There is a sense of thrill in the Thompson household. Leo is turning 11 tomorrow on 11th August. His Mom Sophia was baking his favourite cake while his father was decorating the house for him while Leo was asleep. Being the only child of Sophia and George Thompson; Leo is pampered to the hilt by both the parents.
A simple and obedient child, his favourite sport is football which he enjoys playing with his father. He has been fascinated by magic right since he was a kid so every year on his Birthday his parents ensure to take him for a magic show.
This year the parents planned a surprise for him. They bought him 12 different gifts and kept it at his bedside. They were waiting to see his overjoyed expressions to see those gifts the moment he wakes up.
As expected, Leo woke up and was excited to see those presents.
“Mom,” he jumped in joy. “So many presents,” he got busy opening them one by one. Both the parents stood there smiling happily to see that beautiful smile on their son’s face.
There was toys, some magic trick kits and books. Once all the packages were opened and he was revelling each of the gifts; he noticed a thick envelope with yellowish colour parchment and in emerald green ink his name was written. When Leo turned the envelope, he saw a purplish seal with some prints of a coat of arms, a lion, an eagle and badger with an H in the centre and a snake surrounding the letter. He was surprised as to who would have sent a letter to him. His parents were equally clueless. There was something peculiar about this envelope.
Leo pulled the letter which read as:
All of them were overwhelmed with what they had just read. Anxiety, happiness, worry – all emotion merged on their faces. They failed to understand what they just read and wondered whether this was a prank. As all three of them were trying to get back to their senses when they saw an owl flying in the room with a similar envelope having the same details.
Leo broke the silence in the air by saying, “Mom I want to go to the given address.”
Leo’s parents didn’t share the same enthusiasm. They were still reeling under the shock of the entire episode and Leo’s words were just another addition. However, their love for Leo and his love for magic overpowered their fears. Since there were just a few days left for the confirmation; all the Birthday plans had to be scrapped as they left for the given address. They all were curious to know more about the school.
As they knocked on the door, a lady in a red dress robe welcomed them with a smile on her face as if she was expecting them there. She greeted them as Mr and Mrs Thompson and wished Leo on his Birthday.
“I am Prof. Luvgood and I can see a plethora of questions raging in your eyes. To help you with some of the answers I am a professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. My responsibility is to ensure muggle parents like yourself don’t face any issue while sending their wards to Hogwarts. See some wizards are born with magic while some have the power which they are unknown to. Leo has it in him it’s just that he needs to realise and come in terms with them. He is one of the few chosen to study at the world best school of wizardry.”
All of them were trying to absorb the moment while she further added; “we need to first get some muggle money exchanged at Gringotts Wizard Bank and then move to Diagon Alley to buy all the items as per the list. Before anything else, I need to send an owl with your confirmation to the Headmaster.”
Prof. Luvgood went to fetch parchment to write a note to the headmaster and while she got up Leo saw a magic wand which she had left behind. He exclaimed in sheer excitement, “is this a real magic wand.”
Prof. Luvgood replied affirmative and the twinkle in the eyes of Leo was something for everyone to see.
Prof. Luvgood said let’s go to Gringotts Wizard Bank and I will share more information on the way because time is running out. As she held her hand out for Leo, he felt a strong jolt as if he has been shaken a hundred times; only to be awakened by his Mom who was trying hard to wake him up for his surprise Birthday plan.
He shouted loudly in his half-asleep eyes – “Have I reached Hogwarts?”
“Hogwarts? What’s that Leo?” She asked in confusion. She gave him some water and Leo washed his face to his amazement. He shared his dream and they had a hearty laugh. His heart hoped for something else, but Leo smiled back at his parents and hugged them as they wished him a great Birthday 😊.
‘This blog post is part of SpeakEasy Blogging Challenge by Dipika and Ruchi.’
Picture Credits: Pixabay.com
Omg! I love this story. Plz post some more like this. Great work Mahek 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for your continuous support always 😊❤️
This was “Zara hatke” response to theme Manisha and I loved it totally. you had narrated whole story so beautifully and end of post was so unexpected. Loved this twist and I am impressed with your art of story telling.
