Hadrian darted through the streets, weaving between hags, vampires, werewolves, and many other dark creatures. He had promised Nixen that he would be home on time for his birthday surprise. Not knowing his real birthday they decided to choose one for him, July seventeenth, the day he was found.
Hadrian was found by Nixen Stark, a renowned Knockturn Alley potions master. He was left in a ditch with nothing but a too large onesie and a paper with one word on it, Harry. He was taken to Knockturn where he proceeded to live life to the the fullest, training everyday to be a warrior.
Hadrian raced into the flat that he grew up in exactly at five o'clock pm. "I'm home!" He shouted. Following his nose he was led to the kitchen where Nixen was preparing dinner.
"Cutting it a bit close, don't you think?"
"Nah, I got here on time. What's my surprise?"
HADRIAN'S POV
Nixen said that I would get the best present ever tonight and it was on my mind all day. I was hoping that it was my own potions lab. Sometimes it can be hard sharing with Nix, especially when we're both doing research projects.
"You know the rules, dinner then presents," he chuckled.
I pouted, but I had been expecting it. Taking down the dishes I begin to set the table right as the food finished. As we ate I told Nix about my day, "I saw this really cute blond boy today. I'm pretty sure he's a pureblood."
"Oh, why do you think that?"
"He was wearing fancy robes and his hair was slicked back with gel. When he talked his voice was smooth and 'sophisticated'."
"I see. Did you get anything good?" Nixen had sent me out to get ingredients today.
"Yep, I got some sphinx hair, banshee fur, troll blood, rat and bat spleens, and, best of all, basilisk skin! I checked the authenticity, quality, and freshness of everything. Can you believe that Yates tried to sell me fake phoenix tears? I made sure he knew not to mess with me again."
"Good my little viper. Now that we are done eating would you like to see your presents?"
"Yes, of course I would!"
"Originally there was only one present, but then something arrived with the post." Nixen handed me an envelope made of thick cream parchment. On the front was the name Harry Potter.
Flipping it over I saw a crest with a lion, badger, eagle, and snake. Breaking the seal I dumped the contents into my lap. I decided to start with the letter.
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 Mr. 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 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
I couldn't believe it I was accepted into Hogwarts. I quickly looked at the supply list.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's 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 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 glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions
"These books are so easy. How are we supposed to learn anything if we're using books any competent five year old could read. Potions isn't too bad, at least it isn't something like Potions for Beginners."
"Hadrian you and most of the purebloods might know all of this stuff, but muggleborns and some of halfbloods won't. They have to balance it so that the students all understand."
"I don't get why they don't bring muggleborns in sooner. That way they know the basics before school starts."
"The ministry is run by incompetent idiots who don't have even one brain cell between all of them combined. Would you like your second present now?" That caught my attention.
"Yes please." Nixen grabbed a box off of the floor and handed it to me. I pulled of the lid and peered in. I never could have expected what I found. It was a freaking baby basilisk. It looked up at me and hissed something unintelligible.
"Hello young one, I am Harry, your new caregiver," I replied.
The snake seemed surprised and hissed back at me, "Protector."
"Yes, I will protect you and when you get big enough you can protect me. Would you like a name or do you already have one?"
"Have no name yet."
"Well are you male or female?"
"Female."
"I have the prefect name for you. How does Athena sound?"
She nodded her approval and curled up to sleep. I looked over at Nix with the biggest grin on my face. "Thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me."
"I would do anything for you Little Viper. Why don't you go get ready for bed? We have a big day tomorrow."
"Why, what's tomorrow?"
"I think it is time for Harry Potter to reenter the Wizarding world."