**Chapter 2: The Hogwarts Letter Arrives**

The sun-kissed beaches of Demeter's island were a far cry from the turmoil that lay beneath the surface of Sally Jackson's life. As she went about her daily routine, Percy's laughter echoed through the small beachside cottage, a carefree spirit that was a balm to Sally's weary soul. But Sally's thoughts often drifted back to the complicated web of relationships that had defined her youth. She had been part of a tight-knit group, along with James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, and Poseidon, who had all dated each other in a complicated dance of love and friendship. The memories still lingered, like the scent of saltwater and the sound of waves crashing against the shore. Sally had raised Percy as her own, never revealing to him that his parents were James and Lily Potter, the famous wizarding couple who had been killed by Lord Voldemort. Nor had she told him about his own magical heritage, or that he was, in fact, Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived. As she watched Percy play, Sally couldn't help but think about the weight of those secrets. She had kept them hidden, even from Percy, to protect him from the dangers that came with being a part of the wizarding world. But as Percy grew older, Sally knew that she couldn't keep the truth from him forever. The sound of the mailman approaching broke the spell, and Sally's heart skipped a beat as she saw the familiar Hogwarts crest on the envelope. She had been dreading this moment, but she knew it was inevitable. The letter was addressed to Percy Jackson, and Sally's hands trembled as she took it from the mailman. "Hey, sweetie, I need to talk to you about something," she called out to Percy, her voice barely above a whisper. Percy ran into the cottage, his eyes shining with excitement. "What is it, Mom?" he asked, his voice full of anticipation. Sally took a deep breath and handed him the letter. Percy's eyes widened as he saw the Hogwarts crest, and his face lit up with a mixture of excitement and confusion. "What's this?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Sally sat down next to him, trying to find the right words. "This is a letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry," she said, her voice steady. "It's an invitation for you to attend school there." Percy's eyes sparkled with excitement, but Sally could see the confusion in his eyes. "But why?" he asked, his voice full of wonder. Sally took a deep breath, trying to explain. "You, uh, you come from a special family, Percy," she said, her voice hesitant. "Your parents... they were wizards. And you, it seems, have inherited their magical abilities." Percy's eyes went wide, and he looked at the letter again, as if it was a key to a whole new world. Sally could see the questions in his eyes, but she knew that she had to be careful. She couldn't reveal too much, not yet. As they sat there, surrounded by the familiar comforts of their island home, Sally knew that their lives were about to change forever. The tides of fate were sweeping Percy into a world of magic, danger, and self-discovery, and Sally could only watch as he embarked on this new journey. The waves crashed against the shore, a soothing sound that belied the turmoil in Sally's heart. She knew that she had to be strong for Percy, to guide him through this new world, but she couldn't shake off the feeling that she was losing her little boy to the wizarding world. As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the island, Sally felt a sense of trepidation. What lay ahead for Percy, and for their little family? Only time would tell, but one thing was certain: their lives would never be the same again.