Thanks Surbhi your words mean a lot. I am not very regular with fiction so was a bit skeptical with this one. I got so carried away that I forgot it’s a post and not a story. Had to shorten it up.
Hehe this was a good dream. Many time this has happened to me too. A true fan this boy is I must say.
I am glad you liked the post, thanks for stopping by.
Ohh God.. Neville as the headmaster of Hogwarts!! Who could have thought?? But definitely this is some dream I would like to come true.. thank you for that Harry Potter matter in your blog!!
Heheh, would be fun right if he becomes the headmaster that character never ceases to surprise.
I am glad you liked the post, really means a lot to me.
Omg!! This is so so so beautiful!!! So beautifully written, delicately crafted and lots of turns and twists!!! I so loved reading this story Mahek. Absolutely loved the story and narration. That letter is a downloaded one or you wrote it in your own? Loved the whole set up dear. Absolutely brilliant!!
Thanks so much for your kind words, means a lot to me 😊
The letter I wrote it down. 😊
I loved the letter. It’s so nostalgic! Hogwarts is full of magic forever!! ✨✨💜💜✨✨
Yes so true. Hogwarts is love for so many of us 😊
Such a surprising take on the prompt. I loved the way this dream was narrated. Wish I also get such mesmerizing dreams.
Thanks so much for your kind words Geethica, really appreciate 😊
Wow, Manisha! This was awesome! I travelled with Leo , thanks to your descriptive narration. Please consider writing children’s fiction, Manisha. It is most certainly your forte.
Thanks for your encouraging words Mayuri, coming from you means a lot. I was anxiously nervous while posting this and I am glad it’s been appreciated. 😊
Haha! Nice take on the prompt, Manisha. Loved your attention to detail as they made it sound really interesting.
Thanks so much for your kind words 😊
happy reading this and wants to read more like this. Awesome story with superb magic
Thanks so much for your kind words 😊
Aww just loved the story but it ended so soon. Totally enjoyed reading it, please do write more such fiction stories.
Trust me I had to prune it because I got carried away too. Thanks for your encouraging words 😊
Love your hatake blog. Even I thought this is real one. That is the main art of writing a story. Really appreciating your writing skill. Most surprised the end twist😊
Thanks so much, it has been one of the fee attempts I am trying at fiction and I am glad you liked it 😊
Brilliant take on the prompt Mahek, Well narrated fiction and the balloon of twist that burst in the end left me into giggles. The letter, Institution all supported well to made me belief in Leo’s bday surprise oops! I mean dream! Haha,loved it!
Thanks so much for your kind words, really means a lot 😊
Wow that was a lovely read. I am sure we all would have dreamnt of being at hogwarts at some point in time, Everytime I watch the movie I always make a small wish to have such a world of wizards and magic. You have beautifully written this post.
wow, i really believed you were going to weave a story and continue – it felt so real!
what a lovey journey you have taken us on through this read!
Such unique take on the prompt. I would love to read more of your stories. All potter heads dream to be at Hogwarts, isnt it?
Such an amazing take on this prompt.. Loved it thoroughly. The letter gives the feeling of that magic which I have seen and can relate to Harry Potter saga. Beautifully written.
Wow that was a wonderful take on the theme of travel. How I wish to travel to some amazing places Be it in my dreams. Frankly I visit the land I ve spent my childhood very frequently in my dreams.
Wow Mahek, I simply loved your take on the prompt:)
I think you should write more fiction as this one glued me till the last word😍
That was a nice read. In fact I have always wished to be at Hogwarts. Jokes apart, lovely take on the prompt.
Wow! Lovely story! For a moment I thought it was real, and Leo was your son’s pet name. You must write fiction more often…
For a moment I had also travelled to Hogwarts with Leo. Liked your story and I secretly wish if it can come true for me. 😉
What a twist to the theme! I loved reading your story. Keep writing such interesting reads!
There’s magic in your story.
Awww! I think most kids who read Harry Potter wish to go to Hogwarts!
