Story of My Life- Year 1 at Hogwarts
(This is a fanfiction based off of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series. I do not intend to claim anything that is rightfully hers, including: The Spells, Places, or any other ideas she came up with.)
It's July 18, 1998- Alexandra Smith's eleventh birthday.
What she does know, is that she's not normal. She makes things happen without meaning them to.
What she doesn't know, is that she's normal. In the Wizarding World.
A light breeze was carried through Little Whinging, Surrey. The trees rustled, as if they were exchanging secrets, and the branches glowed in the moonlight. The moon was, in fact, exceptionally bright tonight. Bats flew overhead, only their silhouettes could be seen as they fluttered across the sky.
The only strange thing, however, was a small Barn Owl. It was not unusual to see an owl during the night time in this part of the country- however, it was strange to see an envelope dangling from it's leg.
If someone would keep watching the owl, they would see it land on an Aspen tree branch, hop to the edge, and peck at the window. It waited there, unnaturally, as if hoping one would open the window.
That's exactly what is was doing. Inside, a young girl of barely eleven was sleeping soundly, dreaming about her birthday the day before. She was awoken by a soft tapping noise, and, thinking it was her younger brother, thrust a pillow at the door.
Then she heard a hoot. Still thinking it was her brother, the girl opened the door and whispered, "Not funny, Adam."
But no boy was standing there. Frowning, she turned around to go to bed.
Out of her peripheral vision, the girl caught a movement out the window. She trudged over and flung the curtains open to see an owl gazing up at her. "What the- where did you come from?" She then noticed a piece of paper tied to it's leg.
"Poor thing, I'll help you get it off." She murmured, opening the door and stretching out her hand. Surprisingly, the owl hopped onto it.
She brought it inside her room, and began to untie the envelope. "Crazy people, what were they thinking?" She continued to mutter things like this until she got the letter off. "There you go, you can fly free now." She smiled at the Barn Owl.
It only stared up at her, and the more she looked, the more it appeared intelligent. It hooted once, looked at the envelope, then at the girl again.
The girl stared at the envelope. On it, said:
Alexandra Smith
Little Whinging, Surrey
Second Largest Bedroom
Alex turned over the letter to reveal a red seal. On it were the pictures of a Lion, a Serpent, a Badger, and a Raven. "Is this- is this for me?" She asked, half expecting her brother to burst in and start laughing- his idea of a good prank.
But the owl only hooted, and hopped onto the window sill. It continued to watch her, as if to make sure she would read it.
"Well, alright." She said, rather reluctantly. Tearing open the envelope, Alex saw three papers tumble out.
She picked up the first one, which read:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster Boswell Bradley Caine Alastair
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Intern. Fed. of Wizards, Chf. Warlock)
Dear Ms. Smith,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours Sincerely,
Cheri Grau
Deputy Headmistress
Alex turned to the next page, which included her list of supplies:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WHICHCRAFT 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 and owl OR a cat OR a toad. PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
She put the papers down, not bothering to read the next one. "A- witch?" She managed to choke out at the Owl. It just gave her a bored look- apparently, it got these reactions more than once.
Alex glanced at the clock, which read 3:57. She decided that she would go to sleep, wake up, and find that this was all just a strange dream.
"Yeah, just a dream." She said as she laid down and closed her eyes. "Just a dream..."
The only strange thing, however, was a small Barn Owl. It was not unusual to see an owl during the night time in this part of the country- however, it was strange to see an envelope dangling from it's leg.
If someone would keep watching the owl, they would see it land on an Aspen tree branch, hop to the edge, and peck at the window. It waited there, unnaturally, as if hoping one would open the window.
That's exactly what is was doing. Inside, a young girl of barely eleven was sleeping soundly, dreaming about her birthday the day before. She was awoken by a soft tapping noise, and, thinking it was her younger brother, thrust a pillow at the door.
Then she heard a hoot. Still thinking it was her brother, the girl opened the door and whispered, "Not funny, Adam."
But no boy was standing there. Frowning, she turned around to go to bed.
Out of her peripheral vision, the girl caught a movement out the window. She trudged over and flung the curtains open to see an owl gazing up at her. "What the- where did you come from?" She then noticed a piece of paper tied to it's leg.
"Poor thing, I'll help you get it off." She murmured, opening the door and stretching out her hand. Surprisingly, the owl hopped onto it.
She brought it inside her room, and began to untie the envelope. "Crazy people, what were they thinking?" She continued to mutter things like this until she got the letter off. "There you go, you can fly free now." She smiled at the Barn Owl.
It only stared up at her, and the more she looked, the more it appeared intelligent. It hooted once, looked at the envelope, then at the girl again.
The girl stared at the envelope. On it, said:
Alexandra Smith
Little Whinging, Surrey
Second Largest Bedroom
Alex turned over the letter to reveal a red seal. On it were the pictures of a Lion, a Serpent, a Badger, and a Raven. "Is this- is this for me?" She asked, half expecting her brother to burst in and start laughing- his idea of a good prank.
But the owl only hooted, and hopped onto the window sill. It continued to watch her, as if to make sure she would read it.
"Well, alright." She said, rather reluctantly. Tearing open the envelope, Alex saw three papers tumble out.
She picked up the first one, which read:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster Boswell Bradley Caine Alastair
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Intern. Fed. of Wizards, Chf. Warlock)
Dear Ms. Smith,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours Sincerely,
Cheri Grau
Deputy Headmistress
Alex turned to the next page, which included her list of supplies:
HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WHICHCRAFT 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 and owl OR a cat OR a toad. PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
She put the papers down, not bothering to read the next one. "A- witch?" She managed to choke out at the Owl. It just gave her a bored look- apparently, it got these reactions more than once.
Alex glanced at the clock, which read 3:57. She decided that she would go to sleep, wake up, and find that this was all just a strange dream.
"Yeah, just a dream." She said as she laid down and closed her eyes. "Just a dream..."
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