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*Tiara (Mother) Pov*

“Honey! LETTERS ARE HERE!” I shouted from the kitchen as I heard the sound of feet crash above me. First the twins dived in towards the table, snatching their letters, ripping them open as they ate like they will never eat again. Casually came in my eldest Lizzie. She sat down and sipped on her orange juice. I glanced at the table as it stormed slightly outside.

“Ok, who messed with Susan this time?” I asked annoyed. It was too early in the morning to have Susan in a bad temper and when this family got into a fight. It was never pretty, especially when they use their powers, I have to spend days redecorating.

“We haven’t seen Stormy all morning. She keeps herself locked in her room. You know how it is mom when we get our Hogwarts Letters” Leo spoke as I sighed. It was true every year when they got their letters Susan would lock herself away. I knew she was jealous that she couldn’t go to Hogwarts with her siblings. But she was angrier this time considering Sapphire was going this year as well. What will it be like with her gone?

“Well where’s Saph?” I asked as I sat down, sipping on my cup of tea. I noticed her empty seat at the table, as my husband had his head stuck in the muggle paper. I rolled my eyes, why he fancies that stuff I just don’t know. I pulled out my wand, as I saw my family instinctively cover their ears. I pointed my wand at my throat and spoke.

“Sonorus!” My voice boomed.

“SAPPHIRE!” I shouted as my voice echoed loudly like a commentator during the Quidditch cup.

*Saph Pov*

I had my hand calmly over the surface of the water, as I sat on my board. I loved the Ocean, and I was even more excited that I was going to Hogwarts really soon. I felt the surface ripple just a fraction as I smiled, and laid down on my board and began to paddle.

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My shorts, shoes and shirt sat on the rocks.

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I waited as I just let the water rise up higher and higher as I smiled.

“SAPPHIRE!” I heard my mother shout as I sighed. The wave dropped as the soft waves returned to normal. I paddled over to the rocks. I placed my hands on my board, as it shrank into a small keychain. I smiled, as I put it in my pocket. I stood on the water as I pushed myself up. I reached the balcony as I saw Lucas run out in Wolf form towards me. I smiled as I wrapped my hands around his brown fur. I loved him like this. It’s a shame that whenever it’s a full moon his form changes and he becomes wild. We ran inside as I kissed mum on the cheek, before I sat down taking a bite out of my buttered toast.

“Morning” I managed from a full mouth.

“Saph! Manners” Mum growled

“Cut her some slack dear” Dad spoke from behind his newspaper as I bit my lip from laughing at mom’s face.

“This has come for you by owl” Mum smiled as she handed me my letter. I had the biggest grin on my face, as I carefully opened the seal before I read my letter.

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 Miss. Emmett,

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 WHICHCRAFT 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 and owl OR a cat OR a toad.

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

Only now did it finally sink in that I was going to Hogwarts. I was sooooo excited as I jumped up and down. I saw Leo, Lucas and Lizzie all quickly run into the dining room as I frowned and soon heard the sky thunder louder outside. I heard shouting as I sighed, before I heard a few crashes coming from the kitchen. Taking my leave, I ran up the stairs towards my bedroom. Mum and dad have been fighting a lot. Wait a minute let me re phrase. My parent’s always fight. It’s never pretty, mum uses her magic, and dad uses his powers. It get’s messy!

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I glanced at the necklace that hung around my neck. It was a gift from Poseidon made from actual, diamonds and silver. I never took it off, and it weighed nothing.

I grabbed my cloak off the back off my door as I placed it on. My hair flowing down my back. My hood down as I ran down the stairs.

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I saw my family all ready waiting wearing their cloaks.

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Susan Cloak: i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDk1WDQ5NQ==/$(KGrHqJ,!ioF!EoIQrsyBQJTN-I...

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You may notice, our cloaks match our element powers. I loved it, but I really hated how our Mother and father hide something from us. About why we were so special with our powers, and why we had to hide it from everyone else. I shook my head as I ran towards Leo, who swung his arm over my shoulder and smiled down at me.

“Where’s Dad?” I asked and noticed dad wasn’t with us.

“He’s not coming” Mom spoke strictly as we all rolled our eyes and sighed.

“I’m staying home” Susan spoke before running off with the wind up the stairs before we could protest.

“Come on now!” Mum grumped as my brothers, sister and mother raised their wands. I held onto Leo and Lucas as we apparated to Diagon Alley. I gasped. It’s beautiful!