Jess knew that this was important; she knew that it was life changing. She savored the moment of breaking the red seal, and slowly opened the letter.
She finally had her first peek of what was inside the letter so she took out the contents. Inside there were four bits of paper. Jess looked at the first one. The writing was exceptionally neat and tidy and was written in the same green colour as the writing on the envelope. She didn't look at the writing for long however, for she was keen to read what mysteries lay inside. The letter read:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc, Chf. Warlocks Supreme Mugwump, International Confed, of Wizards)
Dear Miss. J Nidora,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Please find the enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1st. No need to send an owl, as we already know you are planning on attending.
Yours Sincerely,
Then there was a neat signature and then it continued:
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress
Jess was confused; was this some kind of joke? Was this a new type of bullying? There were lots of strange things in it like 'School of Witchcraft and Wizardry' and 'Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc, Chf. Warlocks Supreme Mugwump, International Confed, of Wizards'. Not to mention the actual letter. Firstly they had obviously got her name wrong, or this was not her letter. She thought through both options and realized that the latter option was probably truer. Secondly if she was right and this was not her letter then it would make even more sense because she had not applied to any school called Hogwarts. Unless her adopted parents did. But then she wouldn't want to go anyway because it would be a new torture.
Jess re-read the rest of the letter again. No need to send an owl? What could that possibly mean, and how did they already know that she was planning to attend. That was obviously not true because she wasn't. She didn't even know about it.
She wanted to find out the list of necessary books, to see if she had any already. Subconsciously she had already decided that she would do anything to go to the mysterious school. She flicked to the second page and read it. Then she did a double take. It read:
Uniform
First year students will require:
Three sets of plain work robes (black)
One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
One winter coat (black silver fastenings)
(Please note that all pupils clothing should carry name tags)
Course Books
All first year students should require 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 Fanese 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 Seamader
The Dark Forces: A guide to self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
Jess couldn't believe her eyes. She blinked a couple of times, trying to make sense of it. In disbelief she flicked onto the third letter. This one was just as strange and made-up:
Other Equipment
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set of glass, crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set of 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
Jess wanted so badly to believe that this was all true, but how could she?
She turned to the fourth page. This one was different. Instead of neatly written handwriting it was scrawled in a way that was obviously done quickly. It was just a short message in black ink:
Jess,
There is a lot to explain to you but it needs to be done face to face. Meet at Kings Cross station at one o'clock on Saturday 12th August.
Albus Dumbledore
It was Friday today, Friday the 11th. The meeting was tomorrow. She knew she wouldn't miss this if it was the last thing she would do. Which it probably was, considering her adopted parents. All she needed to do now was get to Kings Cross Station.
hi sorry i realised that there weren't any bullit points but there was meant to be so I've just put it onto a different line sorry,
Amawyn
