Just another day....waking up,eating,trying to survive this hell,staying alone with my music,staying in the forest,going to sleep.Nothing more than the same old routine...

Oh,By the way,I forgot to introduce myself,how rude of me!

Name's Raven.Raven Rainy Black.I am 11 years old and....Meh.There's nothing much about me.I'm just plain old me.

Everything was being ordinary,nothing was interesting.....until....

Principal:Miss Black?

me:*looks at her shyly*Y-yes....?

Principal:Someone is here for you.Come with me.

Everyone started muttering between themselves,while I was hyperventilating a little,from too much attention upon myself,and for being scared of what will happen.Someone is looking for me?!Who could it be?Relatives?But that's impossible...I was told I had no family anymore...

Entering shyly in the principal's office,I notice a young man,in his late 20s or early 30s,perhaps,dressed entirely in black,with medium dark hair and dark eyes...well...he has a big nose too but *cough*.Is he an overgrown bat?O-or....a vampire?Nah...Those are only in Romania,and they have red eyes...right?RIGHT?!

    Standing there in a corner shyly,trying not to be stared upon,biting my lip and looking down.

Bat:What happened to this girl?Why is she trembling like a scared dog?

Principal:*shrugs*She's always been this way.Different,dark and extravagant,trying to catch everyone's eyes,and when she does get attention,she goes all shy and embarrassed.I never understood her.

me:*looking away**saying shyly*I-I-'m s-sorry...

Bat:Would you mind leaving us alone?

Principal:*nods**leaves*Behave yourself.

me:*nods*

Bat:Take a seat.

I sit down quietly,trying to act calm,which....of course it failed.He is a rather intimidating looking individual,but I like his style.It suits him perfectly,might I say...

Bat:You are miss Black,I presume?

me:*nods*

Snape:*hands me an envelope*Read this.

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 Black,

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 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall sig

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

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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, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS

ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK

Yours sincerely,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus sig

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus

Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions

me:Wh-what is this?Th-there must be a mistake...

Bat:There is no mistake,miss Black.You are indeed a witch.

me:B-but...h-how?!I...I mean...I can't be a witch...I'm just...plain old me...I'm...nothing special...

Bat:When you were angry,or excited,didn't you make things happen?

me:.....When some of the kids started making fun of me.....I...I started crying and....wind started blowing really hard and fast.. but it wasn't affecting me..only them....And they started calling me a freak...

Bat:That's the problem with humans with a low intelligence level.They are afraid of what is different,instead of trying to understand it.

me:B-but...It is real, isn't it? It's not a joke?Is it?!*lip trembling* Everyone says I'm lying.That you are here to take me to a Freak show... *tears welling up*They say it's only a hoax.... It is real, isn't it?

Bat:t's real for us.You,me,and all the others like you,and not for them. But you got the letter.Only you.

me:Wh-what's your name?And...do you teach at this...Hogwarts as well?

Bat:I will be your potions teacher,professor Snape.

me:O-okay....so...where am I going to get all these things?And with what money?I barely have enough money to get a pack of chewing gum...

Snape:Do you think of me so lowly,that I'm expecting you to pay for these?Foolish girl.

me:S-sorry....

Snape:*getting up*Follow me.

me:Wh-where are we going?

Snape:Pack your things.We are going in London.

me:L-london...?I...I've never been to London before....

Snape:Put your hand on my arm.

me:h-huh?

Snape:Do as I say and don't question me.

I nod quickly,and touch his arm,and I suddenly feel myself pulled through a void,then we suddenly appeared in an unfamiliar place,looking very fancy,but I was feeling rather nauseaus.

Snape:Don't vomit.

me:*gulping uncomfortably**nods*

We started walking,then came to a dark alley,infront of a brick wall.I was rather confused,until I saw Snape's wand in his hand,as he tapped some bricks,in an unknown order to me.

Snape:Diagon Alley.First,we shall get you your wand.

We arrived in fron of a shop called Ollivander's Wand Shop.There,an old man,with fluffy white hair like cotton candy was staying behind a counter.

Ollivander:Good day to you,Proffesor Snape.I suppose this is Miss Black?

Snape:Indeed.

Ollivander:Come closely,deery.Now...What wand would suit you....

me:E-eh...?

Ollivander:Oh,you didn't know?The wizard never chooses his wand.The wand chooses him.*goes to look for a wand*

me:I'm....not even surprised anymore...

Ollivander:Perhaps...10¾",vine wood,dragon heartstring core?

I took the want in my hand gingerly,then stared at it unsurely.Wh-what should I do?!

Ollivander:Well what are you waiting for?Give it a go!

I blinked 3 times,then I shook the wand in the direction of the shelves,put of instinct,then all the books on the shelves fell on the ground,while I got scared,started apologizing,and put the wand back on the counter.

