Albus was excited to go to Hogsmeade for the first time; he'd bought sweets like everyone else that day. But once he saw the present, he saved up his money. It'd look perfect on his mother.
He hid his impatience Christmas morning as James and Lily went through their stockings, until Ginny finally reached for hers. "Oh, Harry," she exclaimed, "It's beautiful!"
"Huh?" said Harry, turning to the locket. "I didn't—where'd you get that?"
"That's not from you?"
"I bought that," Albus finally blurted.
"How...generous of you," Harry laughed, mouthing Later to Ginny.