Hey ppl. If u r reading this im surprised lol. this story is *terribly* cliché and a mary-sue, at least my version of one ;). I started writing it in like 5th grade. I forgot about it for a while, but as I was cleaning out my closet I found the notebook with this story in it. I typed it, by then *finally* having a computer, and have not really done much with it lately. I wasn't planning on posting it, but I got reeeaaaally bored, and this is what came from it. This is basically how I wish my life had gone, but itz kinda too late now ( I actually think this has itz own good points to it, but ive always felt that way about most of my stories. If u read this, please bear with me, and leave a review. I don't care if u hate it, just tell me how u feel about it. Flames r used 2 make my lunch, cuz im hungry! Hehe. The first few chapters will be prolly be boring, it might take a while 2 get into the action. Plz review! Just a "I like it" or "I really hate it" will do. Here goes nothing...

O wait! I forgot something. DISCLAIMER: anything u recognize is not mine, there is no way possible that I could write something as good as harry potter and wut not. Just read it plz ;)

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"Happy Birthday, dear Sarah, happy birthday to you!"

As my friends finished sing the birthday song, I scanned my mind for the perfect birthday wish. *That's it!* I thought. I made my wish, and blew out all the 11 candles on my birthday cake.

It was Saturday, August 14: my birthday. I had had a great slumber party (my first!) and had got cool stuff and had loads of fun. After we ate cake, the party was over. As my last friend was leaving, she asked, "What'd you wish for?"
"If I tell you, it won't come true!"

"Ok, ok. Well, see ya!"

I went to the kitchen where Mom was cleaning up.

"Did you have a good time?" She asked me.

"Yeah! Thanks for-"

I was interrupted by a knock at the door.

"I'll get it," I volunteered. I went to the door, and the mailman was standing there with a package.

"Mom, come here. We've got a package."

She came to the door and said to the mailman, "Thanks. Do I need to sign for anything?"

"Yeah," He said, "Right here."

She signed and closed the door. "It's from Aunt Donna Sue."

"Cool!" She was an awesome aunt. She's a captain in the navy, and she always gave us the coolest stuff. She just sent our back-to-school box of clothes.

"Open it!"

"I'm working on it," she said "Go get Robby and Julia. They'll like to see this."

"OK," and then I went outside, where they were playing on our trampoline, "Hey, youse guys! We got a package. Come in and see it."

"Who's it from? My 8-year-old brother, Robby, said.

"Aunt Donna Sue."

"Oh, goodie!"

We went back in, and Mom had started pulling clothes out of the box, and putting them in piles of whom they belonged to.

I started looking through my stuff, saying the occasional, "That's cute!" and "I really like this!" Then I looked at my mom.

She was looking at something in the box.

"That's weird.." she said.

"What?" I asked, coming over to look, too.

Inside the box was a lumpy package.

"There's a note attached," she said, handing the strange package to me.

The note said "For Sarah" on the outside. I ripped the note open and read the inside.

Dear Sarah, Happy Birthday! Enclosed you will find something very useful, but I don't want you to open it until you get to school. Actually, I guess you could open it about a week or so before the term starts, best after you're done with all your school shopping. Use it well. Love, Aunt Donna Sue

I had puzzled over the note for a few minutes, when my mom said, "Oh. That reminds me. Hey, sweetheart, will you go get the mail for me?"

"Sure."

"Thanks a bunch."

I grabbed the mail key, and headed out the door. It was a bright, clear day, and the sun was warm, and I was happy. We still had a week of vacation, and I was going to make the most of it.

Well, it was a short walk to the mailbox, and when I got close enough, I could see a shape sitting on top of it. I squinted, and I could see it was some sort of bird. I got closer, and saw.. it was an owl. *Aren't owls nocturnal?* I thought. *Why is it out during the day?* I got to the mailbox, slid the key in, and turned it, eying the big bird. It hooted and rose up into the air, circled once, twice, and dropped a letter at my feet. I picked it up. It was a yellowy paper with loopy green writing. I looked at it all the way home. I dropped the mail on the computer desk in the family room, and walked to my room, ripping the letter open as I walked. I stepped over books, papers, and all my other stuff in my disastrous bedroom (shared with my little sister), and sat down on my pink rocking chair. I read the letter. It said:

(A/N: I'm sure all of u have read the letter that ppl get before they go 2 hogwarts so im not gonna put it in lol plus the font size, style and wutever will be messed up so wut would the point be?)

There was also another piece of paper that I hadn't noticed earlier:

Dear Miss Ward,

We had some trouble getting you enrolled, so this caused your letter to be late. There were problems at the American school, so all the students have to be sent to different schools all over the world. I believe that you, and several other first years, will be sent to Hogwarts. I do hope you enjoy it here.

One of the frequently asked questions among muggle borns is: "Can I bring my electronic things?" The answer is yes, if you get the right kind of help. Otherwise, your things will go berserk within 5 miles of the castle. When you go to get your wand, Mr. Ollivander will know how to help you. You may have trouble getting here, so if you want, I can send Hagrid (he's the Gamekeeper here at Hogwarts) to collect you after he goes to get another student. Have fun the rest of vacation, and send the owl back as soon as possible.

Albus Dumbledore Headmaster

P.S. If you have a fireplace, please say so in return owl.

I couldn't believe it. I was going to Hogwarts. My wish had come true.

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so. That was it. Like I said earlier, in later chapters the excitement will increase. I promise ;) plz just drop a review and tell me wut u thought! *grimaces* if anyone is reading this, which I doubt.. lol if no one reviews, I'll take the hint and delete this. If u want me 2 continue, plz tell me! L8er.. Plz review!!!

~Vix