Dearest Diary,
I've just received you today, due to my acceptance at the one and only-Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! I've been advised to use you as a way to keep track of things while in attendance.

[A large, tawny owl flew threw the window of the homely cottage at the side of the lake. Bennett Westley looked up from her book as it landed gracefully in front of her.
"Oh" she marked her spot with shaky hands, and reached out for the letter in its beak addressed to her.
"Thank you" she smiled graciously at it, scratching behind its ear. The owl gave a pleasant hoot, before taking its leave.
"Wait, I haven't given you a treat" she chuckled, but it had already flown off.
Bennett looked down at the letter, and turned it over. Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry were printed in crisp letters above a burgundy wax seal, emblazoned with the famous crest of the four houses. With care, she unsealed the wax and lifted the letter flap to reveal a folded piece of parchment. ]

Mam and tad were very pleased with me, even held a small celebration. We feasted on sweet cakes and puddings, pastries and fruit; Mam even made me my favorite tea to go along with it.
In a few days time, we are to visit Diagon Alley for a few school supplies. I am most excited to receive my wand, and tad said I would be able to get a new book to bring along for the train ride. We all managed to convince little Elizabeth to go by promising her ice cream-she was all smiles after that.
Well, I've got to be off, but I shall write again soon, diary.

Sincerely,
Bennett Westley