The Boy of the Ghouls

Chapter 1: The Letter
11-year old Michael McNamara was sleeping in his room at a homeless shelter, It was 31st July 1996, It had been a year since his parents were murdered by Muggles in his village, they couldn’t even protect themselves, he escaped via Floo Powder and ended up in Muggle London.

Due to his homelessness, he stayed in homeless shelters or in alleyways, the latter being his least favorite, they were disgusting and vile, the food at the shelter wasn’t too bad, it wasn’t awful.

”Hey, kid!” The worker there, a woman said.

Michael got up, dazed and got up?

”Yeah?” Michael asked.

”You got a letter, kiddo, maybe a letter to tell you to fuck off.” She sneered.

The workers were either apathetic or nice people, this woman was quite rude to Michael, telling him “why a lazy slug like you won’t go to an orphanage or work and what does he do, expect us to be his mummy or daddy?”

Michael looked at the letter, it read Michael J. McNamara aswell as the homeless shelter’s address.

He opened it.

”Dear Mr. McNamara, we’ve been pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Please find an enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment, Term begins on 1 September, We await your owl by no later than 31 July, Yours sincerely, Professor Jo Frost.” He read out,

He turned it around.

”First-year students will require: 1. Three sets of plain work robes, black, 2. One plain pointed hat for day wear, black, 3. One pair of protective gloves (dragonhide or similar), 4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings), Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags, COURSE BOOKS, All students should have a copy of each of the following:, The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1), by Miranda Goshawk, A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot, Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling, A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch, One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore, Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamanderand The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble.” He read out.

”Are you finally gonna fuck off, you little shit?” She said, finally excited as if Christmas came early.

“1 wand, 1 cauldron, pewter, standard size 2, 1 set glass or crystal phials, 1 telescope, 1 set brass scales, Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad, parents are reminded that first years are not allowed their own broomsticks, Yours sincerely, Professor Gloria Robinson.” He said.

”So, what are you.....” She said.

”A wizard.” He said.

”That’s nice, now get you shit and get out, you little brat.” She hissed.

”Fine, I’m going.” He said.

Michael packed his things and left.

Chapter 2: On the road.
Michael was walking in the streets of London when a woman stepped out of the house with her daughter.

”Excuse me, can you explain this letter to me?” Michael asked her.

The woman looked at Michael, she saw a child who was in tattered clothes and looks like he hadn’t eaten well.

”Give it here.” She said.

The woman looked at the letter and the boy.

”Oh, It says here you’ve been accepted at Hogwarts, You’ve come to the right person my dear boy, i’ll help you.” She said.

The woman grabbed his hand and led him to the home, Satsuki came inside aswell.

”I’m a witch too, my daddy and mummy’s a wizard and witch, what about yours?” She asked.

”My parents are dead.” He said.

”What’s your name?” The woman asked Michael.

”Michael.” He said.

”I’m Matsuko, my daughter’s going to Hogwarts too, We’ll take you to Diagon Alley right away.” She said.

Michael looked at the fireplace and Floo Powder.

”I think I know how Floo Powder works....” He said.

“Good, Shout loud and clear and dump the powder on the ground of the fireplace.”

Michael walked into the fire place, Matsuko gave him the powder, she then nodded.

”Diagon Alley!” Michael yelled.

Matsuko saw a green blaze and then Michael was gone.

”Satsuki, if your father asks, tell him I’m out at the moment.” Matsuko said.

Satsuki nodded, she then saw her mother go to the fireplace and yell Diagon Alley.

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“Michael.” Matsuko said, Michael shook a little from the Floo Powder.

Chapter 3: Train
It was September 1st 1996, Matsuko had drove him to the King’s Cross Train Station.

”Okay, go to the platform between 9 and 3, this will lead you to Platform 9/3 1/4.” She explained to Michael.

Michael nodded and went through the barrier, He saw a black haired girl.

”First years, get on!” The conductor said.

He followed the black haired girl to the train and into the room.

”Hello.” She said to him, he then sat down.

”Hello.” He replied back.

“Can you watch my seat? I’m going to get changed.” He said.

Michael went into his trunk and got his Hogwarts robes out and went into the bathroom.

The girl waited a while until Michael came out, wearing his Hogwarts uniform.

”So.....What’s your name?” Michael asked.

”I’m Aofie McClean.” She replied.

”So, what’s your parentage?” Michael asked curiously.

”Half-blood, my dad’s a Muggle and my mom’s a Muggle-born, she’s always been capable of doing things like that, she told me.” Aofie replied.

”Pure-blood, but I’m homeless and live in a Muggle area.” He said.

“Okay.” He said.

An hour into the ride, The Trolley Witch went to them. “Anything from the trolley?” She asked, Michael found her voice somewhat pleasant to hear. “Yes, Everything, I’ll pay for it.” She said, she got out the money from her pockets. She noticed Michael putting a hand on his stomach, well, he had to be hungry, soon after, she placed the sweets down between them, Michael dug into a chocolate wand. “Damn....You’re hungry....!” She exclaimed.

Chapter 4: Sorting
Aofie and Michael were on the same boat with two girls and a boy.

“Someone had to help me get my robes.” Michael said.

”Why?” The boy asked.

”I live in Muggle London all alone.” Michael replied.

”Are you a Mudblood?” He asked.

Michael looked at the boy.

”He means Muggle-born.” Aofie explained.

”No, I’m pure-blood.” Michael replied back.

”Then why are you living in a Mudblood area?” He hissed.

”Dead parents.” Michael replied.

Soon after the boats docked, the first-years got off the boats.

”First years! Come on!” Jo said.

Professor Frost led the first years into the hall.

”Before you join your classmates, you’ll be sorted into Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and last but not least, Slytherin.” She explained.

”My mum was a Ravenclaw.” Aofie whispered to Michael.

“When I call your name, you will sit on the stool and I will place the Sorting Hat on your head.” She said to them.

The first-years were in a group.

”Alexander Fletcher.” She said.

The boy who accused Michael of being a “mudblood” went up and stepped on the stool and Jo put the hat on his head.

”Hmmm, SLYTHERIN!” The hat bellowed.

The boy went to the Slytherin table, which cheered.

”Aofie McClean.” She said.

Aofie went up and the Sorting Hat was placed on her head.

”Hmm, very difficult, between Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw, I know.....RAVENCLAW!” The hat bellowed out.

The Ravenclaw table clapped and Aofie went to sit next to a girl, who laughed.

”Michael McNamara.” Jo said.

Michael went up and sat on the stool.

As soon as the hat touched his head, it shouted “SLYTHERIN!”.

Everyone on the Slytherin except Alexander and a handful of pure-bloods clapped.

Michael went to sit down next to a boy.

”Welcome to Slytherin.“ He greeted.