Denile
The Copper family was in the middle of cleaning up after their dinner, a simple meal of roast and potatoes, Ben had been asked to practice his piano lesson with his Nana while his parents picked up and cleaned the kitchen. A perfectly normal, no nonsense night.
Until the doorbell rang. His mother went and opened the door to see a tall woman, her dark hair pulled back in a severe bun with a deep green dress on.
“Is this the Copper residence?”
“Yes it is, I'm Marie Copper.” Ben's Mum greeted, holding out her hand. “I apologize, I didn't know we were expecting someone.”
“Yes, I actually am here to talk with Benjamin.” Ben overhearing this entire conversation, froze. “My name is Minerva McGonagall, may I come in?”
“Oh, yes. Are you from his school?” Marie asked as she shut the door and followed Minerva as she rounded the corner where Ben and she met eyes.
“In a way.” She pulled a letter from the sleeve of her dress, and held it out toward Ben. “You just had your eleventh birthday, yes?”
“Ju-july seventeenth,” Ben nodded.
“I'm here to congratulate you, Mr. Copper, as you have a place waiting for you at the Hogwarts, the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry-”
The room nearly erupted. His Nana yelled, his father entered and his mother looked pale. Ben, with shaking hands, opened the letter and pulled out the pieces of parchment while the adults began to discuss what exactly this McGonagall meant.
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. Copper
- 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
Ben, promptly threw up. All over the carpet. Minerva pulled a stick out of her dress, and with a flick, the vomit was gone. So was Nana, as she passed out on the couch. Ben ran to the bathroom and vomited up all the dinner he had just ate while he listened to his parents discuss what the letter actually held with Miss McGonagall.
This is wrong, it's just all wrong, this can't be... I can't do that stuff! Ben thought to himself. Then he remembered the ghost he had seen a few times in the attic, the one he could see and no one else could. Once he had emptied his stomach he feebly opened the letter again, and read the other page.
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 Mathilda Bagshot
- Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
- A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emetic 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
- 1telescope
- 1 set brass scales
- Students may also bring, if they desire, an owlOR a catOR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK.
Hell. He had to be in hell, because there was no way any of this could actually be happening.