"Ranae! Ranae! "

"Mom. mom !" Ranae laughed, " You heard my wish! I am able to see you after eleven years. There was a chuckle, " Of course, I would remember, it's your birthday after all. You have waited eleven years for me. As a gift, from your mom and dad, we are going to send you to school! "

"Really?"

" Yes. But you have to hurry. " Then the signal closed, and the world around Ranae began to warp. Ranae took a step back. Suddenly a burst of static, the surroundings were normal again. But screams of pain, agonizing pain, " Arrrrgh. Stop. Stop. I say stop under the commands from Mount Olympus. "

"Mother, stop what?" Ranae screamed, terrified. Then she saw it. Green smoke has began to rise up from the ground, already tangling around Ranae. And hands reached out to her. 10 hands. 20 hands. Wrapped around her legs, torso, arms. " Mother!"

" Close your eyes child. Close your eyes!" The voice answered. Ranae didn't need to be told twice, she squeezed her eyes shut. In a flash, the pulling stopped. Her legs felt free. She hesitantly opened one eye. Everything was normal again, a glowing light was still shining in the sky.
" Ranae, I don't have much time. But take this. " Where the glowing light hovered was a 12 inch stick. " It was your fathers, your father's wand. It is made from hathorn, and in its core is one phoenix feather. It also has a celestial bronze tip. Take it. Use it. Make it part of you. "

" Mom, but I don't know how. I am scared mother."

"Take it! Hurry! You will learn, Ranae! You will learn! Your time is almost here, you are coming of age, so you better hurry. Your grandma's cover would only last for some time. Hurry! Master the skills taught at your school.

" Please mom don't leave."

This is where we part. With that the floor beneath Ranae's feet cracked open, plunging into the deep hole of darkness. She fell deeper and deeper. Till all she could do was- scream."

With a snap, Ranae's eyes snapped open. She wiped the sweat dripping down her face. She slowly sat up, adjusting her hair, taking off her braids. But, something caught her eyes. In the corner of her window, stood a white, snowy owl. No bigger than four inches. Its yellow eyes waiting. Till she noticed it. A letter, wrapped in black ribbon was in its beak. She slowly got up, and something hit the floor as she stood up. She looked down. Her eyes widened as she gasped. Lying in front of her feet was a black 12 inch wand, exactly the same as the wand in her dream. Glowing at the tip of the wand was a gold and silver metal strings shining under the sunlight. At its handle was a carving of such fine detail- with closer examination she saw what was engraved: a snake wrapping around a sword, and behind all these sketches was a pair of owl's wings extended, searching eyes looking directly at Ranae. She picked the wand up. She walked to the owl, and gently pulled the letter out from the beak. With shaking hands she ripped opened the letter. " Come on Ranae. Deap breath. It's only a letter. "

Two pieces of parchment fell out. She picked up the first paper, and it says:

Uniform

First-year students will require:

Three sets of plain work robes ( black)

Ne plain pointed hat (black) first day wear

One pair of protective gloves ( dragon hide or similar)

One winter cloak ( Black, with silver fastenings)

"How peculiar, this list definitely sounds like my halloween costume. Why would we need such outfits. Isn't this a school?" She mumbled under her breath while reading the list for robes over and over. She was expecting a uniform list that would say: White button up blouse, red and white plaid skirt, white socks, and black shoes. She turned the page over and her jaw almost fell to the floor. On the back of the sheet of paper was a list of 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" Such fancy names, and the titles of the books are so different. She looked down onto the last title of the list, " The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble" She paused, and started to cry. she terribly wanted to go to the school, " I want. I want. "

"Hush Ranae. " Ranae turned around. There standing behind her was Grandma Carol. In her arms was a black cloak, a stack of books, and a witch hat. " you will go. You will learn. " Grandma Carol said walking over and picking up the last piece of parchment," because you got accepted into you fathers school!" Grandma Carol said handing over the parchment. Ranae looked down, the letter read:

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. Ranae Iridescea,

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

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