Petunia Evans & A Witch

Petunia was an unwanted child, and at least she was aware of it. Margaret and Robert had hoped for one of each—a boy and a girl—but Petunia came first, and to their disappointment, she was a girl. Still, Margaret thought perhaps the next child would be a boy.

Petunia was a quiet baby who required little attention. She rarely cried at night, which allowed Margaret to maintain a polished appearance and relish the barely concealed envy of other women.

Even as a baby, it was clear Petunia would hardly be beautiful. If she was lucky, she might inherit Robert's plain looks. Despite this, she was a calm child who never broke anything, stayed wherever she was placed, and later proved to be an excellent caregiver when Lily was born.

Unlike Petunia, Lily was perfect. Petunia was apathetic and perpetually gloomy, like a rainy day, but Lily was like the sun, warming and brightening everyone around her. Unfortunately, Lily was also a loud and demanding baby, lacking the tranquility that was Petunia's only redeeming quality as an infant—but one couldn't have everything.

Petunia, however, grew into a capable seamstress, and by the age of ten, she was already mending her own clothes and Lily's. She cooked and cleaned exceptionally well. Margaret took pride in how well she had raised her older daughter, even believing that, despite her average looks, Petunia might secure a decent marriage. With some luck, she might even marry a widower with many children—men often desperate for a woman willing to care for children that weren't hers.

Margaret suspected Lily might be a witch. She was too exceptional to be an ordinary girl. She already knew the Snape boy was a wizard and was aware of how expensive magical supplies were. Margaret began saving money; there was no way her precious Lily would make do with second-hand materials. As for Petunia, she was certain the girl had no magic.

Margaret was shocked when a Hogwarts professor visited her home. Lily was only eight years old, and unlike the French wizarding school, Hogwarts didn't accept students until they were eleven. That's when it hit her—Petunia was already eleven. This was the perfect opportunity to send her to a boarding school for nine months of the year. It was ideal. Sure, she would need to spend the money she'd saved for Lily, but the biggest expense was during the first year. After that, the costs would mostly be limited to books and uniforms. Plus, Petunia could help guide Lily through Hogwarts.

The materials for Petunia were expensive. Margaret had to spend everything she'd saved, and everything was second-hand except the wand, which was the most critical item. Learning magic with a second-hand wand was challenging. Margaret had considered buying a used one but decided it was better to avoid tarnishing Lily's reputation by sending Petunia off poorly equipped.

Petunia spent the entire summer sewing and altering clothes to make herself look as much like a witch as possible. Her outfits mimicked those commonly seen in wizarding families. She even began designing clothes for Lily in advance.

Lily was saddened by Petunia's departure. The sisters spent a lot of time together before she left, going to the movies and watching TV late into the night. Petunia wrote three letters a week to entertain Lily, filled with useful information about wizarding customs, music, books, professors, and important families. The British wizarding world was small.

Margaret recalled her own childhood, the good years before her family discovered her lack of magic. She had learned about every important wizarding family and the dangers of offending those with influence. Though she didn't know much about Hogwarts—her parents had intended for her to attend Durmstrang—she remembered the Sacred Twenty-Eight and how dangerous it was to be a Muggle-born. She worried about Lily, who, unlike Petunia, drew attention wherever she went. It was fortunate that Lily was considered half-blood.

The Snape boy had the good sense to request etiquette lessons. It was wise for him to understand society and proper manners; otherwise, he might embarrass Lily.

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When Petunia returned home after her first year, she gave Lily penmanship lessons. "Mom, students with good handwriting are better regarded by professors," She explained, and Margaret couldn't disagree.

Petunia managed her own supplies well and must have discovered a spell to adjust the size of her clothes because they never seemed to get too short, even as she grew. It was convenient not to have to spend money on her.

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Three years passed, and a routine had settled in. Saying goodbye to Petunia, welcoming her back, reading her letters with Lily, and shopping in Diagon Alley became the norm. Before Margaret knew it, it was time for Lily to attend Hogwarts.

Margaret was saddened by the thought of parting with her little girl. Petunia, on the other hand, seemed delighted, spending most of her time sewing clothes for Lily and even altering some for Severus. The boy's mother had terrible taste in clothes, but with a few modifications, they became wearable, sparing him from the rags he wore daily.

Lily had a beautiful wardrobe that enhanced her natural beauty. Almost all her materials were new, except for the books, which she didn't mind. With each passing day, her excitement for Hogwarts grew.

On September 1st, Margaret held back tears. She might have stayed on the platform longer, but as wizarding families began to arrive, she decided she didn't want to deal with them.

At least Lily would write frequently.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝?

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