By: Milah Luciana Merverosa
A/N: Hey guys, what's
up? This is my first piece published. I love criticism! Please, let me know
what you think. I will take the good and the bad with a smile. It is only through
constructive criticism that writers truly prosper. Please read and review!
*Sits back* I hope you enjoy, and I'll post as often as I can. Mille grazie!
(Thanks a lot!) Oh, and I own only Milah, and the plot. Everything else belongs
to Rowling the Great.
Kind regards,
~Milah Luciana Merverosa
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Chapter 1
It was near midnight when I heard a tapping on my window. I turned away from the desk I was reading at, and saw that a large tawny owl was sitting impatiently on my sill. It had been more than sixteen years since I had anything delivered by owl post. More than sixteen years since I left the wizarding world. What could they possibly want from me now?
Not quite sure what to do, I let him in, and he delivered a parcel that seemed a bit too large for him. Without so much as a treat he took off, being the only brown speck in an incredibly inky sky. While watching him float away, I tried to think of any reasons that I'd be called back. I could only think of one...
I at once sat down to peruse this mysterious letter. Who knew where I lived? I had lived in the Elvish Moorlands secretly for ten years. I flipped the large envelope over, and my suspicions were confirmed. It was an envelope from Albus Dumbledore himself. I broke the wax seal carefully, with the inherent fear of what I may discover.
Dear Milah,
I am fully aware that I have not contacted you before, and I know that you must feel uncomfortable. I wanted to inform you of a position that has opened up at Hogwarts. Dear Filius Flitwick has decided to retire, and he specifically requested you to replace him.
I have enclosed a robe for you to wear, a train ticket, and instructions for your arrival. I am excited to have such a fine new Charms professor on my staff, and am looking forward to your arrival. I'll see you at school.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Order of Merlin, First Class
Grand Sorcerer
Chief Warlock
Supreme Mugwump
International Confederation of Wizards
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
"Charms Professor? What are you talking about?" I said aloud. He hadn't asked; he simply made a statement. I am the new Charms professor… "Professor Merverosa..." Well, it definitely has a ring to it.
I gently placed the letter down and picked up the brown package. It looked quite ordinary, and I wouldn't have been suspicious had I seen it sitting on my doorstep. Unwrapping it, I saw it was a set of plain black robes. "Now how did he know that I only wore black?" The situation was a bit uncanny, but the thought of returning to Hogwarts was a happy one. My mind was reeling as I placed my head down on my pillow. I slept for the first time in years.
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~Milah