Lily
Muggle born
Gryffindor 6th year
Mudblood. It has to be the most foul and disgusting name I have ever been called. I can't believe people could actually hate me, just because of who my parents are. Why does it really matter so much?
Have you ever walked into the girls' bathroom when there's two other girls in there, so you smile and they give you these really nasty looks? So you look closer, and then you see that their uniforms are covered in green. Oops. They look at each other and leave, but you can't help but overhear the whispered "Mudblood". It hurts, it always does, but when you go to wipe away your tears, you know you walked right into that one.
My mum and dad are amazing. They were so excited when we found out I'm a witch. They just want me to have as many options in life as I can. I don't know what I'd do without them telling me that being a witch is a gift, not a curse, and that I'm special, not a freak. If only my sister could understand…