Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Hogwarts, or any of the real characters; J.K. Rowling owns them. I wish I did, but sadly I don't! And I typed up the Hogwarts letter word-for-word (replacing it with Evelyn's name) from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Chapter One: Accepted
"Evelyn," George's joyful voice called. I kept still under my pillow, tears climbing down the curves of my cheeks. George, Fred, Percy, and Ron had all received their letters to Hogwarts a week ago and I was still empty-handed. I was a Pureblood, how could my letter not be here yet? A bloody Pureblood! Well at least that's what I was told... I groaned turning onto my side as George sat on my bed with a worried face. "Are you okay, Ev?"
"No George, I am not okay! We're all going to go to Diagon Alley today and I'm going to be the only one not buying stuff for Hogwarts!" I said wiping away my tears.
"No, you forgot Ginny. She doesn't start until next year," he said smiling and handed me a letter. "Mase came with it this morning."
I smiled; it was my letter to Hogwarts. "Are you serious? At the last possible moment! It's almost the twenty-first!" I looked at the front that said:
Miss Black-Diggory
The Top Room at the Burrow,
Ottery St. Catchpole
Devon, England
"I wonder way it says 'Black-Diggory'?" I wondered aloud to George.
George glanced at the letter and shrugged. "Maybe they misspelled your middle name; Blake... and then they thought it was another last name?"
"I guess," I said. Shrugging, I opened the letter in the back where the red wax Hogwarts seal was located. Two pages were folded neatly inside. I took them out and read them; sparks of excitement went through me with every word I 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. Black-Diggory
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 September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 21.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
I sat down the first page by George and read the second one that had a list of books and supplies I needed for the coming term:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL
Of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First year students will require:
sets of plain work robes (black)
plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar
winter cloak (black with, with silver fastenings)
Please not 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)
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfigurations by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyillida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Asnius 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 telescope
1 set 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!
I smiled and sat down the second page, grinning ecstatically. "I'm going to Hogwarts!" I pulled George into a bone-crushing hug, making him freeze. He didn't move. Then I realized that it wasn't appropriate for a girl like me to hug him. I let go of him and bit my lip. I liked George a lot. I thought he and Fred were cute. I felt heat rise to my cheeks, making me look down. "I'm sorry; I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable..."
"It's okay. You're happy, I understand," he said smiling at me. "How about we go celebrate with some breakfast?"
I grinned and nodded. We both got up, going down the stairs while I was saying, "I'm just so happy! Not only will I be going to Hogwarts, but I know four other people personally, who are going to be at Hogwarts."
"And who are those four lucky people?" he asked cockily.
I pushed him lightly as we walked down the stairs. "You know who I am talking about; you, Ron, Percy and Fred."
"Fred did what?" asked Fred popping out of his and George's room right as we passed. He stepped out more and shut the door.
"She was saying how she was going to know four people at Hogwarts instead of being a new first year that doesn't know anyone," explained George looking back at Fred.
"Oh really?" Fred said. "And what if we... don't know you?"
"Stranger danger!" yelled George running down the last few steps. Fred did the same, passing me. I just stood there laughing. They were hilarious and cute.
"Whoa, slow down there!" Molly Weasley said firmly as she carried plates of sausage and bacon to the table.
Fred and George apologized as I made my way to the table. I sat in the middle between Fred and George. It was how we sat for every meal. We'd joke around, laughing. Ron would always say we were flirting. Fred and George wouldn't change the subject when he would say that. They wouldn't deny it or say they were. It made me feel special, like we shared something no one could ever understand.
"Good morning everyone," Mr. Weasley said interrupting my thoughts. He came in through the front door with Ginny trailing behind him. I wondered where she went this morning...
"Good morning Arthur dear," Molly said pecking him on the cheek while she brought the last platter of bacon to the table. "Did you find anything interesting at the Malfoy's?"
"They weren't there," muttered Ginny sitting down across from me. "We woke up early for nothing. Their house elf, Dobby, said they went out from some shopping in Diagon Alley and wouldn't be back 'til tomorrow!" Ginny huffed and pilled pancakes, bacon, and sausage onto her plate.
"Well," Arthur said dragging the word out. "Sometimes things like that will happen. Ginny, you just have to be patient." He shook his head and sat at the head of the table, Molly sitting next to Ginny and across from Fred.
"Good morning," Ron said yawning, coming from the stairs. He took a seat by Ginny and across from George.
"Where's Percy?" Molly asked while we all were piling our plates with food.
"He said he was too busy to eat," George explained. "He's reading books getting ready to become 'the best prefect ever'."
"He would be doing that," I commented laughing and then shoved a piece of bacon in my mouth.
"You do realize that is very un-attractive?" Fred whispered in my ear, making me jump.
"Shut up, Fred," I said smiling.
"Flirting again, are we?" Ron asked eyeing us.
I smiled and pushed my hair back. "Jealous much, Ron?" That made his whole face turn red, making him look down at his plate.
Molly shook her head and said, "After breakfast, you guys need to go get dressed so we can go to Diagon Alley."
George groaned and asked, "Why do we have to go so early? The term doesn't start until September first and it's only July."
"Because it is always good to go early," Molly said.
"No," Arthur said. "Because it's what your mother said. Now stop whining, George."
I laughed and stood up, taking my plate to the kitchen and sitting it in the sink. "I'll go get ready, Molly." She smiled and I went upstairs.
When I was in mine and Ginny's room, I pulled my low-rise jeans out of my wardrobe and laid them on my bed. "What shirt should I wear?" I asked myself pulling out a red tank top and a green Irish Quidditch shirt. It was summer time so it would be hot, but should I risk showing off too much...? I thought staring at the tank top. I put it back in my closet and went with the Irish shirt.
I pulled my shorts and over-sized tee-shirt. I slipped on the Irish shirt and put my legs in my jeans. "There all set!" I smiled and sat on my bed. I might as well read because it was going to take forever for everyone to get ready. I picked up my copy of Hogwarts, A History and started to read it. Reading relaxed me. It wasn't like I was uber smart or wanting to be prepared for Hogwarts or anything; it just relaxed me.
A/N: OMG! I am so happy I got to upload this chapter and the little before Evelyn thing today! I worked on this hard last night at like 10 pm to 2 am-ish. Goofing off, writing, drinking, pushups, and then more writing! I REALLY REALLY REALLY HOPE YOU LIKE THIS! PLEASE COMMENT, VOTE, AND FAN!