Magical - Harry Potter Fanfiction

Prologue

August, 1991

My bed was warm and I took advantage of being able to sleep in while I waited for my mum to finish making breakfast.

"Charlene, breakfast!" Mum called from downstairs.

I threw off my sheets, put my dressing gown on and made my way downstairs.

My mum had made my favourite breakfast. French toast, scrambled eggs and orange juice.

"Thanks, Mum," I said cheerfully.

"Your letter should be coming today," Mum told me.

"I can't wait to open it," I told her as I took a bite of the syrup covered french toast.

I finished my breakfast and took my plate to the sink where my mum's enchanted sponge was washing the dishes.

I brushed my hair and put my hairbrush down on the vanity. My dad had given me that hairbrush years ago. My dad passed away a year after I was born, he was murdered by a dark wizard. Mum doesn't like to talk about him.

I made my bed and pulled out one of George Weasley's old spell books when Mum called me downstairs. I closed the book and hurried down the staircase.

Sure enough my mum was holding a letter showcasing the scarlet Hogwarts logo.

I went into the kitchen and opened the letter. It was everything I had dreamed of and more. I had always wanted to see a Hogwarts letter with my name on it.

I filled with excitement as I skimmed over the equipment list, imagining the magic I was finally going to be able to learn.

"When do you want to go to Diagon Alley?" Mum asked. "We can go tomorrow if you want."

"Sounds great, Mum. Can I go over to The Burrow?" I asked her.

"Sure, just be back before it get's dark, okay?" Mum said.

"You got it," I assured her.

I headed over to the fireplace, grabbed the Floo powder, stepped in and said "The Burrow."

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Before I knew it, I was in the Weasley's fireplace. It was only half-past nine in the morning and I doubt Ron would be awake.

The Weasley's didn't mind me coming over whenever I wanted, they were basically my second family. I'm Molly's goddaughter actually. Mum made Molly my godmother after she helped Mum with me when I was little, after my dad died. Molly baby sat for me at The Burrow pretty much all the time while Mum worked, so I spent a lot of time with the Weasley family growing up.

I walked into the kitchen and Ron was sitting at the table, I guess I was wrong about him sleeping in. Ron was shoving sausages into his mouth and was so enthralled in his food that he didn't notice me.

I stood there for a minute, then I walked over and nudged him.

As soon as he saw me he jumped out of his chair and gave me a massive hug.

"Charlene! I haven't seen you in ages," he said, excitement visible in his voice.

"I know right, it's been ages! It's still early, I thought you would be asleep if I'm honest," I admitted.

"I wanted to get my letter as soon as possible, and you're up too! I guess you had the same thought?" He asked.

"Great minds think alike," I confirmed.

"Charlene!" I heard Molly call from the bottom of the staircase.

"Hi, Molly!" I greeted.

"It's so good to see you, dear!" Said Molly as she gave me a warm hug.

"Kids!" Molly called up the stairs.

Fred and George came down the stairs followed by Ginny and Percy. I received hugs and said hi to the others.

"Sit down and we'll have some morning tea," said Molly.

I grabbed the leftover sausages from Ron's plate when he wasn't looking and awaited what Molly was bringing out. She arrived with a plate full of pastries, sandwiches, cold cuts and about six different types of cheese.

"So Charlene, how's your summer been?" Asked George who was sitting opposite to me.

"I feel like this Summer's gone on forever. I just really want to get to Hogwarts," I told him.

"You won't be thinking that after your first year. You'll be glad for the homework break," George said, glancing at Ron and I.

"He's not wrong," Fred agreed. "Savour the last times of your life without work."

"What a great example to set for two students about to start school," Percy said sarcastically.

"Come on Perce, it's healthy to relax. You're always so wound up," Fred told him.

"Boys, leave your brother alone. Besides, he's right. We should all strive to have a work ethic like Percy's," Molly stated.

All the Weasley kids rolled their eyes.

When we were done eating, Ron and I decided to go up to his room.

"I'm so excited for Hogwarts," said Ron eagerly.

"Yeah, me too. I can't wait to go to Diagon Alley, get my wand, my cat, my robes, everything," I told him.

"You're getting a cat?" Ron asked me. "I feel like owls are cooler."

"No way, cats are the coolest animals," I assured him. "How's Scabbers?"

"I've had him for a few months now and he's actually pretty cool," Ron admitted. "Percy doesn't know what he gave up."

"Yeah, well Mum said I can go to the menagerie and pick out a kitten. You know the only pet I ever had was my fish Sprinkles," I said.

"I remember Sprinkles," Ron added. "Hey, why don't we go to Diagon Alley together?"

"Yes!" I exclaimed.

We headed downstairs to Molly in the kitchen.

"Mum, can me and Charl buy our school things in Diagon Alley together?" Asked Ron.

"Charl and I," Molly corrected, earning an eye roll from Ron. "That's fine, Ron. As long as Louise agrees, though. Why don't you ask her now? If she says it's okay we can go today if you'd like, it's still early."

"C'mon, I'll go ask my mum and you can come with me," I said to Ron as I grabbed his arm and pulled him toward the fireplace.

Ron grabbed the Floo powder and yelled "Charlene's house!"

"Hey, Mum," I greeted as we stepped out of the fireplace.

"Hi, kids," Mum greeted.

"Could me and Ron do our school shopping in Diagon Alley today?" I asked.

"Sure, but I need to go grab some money from my vault," Mum said.

"That's okay with me," I said.

"You two wait near the fireplace, I'll get my purse and we can all floo to The Burrow," Mum said.

She left and came back moments later with her stuff and we got into the fireplace.

"The Burrow!" I exclaimed as I threw down the Floo powder.

hi everyone! thank you so much for choosing to read my story, it means the world to me <3 just a little note, i'm going to be using british english spelling and slang in this story just to make it a little more authentic.

obviously daniel radcliffe is playing harry, and i know harry technically has green eyes but dan has blue eyes, so harry will have blue eyes in this story.

i started writing this story in 2016 and my writing has greatly improved since then, so you may be able to see a difference in the later chapters compared to the earlier ones.

enjoy

ella <3