While smaller children were out playing at a nearby park, and the older ones were still in school, a small but piercing crack was heard in the alleyway across from the orphanage. And a man with around shoulder-length greasy black hair, and cold black eyes emerged. Wiping the dust off his clothes, the man looked down at the envelope in his hand.

To Mr. Adonis Arescet

The backroom

Keven & Ryans Orphanage

Faith Road

London

Looking up and spotting an orphanage, he walked in and started to look around for a backroom. Seeing a dim area in the corridor, fitting his image of a back room, he approached and knocked the door, "Mr. Arescet?"

"Yes," a curt voice said before some footsteps were heard and the door opened.

The man handed Adonis the letter, "I am Professor Snape. Here from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

"I assume you will guide me to the places to get these, I have never seen a store that sells dragon gloves before," Adonis spoke, glancing over the letter.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,

Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Arescet,

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

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM

First-year students will require

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)

Please note 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)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

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal vials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK

Yours sincerely,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus

Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions

"Yes I will," Snape replied, "My job is to bring you to Diagon Alley, get you your materials, give you your train ticket, and bring you back here safely. All before supper."

Straightening his clothes Adonis questioned, "Alright then, how will we be reaching this... place?"

Snape held out his arm, "Grab on-