Chapter 1
Dumbledore opened the window and let go all the owls who were to find the prospective students for next year. Four owls remained behind, waiting each for their letters to be attached.
The Professor had chosen to send these separately, as the letter contained more detailed instructions.
If you are reading this letter, you are a very special girl.
As you are all from pure-blooded wizarding families, you will know all about Hogwarts, and hopefully having been eagerly awaiting your acceptance letter.
Well this is it. You have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Enclosed is the usual list of school supplies. I ask for you to buy two sets of pale blue robes as well as the school uniform, for reasons I will explain later. However, when, do not wear these robes to the opening ceremony.
Once you arrive at school, do not go to the sorting, come directly to my office. Professor Snape will show you the way after the rest of the new students have entered the Great Hall, and will give you further instructions.
Again, congratulations on being accepted into my school.
See you on September 1st!
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
He made four copies of this letter, addressed one to each of the four girls.
Allison Snape
Courtney McGonagall
Jennifer Black
And one to his own great-great niece, Katelyn Dumbledore.
He tied the letters to each of the pure white owls, opened the windows for the final time and watched the owls swoop out into the pitch black night sky.