Trilogy Part 1 –Discovery of magic
The headmaster sat in his office reading over the report sent to him by Arabella Figg.
Professor Dumbledore,
It has come to my attention that a young girl of 16, is beginning to show magical talent. This information came up in a random conversation I was having with a friend. I used a memory charm to contain the knowledge. I am not sure if this is related to the prophecy or not but I thought you should know. For further information contacts me please.
Bella
'So it is time, all the pieces are coming together I better inform Minerva, it is pertinent that I get this child into Hogwarts for her safety and ours.' "Fawkes she's finally arrived."
A long soft note escaped from the Phoenix.
Dumbledore walked over to the fire place. "15 Privet Drive."
"Headmaster, I assume you received my letter."
"You would be correct, but before we get into that, how is your Godson?"
"Fine, I hope. I haven't seen him yet because, Petunia seems to keep him in the house, I wish you would let me take him away from them, or at least show him who I really am, instead of parading around as some tripped out cat lady."
"Arabella we have talked about this numerous times, you can't for Harry's safety. I promise soon everything will be brought out in the open."
"I guess but let me once again put on record my abhorrence for this arrangement."
"Noted; now would you tell me about the child?"
"Ok but hold on." Bella took out her wand and with a flick of her wand; "Detanca"
The spell placed a bind on anyone with the ability to hear the information; to which it was not intended. They were able to see the headmaster and former student but were unable to hear what they were saying.
"You were always careful, but I would agree with you that in this situation that spell is warranted; now about the child?"
"Yes but before we get to that, to make sure you are in fact Albus Dumbledore. What was the name of the first sweet you first tasted while riding the train to Hogwarts in your first year?"
"Ah very good Ms Figg, it was in fact a Bettie Botts every flavour bean and since then I have lost my liking for them."
"Very well headmaster, the girl's name is Katherine Summers, she 16 and currently attending St Margot's Girls College. She lives at 13 Longcaster St. in Marie Hills.
"Thankyou Arabella; I will inform Minerva and we shall go and see the child. I don't have to mention that this matter is delicate."
"Of course."
"I shall see you later, and don't forget our conversation from earlier, soon everything will be revealed." He smiled at the witch ad left her fireplace.
"I hope so, I hope so." She whispered to herself once she was alone.
~*~
'Now I guess I should find Minerva." Albus through another handful of floo powder into the fireplace. "Transfiguration office; ah Minerva would you please come up to my office there is a matter of great importance we need to discuss."
"Yes of course."
~*~
"Albus, what is the matter? What has happened?"
"We have found the Phoenix Child, I will need your help, we must go to her, and explain the concept of magic to her. She must begin Hogwarts with the 6th years."
"Do you think that is wise Albus? I mean the child knows nothing of magic and hasn't taken her O.W.L's or understands the basics. How do you expect her to keep up?"
"We have no choice in the matter she must come to Hogwarts, I don't believe she will have problems with the work, but we shall test her, to see the level of magic she is able to work, and then plan further from there."
"What do you intend to tell the child about who she is or required to do?"
"As little as possible at the moment, our world will be enough of a shock, without informing her that our fate will be decided partly by her actions."
"When do you intend to leave?"
"Now if you are free." A small smile appeared over his lips.
"Of course."
~*~
To small pops occurred and two people appeared out of nowhere, wearing very strange clothes and hats.
One was very old, with white silvery bread that hung quiet elegantly from his chin. Dressed in bright colourful long dress like clothes, topping the magnificent outfit was a pointed hat.
The second was a younger woman, but still quiet old in her own right, dressed in deep emerald robes similar to the old man's style. The odd outfit was also top off with an extremely strange hat, which appeared to be a witch's hat yet far more tasteful in cut and style.
It was about 4:30 pm and most of the children had returned from school.
The two people moved closer to the house which was their destination; 13 Longcaster street Marie Hills. A small town half way between London and little Winnglington.
A Cat sat perched on the front poach of the house. She looked elegant and distinguished. The two approached the house, entering the little gate, which served as a guard to the house within.
Walking up the path, they were stopped as the front door flung open. "Charlotte there you are, what are you doing out here? Umm hello, can I help you?"
"Possibly, we are looking for Miss Katherine Summers." The Headmaster inquired.
"Well you found her, so what's up?"
