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Today was Y/N's 11th birthday

Today was my 11th birthday!

I practically bounced out of bed and into the shower. Once I was all squeaky clean, I raced downstairs to the kitchen. Mom and Dad were already there, and — ugh — they were snogging again! Seriously, always.

I cleared my throat as loudly as I could, hoping they'd stop. "Good morning, Mum! And Dad!" I chirped, trying to sound extra cheerful.

"Good morning, sweetheart," Mum replied, pulling away from Dad with a little giggle.

"Mum and I just made breakfast, here." Dad said, handing me a plate piled high with yummy waffles, blueberries, strawberries, and some bright red apple slices.

"Thanks, Dad!" I grinned, starting to peacefully eat my breakfast.

Then, Dad's hand started reaching for my red apples. Nope! I quickly pulled my plate away from him.

"Dad, you know I don't share food!" I practically yelled, giving him my best bombastic side eye. He just laughed.

"N/N, honey, your letter just came," Mum said, smiling at me. She always looked so happy, like she was the luckiest person in the world to have me as her daughter and Dad as her husband.

My eyes lit up like Christmas tree lights. "Really!?" I shrieked.

"Would you mind getting it, hubby?" Mum asked Dad. After just a few minutes, Dad came back, holding a thick, cream-colored envelope.

"Here, kiddo," Dad said, smiling super widely as he handed me the letter.

"Thank you, Dad!" I practically snatched it, already tearing it open.

"Honey, you should go now, because we'll be celebrating her birthday tonight. She'll be going to the station tomorrow," Mum suddenly blurted out to Dad. (Apparently, Mom and Dad had planned my 11th birthday party, and they'd invited all their friends, like the Malfoys, Parkinsons, Greengrasses, and Zabinis.)

"Okay, sweetheart, Y/N princess, go get dressed! We'll be going to Diagon Alley to get your school stuff," Dad said, a big grin on his face.

"Okay, Dad, I'll be down in a moment!" I replied, already running upstairs to my room. I burst into my closet, trying to pick out a cute outfit that Mom had bought me.

The problem was, Mom bought me thousands of clothes. It was super hard to choose!

I finally decided on something casual but still cute. I picked out a simple white skirt, a pretty off-shoulder top, and some comfy beige doll shoes.

I practically flew down the stairs. Dad was already by the door, waiting for me. "Dad! I'm done!" I said, beaming at both my parents.

Mom looked at me with hearts in her eyes. She always said I was the most beautiful daughter.

"My little angel is growing up," she murmured, looking so proud. I hugged her tightly.

∞ ϟ 9¾ ♔ ⚯͛ △⃒⃘ ➵ ♆

"Kiddo, let's go try on some robes, okay?" Dad said, taking my hand.

I nodded, excited, as we walked toward Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions.

"Hello dear, come in," Madam Malkin said, her voice warm, as she started measuring me. She smiled kindly. While she was doing that, I saw a familiar blonde boy walk into the shop.

"Hi, Draco!" I grinned at my best friend.

"Hey... Y/N, are you going to Hogwarts as well?" Draco asked, his eyes widening a bit.

"Yup, you too, huh?" I replied, smiling at him.

Another bell tinkled above the door, and both Draco and I looked over. A new boy walked in, with really messy black hair and bright green eyes. I gave him a friendly smile.

Draco, though, just stared at the boy. His face looked so angry! If looks could actually kill, that boy would have dropped right there.

"Are you going to Hogwarts as well?" I asked the new boy politely.

"Oh-uh, hi- I'm Harry Potter and uh- yes," the boy replied, looking a bit surprised but giving me a small smile back.

"So, what family are you from? Are you a pureblood?" Draco asked, his voice suddenly sounding all sneery. I quickly smacked him on the arm.

"Ow!" Draco yelped, rubbing his arm.

"Sorry about that," I muttered, but I gave Draco my best death stare to tell him off.

 ∞ ϟ 9¾ ♔ ⚯͛ △⃒⃘ ➵ ♆ 

Y/D/N L/N (my dad) and Lucius Malfoy waited outside the shop, probably talking about boring grown-up stuff.

"Seriously, Draco, I don't like that blood status thing, it's disgusting," I whispered to him. Draco just stayed quiet, not saying anything back.

Both Draco and I stayed quiet as we entered the next shop. Draco, surprisingly, opened the door for me.

"Thank you, Draco," I said.

"Excuse me? Is anyone here?" I asked, looking around the dusty shop. Draco started to poke things on the counter. "Hello?" he called out.

Mr. Ollivander suddenly just appeared from behind the counter, making both Draco and I jump back in surprise. I felt someone gently touch my hand.

"Hello, Ms. L/N and Mr. Malfoy."

"Let's see here, Mr. Malfoy," Mr. Ollivander said, giving Draco a simple but really beautiful wand.

"Ten inches long, made of hawthorn wood with a unicorn hair core."

"Thank you," Draco said, paying the owner.

"Ms. L/N, interesting..." Mr. Ollivander murmured, looking at me with a strange expression.

"Twelve inches long, natural white, celestial wine, quite bendy, made out of hazel wood with the tail hair of a phoenix."

I yelled in pure excitement! "Thank you so much!"

"You're welcome, dear. I must say your wand is very powerful," he replied, a knowing look in his eyes.

"Oh, hi Y/N, Draco," Harry said calmly, walking into the shop after us.

"Bye Harry! We'll see you at Hogwarts!" I yelled, waving goodbye to him as we left the shop.

"So you're seriously just going to talk to some stranger that you haven't even met?" Draco spat, sounding kind of annoyed.

I rolled my eyes at him. "What's wrong with you, Draco? Seriously?"

"I... was... just trying to look out for you..." Draco mumbled, looking down at his shoes. I sighed.

"I can take care of myself, but please, try to be nice to others, okay?" I smiled at him, trying to be understanding.

"I'll try," he replied, still looking a bit sulky.

After a little while, Y/N and Draco went to get their pets.

I picked out a gorgeous black cat. His left eye was bright yellow, and his right eye was fiery red. I thought he looked so amazing and beautiful!

Draco Malfoy got his owl, an impressive Eagle owl.

"Bye, Draco! I'll see you there!" I said, giving Draco a big hug. He hugged me back, a bit stiffly at first, then squeezing gently.

"Bye, Y/N. I'll see you there," he whispered back.

TO BE CONTINUED.........