The Gray Side 4
The letters said this:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Mr/Ms. [Surname],
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.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
And on the next page it said this:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
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 glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Both boys knew this was coming but they decided to write attending back asking if they could bring their cat regardless of his species with them to Hogwarts otherwise neither Potter would be. Harry attached the note to Hedwig and she was off.
That was when another owl appeared. It read:
Dear Lord Potter and Lord Black I am sending you this letter to you so I can extend my reach to you and invite you to a ball. I am hosting at new year's ball this time. I hope to see you there.
With regards
Cyrus Greengrass
"So what do you think?" Issei asked.
"I say you boys go. Have some fun and meet some of the other kids your age." Sirius said. "Aye." Came from the kitchen.
"If this might be a smart thing to do politically. Talk to people and gain allies." Harry said.
"Whatever I will leave that to you. I'm taking my guitar with me." Issei said writing a response saying that they will be there and sending it back with the owl.
"Fine. You both get your supplies ready to leave for Hogwarts don't forget to protect yourselves." Sirius said in a half joking manor.
"Fine." The boys said at the same time before rushing upstairs. As they went a blue cat walked up to Sirius.
"You will keep an eye on them, right?" Sirius asked the cat.
"Aye." The cat said smiling taking a fish out of its green backpack. Sirius just gave them him a good scratching behind his ears. The cat purred.
"Now be a good cat and stay by their side." Sirius said knowing that he won't be able to see the boys off since he was 'dead'.
The cat looked up and gave him a smile like no other. It let the two of them into a laughing fit. The next day they got a response saying they could bring their cat thanks to McGonagall and they put Hedwig in her cage and the cat on Issei's shoulder and walked down to platform 9 and ¾ took their stuff in and took a seat on the train. Ready to start the next adventure.