It was a warm summer day the letter arrived. I was sitting in my room, reading a book when Ma called me. "Wilder, a letter for you!" She yelled up the stairs. I placed a bookmark on my page and ambled downstairs.
The thick envelope was a cream colour and had green writing on the front. It read, Wilder St. Clement. Fireworks Farm, England, The room at the top of the stairs. It was clearly addressed to me and I peeled the envelope open. Inside was a letter that read.
Dear Ms. St. Clement,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find an enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than the 31 of July.
Yours Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
On the second sheet of paper it read:
Uniform
Three Sets of Plain Work Robes (Black)
One Plain Pointed Hat (Black) for day wear
One Pair of Protective Gloves (dragon hide or similar)
One Winter Cloak (Black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all student's clothes should carry name-tags at all times.
Books
The 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 Trimble
Other Equipment
1 Wand
1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set of glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set of brass scales
Students may also bring an Owl, a Cat or a Toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS.
I gaped. This was a joke. It had to be. Right? Witchcraft and Wizardry?! It had to be a joke.