Demigods at Hogwarts

Chapter Three: The Hogwarts Letters

[Hermione's POV]

"Boys! Our letters have arrived!" Harry poked his head out of the bathroom.

"Isn't it a bit early for Hogwarts letters?" He asked, walking down the stairs.

"It is, I have to admit, and they're quite a bit thicker this year than I remember them being." Harry walked over and took his letter from one of the owls on the windowsill. Ron walked down the stairs, munching on an apple.

"It's bloody early for Hogwarts letters." Ron took his and opened it, skimming over it quickly. "I'll read mine in depth later. I'm helping George at the shop today."

"We'll see you later, Ron." Harry said, patting him on the back. Harry opened his, and read the first part out loud.

"Dear Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that the staff of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has decided to extend an invitation to the seventh year students who have yet to complete their magical education, as was previously impossible due to the events of the Second Wizarding War. Enclosed is a packet including necessary information should you return, as well as a list of books and equipment. As usual, the term begins on the 1st of September and your owl can be no later than July 31st.

Yours,

Minerva McGonagall

Headmistress."

Harry paused for moment. "I wonder what could be so important we need an entire packet on it."

"We'll find out when it comes to that. I wish I knew for sure that Ron will be attending with us. With his helping George out so much..." I trailed off.

"I'm sure he will. I heard him talking to Molly the other day, and I think that the plan is for Ron to attend Hogwarts, but help George on the weekends and holidays." I nodded, feeling a little better. Even though we had never started dating - when we kissed we both knew it wasn't for us- we're still friends and I'd like to have at least one normal year with all of my friends. I opened my letter and took out the packet. The parchment read:

"We are pleased to inform you that we will be hosting some guest students from America this year. These students, aged between 14-17, will be attending your classes with you. They will be Sorted with the First Years, but have their own separate rooms within their House. If you wish, you can find more details on the inside of this packet."

"Well, this is strange. Why would we only be hosting American students now? Why didn't this start earlier?" Harry asked, looking confused.

"I'm not sure. Maybe with everything going on here they didn't want their students to get involved. Maybe we just now found out about each other. There are multiple logical reasons that are totally plausible." I responded, going over everything in my head.

"I say that we look at the packet with Ron, and just go over our list of equipment an books for now." Harry said, already pulling the list out. I got mine out and started to read.

Uniform:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One winter cloak (black with silver fastenings)
4. Three white shirts for boys or blouses for girls
5. Two grey sweaters, vests and cardigans
6. Two pairs of trousers for boys, or skirts for girls
7. Three pairs of white knee socks or black wool stockings for girls, or black ankle socks for boys.
8. One set of dress robes (any colour, conservative style) or a dress/preferred appropriate clothing

Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.

Required Textbooks

Note: This is a list shpuld be taking every class available to you. It is recommended that you get books only on the subjects you plan on taking.

Advanced Potion-Making by Libatius Borage
Futhark Magic: A Study of Ancient Runes
The Advanced Arithmancer's Handbook
Advanced Creature Care
Advanced Herbology Edition Nine
The Standard Book of Spells Grade 7 by Miranda Goshawk
Egyptian Origins: Magic of the Ancients by Fauna Smethwyck
Theories of Transubstantial Transfiguration
Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms
A Compendium of Common Curses and Their Counter-Actions
The Dueler's Art

Other Equipment:

Note: Again, it is recommended that you get only the equipment needed for the classes you plan on taking.

1 wand
2 cauldrons of your choice, sized four and one
1 set crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass or silver scales
1 advanced potions ingredients kit
1 set of protective gloves
Quills
Inks
Parchment
Blank Journal
Muggle Pencil or Pen if taking Muggle Studies
1 Abacus
Lunarscope
Crystal Ball
Rune Set

Students may also bring one familiar and/or one pet, whichever is to your liking. Having both is acceptable, but not recommended. Approved familiars are:

Toad
Cat
Pygmy Puff
Owl

Familars will attend your classes with you. Pets will not.

Ginny ran inside then, pulling Luna with her, their red and blond hair streaming behind them. "Ron told us on his way into the shop that our letters were here. George Apparated us." They grabbed their letters and went up to our room, both kissing me on the cheek as they passed.

Another owl landed on the sill, then flew to Harry's shoulder and nuzzled him. Harry smiled softly and took the letter. He read, his smile getting bigger as he did.

"Draco's invited me to stay the rest of the summer with him. He says that before we go to Diagon Alley, all of you can come spend and spend the night." Harry smiled at the letter again. A few days after Draco had run to Harry when we found out he was alive, shouting 'Potter', the two of them went to Hogsmeade to have a butterbeer and talk. Ginny, Luna, and I had been a few tables away, and Narcissa had dropped by for a while, but they actually didn't kill each other. They kept meeting up over the summer, and got together just a few weeks ago.

"Oh! I have something from Narcissa as well. She says that she's excited to see all of us again. I'd better write them both back, to tell them that I'll be staying there. Will you guys come visit, please? I mean, chances are we'll visit here, as well, but..."

I smiled gently at him. "I don't know if Ron will be able, but I'll come if I can, and I'll talk to Ginny and Luna about it too."

"Thanks, Hermione." Harry gave me a one-armed hug, then went upstairs to the room he shares with Ron. The owl stayed on his shoulder. I stayed at the table for a few more minutes, thinking, until Luna and Ginny came down.

"Hey, 'Mione." Luna wrapped her thin arms around my waist and settled her head on my back. Ginny leaned against my side, looking up at me almost nervously. "I-we- were wondering if you'd take us to a movie theater, as you called it. We want to see something that you grew up with, and it sounds fun. Also, I've been reading a few of the muggle books you have, and sometimes the characters go on dates to the movies?" I grinned at the youngest of girlfriends. "Of course I'll take you to a movie theater. We can also visit the flat I have, later, and rent some movies and watch them there." I promised, watching her eyes grow wide. Luna pressed up against my other side now, and said, "That'd be great."

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Hey everyone! Sorry about the wait, but homework is a thing that exists, unfortunately. I'll try to update at least once a week if I can, but no promises, because of life. I hope that you all enjoyed a taste of life at the Burrow.

Thanks for your time,

Phoenix