"Who's there?" said a little girl, who looked to be eleven years old.

"Hey, baby girl. It's just me. There's this nice lady who wants to talk to you real quick," said a man who scooped the girl up. He walked her down the stairs and put her in a big comfy chair, across from a woman dressed in robes, whose brown-grey hair was pulled back in a ponytail.

"Hello. Is your name Kristie?" the woman asked, and the little girl nodded.

"Kristie Siley Giardina. What's your name?" the girl inquired, looking in her general direction.

"My name is Professor Alayna Leanna Parsons. And you are a very special little girl, aren't you?"

"I already told mamma and daddy I didn't want to go to any special school." Kristie replied.

"Oh, but this isn't some school for your vision, dear. This is for your other ability."

"You mean my ability to make things float and disappear?" the girl asked.

"Yes. You, little one, are a witch. Just as I am."

The little girl's eyes widened, which was barely noticeable behind her sunglasses. "I'm a witch? But mamma and daddy aren't."

"No, no, they're not, you're right about that. You're what we call a Muggle-born. And you want to know a secret, Kristie?" Alayna asked her.

"Yes, I do." The girl requested, leaning forward.

"I knew your parents when I was your age. I went to the same school, before I went to the school you can go to now. With your and your parent's permission of course." Alayna said and patted the girl's shoulder.

"But wouldn't I be at a disadvantage? I mean, being like I am after all..." Kristie said.

"Nonsense. If you do go, I'll take you to get your stuff."

"But that would take time out of your day."

"No, it wouldn't; I have to go anyway. I have sons that have to get their stuff as well. If you would like to, I'm sure they would like to meet you."

"But what of the cost?"

"Do not worry about it; I will talk it over with your parents."

The girl nodded. "Mamma, daddy? Can I go?"

The man from earlier sat down next to her. "I guess we can't say no," he said to her.

"Then shall I come and pick her up tomorrow?" Alayna asked, standing up. The mother nodded.

Alayna then kissed the girl's forehead, and Kristie's parents led her to the door. "I'll come and pick her up at noon? Is that alright?"

"That will be fine," the woman said.

Alayna nodded. "It was nice seeing you again, Courtney, Joey."

"You as well."


A/N: A special thanks to my beta, handshumaus for looking this over and giving me advice and help~!