If you have no knowledge of the Wizarding World, I will be coming to explain the Wizarding World to you the day you receive the letter.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets od plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of procective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each 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 Beats 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 glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad OR a dog
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
Harry and Alex looked at each other and said, "Awesome!" Alex also said, "We'd better get inside so Ms. Babcock can call us easily when this McGonagall person arrives."
Harry nodded, and the two went inside and sat on the couch closest to Cecelia's office. Drawing on their sketchpads, they anxiously awaited the arrival of the witch.
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