Alana walked home with a heavy heart. She had thought about running away
but where would she go? Her grandmother was her only relative. "If I have
to endure all this, then I will. But she had no right to yell at me. I only
ask a question!" All these remarks floated in Alana's head as she made her
way home. When she arrived at the oak tree, she could smell something so
wonderful, apple pie. Her favourite! "Hmm, she's trying to make up to me,
with apple pie!" She rushed inside and found a wonderful dinner, roast beef
with parsley mashed potatoes, some garlic rolls and apple pie with cream.
"Ah, you're home! Come sit down and we'll have dinner together," Clarisse
said holding her granddaughter's hand. Alana pulled her hand back, "Are you
still angry at me? Listen, I am very sorry. It's just I have a lot of
things on my mind lately and I took it out on you. I am very sorry, dear."
Alana looked at her grandmother, "It's alright. I know all this tension is because of me. You have been worrying about where am I going to further my studies." Clarisse turned and sat opposite Alana, "No, dear. It's not because of you. But since we are on the subject, I have to tell you a very important thing." Alana looked at her grandmother, "Well, tell me now, if it's important." Clarisse smiled, "No, dear. Let's have our dinner first, then I'll tell you. OK?" Alana nodded.
The Hogwarts' Express arrived at Hogwarts after a 5 hours journey. All of them boarded the carriages that await them. After another 30 minutes of journey, the reached an old castle. "Welcome home!" Ron said excitedly. The carriages stopped in front of a grand entrance hall. All of them went down in a hurry. When Harry, Ron and Hermione reached the entrance hall, they saw a crowd, standing at the entrance. Up on the stairs was Filch. "What does he want now?" Ron said. Filch took a deep breath, "All students from the third year and above, please proceed to the Great Hall. First years please go directly into your houses. Professor Dumbledore has something to inform all of you."
Suddenly, there was a loud groan from the first years. The rest were whispering speculating on what Professor Dumbledore will say. "What is this all about?" Hermione looked at Ron and Harry. "They are opening a new branch at Hogwarts for further magical studies. Bet the yare announcing the chosen students tonight," Harry explained. Ron looked annoyed, "My father did tell me anything anymore!" They made their way to the Great Hall.
Back in London, Alana had just finished her wonderful dinner. She was waiting in the living room for her grandmother. After a while, her grandmother came into the room and brought two mugs of hot chocolate, "Here take this. Well, I don't know where to start. Might as well tell you something about me that you don't know. My full name is Athena Clarisse Johnson Francis. I am a witch." Alana looked at her grandmother and laughed, "Yeah, right! All right grandma, enough making fun of me. I just asked whether there was a school teaching magic. No need to make fun of me." Clarisse took a deep breath, "I am not joking, Alana. My father was a wizard, my mother was a witch, my brothers were wizards and my son, your father was a wizard too. Then she married your mother who she herself was a witch. You are a witch, Alana."
Alana stood up, "Why tell me now? Why did you hide this fact from me?" Clarisse looked at Alana, "There is a reason why I did what I did. But please don't ask me to explain now. But in time, I will. I'll leave you to think about it but here a letter for you. This letter made me decide to tell you what I am telling you now." Alana looked at the letter. She opened the letter and read it.
Dear Ms. A. Francis,
We are happy to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will be joining your classmates on the 3rd of January. Please be at Platform 9 and ¾ at 11 a.m. for the train leaves exactly at 11 a.m. Enclosed with this letter are the things you need to start your magical learning at Hogwarts.
The School Uniforms:
Three black robes for daily wear A pointed black hat for official occasion A pair of dragon hyde's gloves
The School Books
Divination: The Higher Level by Miranda Hawkes
Transfiguration: The Acceleration in Shape-Shifting by Gabriella Rubella Duelling: The Arts of Self Defence by Remus Lupin Potions: Forbidden Mixtures by Macro Orion Defence Against the Dark Arts: The Unknown by Nicholas Fybogel Charms: Advance Enchantments by Holey Blackmore
Other School Necessities:
A cauldron preferably silver size 7 A wand A magical creature - owl, toad, cat or rat 12 vials
Hope to see you soon.
