Student: Stephen Cornfoot
Prompt: May
Cornfoot, Stephen
Stephen's aunt had been killed in the war. He didn't know what her name was, but he knew that she was Mother's sister. Father said that ever since then, Mother had been overprotective. Stephen was never allowed to do anything.
He remembers the morning that his acceptance letter to Hogwarts came. He was eating his traditional (safe) breakfast of oatmeal, when an owl came and tapped on the window. It wasn't a surprise because Stephen had been showing magical abilities for some time. Even so, Mother frowned when she saw the owl. Stephen had always felt that she wanted him to be a squib. (It would be safer than risking his life fighting dark magic.)
Father was so proud. He promised to take him shopping for school supplies within the week, but Stephen knew that this would not be unless Mother gave him approval.
Stephen carefully handed her the letter. He watched her eyes scour over it, as if looking for a reason to disprove its authenticity. He certainly hoped it would pass her inspection, because going to Hogwarts was his dream. (Isn't it supposed to be the safest place in Wizarding Britain?)
The paper slowly fluttered to the table and Mother's eyes met his, shining with unshed tears. Stephen plucked up all his courage and cleared his throat. "May I go?" He shifted uncomfortably under her gaze, not used to Mother scrutinizing him like this. She sighed mournfully and looked out the window as the sun rose fully above the horizon.
"Yes. You may." (I cannot keep you safe for much longer.)
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