Angel with a wand [d.m]

Prologue

"Skylar, you are to never use magic in this house again. Your mother died from it, you don't need to," my father scolded me, after I had found out about my mother being a witch. You'd think I would have found out earlier since I am now sixteen, but my father can keep secrets very well. Especially being a wizard himself. 

After that, I went up to my room to go to sleep. Well, at least try because I most likely won't be able to. About four hours later, around midnight, I heard someone at the door. Who would be at the door at this time of night? Me, being as dumb as I am, creeped out of my room and went to our front door, looking out of the peephole. A man with a big beard stood there. 

"Skylar Murdoch? Is that you at the door? My name is Rubeus Hagrid, I am here to speak to you about Hogwarts, the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry," his voice boomed through the door and into my eardrums. Slowly, I unlocked the door and it creaked open. Hagrid threw it open and invited himself in. "Ahh, Skylar. You look just like your mother. You just found out about magic?"

I cleared my throat, "Um, yes. I just found out about all that. Why are you here at this time of night? And you knew my mother?" Hagrid patted my back and sat down on our couch, which was little compared to him. 

"Yes, I did know your mother. She went to Hogwarts, as did your father. That's actually how they met. Meaning, you're a pureblood. And, I am here because you must accompany me back to Hogwarts and you will be in your sixth year. Your father won't approve, but I'll make sure headmaster Dumbledore speaks with him all about that. This way, you will be able to control your magic. Without us, it will be hard. So, I would come along," he answered. I looked up at him shocked, my hazel eyes bigger than they usual are. 

I don't want to leave my father, but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about my family history and magic. And, I can meet more people like me. Hagrid said that the headmaster would talk to my father. "I-I would love to go! Are you sure my father will be okay with this?"

"Yes, he will. Dumbledore is very convincing." He laughs to himself before pulling out a wand and down my stairs comes three big suitcases, "bags are packed." My mouth slowly formed into an 'o' shape. I really want to be able to do that. "Come on, now. We have to get going to Diagon Alley to receive your galleons and school supplies." He grabbed my suitcases and pulled me out of my house. 

Hagrid told me to shut my eyes and hold my breath, so I did. And when I opened up, we were outside of a bar-like place. We swiftly walked through with Hagrid saying a hello to everyone. Once we were out the back, there was a giant brick wall. He tapped on it and slowly, it formed into a giant opening and on the other side, it was beautiful. "Usually, this late, Diagon Alley is closed but I have keys to all of the shops. I have Galleons you can use but tomorrow, we are going to go get yours." I was in awe. First, I ran over to where the animals were. I got to choose one.  I picked out an average-sized female saw-whet owl, as Hagrid called it. I named her Shale. Next stop, was The Broom Shop. I looked around, until I saw the perfect one. "Hagrid! I love this one."

"Ahh the Nimbus 4000 Brand new Turtle slow Golden Vintage style. Two inches diameter with a paintbrush shaped end," he stated, "good choice." He placed the galleons onto the table and we walked to the next shop, Ollivander's wand shop. Hagrid told me that the wand chooses me. I tried out a few but ended up blowing my hair into a big fuzz ball. Hagrid placed one in my hand. It was made of lilac and has a core of firebird feather, 10 and 3/4 inches long and is supple. The wand is somewhat darkly colored and is intricately carved. I tried it, expecting my face to get blown up. But, it worked. This is the perfect wand. 

Hagrid then told me to shut my eyes for the second time. I opened them and saw an old guy with a long beard standing there. "Hello, you must be Skylar. I am headmaster Albus Dumbledore. And this here is the sorting hat," he held up a talking hat, "he will tell us which house you will be put into based on your personality." He placed the sorting hat upon my head and it started talking. 

"Hmm. You're brave like a ravenclaw. But, you are pureblood. You have a soft heart, but you can be very selfish. Your mother was a Slytherin, so I know exactly where you go. SLYTHERIN!" 

"Hagrid will take you down to your dormitory and tell you the passcode to the painting." 

After I got settled into my bed, making sure not to wake the other girls up, I almost immediately fell asleep. I'm excited for my first day. Maybe I'll make friends.