Chapter 3

Bella, now eleven years old, held her dad's hand as they got off the plane. She was in England, she was a witch, and she was going to Hogwarts. She was seven, when her daddy had told her she was a witch and ever since he had been telling her about the history of the wizarding world. He had told her about Hogwarts' greatest Head Master, Albus Dumbledore, all the many witches and wizards who had lost their lives at the hands of Lord Voldemort, and her favorite story, the life of the boy who lived, Harry Potter.

"Am I really going to get to meet Harry Potter, Dad?"

Bella's Dad smiled. "I really don't know Bells. You are in the same year as his daughter Lily. So, maybe." Bella bounced up and down in anticipation. "Calm down Bells! We still have to go pick up your school supplies. You don't go to school until September the 1st."

"But. That's three days from now!"

"Yes. One so you can sleep off Jetlag, one for school shopping and the third to find the train station. Now then, here is your trunk and my bag. We have to go to The Leaky Cauldron. That's where we will be staying."

Bella stared in awe as her father lead her through town. They soon approached a run-down tavern. "Home sweet home," Chief Swan joked, as Bella yanked him inside. Chief Swan checked them in and the two settled in for the night.

The next morning, Bella was up and dressed before eight. Chief Swan groaned when he saw his all-too eager daughter leaning over him, poking his face.

"Get up Dad!" Bella whined. "We have things to do!"

Within thirty minutes, Chief and Bella Swan were strolling down Diagon Alley. Chief Swan was reading Bella's school supplies list. "Robes, a pewter cauldron, one wand, History of Magic…

No less than three hours later, Bella was prepped and ready for school the next day. Her dad carried all her supplies and Bella carried her tawny owl.

"Her name is Athena," she was proudly telling her father. "Like the Greek goddess of wisdom. She looks very wise." Athena looked at Bella and gave a slight nod as if she agreed. Bella grinned, "See! She's smart too!"

Chief Swan smiled at his overly enthusiastic daughter. "Come on. It's getting late. Tommorrow is September 1st."

Bella let out a shriek of anticipation and bounced up and down, rattling poor Athena around. Athena let out a chirp of unhappiness, and Bella held her cage still.
"Sorry Athena," She apologized to the bird.

"How about you let me carry Athena?" Chief Swan said eyeing the owl.

"No! I can be careful!" Bella promised.

Chief Swan sighed and led his daughter back to the Leaky Cauldron. They ate dinner and Charlie got ready for bed.

"Dad?" Bella asked, with a yawn, as Charlie tucked her in.

"Yeah Bells?"

"I'm gonna miss you and Momma while I'm at school."

"I'm going to miss you too kiddo," Charlie smiled and kissed her forehead. "But you're going to have fun at Hogwarts."

"I know," Bella smiled and her eyes closed. "Good night Daddy."

"Good Night Bella," Chief Swan smiled. "Tomorrow you leave for Hogwarts."