This was originally written for the Quidditch Pitch Yule Drabble Challenge. It was not easy when I saw the pairing but it worked. Enjoy! Merry Christmas. :)
Leatherbound
by, harrysmom
"It feels kind of tight."
"It's supposed to Ron. The leather needs to be tight. The less movement you have, the better the grip."
"I don't know."
"What's not to know? I'm telling you, a little tighter and you'll thank me later. A good grip is important. You know this takes finesse."
"Charlie, are you sure?"
"Ron, I've been doing this longer than you have. I think I know what fits better than you do."
"The leather feels stiff. Are you sure I'll have good movement? I need good movement"
"And I don't? I move way more than you do. And point of information for you little brother, everyone appreciates leather. Makes for smooth moves and trust me, you want the smooth moves. Girls LOVE that."
Ron looked at his reflection in the 3-way mirror.
"They do look good. Maybe you're right. I needed something new. The old ones are so rough and worn out. It bothers Hermione to no end.
Charlie snorted as he looked at his brother.
"Turn around and let me how it fits. Nice, tight around top, bit looser at the bottom. Good. I think you should buy it Ron."
"Fine."
Ron motioned to the salesman.
"Yes, sir?"
"I'll take these."
"Excellent choice. Best we have in the store. I'm sure you'll get plenty of use out of them."
Grinning at the salesman, Ron replied, "I know my wife will be happy. She's tired of complaing."
Charlie laughed.
Transaction completed, the brothers walked out of Quality Quidditch Supplies and into the bright sunshine of Diagon Alley.
"Thanks Charlie, I really needed new Quidditch gloves."