Chapter 3: A New Beginning at Hogwarts

Ethan's eyes fluttered open, and he found himself lying on a narrow bed in a small, cozy bedroom. Sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. For a moment, he lay still, trying to piece together the events that had brought him here.

Then, it all came flooding back. The white space, the ROB, the wishes... and now, here he was, in a world that seemed straight out of a storybook.

He sat up slowly, taking in his surroundings. The room was simple but comfortable, with a dresser, a small desk, and a wardrobe. A stack of books lay on the desk, along with a parchment and quill.

As Ethan looked around, he heard a soft tapping at the window. Curious, he crossed the room and pulled back the curtains, revealing a beautiful snowy owl perched on the windowsill, holding a letter in its beak.

With a sense of wonder, Ethan opened the window, and the owl fluttered inside, dropping the letter onto the desk before flying off into the distance.

Ethan picked up the letter, his hands trembling slightly with excitement. It was sealed with a red wax seal bearing the emblem of a lion, a snake, a badger, and an eagle, intertwined.

Breaking the seal, Ethan unfolded the letter and read the elegant script:

"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

Dear Mr. Hart,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress"

Ethan's heart raced with excitement as he read the letter. Hogwarts! The legendary school of magic he had only ever dreamed of. And now, he was going to be a part of it.

But as the initial rush of excitement faded, Ethan couldn't help but feel a pang of uncertainty. What would his family say? How would they react to him being a wizard?

With a deep breath, Ethan pushed aside his doubts. This was his chance for a new beginning, a chance to discover who he truly was. And he wasn't going to let anything stand in his way.

Determined, Ethan set the letter aside and began to unpack the stack of books on his desk. He had a lot to learn before September 1, but he was ready for the challenge.

As he flipped through the pages of the first book, Ethan couldn't help but smile. His adventure was just beginning, and he couldn't wait to see where it would take him.

Just then, he heard his mother's voice calling from downstairs. "Ethan, dear, could you come help me set up the shop?"

Ethan's heart skipped a beat. He had almost forgotten about the bakery that his family owned and operated. With a sense of duty, he quickly changed into his clothes and made his way downstairs.

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air as Ethan entered the bakery. His mother, a warm and welcoming woman with flour-dusted hands, smiled at him from behind the counter.

"Good morning, Ethan," she said, her voice cheerful. "I could use your help setting up the display case."

Ethan nodded, eager to lend a hand. Together, they arranged trays of pastries and loaves of bread in the display case, their movements efficient and practiced.

As they worked, Ethan's mind wandered back to the letter from Hogwarts. He couldn't wait to tell his family about his acceptance, but he also couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty about what lay ahead.

But as he glanced at his mother, her face glowing with pride and love, Ethan knew that no matter what challenges awaited him, he would always have his family by his side.

With a renewed sense of determination, Ethan finished setting up the display case and stepped back to admire their handiwork. The pastries glistened temptingly in the morning light, and Ethan couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

As the first customers began to trickle into the bakery, Ethan knew that this was just the beginning of his journey. With Hogwarts on the horizon and his family by his side, he was ready to face whatever adventures came his way.