Yours Sincerely, Professor McGonagall
Alana looked at her letter. "I am a witch. That is just not possible. I haven't done any magic since I was born. This is just impossible."
Back at Hogwarts, Harry and his friends waited in the Great Hall. After all of the students have taken their seats, Professor McGonagall stood up, "Students, Professor Dumbledore has something to say." On that note, a man with white long hair and beard stood up and suddenly his voice boomed through the hall, "Welcome back, students. I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We have a surprise for all of you this year. Things have not been good these past months. As a precaution, the Ministry of Magic has allowed Hogwarts to open a new school, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Academy. Unfortunately, not everyone can join this new academy. Only selected students will continue. Most of the fifth years will be chosen but, the second, third and fourth years are chose as well according to heir achievements in the previous test."
Harry turned and looked around. Everyone was paying their 100% attention to what Professor Dumbledore is saying, "Those who are not chosen will continue their studies as usual and will graduate with honours. Well, the new academy will have their own building with classes and new common rooms. However the library will be the old one. Let's not waste more time. Professor Snape will read the names and please come to the front to take your letters. Professor Snape, if you please."
Harry watched as a tall, lanky man stood up and walked to the front. He was one of Harry's least favourite professors. "Now, when I read your name, please come down to the front and take your letters. Hermione Granger," Harry watched as Hermione stood up and walked towards the teacher's table. Professor Snape continued, "Justin Flitch, Susan Bonnes, Sarah Moore, Seamus Finnigan, George Hunter, Neville Longbottom, Pansy Parkinson, Ronald Weasley, Colin Creevey, Padma Patil, Angelina Tan, Ahmed Radzi, Ginny Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Vincent Grabbe."
Harry waited as Professor Snape continued to read other students' name. He glanced at hagrid who gave him a thumbs-up and muttered good luck. "Harry Potter, Harry Potter!" Someone calling his name disturbed Harry's daydream; Harry walked to the table and took his letter from Professor McGonagall. Professor Snape continued, "Last but not least Alana francis, a new student who will join us later. All selected students are allowed to go to Diagon Alley on the 3rd of January to buy their things. The Hogwarts' Express will leave at 10 a.m. The new head boys and girls as well as prefects will be announced"
Harry, Ron and Hermione walked together to their common room, "Who is Alana Francis? I've never heard of her before. She must be some kind of a genius to skip the old school and cross directly into the academy," Ron said. "Maybe, it's best if we not think about it and better start packing out things in the common room. We have to move it to the new building." Hermione added. The three of them made their way through the crowd.
Alana looked at her grandmother, "It's alright. I know all this tension is because of me. You have been worrying about where am I going to further my studies." Clarisse turned and sat opposite Alana, "No, dear. It's not because of you. But since we are on the subject, I have to tell you a very important thing." Alana looked at her grandmother, "Well, tell me now, if it's important." Clarisse smiled, "No, dear. Let's have our dinner first, then I'll tell you. OK?" Alana nodded.
The Hogwarts' Express arrived at Hogwarts after a 5 hours journey. All of them boarded the carriages that await them. After another 30 minutes of journey, the reached an old castle. "Welcome home!" Ron said excitedly. The carriages stopped in front of a grand entrance hall. All of them went down in a hurry. When Harry, Ron and Hermione reached the entrance hall, they saw a crowd, standing at the entrance. Up on the stairs was Filch. "What does he want now?" Ron said. Filch took a deep breath, "All students from the third year and above, please proceed to the Great Hall. First years please go directly into your houses. Professor Dumbledore has something to inform all of you."
Suddenly, there was a loud groan from the first years. The rest were whispering speculating on what Professor Dumbledore will say. "What is this all about?" Hermione looked at Ron and Harry. "They are opening a new branch at Hogwarts for further magical studies. Bet the yare announcing the chosen students tonight," Harry explained. Ron looked annoyed, "My father did tell me anything anymore!" They made their way to the Great Hall.
