Chapter 2: Goin' to Hogwarts

A/N: This chapter is from when they get their letters to when they get on the train. This chapter will also have some OC's in it. But only a handful.

P.S. Hey, guys. I'm really depressed right now. I have this app on my phone which lets me type documents and I had all my updates on it. I tried to see if I can transfer the documents to the computer which it said I could do, when I tried to do it, I accidentally deleted all of my documents. All of my hard work. I'm trying to see if I could recover it, I couldn't. I feel like I'm gonna cry right now. So, sorry if this chapter isn't as great, as I had the next update on my iPhone.

P.P.S. One of these lines is dedicated to Bookworm1355, my best friend. You know what line it is, Bookworm. Also, I need to give credit to Bookworm1355, who helped me out with some parts in this chapter.

Nothing really exciting happened over the next couple of years. Homeschooling has been good, except that I hate studying. Also, Juliet, Twila and I have been closer than ever. So, let's fast-forward to the summer of 1981, when I got my letter. Here's the Hogwarts story:

I got my letter on July 15 of that year. It was just a simple day. Ron and I have been waiting by the window every morning ever since Percy and the twins got back from last year. Ron was now waiting at the window, while I was eating my breakfast.

"Why aren't you looking?" Ron asked, just as I took a huge bite of bacon.

"Iwl cum ia a minu," I said, my mouth full of bacon. Ginny giggled next to me.

"Lana, don't talk with your mouth full," George said, teasing me. I stuck my tongue out after I finished swallowing.

Suddenly, a big pile of grey landed on my plate. "ERROL!" I exclaimed. "YOU RUINED MY BREAKFAST! THAT WAS MY BACON!"

"Wait," Ron said. "Before you murder him, look what's on his legs."

I did look at his legs, which carried 5 letters, all emblazoned with green ink. The first one was for Percy, then the twins, then Ron, and finally mine. I quickly grabbed mine and read the front of the envelope, which said:

Miss Alana K. Weasley

The Smallest Room

The Burrow

I was surprised that they even knew where I slept. After that, I took no time opening my letter. I read the first page of the letter, which said:

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 Ms. Weasley,

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

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress

I quickly took a spare bit of parchment, wrote my answer, which was yes, then sent Errol off with Ron's reply. I took out the other piece of parchment in the envelope, which said:

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, silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupils' 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 Beginners' 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 set

1 brass scales

Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS

As I read the last sentence, I was disappointed, as I wanted to be on the Quidditch team that year, because one day I wanted to be on the Chudley Cannons, my favorite Quidditch team, Ron's was the same, although Ginny's was the Holyhead Harpies. But I'll get over it.

I quickly remembered about Twila and Juliet, so I said to Aunt Molly, "Aunt Molly, can I Floo Twila and Juliet to tell them about Hogwarts."

"Also, Mum," Ron said. "Can I have Scabbers as a pet?"

Ick, Scabbers. That ugly rat of Percy's. He is so weird. I have a weird feeling whenever I'm around him.

"Why would you want that? Percy still has him," Aunt Molly said, ignoring me.

"No, I don't, Mother," Percy said. "I'm giving up Scabbers as I am now a prefect." Aunt Molly stood in shock, then enveloped her son in a hug. I just decided to Floo my friends anyway.

I went over to the fireplace, looked inside the powder holder, and made a mental note to tell Aunt Molly that we need more when we got to Diagon Alley. Then I threw some Floo Powder into the fireplace, yelled, "The Blackshade Residence!" and stepped through the flames.

I entered into the quaint living room of the Blackshades. It was like a normal living room except for the fact that the furniture was moving. I heard the faint sound of speech in the dining room. I dusted the soot off on the mat in front of the fireplace, then walked into the dining room.

"Juliet!" I called in a singsong voice. I heard another voice say the same thing. I turned around to see Twila come up behind me.

"Hey, Twi," I said, hugging her.

"Laney," she said, hugging me back.

"FRIENDS!" Juliet said, coming up. We hugged her too.

"Oh my God, I haven't seen you guys in a month. It was torture!" Twila said.

"Now, to more important measures," I said. "Juliet's room." We all started walking up the stairs. Her room is on the top floor of the house, which is the third floor. On the second floor, I saw her two brothers, Justin and Gabriel, talking.

"Hi, Lana, Twila," they said at the same time. Typical twins.

"Gabe, Just," I replied. We continued to walk upstairs. When we got to her room, I immediately said, "I'm accepted into Hogwarts!" I showed them the letter. We all screamed girly screams and both of them said that they got in, also.

"Oh my God, I'm excited for you, Juliet," I said. "Especially since nobody in your family is a wizard."

"I know," she said. We talked about Hogwarts for about 15 minutes when I realized that I had to get back home. I told them that I had to go, and then I left.

I Flooed myself back to the Burrow and the rest of the day I was hyped up on Hogwarts, as Uncle Arthur put it.

