Two years time skip.
In these past two years, I have managed to study all the first-year material and have covered my basics, and I was not able to learn the practical aspect as I was not allowed to have a wand. I tried to have it before with my status as heir to the potters, but I can only buy my wand before I go to Hogwarts. It is to prevent learning magic without proper guidance. I tried to use Uncle Edward's wand, but it rejected me very strongly, which caused me to be quite intrigued about wand lore, but the only known person to know wand lore in Britain was Olivander and his family members(legally); there are others, but they are quite sketchy, like those from the knockturn alley.
I regularly visited the manor to meet with my grandfather's portrait. He taught me many things that a proper pureblood should know. He also told me about the war in detail, as Edward never spoke about it in detail. From what my grandfather said, he must be suffering from something known as PTSD, something even the greatest of war heroes suffer. I asked about my grandmother's portrait, and he said she did not make it because she did not expect her death to arrive so soon. They both seemed to have died in the war. He did not know how because he only had the memories till the day he made his portrait.
Dumbledore visited me on my 10th birthday and gifted me an invisibility cloak, and he said it was my father's. Grandfather explained to me that it was one of the three deathly hallows as it has been passed for generations and never lost its ability, which is only possible for a deathly hallow and the fact that ignotious Peverell was married to a potter.
I also tried to fly on my broom, which was the latest version of Nimbus available on the market. It was promoted by Ireland's team. I loved Quidditch, and I wanted to be on my house team at Hogwarts. I already knew my popularity, so I knew I would be on the team as soon as I became eligible.
July 1st
It was a usual day for me as I woke up, brushed my teeth, and went downstairs for my food. It seems that Dursley is going to a new school. I do not remember the school's name, but I do not think it is as special as Hogwarts. The atmosphere was lively. They were trying his new school dress, which consisted of a hat and a baton. They were looking fit, unlike their appearance a few years ago, they no longer received money abusing me, so it was understandable that they had to cut food. My arrival caused the air to tense up a bit, but I did not bother and took my food which was served, and put it on a table. They still hated me. That did not change, though.
As I was munching on my food, an owl appeared and dropped a letter on the table. It was a Hogwarts letter. The seal had four animals in four corners, namely, a lion, a snake, a raven, and a badger, with a capital H in the middle. Aunt Petunia, who saw this, saw and flinched and looked like she had seen the worst nightmare she ever had coming to become a reality.
I open the letter, and it read
First page
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 Potter,
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 the necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress[2]
Second page
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)[7]
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear[7]
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)[7]
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)[7]
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.[7]
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
by Miranda Goshawk[7]
A History of Magic
by Bathilda Bagshot[7]
Magical Theory
by Adalbert Waffling[7]
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration
by Emeric Switch[7]
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
by Phyllida Spore[7]
Magical Drafts and Potions
by Arsenius Jigger[7]
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt Scamander[7]
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
by Quentin Trimble[7]
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand[7]
One cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)[7]
1 set glass or crystal vials [7]
1 telescope[7]
1 set brass scales[7]
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.[7]
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS
ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK[7]
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus
Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions[7]
After reading the entire letter I called out to mipsy
"bring parchment and ink to me, and also call Uncle Edward. We are going out to buy a wand. Check if I have everything in this letter except robes and wand, buy anything that isn't on the list." As I ordered her, she brought the ink and parchment with a snap of her finger and left to do other work.
"These freaks are so primitive, and they still use parchment and ink, and that owl for deliveries like it is a pigeon." Uncle Vernon could not help but snort. Since Edward was not here, he was a little courageous as he knew I wouldn't bother him with small things. I let him be because these are the only few moments when he even has a small amount of freedom of speech.
Uncle Edward popped out near me and said.
"Hello Harry, looks like someone received a letter from Hogwarts. Shall we go?"
I nodded and held his hands as we popped out to the doorstep of Olivander's
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