Ch. 10 To Hogwarts.

It was July 1st, 1991 a letter came for me it was from Hogwarts.

It read

"To, Mr Aditya Chatterjee

The Chatterjee House

In the middle of the canal

Khal paar, Barrackpore

Dear Mr Aditya,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Students shall be required to report to the chamber of Reception upon arrival the dates for which shall be duly advised.

We very much look forward to receiving you as part of the new generation of Hogwarts Heritage.

Yours sincerely,

Professor McGonagall."

The other page consisted of the study material and equipment that was needed for the first year which I had already bought the only things I needed to buy were, a wand, robes, and books for DADA books seeing that it always changed every year. It was a mystery in the wizarding world as to why a teacher would give up teaching at Hogwarts no less only a few people knew the actual reason for that and I was included in that list.

We decided to buy the supplies after I was done with my training. Which was completed in most areas the only area that needed work was my occlumency my mindscape was at almost completion and I also had added some defensive measures my defensive layers went from 10 to 30 I could now easily fend of most of the adult wizards but I didn't know if it would be sufficient or not in front of dumbledore.

My hand to hand combat had now improved significantly to test my physical prowess I took part in the no-maj martial arts competition and won the gold, Grandfather had also taught me many defensive spells I was very proficient in protego but the one spell I desperately wanted to learn was protego diabolica but since my magic pool was still lacking I couldn't do it but grandpa taught me the theory behind it he didn't care if the spell was labeled as 'Dark' to him they were only magic nothing is dark and nothing is light.

I also became very good at healing small injuries and fractures and it was all due to my ability to speak Parseltongue. most of the people outside didn't know about the fact that I could speak Parseltongue.

On 25 August I and grandfather went to buy the rest of the supplies we used A international portkey in the ministry to travel to London via Germany.

We arrived at the M.M.E a pair came to greet us personally they were Cornelius Fudge and Umbitch, after having a painful conversation with them we were finally done and went on our way.

And we got 2 official escorts to aid us in shopping we first had to make a trip to the Gringotts bank because we needed to convert Dinara's to Galleon, the goblins were very respectful when we came they were behaving very different from the normal, I suppose it was because of grandpa.

We then went to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions we went inside and Madam said "Oh, my what a handsome boy you tell me harling would you like to become a model you certainly have the looks for it "

I said, "You flatter me Madam but perhaps in the future for today I would like to have 3 robes made for me".

She replied, "Most certainly dear".

After that, we went to the pet shop to get an owl so that my family could send me something if they wanted to.

After that, we got the books for DADA and at the book store I had a close encounter with the Weasley's which I didn't want because of my pure unadulterated hatred for Ron, so we left there quickly and went to Ollivanders wand shop.

[An:- Most Indian wizards studying in Takshilla got their wand from Mykew Gregorovitch because of the good relationship between Indians and Slavic Wizards.]

As we entered Ollivander said a "new customer, How are you, young man here for your first wand?"

I nodded excitedly "Very excited I see well step right up we will find a wand that is perfect for you but remember the wand chooses its master"

"Let's look at his wand Aacasia wand dragon core, 12 inches rigid" I took it in hand and gave a swing A loud boom and sparks flew around "Clearly not this one, try this one yew wood thunderbird core 11 inches slightly flexible." I gave this one a swing and a small portion of the shop was slightly damaged "A tricky customer eh well I certainly like a challenge."

After testing a few more wands he handed me a wand that was located deep in his shop after handing me the wand he said: "This was the first wand that I made with my father 'Sycamore wood with a unicorn hair core, 11 1/4 inch and slightly springy flexibility' go on give this one a swing."

As I held that wand I felt like I was more in sync with my magic I used Lumos and the whole shop was filled with blinding white light in hindsight, not a good choice to do so as it attracted a lot of attention, Ollivander said "Splendid use of magic young man what is your name?".

I said, "It's Aditya Chatterjee."

After getting my wand and holster and cleaning equipment we went have some tea in a nearby cafe. After we were finished we went back home after that kind of eventful day we both were tired and after dinner, we just went to sleep.

As the day to go to Hogwarts was approaching, Maa wanted to hold a pooja so that I was safe and was successful in my endeavors in Hogwarts for the puja we went to Dakineshwar Maa Kali mandir to hold the pooja. The atmosphere of the pooja was pretty calming, after the pooja, we went around the temple to donate food and clothes to the less fortunate.

It was 1 September 1991 it was the day I went to Hogwarts. My whole family was there to send me off even Kalki made an appearance to send me off we were on time and as we were about to head into station 9 and three quarters we went there early so that I could get an empty compartment.

After getting an empty compartment I put my suitcase on top After getting my suitcase and Dante in the compartment we went to said goodbye to my family. "Make sure to call us every night okay I won't accept any excuses understand?"

I replied "I understand Maa I will call as soon as I am at my dorms"

Papa said, "Make sure to call if any trouble comes up"

I said, "Yes Papa I will make sure to call".

After settling in the carriage after a few minutes the train was ready to leave the station, I saw a large redhead family rushing to catch the train and they were non-other than the Weasly's and never got how they could be late every single year and didn't care much for them.

I pulled out a Potions book from china and started to read it, Dante was looking out of the window and was enjoying the view it was his first time here in England.

I was then greeted by 2 girls they were Susan Bones the strawberry blond, and Hanna Abbott the brunette.

Susan said "Adi how are you?" she hugged me. Hanna was surprised to see that her friend being so outward with someone for the first time. When she looked at me she felt she had seen me somewhere but couldn't remember where.

She then let go of me and she introduced me to her friend and explained how we both met, I introduced myself and gave a kiss on her knuckles she blushed a little and we all sat there talking to each other Dante took a liking to Hanna and was sitting on her lap and she was petting him

I asked them, "So which house do you both want to be in?"

Hanna replied "We actually don't know but we know for sure that we don't want to go in Slytherin"

Susan asked, "Where do you want to go to?"

I said, "I don't know every house has its merit Griffindor is brave yet stupid, Hufflepuff values group efforts more than individual achievements, Ravenclaw is smart but only in theory and takes academics way too seriously, and Slytherin was once a great house but now it's just a breeding ground for blood purist".

After that grim answer the situation was saved when the Trolley came as the trolley came she asked the usual and I asked when would the lunch be ready she said in about half an hour.

And both of them looked at me surprised "What the information is at the back of the ticket didn't you read it". So we only took a few sweets and right on cue was a brown fuzzball, Hermione Granger, she barged into the room and asked "Have you guys seen a toad Neville has lost his" as soon as she looked at me and almost screamed at me and said "THE WIZKID!!!".

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