Eleven Birthday, a special time.

[Half a Year later - 31st July 1991]

That time of year had come again, it was Harry and Philip's 11th Birthday to which the family decided to throw a party... well, a party between themselves, of course. Nevertheless, it was still fun for the two boys as they were both particularly eager to find out whether they had gotten a certain letter yet amongst the presents that Fleamont and Euphemia had gotten them.

The two boys made their way downstairs in some simple night-robes before making their way towards the table in which both Fleamont and Euphemia were sat at. For breakfast, they had a smaller meal of Cereal, before proceeding to make their way to the living room. As the two boys entered, they saw stacks upon stacks of differently wrapped presents, each having their own unique look to them. It appeared as though Fleamont and Euphemia had also given out their address to a couple of well trusted old friends, and even some newer ones surprisingly too. Philip and Harry saw in the pile of letters, one addressed to them from the Vander family and more specifically, one from Olivia to each of them.

Olivia had saved up her money when she was told it'd be their birthdays soon and that she could send a present with a letter to them for it, she bought Harry a miniature Snitch, whilst it wasn't gold in colour, it still looked nearly identical to the real thing. She also bought Philip a small silver necklace with a smaller sized crown placed upon it. Harry and Philip were quite happy to receive a gift and letter from their first friend and decided to send one back to her once they learned of her birthday.

The family spent all morning right through into the afternoon opening present after present. A few of the more notable ones happened to be a gift to Harry and Philip from a man named Hagrid. Then some of the gifts from Fleamont and Euphemia were ones such as the Nimbus 2000 for Harry, whilst Philip received a small pouch. At first, he wasn't entirely sure what he would use it for, but when he found out that you could place things inside of due to magical charm enchantments, he was pleased. But.. that wasn't all, it turned out you could also step into the bag which was a separate space of it's own, in this space held an entire library just for Philip with books littered seemingly everywhere across hundreds of bookshelves.

Philip felt insanely grateful as did Harry, they were both pleasantly surprised with their gifts and even thought it was slightly too much for them considering the galleons it must of cost their grandparents to get their hands on such things. Under the insistence of both Fleamont and Euphemia, they both gave up and accepted their gifts happily not before hugging their grandparents a few times.

As the two was getting towards the end of their piles, they noticed that the letters in which they were looking for was no where to be found, Harry looked slightly sad whilst Philip was looking around and seemingly thinking away at the same time.

Euphemia and Fleamont had already caught on and understood that the two were eagerly awaiting their Hogwarts letters, they both let out a slight giggle before Fleamont arose to his feet and slightly opened their living room windows.

After a few seconds, you could see two spots in the distant sky weaving their way through the air, right towards their household. Within a matter of seconds, the two spots had turned into Owls with letters attached to their small claws.

Harry was quite surprised that Fleamont already knew they were coming right there and then whilst Philip let out a small smile, he made his way over to the Owls before gently extending his hand. He thought that the Owls would be entirely frozen just by him going near them, however, it turned out that they merely awaited his hand to rub theirs heads before promptly giving them some small treats as a reward. The two owls then dropped the letters next to the window sill and began to flutter away back into the sky. Philip bent down and picked up the two letters which had a red crest sealing the envelope, one was addressed to Mr. H Potter, whilst the other was addressed to Mr. P Potter which he assumed was himself and Harry. He smiled before letting go of Harry's letter and sending it to float into Harry's hands.

They all sat down once more around the room, with smiles plastered upon their faces as they opened up their letters at the same time, inside was two separate sheets, opening the first page, it read:

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme

Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Fleamont and Euphemia both hugged Harry and Philip respectively,

"Congratulations the two of you, we knew you could definitely pass to get into Hogwarts, but naturally seeing the actual thing sets our hearts at ease." Euphemia said with an amazingly bright and enchanting smile forming with her lips. Fleamont looked very pleased too, despite not having close ties with Dumbledore, he knew how good the school would be for the two boys and was relieved that they didn't have to stay in this house for many years to come.

"If you flip to the next page, it should tell you of the requirements before you set off to Hogwarts" Fleamont said whilst still gently hugging Harry. Both Harry and Philip took the second sheet in which stated the following:

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM

First-year students will require:

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)

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

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)

by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic

by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory

by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration

by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi

by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions

by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection

by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring, if they desire, any form of pet so long as the pet is small, non-aggressive and the student can and must take responsibility for any incidents that occur because of their pets.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS

ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK ON THE PREMISES

Yours sincerely,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus

Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions