Albus Dumbledore my great-granduncle?
To Anthony Dumbledore,
Ward number 18, Saint Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, London, England.
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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 Anthony Dumbledore,
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
The second page with requirements says:
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"
Anthony read his Hogwarts Letter in a loud voice. He put his Hogwarts letter on the drawer next to his bed and asked curiously.
"I am sorry madam, but could you please explain to me what Hogwarts is, why do they want to recruit me, and how do they know me that I am in the hospital" Anthony faked his face to show that he doesn't know anything about Magic
The healer next to Anthony could understand that for every children Hogwarts letter is important. But for Anthony, it is the opposite.
The patient in Ward number 18 is from the muggle world, on top of that he lost his memories and currently he doesn't know anything except his own name.
She was at loss how to start, and when she was about to open her mouth, an elderly voice resounded back from the entrance to the ward.
"Let me explain to him, Amora."
The healer looked back and was shocked. The famous and the only Albus Brian Wulfric Dumbledore is standing next to the door and was slowly walking towards them.
Anthony looking at the white bearded old wizard and immediately recognized him. But reminding himself that Albus Dumbledore is an master legilimens, he decided to look at his white beard instead of making direct eye contact.
Amora, the healer of Saint Mungo's understood that Anthony is a blood relative of Albus Dumbledore, and decided to give them privacy.
"I will be leaving then, oh by the way, Besides your Hogwarts letter , Anthony I have checked your body health and I was about to tell you that you can be dismissed from the hospital tomorrow. The follow up checks can be done in Hogwarts Hospital Wing. I would contact Madam Pomfrey and give her your medical records" Amora the healer said in a serious tone and left Anthony and Albus Dumbledore alone.
When Amora the healer left the ward, Anthony become more insecure.
Albus Dumbledore grabbed a box of candies from his robe and offered to Anthony.
"Have some Lemon candies, bad for your teeth but one or two wouldn't hurt you, my boy" Albus Dumbledore opened the box and yellowish candies could be seen.
Anthony, who read from various forums that Albus Dumbledore's candies might have hypnotic effect, tracking charm, or even verisaterum inside it hesitated whether he should take the offer or not.
He decided to simply reject the offer and said politely to the old man "Excuse me for my rude behaviour, But I don't prefer candies.And could you please introduce yourself to me?" said Anthony looking at the white, long beard of Albus Dumbledore.
"Oh, I must become senile, of course. It is our first time seeing each other. My name is Albus Dumbledore my boy. I am Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As well as your granduncle. I came here to introduce you towards the Magical world and have a nice chat with you" Dumbledore made a gentle smile and looked towards Anthony.
"I, I..." Anthony was stammerred. He couldn't really find what to say and was loss at words.
"Anthony, magic is real. And you are a wizard" Albus Dumbledore waved his wand and Anthony's Hogwarts letter transfigurated into an white Owl and become lively and made Coo, coo sound.
Anthony who saw his Hogwarts letter to becone an Owl become afraid. He become afraid that his letter would fly away and become lost 'Not my Hogwarts letter you old man!' Anthony become angry inwardly but outside he half fakedly made his face to become astonished.
The reason why i said half fake was because Anthony also become curious whether the owl in front of him is really alive, or the magic made the paper look like a living owl.
"Anthony, I apologize for not able to find you. I have heard about your harsh story in the orphanage from Amelia. Two days ago, until the Quill of Acceptance and the Book of Admittance wrote your name, I didn't know that I had a grandnephew. And I believe that I would be the best person for you to introduce to the magical world" Albus Dumbledore stroked his beard and made a guilty face.
Anthony, after coming to the magical Britain had almost heart attack several times.
'Firstly I thought a bomb was exploded in my house, Secondly when I was in the intoregattion room I though I would soon become a resident of Azkaban, Thirdly, you almost ruined my the one and only Hogwarts letter, And now I am the grandnephew of you, Albus Dumbledore? Okay calm down, Anthony. Calm down. At this rate I would really have a heart attack soon.'
Anthony, locked his eyebrows and looked puzzled. "Then, sir, I now believe that magic is real. But who are my parents and who aremy grand parents, please I have to know."
Albus Dumbledore sighed deeply. He contemplated for a while and said with a depressing tone. "My boy, ofcourse you are puzzled. And you have the right to know about them. About your parents, Anthony, I dont know anything. But I do know your Grandparents. Your Grandparent is my nephew Aurelius Dumbledore and your Grandmother is named Nagini"