On the day of my Sixteenth birthday i got up and ran straight downstairs to be greeted by stacks of differently wrapped boxes, tubes and other shaped objects i couldn't make out.

''Happy birthday darling'' My mum says and gives me a kiss on the forehead.

''Yes Happy Birthday Lizzie'' My brother and mums fiance John agreed.

''Thank-you guys, will auntie,uncle and Hermione be coming round later mum?''

''Yes sweetheart they'll be here by 12:30 we're having a BBQ would you like that?''

''Very much.''

''Ofcourse she would it's food.'' My brother comments.

''And there's the brilliant digs you're known for ay smartshit?''

''ELIZABETH.'' My mother shouts.

''Why is it always ME! He started it.''

''And i'm finishing it, Now eat your breakfast.'' She says as she places the plate of fried eggs in front of me and i quickly dig in to my favorite breakfast.

Finished with my meal i run upstairs to wash, Like every other time in the shower when the water runs over me it glows and sparkles. I've never told anyone for the fear of being more of a freak than I already am, so as usual i ignore it. I dry myself off and get dressed putting on my white blouse decorated with a bow that ties around where the collar should be and my tanned brown leather shorts, I sit in front of my mirror and wonder what on earth i'm going to do with my hair.. Normally I leave it down as i like the natural wave look to it but today should be special, I snap my fingers and think of doing a french plat when a quick burst of light comes from my fingers.

I stare at my hand.. What on earth was that? I blink a few times trying to comprehend what just happened but give up look back into the mirror only to find my hair tied back into a french plat.

''Holy shit'' I say to myself.

''How did i do that?'' KNOCK KNOCK, Oh crap they're early.

''Hello Hermio.." The voices fade as they go into the living room, rushing to do my makeup i settle for a bit of foundation (To hide the bags under my eyes) Winged eyeliner, mascara then a little bit of red lipstick which makes my dip dyed red and orange hair pop and head downstairs.

''HAPPPY BIRTHDAAAAY!'' Everyone screams as i enter the room and Hermione greats me with a big hug.

"Thank-you everyone and it's good to see you too Hermione'' Squeezing her tight, I feel so lucky to have an amazing family, my Auntie Susan and uncle Tom, Whom i love dearly and my cousin Hermione who i love not only as a cousin but as a best friend. We've been through a lot together and tell each-other everything, including the secret of her being a witch. Apart from her parents and my Mum, i'm the only other person to know about her magical powers.

''Your hair looks amazing! I wish i could pull off something like that'' She says whilst twisting the end of my plat.

''Thank-you and i like your hair just the way it is i wish mine was curly.''

''Trust me you don't if i don't spend 2 hours trying to tame it in the morning it looks Positively ghastly.''

I can't help but laugh at her posh tone, she rolls her eyes at me but can't help smiling. Clunk, flop.

''Posts here.'' Mum says and walks over to the front door to pick them up.

"Mostly cards for you sweety.'' She Hands me a huge pile of letters and I wonder how much money there is in them.

One by one i open them seeing five, ten and twenty pound notes falling out onto my lap and placing them on the table beside me, i come to the last envelope and i hear my cousin beside me Gasp.

''M-Mum! AUNTIE COME QUICK'' They both rush out of the kitchen.

"What is it Swee-'' My auntie pauses and looks at the letter in my hand.

''That can't be possible she's Sixteen years old'' Auntie S says and I hear the shock in her voice

''But she has it there. In her hand. Addressed to her.'' Mum says in equal suprise.

''Maybe it's a mistake''

''They don't make mistakes Mum'' Hermione quickly points out.

"Can someone explain what the big deal is?!'' I shout and look at Hermione

''Just open it Liz''.

I turn over the letter and peal off the red wax crest removing the letter from the inside.

'Dear Miss Williams, we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry'.

I read the same line over and over again before checking the date in the corner.

''It was sent five years ago. Must not have arrived till now'' Mum grabs the letter and reads it.

''So what do we do'' She asks my auntie who pauses for a moment to think.

''Hermione can you write to Dumbledore like now please?'' My cousin nods and runs to fetch a quill and writing paper out of her bag.

''Ask him what we should do and how this has happened'' Hermione does as shes told, sits down at the table and begins to write.

''Liz, has anything happened that seems magically or you feel weird in some ways.''

''Just small things, Hair braiding itself, Things floating when I stare at them.''

''Any other times?'' Auntie Susan asks and I nod slowly. ''I guess the weirdest is when I touch water it glows.''

