Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery

Your Journey Begins

*At Diagon Alley*

Rowan: Hi I'm Rowan Khanna! Are you getting ready to start at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry too?

Emma: Yes, but Diagon Alley is a bit confusing. I'm not sure where to start...

R: I can help! I've been reading Hogwarts: A History in anticipation of my first year, so I'm something of an expert on Hogwarts. You should start by finding all of the books you need at Flourish and Blotts!

* In Flourish and Blotts bookshop, looking at books*

Emma, looking at a stack of books: I can't wait to learn all of these charms! Fantastic Beasts? I know this book, it's brilliant! Wow! This book was written by Bathilda Bagshot. I found all of the books on my list! I'll see if Rowan can help me find the rest of my supplies...

*Back outside in Diagon Alley*

Emma: Thanks for your help, Rowan. I was able to get all of my books.

Rowan: Cool! I realised I'm so excited for Hogwarts that I forgot to ask your name...

Emma *: Emma Grant.

R: Pleasure to meet you, Emma. I know! I haven't stopped staring at my acceptance letter since it arrived. Can I see yours?

Emma shows Rowan her acceptance letter. It reads

Dear Emma Grant,

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. Terms beings on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Rowan: I already got my supplies, but my mum gave me just enough to buy something special for school.

R: I want to let everyone at Hogwarts know that I'm a serious intellectual who is well on her way to becoming Head Girl. What do you think I should get, Emma?

Emma *: I could see you wearing a smart scarf.

R: Great idea! I have a lot of scarves, but none of them are smart. While I get my clothes, you should get your wand from Ollivanders!

*Inside Ollivanders*

Emma: I can't believe I'm really in Ollivanders. This is where everyone gets their first wand.

*Emma walks up to the counter, where Garrick Ollivander is waiting.*

Ollivander: Hello... Garrick Ollivander is my name. Here to receive your first wand, yes? I have just the thing. Applewood wand, dragon heartstring core, nine inches, rigid. Go on. Give it a twirl!

*Ollivander hands the wand to Emma, who waves it about, causing paper to fly everywhere*

Emma: Sorry about that!

O: It's not your fault. The wand chooses the wizard, and that is clearly not the wand for you. I recall your brother exploded my favourite inkpot when we tried his first wand. I remember every wand I've ever sold. His was maple wood, dragon heartstring core, ten inches. A fine wand. Shame they snapped it in half when he was expelled. I understand that he ran away from home after being expelled, and has been missing ever since. That must have had a profound impact on you...

E*: He loved us, and he loved Hogwarts, I just hope he's okay.

O: Sensitivity can be a great strength. I think I have just the wand for you... Acacia wand, unicorn hair core, twelve inches, pliable.

*Ollivander hands a wand to Emma, who waves it in a different pattern to before. Golden dust rises up from her feet, causing her robes to flutter about. She looks at the wand with satisfaction.*

O: Splendid! I'll be interested to see what path you choose...

*Emma leaves the shop and returns to Diagon Alley where she sees Rowan, wearing a new scarf*

Rowan: Hey, Emma! How do you like my scarf?

E: It... suits you. You'll look like the smartest first-year at Hogwarts.

R: It was your suggestion! I'll be coming to you for all of my future fashion advice. Wait! Is that an acacia wand?!

E: ... Yes. How did you know?

R: My family's tree farm supplies wood for wands and brooms. That's why I love staying inside and reading. It keeps me from going outside and farming. That, and the fact that I don't have any friends...

E: We can be friends...

R: You don't think I'm too weird? People usually think I'm too weird.

E: People say the same thing about me.

R: Why would anyone say that about you?

E: My brother is Jacob Grant.

R: The same Jacob Grant who was expelled from Hogwarts for breaking school rules in search of the fabled Cursed Vaults?! That was a massive story in the Daily Prophet. Everyone at school will know about that.

E: I know. And they'll all think I'm weird.

R: We'll be weird together! What should I do if someone gives you troubles over your brother?

E*: I can stand up for myself, but I'd feel better if I knew you were on my side.

R: Understood. I'll use my extensive vocabulary to verbally pummel anyone who attempts to besmirch your reputation.

E: I'm glad we met, Rowan. It will be nice to see a friendly face at school. Especially one who knows Hogwarts so well.

R: Me too, Emma! See you in September on the Hogwarts Express!