Back in London, Alana had just finished her wonderful dinner. She was waiting in the living room for her grandmother. After a while, her grandmother came into the room and brought two mugs of hot chocolate, "Here take this. Well, I don't know where to start. Might as well tell you something about me that you don't know. My full name is Athena Clarisse Johnson Francis. I am a witch." Alana looked at her grandmother and laughed, "Yeah, right! All right grandma, enough making fun of me. I just asked whether there was a school teaching magic. No need to make fun of me." Clarisse took a deep breath, "I am not joking, Alana. My father was a wizard, my mother was a witch, my brothers were wizards and my son, your father was a wizard too. Then she married your mother who she herself was a witch. You are a witch, Alana."
Alana stood up, "Why tell me now? Why did you hide this fact from me?" Clarisse looked at Alana, "There is a reason why I did what I did. But please don't ask me to explain now. But in time, I will. I'll leave you to think about it but here a letter for you. This letter made me decide to tell you what I am telling you now." Alana looked at the letter. She opened the letter and read it.
Dear Ms. A. Francis,
We are happy to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will be joining your classmates on the 3rd of January. Please be at Platform 9 and ¾ at 11 a.m. for the train leaves exactly at 11 a.m. Enclosed with this letter are the things you need to start your magical learning at Hogwarts.
The School Uniforms:
Three black robes for daily wear A pointed black hat for official occasion A pair of dragon hyde's gloves
The School Books
Divination: The Higher Level by Miranda Hawkes
Transfiguration: The Acceleration in Shape-Shifting by Gabriella Rubella Duelling: The Arts of Self Defence by Remus Lupin Potions: Forbidden Mixtures by Macro Orion Defence Against the Dark Arts: The Unknown by Nicholas Fybogel Charms: Advance Enchantments by Holey Blackmore
Other School Necessities:
A cauldron preferably silver size 7 A wand A magical creature - owl, toad, cat or rat 12 vials
Hope to see you soon.
Yours Sincerely, Professor McGonagall
Alana looked at her letter. "I am a witch. That is just not possible. I haven't done any magic since I was born. This is just impossible."
Back at Hogwarts, Harry and his friends waited in the Great Hall. After all of the students have taken their seats, Professor McGonagall stood up, "Students, Professor Dumbledore has something to say." On that note, a man with white long hair and beard stood up and suddenly his voice boomed through the hall, "Welcome back, students. I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas. We have a surprise for all of you this year. Things have not been good these past months. As a precaution, the Ministry of Magic has allowed Hogwarts to open a new school, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Academy. Unfortunately, not everyone can join this new academy. Only selected students will continue. Most of the fifth years will be chosen but, the second, third and fourth years are chose as well according to heir achievements in the previous test."
Harry turned and looked around. Everyone was paying their 100% attention to what Professor Dumbledore is saying, "Those who are not chosen will continue their studies as usual and will graduate with honours. Well, the new academy will have their own building with classes and new common rooms. However the library will be the old one. Let's not waste more time. Professor Snape will read the names and please come to the front to take your letters. Professor Snape, if you please."
Harry watched as a tall, lanky man stood up and walked to the front. He was one of Harry's least favourite professors. "Now, when I read your name, please come down to the front and take your letters. Hermione Granger," Harry watched as Hermione stood up and walked towards the teacher's table. Professor Snape continued, "Justin Flitch, Susan Bonnes, Sarah Moore, Seamus Finnigan, George Hunter, Neville Longbottom, Pansy Parkinson, Ronald Weasley, Colin Creevey, Padma Patil, Angelina Tan, Ahmed Radzi, Ginny Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Vincent Grabbe."
Harry waited as Professor Snape continued to read other students' name. He glanced at hagrid who gave him a thumbs-up and muttered good luck. "Harry Potter, Harry Potter!" Someone calling his name disturbed Harry's daydream; Harry walked to the table and took his letter from Professor McGonagall. Professor Snape continued, "Last but not least Alana francis, a new student who will join us later. All selected students are allowed to go to Diagon Alley on the 3rd of January to buy their things. The Hogwarts' Express will leave at 10 a.m. The new head boys and girls as well as prefects will be announced"
Harry, Ron and Hermione walked together to their common room, "Who is Alana Francis? I've never heard of her before. She must be some kind of a genius to skip the old school and cross directly into the academy," Ron said. "Maybe, it's best if we not think about it and better start packing out things in the common room. We have to move it to the new building." Hermione added. The three of them made their way through the crowd.
