The Letter
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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. Creed,
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 September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall Deputy Headmistress
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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 an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
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After reading the letter two times, the boy asked the women sitting in front of him "So when you mentioned gifted students you meant people who can do magic, right Mrs. McGonagall?"
Twitching her eyebrows in annoyance as the boy called her by name, McGonagall said "That would be correct Atreus. And you are one of the gifted students of the year 1991."
Nodding his head he asked "So, how do I get these things listed in the letter?"
"For that, I will be bringing you with me. Mind you, there will be another student with us, she's a muggle born just like you." McGonagall said.
"What's a muggle?" Atreus asked, not understanding the word.
"A muggle is a human who can't use magic." She answered his question.
Looking straight into her eyes he asked "That is eerily similar to how most students in my school call me Ni****.
With a frown appearing on her face McGonagall said "No. That's not a word like that."
"So there's another one? Noted. Anyway, why can't it be non-magical? Sure it's long but it's pleasant to hear." Atreus told her.
Nodding at him, she said "The Americans use No-Maj for humans who can't use magic."
Shrugging, Atreus said "Then I'll be using that term from now on."
Looking at Atreus, McGonagall asked "If you have no further questions, let's depart to the next student's house."
"Sure, I have no problem with that." Atreus said as he stood up from his seat and asked McGonagall "How are we going to the next student? By magic or a taxi?"
Looking at Atreus, McGonagall said "We'll be taking a taxi. We are not supposed to use magic in front of mugg--. in front of No-Majs."
"So like a secret society type... Figured." Atreus muttered to himself.
Atreus, along with McGonagall went out after telling the orphanage matron and hailed a taxi. During the journey, Atreus kept on asking her about Hogwarts, what kind of school it is, the food and accommodation over there, things like that.
Couple of minutes later, they reached their destination. As both of them got off the taxi, Atreus saw the name board "Granger" on the wall.
As McGonagall went to the door, Atreus followed her. After pressing the bell, they waited a couple of seconds as the door opened and a girl of the same age as Atreus peeked from the back of the door and asked "Who are you?"
Looking at the girl, McGonagall said "You must be Hermione Granger. Are your parents home?"
Nodding her head, Hermione closed the door in their face and a shout was heard "Mom! Someone has come for you."
"I'm coming!" Another shout was heard from the house and minutes later the door opened, revealing a woman who looks like the older version of Hermione.
Looking at the women, McGonagall said "Mrs. Granger, I'm Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts."
"Okay. But, what business do you have with us? And before you answer, please come in." Mrs. Granger said.
Smiling at her, McGonagall entered the house along with Atreus who was looking at Hermione curiously while thinking 'Where have I seen this girl before?'
After an hour of explanation done by McGonagall after giving them the admission letter for Hermione, Mr. Granger asked "So, is the boy also a Wizard?"
"Yes, Mr. Creed is also a wizard and he will be starting at Hogwarts as a first year like your daughter." McGonagall said.
"Understood. Then, what shall we do now?" Mr. Granger asked.
"We will be going to buy the school supplies for Ms. Granger and Mr. Creed. You are also welcome to come." McGonagall said.
"So, where is Mr. Creed's parents?" Mr. Granger asked.
"I don't have parents. I'm an orphan." Atreus said nonchalantly.
Hearing that, Mrs. Granger elbowed her husband and said "Robert! Have some tact will you."
"How am I supposed to know that he is an orphan, Joanna?" Robert asked his wife.
Then looking at Atreus he said "I'm sorry kid. I didn't know."
"It's alright, I'm used to it." Atreus replied as he shrugged his shoulder, showing that he had no concern with it.
"If it's alright with you all. Shall we move to our next destination?" McGonagall asked, diverting the topic.
"Sure, let's do that." All of them agreed immediately.
"Then, as Mr. Granger has a car, let's go in it. I'll guide the way to Leaky Cauldron." McGonagall said.
'Weird name.' All four of them thought at the same time after hearing the name.