Albus had to stifle a small laugh, the language or lack of that the youth of today used always amused him.
"Well Miss Summers, my colleague and I were wonder if we could speak with you and your parents?"
"Ok... MUM DAD there are people here to talk to you."
Two people appeared behind their daughter. "Yes?" The man asked.
"We have some very important matters to discuss with you which concern your daughter."
"Well you better come in then." His wife answered.
The two professors followed their hosts into a very uniquely decorated house; different trinkets lined the walls, with fairies and elves statues situated around.
'Well this may not be so hard after all' thought McGonagall who continued to remain silent.
"Well let me get to the matter at hand. I am the headmaster of a school called Hogwarts and this is our deputy headmistress Professor Minerva McGonagall, and I am Albus Dumbledore. We are faced with a very unique situation. We teach the art of magic and wish to teach your daughter."
"What do you mean by magic?"
"Ah now we came to the fun part. Accio Book bag." The school bag which had been left lying on the floor in the far corner of the room flew through the air into the headmasters hands."
"I believe this is yours." He handed the book bag to his hopefully soon to be student.
"Ok care to explain what the hell just happened!"
"Katherine Summers Language!" Her mother scolded. "But I do second my daughters thoughts."
"We are witches and Wizards... the easiest way to explain this may be Katherine this year have you experienced anything strange and unexplainable since you turned 16?"
The child and her parents thought; coming upon several examples in recent weeks.
"Ok so where this school and what do you teach?"
Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore began to explain the nature of Hogwarts and the wizarding world.
"If you accept we would be able to send a guide to take your daughter to but her school supplies; if you would like?" Albus didn't' say that this was a much for the child's protection as far as the help it would provide.
"Katherine the decision is yours." Her mother directed.
"Well the, it looks like I am moving schools, geez my friends are going to kill me." The last part filled with less humour.
"Well that is excellent news. I shall come see you next week, to test your level of magic. Is next Tuesday suitable for you; same time as today."
"Yep."
"Well then we shall be off."
The two wizards left the family to ponder all that they had just learnt.
And so the steps had begun.
TBC ~*~
AN: If anyone is reading this please R&R and let me know.
The headmaster sat in his office reading over the report sent to him by Arabella Figg.
Professor Dumbledore,
It has come to my attention that a young girl of 16, is beginning to show magical talent. This information came up in a random conversation I was having with a friend. I used a memory charm to contain the knowledge. I am not sure if this is related to the prophecy or not but I thought you should know. For further information contacts me please.
Bella
'So it is time, all the pieces are coming together I better inform Minerva, it is pertinent that I get this child into Hogwarts for her safety and ours.' "Fawkes she's finally arrived."
A long soft note escaped from the Phoenix.
Dumbledore walked over to the fire place. "15 Privet Drive."
"Headmaster, I assume you received my letter."
"You would be correct, but before we get into that, how is your Godson?"
"Fine, I hope. I haven't seen him yet because, Petunia seems to keep him in the house, I wish you would let me take him away from them, or at least show him who I really am, instead of parading around as some tripped out cat lady."
"Arabella we have talked about this numerous times, you can't for Harry's safety. I promise soon everything will be brought out in the open."
"I guess but let me once again put on record my abhorrence for this arrangement."
"Noted; now would you tell me about the child?"
"Ok but hold on." Bella took out her wand and with a flick of her wand; "Detanca"
The spell placed a bind on anyone with the ability to hear the information; to which it was not intended. They were able to see the headmaster and former student but were unable to hear what they were saying.
"You were always careful, but I would agree with you that in this situation that spell is warranted; now about the child?"
"Yes but before we get to that, to make sure you are in fact Albus Dumbledore. What was the name of the first sweet you first tasted while riding the train to Hogwarts in your first year?"
"Ah very good Ms Figg, it was in fact a Bettie Botts every flavour bean and since then I have lost my liking for them."
"Very well headmaster, the girl's name is Katherine Summers, she 16 and currently attending St Margot's Girls College. She lives at 13 Longcaster St. in Marie Hills.
"Thankyou Arabella; I will inform Minerva and we shall go and see the child. I don't have to mention that this matter is delicate."
"Of course."
"I shall see you later, and don't forget our conversation from earlier, soon everything will be revealed." He smiled at the witch ad left her fireplace.
