Letter and Wand

Soon the morning of July 12th arrived, and with it my eleventh birthday

'' Look what came in this morning '' Charlie said pointing to something under the table.

I looked in that direction and saw something I had been waiting for my whole life, something I had dreamed of before I even came into this world.

'' the Hogwarts letter'' I mumbled, my eyes glazing over and my voice cracking.

Without any movement the letter floated to me, and holding it I saw that unmistakable H-shaped coat of arms with the four mascots. The yellow envelope and the red seal, everything was there.

Carefully I opened the envelope, inside there were two sheets, I took the first one and read it;

[ HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT

Director: Target Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Great Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confederation of Mages)

Dear Mr. Davies,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Magic and Witchcraft. Please find attached a list of all required books and equipment.

The deadline starts on September 1st. We are waiting for your owl by July 31.

Best regards,

Minerva McGonagall

Vice Principal ]

I put that sheet aside and picked up the next one.

. [ HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT

------------ UNIFORME------------

First-year students will require:

1. three sets of simple work robes (black)

2. a plain pointed hat (black) to wear during the day.

3. a pair of protective gloves (dragon skin or similar).

4. a winter coat (black, with silver zippers).

Please note that all student clothing must have badges.

------------------ COURSE BOOKS

All students must 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.

A Thousand Herbs and Magic Fungi - by Phyllida Spore.

Potions and Magic Potions - by Arsenius Jigger.

Fantastic Beasts and Their Lives - by Newt Scamander.

The Forces of Darkness: A Guide to Self-Protection - by Quentin Trimble.

----------------------- OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (tin, standard size 2).

1 set of glass or crystal jars.

1 telescope.

1 set of brass scales.

Students may also bring, if they wish, an owl OR a cat OR a frog. PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOM.

Best regards,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus Witchcraft Supply Chief Attendant ]

A wide smile formed on my face with every line I read, I was going to Hogwarts!

When I calmed down I thought it was funny, I had all the books from the first year, of course the others too.I can already guess which house I should go to.

The next day, Charlie and I used the flu powder to get to the drilled cauldron.

The place was bustling, which was not so strange to think that it was the connecting point between two worlds.

Without wasting any time we headed for the famous brick wall, Charlie hit the right places and the wall opened up, showing us the amazing diagonal alley.

I looked around in amazement, I had visited many amazing places during the trip, but this one had a unique feeling, if it wasn't for my great emotional stability I might have cried.

I looked around curiously, comparing each store with what was in my mind, I was surprised to see how similar some places were.

We kept walking as I examined everything around me and soon we reached our first destination.

The Gringotes Witch Bank.

Charlie said he wanted to visit the bank to introduce me to the manager of our vault.

The place was full of goblins, behind each table was one of them in their suits, it was a funny sight, not so much because of their serious faces, but still funny.

I took a look at what they were doing. And I saw that although most of them were doing paperwork, there were many who seemed to be appraising luxury items such as jewelry and old coins.

'' I would like to speak to the manager of my vault'' Charlie said to the goblin at the main counter.

As you wish, may I know the name of your manager?" asked the Goblin, his voice monotone.

''Wert, manager of the Davies family'' Charlie said.

This time I saw the goblin show a short reaction and looked surprised.

A little later the goblin called another and whispered something in his ear, who left soon after and when he came back he was not alone, but with another goblin.

The new goblin was the manager of my family's vault, his face was hilarious at this point, he seemed surprised to see us there, I don't blame him, after all from what Charlie told me, since we left England 10 years ago he hasn't paid any visits to the place.

My manager's name was Wert, we talked for a while to get acquainted, after all he takes care of my vault. Wert was a funny goblin and talked passionately about money.

Charlie passed the authority of the safe to me and gave me the key, now I could move the money in the safe as I wanted.

Wert asked if I would like to visit the vault but I declined, I didn't need money now, the only reason we came to the bank was to confirm these bureaucracies.

After all, even though I was the heir to the Davies family I was only eleven years old, and could not touch the fortune without permission.

After the bank came the shopping, the diagonal alley had everything from ingredients for potions to strange things, you just had to know where to look, we of course stayed only at the cool part of it.

I would love to visit the dark part of the place, but I wouldn't do it looking like this and in Charlie's presence.

We bought a new set of cauldrons, new crystal jars, some sets of robes and of course new books, I already had the first year's books, but those were from my personal collection, these would be the ones for school use.

After buying everything, only one thing was missing, a wand.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't excited to get my wand, I loved magic without a wand and would never stop practicing, but it was obvious that having a wand helped, if it didn't, why on earth would witches like dumbledore and others of his rank use them.

I have no doubt that dumbledore can use magic without a wand, but it was obvious in my view that at critical moments, having a focus aid would be useful, after all it was a situation where every second would make a difference.

We arrived at Olivaras without difficulty, the small door to the store, was between two other stores in a cramped manner. above it was a sign.

''Olivaras; wand makers since 382 BC.''

I stood in front of the store and took a deep breath, pushed open the door and entered the store.

As soon as I entered the place, I heard an aged voice.

'' good morning, first wand I suppose,'' said an old man, coming out from behind one of the shelves.

I looked at Mr. Olivaras and confirmed, ''that's right Sir''.

"Very well, sir? Asked

'' Davies, sir. Adam Davies'' I introduced myself.

Right. Mr Davies, which is your dominant hand?" asked old Olivaras who was already examining my body with his eyes.

"To the right," I replied.

Soon Mr. Olivaras took out a tape measure and started taking my measurements, whether it was shoulder, foot or arm, everything was measured, which was funny I would say, maybe it was just something with no hidden meaning and just to add to the mystery and immersion in the purchase of the wand.Besides the fifth grade in me forced me to laugh at the thought that he measured everything but my 'wand' , sorry I know...

After measuring everything, Mr. Olivares left for a while and returned with a brown box.

"Freixo with unicorn core. let's test it" he said opening the box.

I took the wand and nothing happened, I gave it back and he continued with this system, he would take a wand and I would test it, it wasn't until the eighth wand that something happened.

I held the black wand in my hands and a bright light came out of its tip.I didn't need to listen, the moment I picked up the wand I knew it would be mine, I felt a sense of belonging coming from it.

'''Excellent''' said olivaras.'''An interesting combination Mr.Davies.'''

I couldn't resist asking. '' Excuse me sir, but what is interesting''

The old man took his wand back and said watching her.

Acacia and phoenix core, 32 centimeters. Acacia is a demanding wood and tends not to suit non-capable wizards, the phoenix feather in turn comes from a proud and loyal magical animal, it is said that wands with this core can act on their own.''

Remember Mr. Davies, there are no wands alike, and yours is an amazing combination. Be proud, from you I expect nothing less than extraordinary.

Thank you,'' I replied. Does he give a similar speech to every customer?

After paying eight galleons, for the wand, we left the place, there was nothing more to do in the diagonal alley, so we went back through Flu to the Davies mansion.