2 Chapter 1

I had run away before but this time i was adamant, I wasn't going back to that house or that 'Family', they had hurt me for the last time. Just then I notest a cat following me i stopped to talk to it but then it just said "follow me Mistress Ember" I was taken aback by this but followed anyway, the cat led me to some nearby woodlands where a bag was on the ground, the cat transformed into a cat human hybrid looking creature (She had a human body with cat ears and a tail). The cat then picked up the bag and pulled out some clothes and put them on only then did I notice the cat was naked, I looked away quickly without a word. Then the cat patted me on the back and said this is for you. It then proceeds to pass me a letter with my full name on, I opened it and it read as follows;

Dear Miss. Ember,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students will be required to report to the Chamber of Reception upon arrival. Please find an enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl by no later than August 31st. To avoid detection by Muggles, please use the entrance located at Kings Cross Station Downtown London, on platform 9¾. We look forward to having you at our school.

Yours Sincerely 

Deputy Headmaster: Neville Longbottom

Headmistress: Minerva McGonagall                

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorcerer, Chief Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confederation of Wizards)   

First-year students will require:

Uniform;

Three Sets of Plain Work Robes (Black)

One Plain Pointed Hat (Black) for day wear

One Pair of Protective Gloves (dragon hide or similar)

One Winter Cloak (Black, silver fastenings)

Please note that all student's clothes should always carry nametags .

Books;

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 of glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set of brass scales

Students may also bring an Owl, a Cat or a Toad (rats are also permitted)

(PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS)