Lily blinked, shook her head several times and looked down at the letter again, thinking that she must have read it incorrectly. However, there were the words, standing out plain and clear in the same shining green ink. "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" At first she thought it might be some kind of prank, but something in the gut of her stomach told her that it was no such thing. She had heard of places like this, and was certainly aware that witches and wizards existed, but she had never even imagined that she could be one of them. She was of course, muggle born.

Suddenly she snapped out of her dreamlike state. This was her chance; she could go back to England and escape Arizona and Phoenix Elementary School forever. That is, if her brother agreed to let her go. But she knew he would, he had been waiting for two whole years to be rid of her and now was his chance. The only problem she could think of was money. It was of course, free of charge to attend Hogwarts, but Lily knew that books were expensive. How would she be able to afford all of the textbooks?

Just as she contemplated this, a small slip of parchment fell out of the envelope and fluttered to the floor. She jumped off her bed and stooped down to pick it up.

Miss Hullafax,

It has come to our attention that your parents left you a large some of money stored away in a muggle bank in London, England. Here is the code to the safe, take the money to the Leaky Caldron on August 13th and you will be got in touch with. Remember to spend the money wisely, it must last you seven years at Hogwarts.

Sincerely yours,

Professor Dumbledore

Headmaster

Lily nearly danced with joy as she read the letter. Without stopping to shut the window, she ran out of her room and into the living room. Her brother and Liz were making out on the couch.

"Daemon!!! I've been accepted to a boarding school in England!!! It's a school of witchcraft and wizardry!!! Hogpimple or something!!!! Its free to attend so can I go please please please!!!!"

Three short months later, Lily stood at the entrance of the Leaky Caldron. She couldn't believe it; she was back in England and about to attend one of the finest schools of magic in the world.

The entire plane ride had been bliss as she anticipated being back in her homeland at last. Now she stood, waiting for whoever was supposed to come for her. She was dressed in a black and red plaid miniskirt, a black tank top, and black knee high boots. Her long red hair hung around her shoulders in its usual wavy state and her light green eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Just as she was beginning to wonder if anyone was coming for her, someone behind her said, "Lily Hullafax?"

Lily whirled around and was greeted by a bright green gaze that rivaled her own.