Oh, now parts of this had me in stitches! McGonagall's line on seeing the carrot-filled kitchen cracked me up, as did: which always made Lily hopping mad because carrots have green tops, stupid.

The relentless logic of a child! :lol: Brilliant. I liked the background you gave her, clearly foreshadowing how she and Petunia would grow up. I also enjoyed the way you introduced Professor McGonagall, first as someone to convince reluctant parents that their daughter needed this education, and then as an escort around Diagon Alley. I had similar thoughts myself, and had Lily mention her in my one-off fic. I mean, until the Muggle-born get a wand, *how* do they get into Diagon Alley? I figured Mac was the logical choice to take them.

Thanks for a most enjoyable read, which is being added to memories. :-)
Xia