This story begins the day that four young friends received their letters of acceptance from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. They gathered together late that afternoon at Victoria's house, chatting nonstop, wishing the next few weeks were already over so they could start at school.
"My dad was in Gryffindor, and I just know that's where I'm going to end up. He was the first wizard in my family, you know." Maddie bragged as she plopped down on the couch next to Victoria. "What about you Freddie, didn't you say your brothers are in Gryffindor?"
Freddie nodded as he stuffed a hand full of chips into his mouth. "Uh huh. Well…" He finished chewing before continuing. "Joseph and Marty are in Gryffindor, but poor Sam, he ended up in Slytherin somehow." Everyone's nose wrinkled in disgust at hearing the name Slytherin. "He hasn't been the same since he came back from his first year." He reached for more chips. "But Joe and Marty know THE Harry Potter! They of course are starting their fifth and sixth years, but they still know him!"
At this Victoria felt herself blush. Edwina noticed and laughed. "Victoria, you're not in LOVE with Harry Potter are you?!" She giggled as Victoria's cheeks turned a more vibrant pink.
"Of course she is! You've seen his picture on her bedside table! How did you get that picture anyway?" Maddie turned to Victoria, waiting for an answer. She did not answer though, only glanced up at Freddie who smiled.
"Fine don't tell us. But you do think you'll be in Gryffindor with us, right?" Edwina leaned back in her chair, looking expectantly at Victoria.
"There's no doubt in my mind! Everyone on my dad's side that's been to Hogwarts has been in Gryffindor and they've been going there since it was first started." She smiled proudly. "Of course nobody on my mom's side has been to Hogwarts as she's from America."
"Then it's settled. We'll all be in Gryffindor together! And Victoria can finally meet Harry Potter, eh?" Maddie grinned at Victoria again, who immediately looked down and began to blush all over again.
