The First Present

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I recommend you listen to the song above during the chapter at least once or twice when I tell you to at the moment.
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8 December 1990
Courtney's POV

I hear a loud bell go off. Ugh! I hate waking up early in the morning. But it's not a normal Saturday. It's my birthday.
My 11th birthday to be exact. The day I was introduced to the wizardry world. I'm so happy. Though Mother and Father have always been more excited about my 11th birthday more than I do. I'm pretty sure they have planned a surprise for me.
Oh well I can't stay in bed no longer. I get out and head over to the bathroom.
"OK you're a year older now. Maybe, today you can ask mom if you can start wearing Makeup." I explain the plan to myself.
Ever since I heard of the muggle word, lipstick, I may have wanted all of them. I have been convincing Mother and Father if I can use muggle makeup. Though for the last 3 years I have been unsuccessful. Maybe today is the day the say yes. Instead of thinking about the muggle world I just went on with my mourning routine.
~One Hour Later~
"Happy Birthday Miss Courtney Hamilton! Keyon has made you a fresh stack of pancakes."
Keyon is the family house elf. We treat him very well compared to other rich wizards with house elves. Even though we keep trying to give him clothes for him to be free, he refuses.
"Keyon, you know you can just call me Courtney. And besides I can make my own breakfast. Sit down I'll get you something to eat." I went to grab a plate, when I notice an owl swooping towards the window. First I gave Keyon half of my pancakes and go towards the living room.
I open the window and see Tina's owl, Jeanine.
Tina has been one of our many family friends. She and I are the same age and we love the same hobbies. Such as football, quidditch, drawing, making dresses. I pick up the letter from Jeanine and get an owl treat. It says:

Hey Courtney! It's your birthday and you are obviously getting old. I can't wait until your party. Mum and Dad are gonna let me use floo powder all on my own. Anyways i can't wait for your birthday Dinner. I bought an amazing present all the way from
France just for you. Oh and good luck convincing your mom for letting you finally wear makeup.
XoXo Tina XoXo

As I finish the letter, I see my little sister Avril walk in. Avril is like an other younger sister, always wanting to be just like the older one. Avril is only just two years younger than me. When she sees the letter and Jeanine, she freaks out.
"TINA SENT YOU A LETTER!?! LET ME SEE!! LET ME SEE!!"
She shrieks so loud, I swear America hears her.
"Sure Avril. Here you go." I toss the letter in her direction as I go and start to finish my breakfast. As usual, Avril follows me
As I enter the dinning area,I see my parents being served coffee by Keyon.
My Parents are Alice and Johnathon Hamilton. My Father and Mother are both aurors of the wizarding world. That's right I have cops for parents.Both work a lot but they try to spend a lot of time at home with us.
When they went to Hogwarts, Dad was a Slytherin and Mum was a Ravenclaw. Somehow they managed to have a functioning relationship, when they were on opposite Quidditch teams.
"Good Morning Mother and Father!" I exclaim with a giant smile across my face.
Start playing the music now
Unexpectedly they stand up and exclaim,
"Happy 11th birthday Courtney!!"
I smile even more if that it's even possible.
"Merlin, our daughter is growing up so fast." Mother stated.
"Mum, in only 11, not 1,011."
"And you have another daughter." Avril conveys annoyingly.
"Calm Down, Avril. You are only nine years old. How are children these days so sarcastic?" Mom is so questionable about us all the time.
"Well at least you won't be home schooled anymore."
I drop my fork and knife. My eye's are wide open. I hated homeschool. Especially wizard homeschooling. I always wanted to just read spells and enchant them all on my own, but no my parents had to hire Dolores Umbridge.
Without any thought I go and hug my father.
"OH THANK YOU SO MUCH."
Though they had one more trick yo their sleeves.
"Courtney, last week at work I had gotten a letter from Hogwarts."
He brings out a letter on the table.
"You've been accepted at Hogwarts!!"

Woah what a long chapter.
Anyways this is my first fanfic. Currently it's midnight. Anyways this was a LIKE prologue to the story.
What will Courtney's reaction be?

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