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* See end for AN.
December 24, 4 ½ hours, way too much shopping and a major headache later.
Well diary dearest I have completed my shopping however nothing is wrapped. The following items have been procured:
Charlie will be receiving a large red candle with intricate carvings of dragons scrolling around it, and I do promise that I will one day explain that but today, the energy is now lacking.
Molly and Arthur are about to acquire a lovely aged bottle of whiskey, yes I do realise that it is a copout however I never have any idea what to buy them. I bought the same thing from mum and dad. Really I shouldn't have bought them anything, THEY BOUGHT ME A JOURNAL – no offence. Whatever, its damn expensive whiskey and they better enjoy it.
Hermione, Harry, Ron and Ginny are all receiving some form of book, all very different in nature. I found a pretty (read: nauseating) journal with an gold and red pattern on it which I suspect Ginny will actually use and thus, unlike mine – thank you mum and dad – will not be wasted on her. It has a charm on it so no one but the first person to run their hand over the spine can open it. Harry and Ron's are both on quidditch, Harry's a set of skills and tricks for seekers and Ron's skills and tricks for keepers. Okay, so Harry and Ron's aren't that different, sue me. I got Hermione a book on advanced transfiguration techniques, the area seems to interest her and quite frankly if she already has it she can exchange it.
Sirius was relatively easy, I went with the copout again and simply grabbed him an assortment of prank materials, which sure as hell better not be used on me, and an selection of sweets. The twins is along a similar line however, I made a stop in muggle London at a 'magic' shop and ended up with a huge selection of products which I am sure will prove to inspire some creation or another.
So... Remus' gift is kinda massive. I dunno how it happened. I decided to buy him a jumper initially, he always looks cold and jumpers are nice. Plus the colour will totally draw attention to his eyes. But then when I was picking up the sweets for Sirius I decided to grab an assortment of chocolate to go with it. A rather large assortment at that. And when I was picking up the books I saw this one called 'It's a dog eat dog world: but it's ruled by cats'. It's not a serious book its meant to be funny and I think he'll see the humour in it (and at the less than subtle joking reference to his 'problem'). Maybe no one will notice how much bigger his is... So that's what I'll hope for.
But at least I'm finished, need to wrap them now and go to bed.
I'm off.
December 24, 10 minuets later.
I forgot to buy wrapping paper.
Screw you world.
AN: So, I had intended to make my return by focusing on expanding and continuing my other story, THE FORGOTTEN ONES however then I came across this one. I will freely admit that I had forgotten about it entirely. I am hoping with summer holidays coming up that I will be able to work on both of them. I believe that this shouldn't be a problem as I find it rather easy to get into the mindset of Tonks and can whip these out rather quickly as they are generally short. If anyone from all those years ago is still with me you are amazing and I love you. New people (who I hope there are some of you!) I love you as well! - Kathryn