"I hope so, I hope so." She whispered to herself once she was alone.
~*~
'Now I guess I should find Minerva." Albus through another handful of floo powder into the fireplace. "Transfiguration office; ah Minerva would you please come up to my office there is a matter of great importance we need to discuss."
"Yes of course."
~*~
"Albus, what is the matter? What has happened?"
"We have found the Phoenix Child, I will need your help, we must go to her, and explain the concept of magic to her. She must begin Hogwarts with the 6th years."
"Do you think that is wise Albus? I mean the child knows nothing of magic and hasn't taken her O.W.L's or understands the basics. How do you expect her to keep up?"
"We have no choice in the matter she must come to Hogwarts, I don't believe she will have problems with the work, but we shall test her, to see the level of magic she is able to work, and then plan further from there."
"What do you intend to tell the child about who she is or required to do?"
"As little as possible at the moment, our world will be enough of a shock, without informing her that our fate will be decided partly by her actions."
"When do you intend to leave?"
"Now if you are free." A small smile appeared over his lips.
"Of course."
~*~
To small pops occurred and two people appeared out of nowhere, wearing very strange clothes and hats.
One was very old, with white silvery bread that hung quiet elegantly from his chin. Dressed in bright colourful long dress like clothes, topping the magnificent outfit was a pointed hat.
The second was a younger woman, but still quiet old in her own right, dressed in deep emerald robes similar to the old man's style. The odd outfit was also top off with an extremely strange hat, which appeared to be a witch's hat yet far more tasteful in cut and style.
It was about 4:30 pm and most of the children had returned from school.
The two people moved closer to the house which was their destination; 13 Longcaster street Marie Hills. A small town half way between London and little Winnglington.
A Cat sat perched on the front poach of the house. She looked elegant and distinguished. The two approached the house, entering the little gate, which served as a guard to the house within.
Walking up the path, they were stopped as the front door flung open. "Charlotte there you are, what are you doing out here? Umm hello, can I help you?"
"Possibly, we are looking for Miss Katherine Summers." The Headmaster inquired.
"Well you found her, so what's up?"
Albus had to stifle a small laugh, the language or lack of that the youth of today used always amused him.
"Well Miss Summers, my colleague and I were wonder if we could speak with you and your parents?"
"Ok... MUM DAD there are people here to talk to you."
Two people appeared behind their daughter. "Yes?" The man asked.
"We have some very important matters to discuss with you which concern your daughter."
"Well you better come in then." His wife answered.
The two professors followed their hosts into a very uniquely decorated house; different trinkets lined the walls, with fairies and elves statues situated around.
'Well this may not be so hard after all' thought McGonagall who continued to remain silent.
"Well let me get to the matter at hand. I am the headmaster of a school called Hogwarts and this is our deputy headmistress Professor Minerva McGonagall, and I am Albus Dumbledore. We are faced with a very unique situation. We teach the art of magic and wish to teach your daughter."
"What do you mean by magic?"
"Ah now we came to the fun part. Accio Book bag." The school bag which had been left lying on the floor in the far corner of the room flew through the air into the headmasters hands."
"I believe this is yours." He handed the book bag to his hopefully soon to be student.
"Ok care to explain what the hell just happened!"
"Katherine Summers Language!" Her mother scolded. "But I do second my daughters thoughts."
"We are witches and Wizards... the easiest way to explain this may be Katherine this year have you experienced anything strange and unexplainable since you turned 16?"
The child and her parents thought; coming upon several examples in recent weeks.
"Ok so where this school and what do you teach?"
Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore began to explain the nature of Hogwarts and the wizarding world.
"If you accept we would be able to send a guide to take your daughter to but her school supplies; if you would like?" Albus didn't' say that this was a much for the child's protection as far as the help it would provide.
"Katherine the decision is yours." Her mother directed.
"Well the, it looks like I am moving schools, geez my friends are going to kill me." The last part filled with less humour.
"Well that is excellent news. I shall come see you next week, to test your level of magic. Is next Tuesday suitable for you; same time as today."
"Yep."
"Well then we shall be off."
The two wizards left the family to ponder all that they had just learnt.
And so the steps had begun.
TBC ~*~
AN: If anyone is reading this please R&R and let me know.