On July 31st, after planning with Juliet and Twila, we decided to meet in Diagon Alley later that day. I quickly grabbed my list and gave it to Aunt Molly, who stashed it in her purse. We Flooed to Diagon Alley one by one, and we appeared in the Leaky Cauldron.

We walked out into the hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley, with all the colorfulness and magic. It was every little kid's dream. I quickly spotted Juliet with her parents, who were surprised at all the magic in one place.

"Hey Jules," I said.

"Hi, this place is amazing," she said.

"I know," I said.

"Well, we'd better get going, Lana," Aunt Molly said. "Luna, Ethan, would you like to join us?" They both nodded. And we headed out.

First, we stopped at Madam Malkin's Robes. Right outside was a big giant, who was accompanying a small boy with black hair. A couple seconds later, a boy with bleach blond hair came out and found his parents . . . who was talking to Twila's parents. I stepped up to Twila and said, "Who's that?"

"The Malfoys," she replied, sneering. "That's Draco, stupid git," she said, pointing to the boy who just came out of the robe shop. Uncle Arthur saw me talking to Twila and said, "C'mon Lana."

Draco's father said, "Weasley."

"Malfoy," Uncle Arthur replied. I could tell that this would last for a while, so Twila pulled me and Juliet into Madam Malkin's.

"Wait, Twi, I can't afford this," I said.

"Don't worry, I'll pay," Twila said, holding up a big bag of money. Suddenly, the Malfoy boy came back, grabbing his robes. Twila sneered at him, he sneered back.

After Malfoy left, a girl that looked our age with dark brown hair came in with a girl that could be her older sister. Madam Malkin came in and started fitting us. When she went in the back room, I started talking to the newcomer.

"Hi, I'm Lana Weasley," I said. "And these are my friends Twila Hart and Juliet Blackshade."

"Hi, Lana," the girl said. "I'm Jaeden Rodriguez, but everyone calls me Jae."

"Well, hi, Jae," Twila said. "Is that your older sister?"

"No, that's my aunt," Jae replied.

"Wow, your grandma must have had kids far apart," Juliet said.

"No, she's my older aunt," Jae replied.

"Oh, your mum had teenage pregnancy?" I asked. Jae nodded. Just then, Madam Malkin came back with our robes, then we paid, then we left. Before we left, I told Jae that we had to meet on the Hogwarts Express. She agreed. We said our goodbyes and left.

As we left, I accidentally ran into this boy who looked a year younger than me. "Sorry," I mumbled. I could hear his mom whispering to him as we left, "Matthew, watch where you are going next time."

For the next month, I was so bored, as I had nothing to do. The biggest excitement was that Twila came and stayed with us, because she told her parents that she was a blood traitor and they kicked her out. So, Twila was now a member of the Weasley family, which I was happy about, so I wasn't completely bored.

On September 1st, Twila and I woke up really early and wolfed down our breakfast, then went upstairs and talked excitedly for a couple hours until we left for King's Cross. We left in the flying Ford Anglia, which, sadly, didn't fly.

(All parts in bold are in the book)

When we got there, Aunt Molly said, "Always packed with Muggles, of course." I rolled my eyes and laughed. "Now what's the platform number?"

"9 and ¾!" Ginny exclaimed. "Mum, can't I go . . ."

"You're not old enough, Ginny, now be quiet. All right, Percy, you go first." Aunt Molly said. Percy ran towards the barrier between Platforms 9 and 10, then disappeared. I already knew what to do.

"Fred, you next," Aunt Molly said.

"I'm not Fred, I'm George," said Fred. It was obviously him. "Honestly, woman, you call yourself our mother? Can't you tell I'm George?"

"Sorry, George, dear."

"Only joking, I am Fred," saidFred, and off he went. George followed right after.

Suddenly, a black haired boy came up, and asked, "Excuse me?"

"Hello, dear," Aunt Molly said. "First time at Hogwarts? Ron, Lana, and Twila's new, too."

"Yes," said the boy. "The thing is — the thing is, I don't know how to —"

"How to get onto the platform?" Aunt Molly said kindly, and he nodded.

"Not to worry," Aunt Molly said. "All you have to do is walk straight at the barrier between platforms nine and ten. Don't stop and don't be scared you'll crash into it, that's very important. Best do it at a bit of a run if you're nervous. Go on, go now before Ron."

"Er — okay," said the boy and off he went. He seemed hesitant, but he was fine after. After he left, Ron went, then Twila, then me, and finally Aunt Molly and Ginny.

Ron went off on the train while I tried to find Jae and/or Juliet. I finally found them talking near the door of the train.

"Hey, Jae," Twila and I said at the same time.

"Hey guys, ready to go to Hogwarts?" Jae asked.

"Of course!" we both exclaimed, then the four of us went off to start our new adventure.

A/N: Ta da! There it is! Now, review, or I'll hurt you. Just kidding! But review!