The Letter
Life was good for Harry Evans. He has had a good five years since he was hospitalized, and because of the change in living conditions and treatment from the hospital, eh was now able to see perfectly fine without glasses. His eye sight seemed to have healed because it was only ruined due to the dark living areas and the constant hits to the head. He is now 11 years old and it is his birthday. He is expecting something big to happen today, as his Aunt Petunia was telling him that it was life changing. Other than that, he was unsure of what it could be. All he knows is that she would get a far away look like she was thinking about the past.
Although Harry doesn't know the reason for this, he saw similar looks when strange things happen to him. This led him to think that he wasb't normal, though Petunia never told him about this or looked at him any different than she did before. These strange things that others did not do was like making something accross the room come to them, turing his teacher's hair blue, or somehow appearing on roof after almost getting hit by a car when he wasn't watching the street when he crossed it. He also seemed to be able to talk and control snakes, though he never really liked snakes as a pet. He also discovered that he can change his looks, like change his hair color or eye color. He can also change body size and bone structure but it was too difficult to control his body as he wasn't used to it. He doesn't do this often but when he is alone he likes chaning his hair and eyes to random colors.
I came down from my room to eat breakfeast with my cousin and my Aunt. I entered the kitchen and my aunt gave me a box with a bow and a letter addressed to me. In the box, there was a bag. She called it a moleskin bag and it was similar to a bag of holding, as the space on the inside could hold more than it showed. I was confused about the gift, but the bag looked nice so I didn't question it. I then opened the letter, wondering who it could possibly be from.
The letter 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. Evans,
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
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 Magicby Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theoryby Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfigurationby Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungiby Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potionsby Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themby Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protectionby 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, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions
Now this was confusing. From what it said, he had magic and there were many different items on this list that were confusing. It showed items Harry had never heard of. "Is this a joke, Aunty?" Harry asked as he was confused as to why he would get something like this.
"No, it isn't harry. I haev known for a while now that you would be going to the school. I noticed the signs as well. This is the school that your parents went to." Aunt Petunia answered, albeit in a low whisper.
"Why-Why would I want to go then? After all, my parents abandoned my, didn't they? So why should I go?" Harry was almost crying, hypervenalating at the thought of going to the same school as his parents.
"It is so you can control your magic, little one. You can't always have accidental bursts, like when you turned your teacher's hair blue. This will allow you to become a part of the world you were born in, though your parents sent you away. If it makes you feel better, you can always come home during holidays and summer." says Petunia.
"B-but I-"
"No, you are going and that's final. Now come lets enjoy your birthday. I am going to send you exceptance letter and than we will go shopping for your school materials."