A Different Beginning
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters in this story, except for my own character Elizabeth Potter.
Hogwarts, Hogwarts, here I come.
I Elizabeth Lily Potter am 11 years old; I live in a muggle suburban in Surry with my adoptive parent's Jack and Mary. Jack and Mary are lovely people and I owe them a lot since they took me in seven years ago when my parents were murdered by some guy who broke into our home from what I can remember. Also I'm a witch just like my parents I can do magic and just the other week I received my Hogwarts acceptance letter when this very strict Lady with a tight Bun came to our House and explained everything to Jack and Mary. Even though she seemed and looked very strict on the outside (and she was) she was actually a really kind person. She gave us the list of thing I need for school and a train ticket. As my 'parents' were muggle I went to a local muggle school I am very smart, may have a slight anger issue at times but I also love to joke around and pull pranks on people but can easily get away with it.
After a trip to Diagon ally which was in London Jack and Mary took me to the museum, shopping and then we had McDonalds for tea. When we were in Diagon ally I bought a black kitten with white feet which I called Socks because it looked like she was wearing socks. Sock was the most adorable thing I had ever seen in my life and I loved her to bits. Mary helped me pack my trunk full of all my Hogwarts things ready for tomorrow as it was September 1st and was the Day I finally got to see Hogwarts. It took me forever to get to sleep all I could think about was the enchanted ceiling in the great hall and the moving paints that I had read about in Hogwarts a history I was just far too excited to see it all. I woke at 5am the next morning to the smell of pancakes coming from downstairs, so I got out of bed and went to the kitchen to find 'Mum', 'Dad' and a whole plate full of pancakes waiting for me. "Go on sweetheart we haven't got all day eat up" Mum said as I sat at the table "we can't be late for your first day of school now can we". I know they aren't my real Parents but they are the closet thing I have to having parents and I still love them either way, they have been with me through school and sickness and whenever I have gotten hurt, taken me on holiday, celebrated Christmas and My Birthday with me done all the things a parent is supposed to do so for that I am grateful. "Thanks mum they look great" I poured maple syrup over my pancakes before I ate them. Once I finished my pancakes I took my plate to the sink and went upstairs to get ready.
I put Socks in her cage and double checked my trunk to make sure I had everything that I needed and took both Socks and my trunk down to the car where Mum and Dad were waiting for me. "Got everything you need" dad asked as I strapped my seatbelt in. "Yep, I doubled checked everything just to make sure I replied and soon enough we were driving down the motorway listening to the radio and singing along to our favourite songs just like we always do when we go on Holiday or longish Car Journeys. We got to Kings Cross for 10:30 but had no idea where to find Platform 9¾ as the ticked said and I started to worry when all of a sudden we heard a warm voice say "Are you alright, you look a bit lost" it was a short plump women who was surrounded by a lot of red headed kids whose hair was all a lot brighter than mine will ever be. Dad looked uncertain and then answered "You wouldn't happen to know how to get to Platform 9¾'s would you" the women chuckled and I thought that she must think we are mental until she stated "Of course follow me" and we did turns out all you have to do is run in between the wall between platforms 9 and 10 who knew.
So apparently mum is now really emotional and has started crying and saying how much she is going to miss me, which nearly starts me off but dad to the rescue and now we are all saying our farewells for the time being. "Don't worry Mum, I'll be fine I'm not going to get myself killed at school now am I you know me the sensible one who never gets in trouble" I told mum with the slightest bit of sarcasm in my voice 'cause well anyone who knows me knows that I can barely keep out of trouble, well except mum and dad that is they have no clue and I certainly won't be telling that now will I. "We know sweetheart it's just going to be weird without you at home keeping us all cheery and laughing all the time" mum told me as she drew me in to a big hug and kiss my cheek, dad patted my back and lifted my trunk onto the train for me "Have a Good year at school honey and we'll see you at Christmas! Don't forget to write mind you." Dad told me as he gave me a hug "And remember to stay away from boys!" he added on jokingly. As I got onto the train there was a small sinking feeling at the bottom of my stomach as I wondered my real mum and dad would have done the same thing if they were still alive. I pushed it to the back of my mind it was the last thing that I needed to think about especially because Jack and Mary were trying their hardest even though they know they can never take my parents place fully.
I started wondering the halls dragging my trunk and socks' cage behind me looking for a spare compartment. Not too long after I found a compartment with to red headed boys, twins by the looks of it, which looked around the same age as me. "Can I sit in hear with you" I asked in a rather timid voice which is rather strange 'cause I am not the timid type. They both looked at me and identical grins spread across their faces. "Sure" "you can" "names Fred" "and George Weasley" (apparently they like finishing off each other's sentences) "And who are you" they finished together. "me, Oh my names Elizabeth Potter , but you can call me Lizzie, I suppose you could call my Elizabeth but if you do I will have to punch you" I smirked at them and put out my hand and they both shook it at the same time. "I think that we will get on very well Lizzie" the boy I think called himself Fred concluded, the other one George looked at me like he had just ran head first into a brick wall, I raised my eyebrow at him but sat down soon after. "Yes boys I'm sure we will get on just fine"
About an hour into the journey a plump lady pushing a trolley full of sweets opened the compartment doors and asked "Anything from the trolley dears. "Ooooh yes please what is there" I asked and I opened my purse. "Well we have peppermint imps, liquorish wands, chocolate frogs, bertie bots every flavoured beans, white mice and many more" wow they all looked soo nice I didn't know what to pick so in the end I bought three of everything except the liquorish wands, I mean who likes liquorish anyway. I placed all of the sweets on an empty part of the seat and told the boys to take one of each item I bought and they looked at me as if I were mad. "What you didn't think I was gunna be rude and not get anything for you boys as well, that's no way to treat new friends is it now" I smiled at them, they really were the first ever friends I've had since most people at my primary school thought I was a nutter but who cares they still fought I was funny. As the journey drew on the Fred and George taught me an awful lot about the wizarding world I had yet to find out such as how to play exploding snap which was incredibly fun despite the name, and the every flavoured beans turned out the packet was correct they really did have every flavour such as ear wax as I had the unpleasant luck to find out. I kicked the boys out of the compartment so I could get changed when we heard a voice tell us that we were nearly at our destination.
When we got out of the train the three of us heard a voice calling out "firs' yea's ove' 'ere, firs' yea's" it was coming from a Giant man who although looked like he could probably tear us limb from limb look more of the friendly giant type and oddly familiar and of course I didn't wait to run over with Fred and George to become acquaintances with him. " hello my name's Lizzie Potter and these are Fred and George Weasley sir" I said very politely might I add. "Lizzie Potter ya say, I remember when you wer' yay high Names Hagrid, by the way may I add tha' you look an awful lot' like you' mum but you remind me more of ya dad" I smiled at the man, that was a very kind thing to say and I have the feeling I will be smiling for a very long time. Hagrid led us to the boats which we had to get on, and we road over to the castle. As we turned the corner there was a collective gasp as everyone got their first glimpse of the castle which looked amazing and made me more inquisitive for what was on the inside. When we got to the castle we were greeted the same strict looking women who dropped of my letter but now she gave of the feeling that we wouldn't want to make her angry at all, but I also had a feeling that Fred, George and I were going to do just that….
That's the chapter over and done hope you enjoy my story so far, I've had this character floating around in my head for a while now and wasn't sure what I was going to do with her so just enjoy and please review, Comeatmebro96!GhHHa