Disclaimer: I want to thank J.K. Rowling for thinking up the awesome Harry Potter stories and I regret to say that some of the scenes were made by her, but written as though they were viewed by my characters (i.e.: the Flourish and Blotts scene), which will never be as good as the originals. I have also borrowed some themes (the letters: strange yellow parchment, and emerald green writing) because they are totally cool and there is also no way to word these things because they are already perfect, thanks again to Ms. Rowling.

A/N: Yes, I know the birthday thing looks completely pointless but I wanted readers to know that the twin's birthday is in the summer. (Plus it connects to Harry, he got his letter on his b-day and so do they, they all find out about magic on their birthdays, you know.).

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Chapter 1: The Letters

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to Hazel and Haley! Happy Birthday to you!"

Cheering filled the room when the song finished. Together, the girls drew a deep breath and blew out the 11 candles.

"Oh, my god! You guys, this is the best birthday EVER!" screamed Haley.

"Definitely is. I wish everyone never had to leave," agreed Hazel.

"Don't worry, tips," said Anni. "We don't have to."

"Er, Anni, don't you and Tom have a date tonight?" reminded Hazel.

"Oh, shit! I forgot! Oh no, oh no, oh noooo!"

"What?" chorused the twins.

"I don't have anything to wear!" shrieked Anni.

"Stop freaking out, girl! We'll get you ready!" proclaimed Haley. "Let's go!"

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Soon the party was over, Anni was going on her date and the twins finally had a moment to themselves. "Girls," said their mother, "you both have a letter. They look like they're from the same person."

"All right! More birthday money!" the girls ran down the stairs to get the letters.

They were in envelopes of a strange yellow parchment, and when they were opened the girls pulled out papers of the same material. They both had emerald green writing on them.

Dear Miss Hazel Larand,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Term starts on September 1st, on
which date you will catch the Hogwarts Express sharply at 11 am at
Kings Cross Station, Platform 9 ¾.
We await your owl, which will be at your place of residence at 5 p.m.,
August 5th for your answer of whether you will be attending this year.

Sincerely,
Minerva M. McGonagall

Minerva M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress

"Haley! I'm a witch! I'm a witch! I'm a witch!" screamed Hazel. "How 'bout you?"

Haley was staring in shock at her letter. "Wow. Wow wow wow wow wow. Oh, yeah, I am too," she said weakly.