It was a bright, sunny morning, when I had woke up. I went to do my morning routine, then went downstairs to go say goodmorning to my family, and have breakfast. As I was walking down the stairs, I heard gasps and muffled talking. I saw that it was my parents, and decided to ask them what was wrong. "What's wrong, mum? Dad?" I asked, "Dear..." mom said quietly to me, walking over and putting a gentle hand on my back. "We have recieved a letter this morning, it's for you..." My mother handed me the letter and softly smiled at me, slowly rubbing my back up and down while I opened the letter. I was so confused, as they haven't even gave me any details on what this was all about, but it seemed like they knew what the letter said already, even though they definitely didn't look. The letter was brand new! I opened the letter, and let out a gasp. It was a letter from Hogwarts. I've always dreamed of going to Hogwarts, and have sent countless letters. The letter read,
"Dear Y/N Y/L/N,
We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of necessary books and equipment.
Term begins September 1st. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.
Your's Sincerely,
Minevra McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress"
You were overwhelmed but filled with joy. You were finally accepted into Hogwarts! You ran into your parents arms and hugged them tightly. You could not stop talking about it the whole day! You were too excited.
(Later the day)
"Mum? Will Hogwarts be scary? Jack still hasn't returned home... im worried about him, mum! I'm worried!" I said to my mother, with a quiet voice, tears glistening in my eyes. Your mother then reassured you that Hogwarts will be great, and everything will be okay. "You have lots of time to prepare yourself, dear. And when you are ready, we'll be by your side. Im sure you'll make lots of new friends there!" You nodded and sighed, listening to your mother. "Thanks mum. You have to be right.. It will be great there, im sure." We all finished our supper, and later got ready for bed. I got dressed into my PJ's and headed up to my bedroom, my dad following me behind. He tucked me into bed, and told me stories about his time at hogwarts. "One time my friends James and Sirius went to potions class, and they spilled a potion on the professor! They blamed it on me, but professor saw them. We could NOT stop laughing! But we all had to serve our time in detention at the end of the day.. Moral of the story, don't dump potions on professor's!" Dad said. We both laughed and laughed, when we were both done joking around, I asked him, "Dad? Who were James and Sirius? They sound familiar..." Dad nodded and said, "James Potter and Sirius Black." My eyes widened, I didn't think that MY dad was friends with THEM! They were quite popular at hogwarts, and theres plenty of stories about them. My Dad said, "We all called ourselves the Marauders. Prongs, Padfoot, Moony, and Wormtail. James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter. All the boys.. They all called me Archer. My Anigmagus animal was an eagle." He said. I said to dad, "Wow! I never knew that..that's really cool, Dad!" "Thanks sweetie." He said. "Now it's time to get some rest, I'll see you in the mornin'."
He then kissed my forehead, and dimmed the light. "Good night." He said once more, "Good night, papa." I said. He shut the door, and I had drifted off to sleep.
Months later
I SPRUNG out of bed, got dressed into a nice, cuffed shirt, and jeans that mum put out for me. I ran downstairs, and went to go get a quick breakfast. "TODAY'S THE DAY MUM! IM GOING TO HOGWARTS!" I yelled. "Calm down! We're leaving soon, do you have everything?" Mum asked, "Yes mum! I do! Look I even have Noelle!" Noelle is my owl. I had adopted her on my birthday, and named her Noelle because she is snowy white. "Okay, dear. Just making sure.. Your taking Noelle with you? Yes? Okay." Mum said.
Me, Mum, and Dad put on our coats and shoes, grabbed all of my stuff, and headed off to the train station. I were excited as EVER. When we arrived at the train station, there were so many people.. I grabbed dad's hand and looked up at him. "It's going to be okay... I promise." dad said, patting my head. I got onto the train and my mum gave the small suitcase to the person who will put my items in a safe place. My dad have me Noelle in her cage. I gave my parent's one last hug, and went to go find a carriage. I found one with three other people, they looked pretty nice. I asked if I could sit with them, and they said yes. The girl across you said "Is that an owl?" I looked at the owl and back at her. "Yes, this is my owl Noelle." I told her, "She's so pretty!" The girl said. I said thank you, and then it got akward. All four of us just looked at eachother. One of the boys broke the silence and said, "What are your names? My name is Ron. Ronald Wealsey." The other boy spoke and said "Im Harry Potter." I looked and Harry, and said "Like James Potter? Are you related to him? Amazing!" Harry nodded but looked a little sad. I had heard what happened to Harry's parents. "Im sorry..." I said to Harry. "How do you know what happened?" Harry said quietly, "Oh, my father was friends with your father. Im Y/N Y/L/N." Harry stared at you for a brief moment. "Brilliant!" He said. I turned my head to the girl, and asked her what her name was. "I was waiting for one of you to ask me.." She gave Ron and Harry a cold stare. She looked back at me and said "Im Hermione Granger." Me, Ron, and Harry looked at Hermione and Ron said "That's a pretty name." Hermione smiled and thanked Ron. I smiled too, looking very happy that I've made friends before I have even arrived at hogwarts. We all talked about your summer and what it's like where we live on your way to Hogwarts. I could tell this will be a great start of a great year.
