Chapter 2 – In which Xander finds out about Willow

Willow ran down the street and turned the corner onto Sunset Ave. She passed a few houses then passed through Xander's gate and dashed up the steps. She rang the bell and Mrs. Harris answered the door. Mrs. Harris saw Willow and smiled.

"Xander is up in his room Willow," she said.

"Thanks Mrs. Harris!" Willow skipped up the stairs and into her best friend Xander's room looking very happy and excited. "Hey Xan, I've got the best news!" Willow exclaimed, waving a sheet of paper in Xander's face.

"Willow," Xander whined, "You made me lose my game."

"Xander read the letter," Willow said still grinning like a Cheshire cat.

"Okay, okay," Xander began reading out loud.

"Dear Ms Rosenberg," Xander started, "Ms Rosenberg, impressive." He said nodding.

Willow rolled her eyes. "Keep going, hurry up."

"Alright, keep your pants on," Xander replied. He continued reading the letter out loud, "We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Xander's eyes became as wide as plates. "Whoa. Witchcraft and Wizardry?" he asked.

"Yeah I'm a witch! Can you believe that?"

"Willow," said Xander cautiously, "Are you sure this is for real? It's not just a prank?"

"Xan do you know anyone who would pull a prank on me? The only people at school who know my name besides the teachers are you and Jesse and somehow I don't think Jesse did this."

"Good point. Will this is amazing. You're a witch! This is so incredible. But Will you won't be at school with us for seven years. It'll just be me and Jess."

"I know but I promise I'll owl you all the time and I'll be back next summer."

"Owl?"

"It's how wizards send letters. But Xander you have to promise you won't tell anyone where I'm going not even Jesse. Tell him I was sent to boarding school or something but don't tell him the name or where."

"Willow I promise I won't tell anyone you're a witch."

Willow squealed with glee and hugged Xander tightly. "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You're the bestest friend in the whole wide world. I'm gonna ask Mum and Dad to take me to Diagon Alley in August. I'll show you my wand and books and stuff when I get them."

"Sounds cool Will. Now whaddya say we play some Nintendo and I beat you on every race on Mario kart?"

"You wish Harris. You know you can't beat me, the great Rosenberg. Set it up." Willow smiled. They spent the rest of the day playing games and talking about Hogwarts and what it would be like.