I woke up. The sun was shining into my room. I moaned and rolled over. It was too early. Then I realized... its my eleventh birthday!

I sat straight up and looked out the door to see my little brother Noah's eyes peeking in the door. As soon as he saw me, he pulled his head behind the door and i heard him start down the stairs. He was playing a little spy game with my other brother Jacob. They're four and six (divergent pun intended 😉😉😏😏😏). A few minutes later, my mom came into the room with breakfast in bed, a birthday tradition. Jacob and Noah came in singing
"Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday dear Bailey!
Happy birthday to you!"

I smiled and hugged them both. I scarfed down my breakfast, then got to work on my presents.

The first present was from Noah and Jacob. They bought (aka mom bought) me a card with a dinosaur on it that said "Happy Birthday! Hope your birthday is bigger than a T-Rex!" Noah and Jacob had an unhealthy obsession with dinosaurs. They has also gotten me loads of candy. I opened my moms next. She gave me two gifts every year. One was my birthday dress (another tradition) and one was my normal present. I grabbed my normal present and ripped the paper off. I was a mess with wrapping paper. You should see our living room on Christmas. I got a few tank tops and shirts and two pairs of shorts. I also got a little bracelet. It was a little locket. I opened it. It was empty.
"It'll make sense why it's empty later," she explained.
I was still exited about the locket, whether it was empty or not. It was a light gold color and fit perfectly. I put it on immediately. Next I opened the presents from my grandparents, they got me clothes. I opened my birthday dress next.
I loved it.
It was a light tealish- green color at the bottom and black at the top (picture at top).
I looked down and there was an odd little letter. I picked it up. It was addressed to me in light green ink.
Dear Miss Bailey,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find an enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins 1 September. We await your owl no later than 31 July.
Sincerely,
Minevera McGonagall.
"How does it sound?" My mom asked.
"Amazing," I said.
"Great. We're heading to Diagon Alley tomorrow morning" she said. I couldnt wait.
😇💘🍃
😇💘🍃
*the next morning*
I woke up, exited. We were going to Diagon Alley! I threw on a pink t-shirt and black shorts on. I put light makeup on and left my black hair in its natural curls. I ran downstairs and quickly gobbled down a piece of bacon and one pancake.
"Ready to go?" Mom asked.
"Yep!" I replied.
We walked out to the car. My several suitcases were packed. I threw my big makeup thingy on top. I had danced up until the beginning of this year, which we had canceled. Mom didnt say why we canceled, but im assuming this is why. They did give me a solo to learn, and they said if I learned it and was back in time for a competition, i could perform it. We hopped into the car. "Mom?" I asked.
"Yes, honey?" She replied.
"How did you figure out all of this. Were you a- witch too?" I asked.
"No, darling. Your father was one- a wizard and when he gave you to me, he explained," she explained.
My dad was a bit of a touchy subject. He hadn't given a name, or any information about anything. According to my mom, he had just dropped me off and told her my name and birthday. Apparently the fact that I was a witch too. Gosh, that sounded wrong. A witch... Anyways, he had disappeared without giving his name, and it was at night, too.
"What day was it, Mom?" I asked," The day my dad- i searched for the right word- dropped me off with you?"
Still not the right word.
"Halloween" Mom replied.
She pulled the car over, next to a sign that said "The Leaky Cauldron"
She stopped and waited.
"What are we waiting for?" I asked.
"Dumbledore," she replied,"I'm not a witch or wizard, so Dumbledore will show you around"
Just then, the door swing open and the oddest man I've ever seen walked out. He had a really long beard.
"This is Dumbledore" Mom said.
"Hello Dumbledore" she said, directing her attention to the older man. "How are you today?"
"Quite fine, how are you?" He asked. "And this is young Bailey, I presume?"
I nodded shyly.
"So... This is goodbye?" I asked my mom.
She nodded sadly. I gave her a hug and we departed into the Wizarding World.