Sylvia Morgan Chapter 1

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Sylvia Morgan, Chapter 1: An owl message It was a cloudy day, Sylvia watched as rain droplets started appearing on the window. The Morgans were warming up near the fire, eating their freshly baked blueberry muffins. “Well, are you excited to go to Hogwarts?” asked Noah, Sylvia’s older brother who’s in his fifth year. “I’m more than excited, I’m so thrilled that I finally get to go to Hogwarts!” Exclaimed Sylvia. Sylvia had coily brown hair, dark brown eyes, and cocoa skin. “We just gotta wait till this owl gets here” stated Mr. Morgan, Sylvia and her brother's father. “But I’m sure the owl will get here” Mrs. Morgan butted in, glaring at Mr. Morgan. Sylvia started peeking out the window wondering when the owl would arrive. “What if the owl doesn’t come, I mean, it is pretty rainy” stuttered Sylvia “Oh come on” said Noah “This is a magical world, the owl will come” “OK, if you say so…” Sylvia finished her muffin and the owl still hadn’t arrived. She went to throw her muffin holder away and when it reached the bin a black owl came swooping down and crashed right into Sylvia. Her long coily hair stuck out in the air, she slipped over and black feathers covered her face. “SYLVIA!” Screamed Mrs. Morgan. The woman sprinted over and found Sylvia engulfed in beautiful black feathers. “Are you OK, are you hurt” “I’m fine” Sylvia mumbled, spitting feathers out of her mouth “but I don’t think the bird is” The owl had crash-landed into the rubbish bin, it looked like the bird had passed out. “Merlin's beard!” Cried Mr. Morgan “Well, this is a huge mess” “Wow!” exclaimed Noah “You fell? From an owl? How embarrassing” Noah began to laugh. “Stop laughing!” Sylvia shouted in an annoyed tone, She started brushing the feathers off herself and then she found a letter. She had completely forgotten about the Hogwarts letter, so she quickly grabbed it and opened it up. It read: Dear Sylvia, 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. What you will need is a wand, subject books, a standard size 2 pewter cauldron, a set of brass scales, a set of glass or crystal phials, a kit of basic potion ingredients (for Potions), and a telescope (for Astronomy). “Yess, I got the letter! I got the letter!” Yelled Sylvia “That’s wonderful, but we need to sort out this owl” Mr. Morgan said “Chirp! Chirp!” screeched the owl. “Oh martin the bird is fine” spoke Mrs. Martin “It just needs a spell” Mrs. Martin pulled out her wand. She muttered something like ‘rennervate’ and the creature quickly woke up. “It’s ok, ok” Mrs. Martin said soothingly “Your alright, let’s get you out of here” Mrs. Martin picked up the owl and carefully placed it on the kitchen window sill. “Come on birdy, fly- don’t spill the pepper- yup, good owl” The owl flew up into the air and disappeared into the distance. Slyvia however didn’t even notice, she was too busy in her own world. She was extremely happy that she finally got to go to Hogwarts. “Alright” Noah said “Let's get to Diagon Alley, shall we”