Ollivander:No,don't worry.Hmmm....14",willow,unicorn hair core?

Trying this wand again,the lightbulb snapped and the windows broke.Am I really that destructive?!

me:S-SORRY!*squeaking*

Ollivander:*shaking his head*Don't worry.....but....could it be...Thestral tail-hair,with Phoenix feather...ash wood...15"

I noticed Snape looking rather curious about this type of wand.Taking it in my hand,I waved it around skeptically,and all of a sudden,a warm dark shadow started blowing around me,glowing blue petals floating around the wind,and a black rose,with blood petal ends appeared in my hair.I was shocked beyond imaginable,that I was stunned in place,with the rose in my hand.Did I really do this?How was I really capable of doing such magic,without even realizing what is happening?!

Ollivander:*clapping*I never thought I would give this particular powerful wand to such a beautiful young lady.Truly,this wand suits you,both in power,and aspect.A rare dark and mysterious beauty.Take care of it,and learn how to use it to its full potential*winks*

Still shocked,I could only stare at the smiling man and nod fast.

Snape:How much?

Ollivander:*shakes head*Nothing!Consider it a gift!It's not always,when I meet a child with such potential!Have a great year at Hogwarts!

me:Th-thank you!Th-thank you so much,Mr.Ollivander!

After this,we went to have my robes done,the books bought and everything else.

Snape:Go there and get yourself some ice-cream.I will be there in a minute.

Nodding,I went to the ice-cream vendor and got some chocolate and strawberry ice-creams.Waiting there,I saw many kids with their families,buying their school stuff.A particular red haired family caught my eye.They look like such a loving family....My heart aches for that...

-?-:Um...excuse me,miss...

I turn around surprised and see boy with dark messy hair and emerald green eyes,standing a bit shorter than me,looking lost.

me:Y-yes...?

-?-:I'm Harry.Harry Potter.And I'm a bit lost.

me:I'm Raven.Raven Black.Who were you here with?

Harry:There was this rather tall person....VERY tall.His name is Hagrid.He has a huge brown beard and has a calm face.

me:Like...this guy over there,coming in our direction?

Harry:Oh,yes!Thank you!

Hagrid:'Ey 'Arry,been lookin' for yea.And yea've made a friend!What's yer name?

me:I'm Raven.Raven Black,sir.

Hagrid's face had a fast flash,then he shook my hand and smiled.

Hagrid:A friend of Harry's is a friend of mine!Who are you here with?

me:umm....I believe his is a teacher at Hogwarts...Professor Snape...?He's tall and dressed in all black.*whispers*Quite like an overgrown bat*giggles*

Harry and Hagrid laughed with me for a while,then they had to go.After a short time,I see Snape coming my way nonchalantly.

Snape:You better take care of your new pets,understood,miss Black?

Then,he showed me a gorgeous black kitten with icy blue eyes,just like mine,and a pitch black owl with red eyes.

me:Th-they are gorgeous....Th-thank you so much,professor!*tears welling up*Th-thank you so much...

Snape:Don't go all emotional on me,miss Black,and let's go.You will be spending this night at my home,and tomorrow,you will be on the train to Hogwarts.

me:B-but...!I-it's too much to ask!Y-you can just drop me off at the orphanage...!Y-you've done way too much for me in just a few hours...!

He looked at me with a "Just shut up and move" face and walked off,having to follow him.

Apparating again,we get in front of a rather medium looking fancy looking house.Walking slowly inside,I kept looking around,mesmerized at how gorgeous at how fancy and gorgeous this place looked.

He used a spell to make my things go in a room,and motioned me to that particular room.

Snape:Dinner at 8.Don't be late.

Then he left me in the room,to make myself cozy.It feels so nice...the bed is soft and comfy,like I've never seen nor felt before...it was warm in the room.The fire cracking in the fireplace is soothing and it's the atmosphere is so heartwarming and having a family-like air,that my tears started overflowing.

I grab the blanket and put it around me,standing in front of the fireplace,contemplating of everything that has been happening so far....that I fell asleep on the warm carpet,with the blanket over me,and hugging a fluffy pillow,unaware when I fell in the land of dreams.

*Severus' PoV*

Where is that idiotic girl?The food is getting cold.She is 10 minutes late!

Making my way to the room I let her stay in.As I open the door,I see a bundle on the floor.It was her,wrapped around the blanket on the floor,sleeping peacefully.Dried tears were left on her cheeks,yet the ghost of a smile was still visible.What an annoying little pest.

I put her on the bed,using a simple spell and left the room without a word.This Black girl...could she be like that bloody bastard,or like...her...?

That is left to be seen at school.