The Modern Wizarding World

Chapter 1

It was a normal day for me.

I was sitting in the living room, gazing absentmindedly at the TV set, and trying to cool off the sweltering heat. It was simply too warm.

It was August 3rd, and I had just turned 11 on August 2nd, so I was pretty happy. I had gotten a ton of candy from my few friends, and I was generally in a good mood.

"Nielsen?" A voice came from the kitchen. "Are you in there?"

Tilting my head towards the door, I saw my mom smile down at me.

"Lunch!" She said, and I nodded sluggishly, the heat successfully slowing my mind down a lot. Standing up, I walked into the kitchen and took the piece of toast that was on the plate, eating it quickly.

"Thanks mom!" I said before walking back into our living room, sitting back down in my position on the couch.

"What a great summer." I mumbled to myself, and I looked out the window.

What?

A woman in deep green robes was walking to our front door, and she had a pointy hat on her head - much like those witch stories I had read when I was little.

Frowning, I didn't pay it much attention. My mom would probably handle it.

Ding-dong.

I looked up again from the TV, and I saw my mom walk over to the door, swinging it open.

"Hello?" My mom said confusedly, and I snorted at her reaction. Most people these days didn't wear robes or cloaks.

"Hello. Please give this letter to your son. It has everything you need to know. Good day." A woman said from the front door, and when I looked out the window, the woman was walking briskly away. Then...

She was gone.

Wait what?

Blinking, I stared out the window more intently.

"Nielsen, you have a delivery." My mom said to me, and I turned around. She was holding a small letter in her hand, and from what I could make out, it read.

To: Nielsen Sterling

21 Greenbelt Road

From: The Staff of Hogwarts

Intrigued, I ripped open the seal, and pulled out three pieces of paper.

The first read:

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft

and Wizardry

Dear Mr. Sterling,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Enclosed is the list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term starts on September First. We await your owl no later than August 15th.

Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Raising an eyebrow, I looked over.

What did it mean that they awaited my owl? In answer, I looked at the second sheet.

Dear M. Sterling,

The Ministry of Magic is pleased to welcome you to the wizarding world. More information on traditional wizarding activities can be viewed in the Daily Prophet. First, we use owls for mail. You may find owls at Diagon Alley. Diagon Alley is accessible through The Leaky Cauldron. Please visit the Wizarding Additional Information Booth, if you have any questions. Thank you for your time, and enjoy your term at Hogwarts.