The adults all stare at each other and the room goes silent until the kettle starts whistling.

''Drink? Tom, Susan'' Mum asks to stop the tention. ''Yes please.'' They both answer. Mum asks John to come help her make them and I figure it's so she can explain what the shit Hogwarts is. Hermione finishes her letter within minutes and calls for her owl using her wand.

''Mum may Hermione stay tonight as I want to know the reply straight away?''

''If it's okay with your auntie'' She looks at her and auntie S nods in reply,

Me and Hermione grin at each other and say thank-you to the adults. The rest of the day we spend eating and opening presents in which i got four Xbox one games off my Mum, a war book from John, a quill set off Hermione, a wreck this journal off Susan and Tom that me and Hermione had promised to do later and piles upon piles of clothes and makeup, i was a very lucky girl. Around half eight it was time for goodbyes, i kiss my auntie and uncle goodbye as did Hermione and promised to ring them as soon as we hear back from Dumbledore. After they left me, Hermione helped me carry my bags of presents upstairs and we both flop down on my double bed.

''Hermione..''

''What?'' ''By chance I have to go to Hogwarts, what will happen?.''

''Well I'll take you to the platform and you'll get on the Hogwarts express which will take you to well, Hogwarts'' She gives me a matter a fact look. ''When you arrive you'll probably have to do the sorting ceremony, you'll have the sorting hat put on you and it will sort you into either Hufflepuff the loyal house, Ravenclaw the smarty pants house, Gryffindor which is my house "the best one" and Slytherin the worst one.''

''Why is Slytherin so bad?''

''Hasn't a witch or wizard that's not gone bad in Slytherin.. I don't think you'll be put in there, you can be mean sometimes but not that mean.''

''I'm not mean, i'm brutally honest.''

''Well like I said I don't think you have anything to worry about and even if you are put in Slytherin I'll always be there for you.'' I hug her tight. We both start putting my presents away, shoving books on my shelf, putting my new makeup in my huge makeup bag, new piercings in my little blue box i keep all my small jewelry in and then move onto putting my clothes away. '

'I'm so jealous of your clothes, my mum only buys me stuff she calls age appropriate.'' She sighs and helps me hang them up in my beautiful walk in wardrobe.

''You know you can always borrow anything.'' ''I can only borrow shoes mostly as you actually have a figure, Not to mention the boobs..''

''Eh I'm ok and my boobs arn't that big.'' Which is a complete lie and I know it is, Size E boobs at sixteen isn't exactly normal. Catching my reflection in the mirror and wink at myself to annoy Hermione.

''That's a sign of a Slytherin you know.'' She throws a pillow at me.

''What is? Being amazing?''

''No, being a bigheaded turd.'' ''Well thank-you, Thank-you very much.''I say in my Elvis voice which always makes her laugh.

''What time is it.'' She asks me and I look at my clock hanging above my TV.

''10:46pm, better get to bed soon.'' As if on que we both yawn which makes us chuckle.

''Can i borrow some pj's?'' ''Sure just take some out the bottom drawer.'' '

'Thanks, i'll go get changed in the bathroom .''

''Okies'' I reply already unbuttoning my shirt, she leaves the room and I change into my version of Pj's shove my dirty clothes into the laundry basket and put away the last few presents.

''Your tops are so big on me'' I hear Hermione say as she enters back into my room. Can't help but giggle at how baggy my Pj top is on her.

''You have a petite body, A lot of guys would prefer that over me.''

''Yeah right, All guys think about are boobs.''

''Oh how nieve you are little one.'' I pat her head.

''What do you mean by that?''

I yawn and stretch. ''Guys aren't all the same, Take it from someone attracted to girls there's so many things that's hot about a girl. Boobs are just a small thing.''

She sighs and looks at herself beside me in the mirror.

''Hermione you're stunning.'' I pull my shirt tight on her. ''Nice figure beautiful face and most importantly you're smart and good. Don't worry about impressing guys all the time.''

''Thanks Lizzie.'' We hug it out.

''Right bedtime.'' I say with another yawn.

She turns the light off and I shut my curtains before climbing into bed. Hermione folds up her clothes and places them on my wicker chair in the corner of my room then climbs in bed beside me. Snuggling into the covers Hermione leans over and kisses my cheek before getting comfortable.

''Night Lizz.''

''Night Hermione.''

''Love you.''

''Love you too smelly'' and within seconds we're asleep.