Great, sweet and nostalgic. Brought back so many memories from the time I first saw Harry Potter as a child. Keep the great work going. Your story telling is pretty good. All the best.
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Such a lovely story and beautiful narrative. A true fan can have such lively dream. The letter is an added beauty. Loved it completely.
This was so unexceptional and beautifully written. The fiction seemed so real
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this is really a nice write up . the choice of words is wow.. #zenithbuzz.in
Absolutely loved it and I wish I was Leo. Amazing twist to the story!
Glad you liked Leo’s story. Thanks for stopping by
It hurts to get woken up from a lovely dream and go back to the less interesting reality! Nice story indeed. Great details. I at one point thought, could this be a travel memory as fiction?!
Yes, it’s always sad to wake up from a lovely dream to place you want to go. Thanks for stopping by.
Yes, such dreams don’t happen always, especially one to Hogwarts!!
I have these dreams regularly, I think it’s the hidden wish to travel there once. 🙂
Like Freud suggested you might be having a lot of internal conversation of taking this trip! Good to have such interesting dreams regularly!
What a beautifully narrated story this was and the ending was something I didn’t expect! Good work
Thanks for your kind words, really means a lot.
Manisha! I read Hogwarts and just had to read this post! Sharing this with my son who’s a crazy Potterhead. From what I guess, he would like Prof. McGonagall to welcome him to Hogwarts. Also, can’t Hagrid is better company to go to Diagon Alley. Hope he meets the famous trip there! 😉
Hagrid will always be the first choice for every kid to go to the Diagon Alley. I am sure Leo with meet him in his next dream 🌞
That was really a fascinating journey and tale.
Loved it and guess what while I’m reading this my kiddo is watching harry potter and I’m laughing along sharing this sweet little dream every kiddo might have dreamt of for sure.
That’s a good coincidence. Really glad that you liked the story, thanks for stopping by.
Vivid dreams and what a dream! Going to hogwarts to study magic. You have spun a wonderful tale of fantasy
So glad to read your kind words. Thanks for stopping by.
How we all Potterheads wish we could receive a letter from Hogwarts. I know we’re all still waiting! Loved that you took the story ahead, keeping Harry Potter memories alive, Manisha
I have never watched Harry Potter btw. But I liked ur creative imagination.
A story that seemed like a dream but then turned out to be a dream. A good refreshing read.
This was a refreshing Read. Wish I could get my owl too.
hehe, glad you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by 🙂
This was interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Thanks for your kind words.
Ah, this was a joy to read. A vivid dream. Beautifully penned. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Thanks so much for those kind words means a lot.
As a Harry Potter fan, there’s nothing better than reading fan fiction! Hope little Leo got his Hogwarts letter in real life.
Thanks so much for those kind words, well whether he got the letter or not lets keep it for another day 🙂
What a lovely story. Being a potterhead enjoyed it a lot…keep sharing such magical story…
Thanks so much for your kind words and stopping by.
I have also wished for getting a chance to be at Hogwarts.Interesting story
Thanks so much for your kind words and stopping by.
Thanks for your kind words and stopping by.
Wow.I thought this would be a new Harry Potter series with a twist.Ened with the dream.Ha Ha…good one
heheh. Glad to know enjoyed reading it. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
I have never read a single Harry Potter book so don’t get the context but the tale was narrated beautifully
Glad to know you liked the story in spite of reading the Potter series, your kind words means a lot.
i must confess i do wish to visit Hogwarts school myself. The tales of Harry Potter, I just love the magic in the Book & the movie..
Glad to know that we both enjoy the Harry Potter series. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
What a great story, you made potterhead in me very excited and happy. You narrated it really well. Keep writing such stories.
Such kind words from another Potterhead means a lot, thanks for stopping by 🙂
Ooh. I was hoping there was another Harry Potter in the making! 😊 An Indian one!
Lovely the way you’ve taken the actual series and somehow incorporated your touch into it.
It was crisp and compact.
I think we have all dreamed on for the last two decades. Nice post and made me quite nostalgic.