Chapter 11
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Chapter 11
"Incredible! In all my years of life I've never seen anyone with such good control of their magic. Just wonderful!" said Professor McGonagall looking at me in wonder.
'Apparently I just won an admirer. Sorry Minnie, but you're a little too old for me.' thought fun.
"Ethan! Did you always know you could do magic!? Why didn't you ever tell us?" my mom asked me with a hurt expression.
"Because I didn't know how you guys would react if you found out I had those powers. I was afraid you guys would think I was abnormal and didn't like me anymore." I replied lowering my head.
What I said really was how I felt. This family is something I've become very attached to and I was afraid of the reaction they would have when I told them about magic. That was one of the reasons my training was always hidden.
"Ethan! What are you talking about!? We would never treat you differently, even if you were an alien. You always were and will be my little baby, you said it yourself, so never, ever think I'll stop loving you for something like that!" my mom said, looking at me with all the love and affection possible.
"That's right, son. We would never stop loving you for having magic, in fact it makes you even more amazing! Hah, suck bitches, my son is a wizard!" my father said puffing out his chest proudly in an attempt to cheer me up and show his love for me.
"Yes, I know... And that's why I love you so much!" I said with teary eyes and a big smile on my face.
"It's really good for you to know that, because you won't escape us!" my mom told me with a smile, wiping my tears with her fingers and then she hugged me.
"Certainly! Who else would I have a men's day with? And remember that your sister will still need her older brother." my father spoke also joining the hug.
"Okay, I get it. And I'll always be here for Cele, someone has to teach her how to play pranks." I said laughing, "And we still have company..." I then reminded them of Professor McGonagall's presence in the room.
And when my parents realized we weren't alone they quickly got ready.
"Cough! Sorry, Mrs McGonagall. We ended up getting a little emotional," my father said a little embarrassed.
"Don't worry, it's always nice to see a family that loves and supports each other like yours," Professor McGonagall said with a small smile on her face as she saw our show of affection.
"So back to the subject of school…" I said, reminding everyone of the reason for the visit.
"Oh yeah. About school... This is your letter from Hogwarts where you can confirm your presence, and the letter also lists this year's books and materials," Professor McGonagall said, pulling a letter from her robes and handing it to me.
As soon as I picked up the letter, I could see that there was something written on the back, and when I read it I realized it was my address:
Mr. E. Night
Second bedroom
Place Herder n°5
Blindford, Devon
"Very specific, this address in the letter," my father commented, looking at Professor McGonagall curiously.
"Letters are written by a magic feather. It is a very ancient and powerful artifact created by one of the founders of Hogwarts, and even I don't understand how it works. But I have to say it's amazing what feather does, and the creator is even more amazing" Professor McGonagall explained to my father, expressing her admiration for Rowena Ravenclaw.
I then went back to paying attention to the letter with my parents. I then opened the envelope and pulled out the letter, and my parents and I started reading:
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Great Sorcerer, Chief Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confederation of Wizards)
Dear Mr. Ethan S. Night
We're pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We're attaching a list of books and equipment needed.
The school year starts on September 1st. We await your confirmation until the 31st of July.
Regards
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress.
List of Materials - 1st Year
Uniform:
1. Three sets of ordinary work clothes (black)
2. A simple pointed hat (black) for everyday wear
3. A pair of protective gloves (dragon leather or similar)
4. A winter cover (black with silver clasps)
Note: Student clothing must have name tags.
Books:
• The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1), by Miranda Goshwak
• A History of Magic, by Batilda Bagshot.
• Magical Theory, by Adalberto Waffling.
• Transfiguration Guide for Beginners, by Emerico Switch.
• One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi, by Fílida Spore.
• Magical Drafts and Potions, by Arsenic Jigger.
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, by Newton Scamander.
• The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection, by Quintino Trimble.
Other equipment:
• Wand.
· Feathers and Scrolls.
• 1 cauldron (tin, size 2).
• 1 set of bottles.
· 1 telescope.
• 1 brass scale.
Note: Students can have an owl, a cat or a frog.
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"Wow, pretty weird stuff you guys have there. But where would we buy them? Because I don't think any stores I know of sell these things," my dad asked Professor McGonagall after looking at the materials list.
"Muggle stores obviously wouldn't have these materials, so we'll buy them on the magic side." Professor McGonagall replied.
"Well, I think it makes sense for magic things to be sold in magic shops." my mom said to my dad sarcastically, to which he responded by looking away in embarrassment.
"But as it's getting very late, we'll have to leave to do these shopping tomorrow, where I'll take them to the magical community" Professor McGonagall said as she got up from the couch.
"Oh sure. We got lost in the conversation and didn't even notice the time passing" my mother said looking at the clock on the wall, only realizing now how late it was.
Then we also got up and followed Professor McGonagall to the door.
"It was a pleasure meeting you, Ms. McGonagall. And thank you so much for the information and help you've given us," my mom said thanking Professor McGonagall.
"Yes, and thank you for explaining to me what my skills were and for allowing me to go to your school, Ms. McGonagall," I said nodding my head in gratitude.
"No need to thank me, it was a pleasure to be able to help your family. And Ethan, since now I'm going to be teaching you at Hogwarts, you can call me Professor McGonagall" she said first to my parents and then to me.
"Of course...Professor Minnie" I told her with a mischievous smile on my face.
She then looked at me with a stern look that didn't hide the small smile she had on her face.
"Well, I think it's time for me to leave, tomorrow I'll come to join you at the same time. Have a good afternoon, and it was nice meeting you," Professor McGonagall said to us, and then she turned and started to walk away.
"So…today we learned a lot of interesting things" my dad said as we walked into the house and closed the door.
"Serious? What kind?" my mother asked my father dryly.
"That magic exists, and our son is a wizard. And that I prefer my armchair without a tail and paws" my father said completely seriously.
"Ugh, I deserve it..." my mom said exasperated as she rolled her eyes. She then started to go to the kitchen.
"But I'm not wrong, am I?" my dad asked, going after her.
'This family, sigh.' I thought with a sigh of exasperation, but even so I was still smiling as I followed them.
End.
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(End AN: Yes! Ethan's journey into the magical world will begin!
I'm really excited, and I hope it's the same for you guys.
Is the magical world ready for Ethan? How will Hogwarts deal with the chaos that is coming? How many secrets and mysteries of the wizarding world will Ethan unravel? To find out, stay tuned for the next episode of Dragon B-- Ahem! I mean, next chapter of Savage: The Night Wizard!
Thank you guys!)