I woke up about a month and a half after my birthday and got out of bed. I had known I would be too lazy to shower in the morning, so last night I had even blow dried my hair, which was a massive chore despite its length.
The heat was like an electric blanket over everything. I put on a white tank top that had planet Earth on it and a pair of denim shorts. I plugged in my earbuds and was hit with the first verse of Smile by Avril Lavigne.
Meryl was up just as soon as I was, and put on a black tank top and a loose pair of plaid shorts. Meryl won the award for Maddest For Plaid, and I told her so. Just after, there was a knock on the cabin door. When Meryl opened it, Ricki had already raised his hand to knock "Ricki?" "The one and only. Chiron wants to see you."
Then he saw a younger camper struggling with a sword nearly twice his size and ran to help. Meryl and I slid on our sneakers and slowly made our way towards the Big House. It was so hot that even though it was early, the dew on the grass had evaporated already.
"Ahh, I've been expecting you, girls! Come in, come in."
Chiron opened the door before we could knock. We sat down on the couch and Chiron handed each of us a letter. Mine said:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmistress: Minerva McGonagall
Dear Ms. LaRayn,
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
Yours sincerely,
Filius Flitwick
Deputy Headmaster
"What the-"
"Young ladies, not only is your mother a Greek goddess, but your fathers were both wizards. You are the first demiwizards in recorded history." That's when I sat down and dumped the pitcher of water sitting on the coffee table over my head. Meryl collapsed onto the couch. "Ah, well... that was interesting." Chiron handed me a towel and Meryl (snickering at my over-dramatic reaction) a glass of water, already prepared, as if he were anticipating that would happen. "Hey, how was I supposed to know I didn't have heat stroke? I could have been hallucinating!" "But you weren't." said Chiron, looking just a bit amused. "One last thing. This school is in England."
I looked at Meryl. Meryl looked at "Hey Rita?" "Yeah?" "Wanna do that stupid jumpy thing that excited girls do?" Meryl and I grabbed hands and jumped up and down screaming, "WE'RE GOING TO ENGLAND!" over and over again for a good thirty seconds. "Now, somebody should be here to take you shopping for your school things right about-
"Puff! went something outside. "Ello? Ah, you must be zis Meryl and Rita I have heard about!" said a beautiful French lady with platinum blonde hair. "Sorry we're late. Victoire had a, em, mishap with a hairdryer. I don't know how she and Fleur handle so much hair." A man with a terribly scarred face and thick British accent walked into the room, but it wasn't hard to look at the two of them with curiosity instead of anything else. The Greek gods existed. Demigods had seen weirder things. "Rita, Meryl, this is Fleur and Bill, two wizards who will be taking you to Diagon Alley to shop for your supplies. Enjoy their, hmm, method of travel!" He handed each of us a list that said:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black)
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings,)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry a name tag.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have one of the following:
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
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- UPDATED VERSION
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 an owl OR cat OR toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
"And we need to buy all of this?"
"With what?"
"I believe your fathers each gave you a budget for which you may buy your own school things." Bill said. Fleur held up two small bags and jingled them. "Let's go shopping!"