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/ Lily /

I was awoken by a very pesky tapping noise from outside my window.

"Just five more minutes," I growled, expecting it to be Severus, my guardian coming to wake me up for the day.

Only when the disturbing sound continued, did I get up. I stepped out of bed letting my bare feet come in contact with the cool hard floors and made my way to the door where I believed the tapping to be coming from. Only I was confused when I threw open the door and saw that no one was there. Turning around, I noticed out of the corner of my eye, a tawny barn owl perched outside my window. Squealing with excitement, I rushed over to the window, throwing it open as the large owl toppled in. Righting itself, it gave two short hoots, dropped what it had brought on my bed, and left.

Cautiously, I picked up the rather thick envelope in one hand to take a better look at it. The letter was from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

/ Snape /

Just as I was pulling a cup filled with freshly brewed and steaming hot tea to my face, I heard a piercing scream erupt from the bedroom upstairs.

My teacup shattered resulting in its contents pouring out all over me. Cursing, I made an ill attempt to wipe some of it off and then quickly preceded up the stairs, grasping my wand.

A brief moment of worry flickered across my face at what could have caused the noise.

Had they found her? Was she hurt? I then furiously climbed up the last few stairs, turned to my right and flung open the door, wand at the ready.

I was not ready, though, to have a preteen girl thrust at me enveloping me in an enormous embrace.

My body tense and rigid, I slowly drawled out, "And what, may I ask, has caused you to behave in such a matter, interrupting my morning tea?"

"Oh, Sev!" Lily cried into my chest excitedly before pulling back to look up at me. "Look! An owl just came delivering my-" she wrinkled her nose in distaste, adding, "You're all wet."

"Yes," I replied. "Funny story that is." I peered around her, pushing a strand of dark, oily hair behind my face to see an unopened envelope laying on her unmade bed.

"Well, best get ready for the day. Get dressed and meet me downstairs for breakfast where we'll open it up. And don't forget to make your bed," I say, turning to the giddy girl beside me.

With that, I headed down the stairs to the kitchen where our house elf, Tilly, had prepared our morning meal.

/ Lily /

I quickly threw back to covers of my bed and set my pillows up so they rested against the headboard. Severus would probably complain about it not being done all neat and tidy later, but oh well.

I didn't even bother changing out of my t-shirt and sweatpants I had worn to bed the night before and hardly took the time to pull a brush through my hair before rushing down the stairs, grasping my letter.

As I pulled back my chair at the breakfast table, our cheerful, little house elf, set down a plate of food in front of me.

"Why thank you, Tilly. A very good morning to you," I smile in his direction.

"Good morning as well, Miss Lily," he smiled back.

I tried my best to not scoff down my waffles and strawberries, but was done in a matter of minutes. Somehow noticing this, Severus set aside the Daily Profit he was reading and met my gaze.

"Well, go along now. Open it," he says as I pleadingly stared up at him, waiting for his permission to open it.

So, shaking with excitement, I ran my finger under the envelope's flap, ripping it open. I pulled out two pieces of parchment in which I set the the second one down. This is it, I thought to myself. I'm going to Hogwarts!

Unfolding the papers, I read everything it said from beneath the school's crest:

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 Miss Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

I sat there, not exactly sure what to do. I mean, it was just a bit overwhelming, all kinds of different thoughts rushing through my head. Although, I quickly dismissed all nervousness about attending the boarding school.

Other kids right now were probably worrying about leaving their parents, getting good marks, or making friends, none of which I would say would be a problem for me. You see, my guardian, Severus Snape, happened to be the potions master at the school and a double agent for Headmaster Dumbledore who I've met on numerous occasions. Now that I'll be attending Hogwarts, I would actually be able to see and talk to Severus during the day. And naturally being the bright and outgoing child I am, I should have no trouble with the rest of my experience there. The only question I had would be what house I'll be sorted into. I could go anyway, to be honest.

I glanced across the table to see Severus writing my acceptance letter and thought about which house would make him most proud. Of course, he was head of Slytherin and probably hopes for me to end up there, but I know he wouldn't mind a Ravenclaw in the house. Although, probably not a Hufflepuff. Sev, isn't much of a fan, but that doesn't sound much like me at all. Only a complete crazy would think...

I let my thoughts drift away until Severus calls my name and I look up.

"Tomorrow, we will be going down to Diagon Alley to pick up your things," he says with complete disinterest. "And please, do wear something appropriate."

As he got up from the table, I couldn't help but let my mouth hang open. Then, I clamped it shut with a wild grin on my face.

Tomorrow, I would be meeting my brother. Tomorrow, I would finally meet Harry James Potter.