Mercia the Witch
Chapter 3
Mercia Bell was lying down on her bed; she was still very petite even though she has grown quite a bit. She still had long black hair and big, innocent looking purple eyes. She smiled softly and got up, walking towards her walk in closet. She walked in and pulled out skinny jeans and a tight black Hollister t-shirt. She then grabbed matching a bra and underwear. She walked out and shut her closet door. She pulled off her clothes and put on her matching set of panties and bra which consisted black poka dots. She then pulled a black tank top over her head. After that she put on her black Hollister shirt, and tight skinny jeans. She yawned softly walking over to her shoe rack and pulled out a pair of black flats. She walked downstairs and smiled at her mom, giving her a hug and kiss. She then sat next to her dad doing the same.
"Anything new?" She asked tilting her head to the side and peeling a banana. Her parents broke out with a grin but there was sadness in their eyes.
"Well….Sweety…you got this letter you see…" Her mother begined, "And well…your a um…witch…"
"I-I'm a w-what?" Mercia asked surprised, her eyes widened, "How? When? Theres no way! I-I mean, magic doesn't exsist!" Her father walked over and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Its ok Mercia, here.." He handed her a letter and saw her open it.
"I-it says…: Hogwarts School of WitchCraft and Wizardy. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Dear Ms. Bell, We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardy. Please find enclosed a list of all nessary books and equipment. Term begins September 1st We await your owl by no later the july 31st yours sincerely, Minerva McGonagall." Mercia tilted her head to the side, "We await your owl…?" She asked her parents.
"Well…It could mean the owl outside…" Delos said staring at it from outside.
"M-maybe.." She takes a deep breath and lets it out. She walks over to the window and opens it. The bird flew in and landed on the table. Mercia walked over there and sat down, grabbing a piece of paper and pencil. She then wrote, I, Mercia Bell, would be honored to go to the school. But, I have a few questions. So if you don't mind can one of you come and help me? And answer me please and thank you. Mercia Bell. She folded it up and tied it to the owls foot and smiled. "Thank you" She watches as the bird flew away and turned to her mom.
"Y-you don't want to disown me do you?" She asked worriedly. Her mother gave her a big smile and shook her head.
"Of course not dear, I love you for who you are." Her mother smiled brightly. Mercia smiled and ran over to her and jumped on her, giving her a big hug.
"But…what about Harry?" Delos asked.
"H-harry!" She ran out of the house towards his house. When she arrived she noticed all the lights are off and the car is gone. She knocked on the door and it opened. She walked in to see piles and piles of letters. Her eyes widen when she saw Hogwarts for witchcraft and wizardy. She ran back home breathing heavily.
"M-mother! H-harry is a wizard!" She yelled happily.
"Oh?" Isabella asked smiling.
"Why? How?" Mercia asked.
"Well Mercia, strange things have happened to you both. Like, when you and Harry were playing outside together and Dudley came over and started yelling insults his hair turned blue and he grew bigger" Delos explained. Mercia grinned.
"Blue hair and bigger?" Her grin turned into a smirk, "I would of never guessed!" She laughed and smiled. "Mom….dad…thank you for caring for me" They smiled and hugged her.
The next day there was a knock on the door and Isabella walked over to the door. She answered it. There standing at the door was this tall stern looking women. Her grayish hair was pulled into a tight bun.
"Hello" Isabella said, "You must be someone from Hogwarts yes?"
"Yes I am" She held out her hand, "My name is McGonagall, I'm a professor there"
"Please come in" Isabella said moving to the side. McGonagall walked in and smiled slightly.
"Your daughter is Mercia Bell yes?" She asked.
"Yes she is, she should be coming down in a few minutes. Would you like a cup of tea ma'am?" Isabella asked smiling.
"Yes please" McGonagall answered while following her into the kitchen. She sat down and noticed a man sitting at the table reading the newspaper.
"Oh, hello miss, and you are?" Delos asked kindly.
"Professor McGonagall, a teacher from Hogwarts. I'm here to pick up your daughter to take her shopping for her things" McGonagall explained.
"Ah, it's a pleasure to meet you professor. I'm Delos Bell and that's my wife Isabella Bell" He introduced both of them while Isabella set a cup of tea in front of her. She then sat down next to McGonagall.
Mercia Bell walked down the stairs humming while her blue jean skirt flowed slightly from the movement and her tight red t-shirt was clung onto her. She arrived in the kitchen and sat down inbetween her mom and dad.
"Hello ma'am" Mercia said smiling softly.
"Hello, you must be Mercia Bell yes?" Professor McGonagall asked.
"Yes ma'am" She answered while taking a sip of her own cup of tea.
"Well, I would like to take you out shopping for your supplies" She explained, "Oh and my name is Professor McGonagall dear" Mercia nodded.
"Alright, are my parents coming with me?" She asked.
"Yes and you two do have money correct?" The professor asked.
"Yes we do" Delos answered and smiled.
"Miss…is Harry Potter going to be there?" Mercia Bell asked hopefully.
"Harry Potter? How do you know him?" McGonagall asked surprised.
"Childhood friend" Mercia answered happily, "But…he's gone right now, him and his 'family' left a few nights ago…"
"I'm sure he'll be coming dear" Professor finished her tea and stood up, "Shall we go now?"
"Yes" Mercia smiled and stood up.
