A Hogwarts Rose Year 1

Chapter 4

Disclaimer:  I don't own Harry Potter.

That afternoon when I went home I was ecstatic about my new life as a witch; I had seen so many new things that I never even knew existed: magic wands, travelling by fire places, cauldrons, flying broomsticks, a whole town full of witches and wizards! That was the best day ever!

Time travelled at a snail's pace after that as I waited for the next month to come so I could finally go to this Hogwarts place, unfortunately my Father decided to use this as an opportunity to make my life go even slower by making me stay home from the school I was already going to.

He told the school that I had quit and I wasn't coming back to finish the term, which meant that I spent day after day sitting around in my room staring one of three things: the clock, the calendar or out the window, wishing that I was already at the school learning how to use my amazing new powers.

However a month of boredom later I had all my supplies packed in a new trunk, which was now loaded in the back of the car and we were driving to Kings Cross! My Father hadn't wanted to come with us, so it was just Mum and I, but I didn't mind (in fact that was actually really awesome in my opinion!). Unfortunately the ride there was long and slow and I just couldn't keep still! My Mum must have noticed this because she started asking me questions to take my mind of how long it was taking.

'So what do you think it will be like?' She asked smiling at my excitement.

'I don't really know, but if it's anything like the Diagon Alley I think it will be kind of old and probably pretty big.......but I'm sure it will be great!' I replied nearly bouncing up and down in my seat in anticipation.

'I'm sure it will, I still can't believe my daughter is a witch. I didn't even think it was possible for that to happen, much less to you.'

'I didn't think so either, but it has! I can't wait to get there!'

'I'm really glad that you're so excited to go.'

'Oh, excited doesn't even begin to cover it, it's more like hysterical, but..........I will miss you though.' I said slightly disheartened at the thought of not having my Mum around. We sat in silence for the next few minutes unsure of what to say.

'We'll write to each other, that'll be fun doing it with owls.' She giggled and I smiled at the idea of having to use owls to send and receive letters rather than the normal post. 'Plus we'll see each other in the holidays and hey, when you come home you can show your Father and I what you learnt.' She suggested breaking the silence and trying to lighten the mood. I couldn't bring myself to tell her that we're not allowed to do any magic outside of the school.

'Yeah, at least I'll get to make some new friends.' I said trying to change the subject.

'Yes, that will be good I've always hated seeing you alone at school.'

'In fact I even met a couple of boys that are already going to Hogwarts when I went to Diagon Alley, one of them was named Oliver Woods and the other was Jordan, they seemed to be really nice and very friendly.'

' That's great! I'm sure you will have lots of people to keep you company while you're there and who knows you might be able to invite them over in the holidays.' She smiled. I knew that would never happen as long as Father was living with us. He thought I was a freak and no doubt he would think my any of new friends were too. 'So did you see anything you liked at Diagon Alley while you were there the other day?'

'Well....... We did go past a pet shop called Magical Menagerie and when the lady let me look inside I saw the cutest most adorable cat ever! It was calico and it had the prettiest big eyes and I wanted to get it, but the lady said I had to ask you and Father first and I didn't think that would happen.' I replied sadly, knowing my Father would never allow me to have a pet.

'Oh really well......' She trailed off, I noticed she was trying to hold in a smile. That was when I heard a soft "Mew" coming from the back seat. My eyes widened in happiness as I stared at my Mum.

'THANK YOU!' I squealed and I gave her a hug as she parked the car and I realised we were finally at the train station.

'You're welcome, I thought you should have a friend before you started out.' She smiled as I realised her from my rib crushing hug. 'Now come on, we don't want to be late.' So we undid our seatbelts and got out of the car. I then opened the back door and found a cat box with the very same calico cat I had described looking at me from the inside.

This is going to be the best year ever!

I thought as my Mum got my trunk and we headed to the entrance of the station. There was only one problem now, which platform did the train leave from again?