July 31, 1991
Dursley's House
"BANG" " BANG" Harry woke up with a jolt. Wake up and make us breakfast BOY, he heard his Aunt Petunia shriek. As he reached for his glasses he heard his cousin Dudley coming down the steps. "Go get the mail," His Uncle Vernon said bitterly. He went to check the mail without being told twice. It seemed like it was all junk. He scanned a few over until he landed upon a letter addressed to him. It was a thick kind of paper-like material in emerald green ink It read...
To Mr. Harry James Potter
#4 Privet dr. Little Whinging, Surrey
The cupboard under the stairs
"Huh, that's weird no one's ever written a letter to me before." Harry thought to himself. "What's taking you so long?" Uncle Vernon hollered. "I tripped." Harry lied. Before Harry entered the kitchen he slipped the letter into his cupboard to read later. He didn't want anyone to read it before he got a chance too.
X. X. X
Once he got into his cupboard he opened his letter with curiosity. It read...
Dear Harry Potter, we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
"Is this some kind of sick joke Dudleys playing on me or something? It couldn't be he's not that smart."Harry thought to himself. He decided to continue reading.
First-year students will require:
Uniform
Three Sets of Plain Work Robes (Black)
One Plain Pointed Hat (Black) for day wear
One Pair of Protective Gloves (dragon hide or similar)
One Winter Cloak (Black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all student's clothes should carry name-tags at all times.
Books
The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
Other Equipment
1 Wand
1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set of glass or crystal vials
1 telescope
1 set of brass scales
Students may also bring an Owl, a Cat, or a Toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
"What? " This makes no sense what's all this supposed to mean. He asked himself. And that's when he heard the knock at the door. "Go get the door freak." His Aunt said crudely. Opening the door he was surprised to see an older woman maybe in her early 60s in what looked like some kind of emerald cloak. Her black and slightly gray hair was in a tight bun with a pointy hat on that looked like one of the witches on Halloween would wear.
"Hello. My name is Minerva McGonagall. I'm a Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."
"Who's at the door BOY?!" Vernon said. You could hear his anger from the door.
Mrs. Dursley came to the door to see what all the ruckus was about.
"You" Petunia shrieked in horror.
"It is I" Minerva smirked. "May I come in, please. I need to talk to Mr. Potter.
"Come in," Petunia said
"Good morning Mr. Potter, Happy Birthday."
Thank you, Professor, no ones ever wished me a happy birthday before he said glaring at the Dursley's.
Umm, I'm sorry Harry, You can call me Aunt Minnie. I was close to your mom and dad when the went to school.
"M-My parents" You knew my parents. Were they drunks?
"Drunks? Your parents were anything but drunks Harry."
B-But they died in a car crash because they were drunk. That's how I got my scar. He said confused.
"Car crash? No your parents we're killed, Harry?"
"Your a Wizard Harry," Mcgnagall told Harry.
A-A what?" Let me ask you something, Mr. Potter,
Have you ever done anything you can't explain?
"I turned my teachers' hair blue before. "I was running from Dudley and his gang once and I landed on the roof of my school."
That's magic Harry"
Cool, could my parents to magic too?
Yes, your mom she was a witch-like me and your father was a Wizard-like you.
Would you like to go to Diagon Alley to get all your supplies in your letter?
Yeah, sure he replied. "Take my arm, Harry "Okay Aunt Minnie," he said grabbing her arm when he opened his eyes he was in a dirty old-time pub It reeked of alcohol. "What are we doing here and what exactly Is this place?" It's the 'Leaky Cauldron' we are meeting another witch here Her name is Hermione Granger. She's going to be in the same year as you.
Just then A girl with bushy brown hair and the most beautiful chocolate brown eyes walks into the Pub followed by a couple who could only be her parents. "Hi, I'm Minerva Mcgonagall I'm a Professor at Hogwarts." "
Hello Professor, I'm Daniel Granger and this is my wife Emma and my daughter Hermione. "Hello, I'm Harry Potter stretching his hand out the Hermione." It's nice to meet you all."
"It's nice to meet you two as well" Hermione replied shaking his hand. Would you like to come back to my booth? He asked her. Sure, but my parents should be back soon their talking to Professor McGonagall. She replied. How old are you he asked? I'm 11, you? Same, he answered. Are you going to Hogwarts as well? Yeah, I am. "Cool I'm so excited" "Were going to Diagon Alley once your parents are done talking to my Aunt Minnie"
"Aunt Minnie? "She asked
"Yeah, that's what I call Professor McGonagall," Harry said
"Oh" was all Hermione said. About five minutes later Mineva walked back into the pub with Hermione's parents. Hi, Aunt Minnie, are we ready to go get our supplies from Diagon Alley. Yes, we are. Hermione your parents have to go to work now and I can drop you off once we are done here, If that is okay with you Hermione. "Sure professor"Hermione answered. "Bye mum, bye dad, see yous' after work. "
"Love you have a great day," they said before leaving.