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In late August of 1970 Sirius Black received a letter. A very important letter. A letter Sirius had been waiting 4 years for, ever since Narcissa had received hers and waved it in every one’s face bragging about what a great Slytherin she would make. Then, when Sirius asked, Andromeda explained patiently what the letter actually contained and why it was such a big deal. She felt the need include head patting with the explanation, which Sirius had to take because kids never got listened to when they complained about things such as head patting.
But now Sirius was older, far too old for head pats, and most importantly old enough to go to Hogwarts.
Sirius had taken the fancy envelope and escaped prying family to have this moment alone. The rest of the Black family probably hoped that the eleven year old would never receive an acceptance letter. Hoping Sirius was a squib. Orion and Walburga would like that, then they would have good reason to blast another name from the Black family tree.
But here the letter was, proof that the Blacks had a child as pure blooded as they could have ever hope for.
Sirius read over the lists of things that all first years required and became excited about the prospect of leaving 12 Grimmauld Place.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM First-year students will require:
- Three sets of plain work robes(black)
- One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
- One pair of protective gloves (dragonhide or similar)
- 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 Magicby 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,ip standard size 2
- 1 set glass or crystal phials
- telescope
- 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 OWNBROOMSTICK
Yours sincerely,
Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus (Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions)
Sirius set the list aside to read the other sheet of paper from the envelope.
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 Mx 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.
As you are probably well aware Hogwarts students are sorted into one of four houses. The students of each year are then split between two dormitories. Traditionally female students will be placed in one dorm and male students in the other. We realise that this traditional split will no longer be suitable. Before we are able to make suitable permanent changes to all of the houses we would like to propose some solutions as to how we can be most accommodating to you.
1. You may have a bed in either dormitory of your choice. (We realise that this is the simplest solution but perhaps not the most suitable one.)
2. You may have a bed in both dormitories and use them as and when you please. (We realise that this would require a certain level of openness with your peers and may not be suitable for you either.)
3. We can accommodate you in a separate dorm, still within the area of the house you are sorted into. (We realise that this may create a certain amount of isolation from your peers and we do not wish that upon you.)
4. We are open to any suggestions you may have as to how best to accommodate you.
Please note that you may change your living arrangements at any time after your arrival. We just feel that it would be easier to have an initial setup already in place upon your arrival.
We also feel that it may be useful to mention that there is a boy who will be joining Hogwarts in the same year as you who is transgender. He will therefore be placed in the male dormitory. We felt that this may be useful in aiding your decision as he will understand your position better than others perhaps would and so you may wish to be placed with him. (Please note that we have informed no other students of the matter at hand.)
Clearly the school will not accept any prejudice against you because of your gender and we will educate our existing and future students accordingly.
We are very sorry that we have no perfect solution for you and hope that you believe us when we say we are working to find a permanent solution for all current and future students.
Please include a response to the matter along with your place acceptance letter.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall (Deputy Headmistress)