Chap 14 - The Necklace
It was Saturday. I had spent the last couple days writing letters to my friends. I sent Cole off a lot and made sure to reward him with a lot of treats when he got back every trip. There was one letter I was scared to send. The one to Lily. I don't know she'll react so I figure I'll just keep writing whenever I felt like it and maybe one day I'll get the chance to give them to her. So I poured my soul into the letters and sent them to my grandfather who stored them in his bank vault at Gringotts. Have I mentioned how much I love my grandfather?
It was 12. The group wasn't supposed to meet until 1 but I wasn't doing anything so I just went to my fireplace threw the floo powder into the flames and yelled:
"The Leaky Cauldron!"
The trip didn't take that long seeing as how I live about 10 minute walk away so I swept right in and sat down after ordering a Butterbeer. I always left early so I could escape my family. An hour later, Sirius popped out of the fire, followed by Remus, and lastly Peter. We all greeted each other appropriately meaning man hugs for Sirius and Remus and a handshake for Peter.
"Let's go!"
We all walked out, tapped the bricks and walked into Diagon Alley.
"I wanna go look at broomsticks. Gotta get a decent one for try-outs next year."
"Alright we'll all go."
We all made our way through the crowd to the broomstick shop. As we walked something shiny caught my eye. I went to take a look. It was a simple silver necklace with a beautiful emerald. An emerald that reminded my of Lily's eyes. This had Lily all over it. I bought it without thought. As I walked out I heard yelling
"JAMES! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU MATE?"
"Right here..."
Sirius just turned around and saw me right behind him.
"Where were... What's that...?"
"A necklace?"
"OMG your gay?"
"No you dolt. It's for someone."
"Can I see it?" Remus looked curious so I showed it to him.
"I can see why you bought it for her. It got her name all over it."
"That's what I thought."
Sirius was just looking between us. He looked extremely confused.
"Who are we talking about here?"
"You really are the stupid one huh Sirius?"
"Hey, I'm only 11 give me a break."
Remus just rolled his eyes and said, "It's for Lily stupid."
Sirius looked at the emerald and it dawned upon him.
"Her eyes. Jeez James. Are you insane? You can't give her that. She doesn't like you remember?"
"Not yet. I'll give it to her when the time is right."
Remus looked impressed. "James you are one romantic."
"It's not me. As much as I'd like to take credit for it I can't. My heart told me that she would love it so I did." Yeah and my heart told me about Sarah where did that leave me?
"Still. I'm quite impressed."
"Thanks." that's all I could say. My thought were full of Sarah again.
Sirius looked like he was gonna vomit.
"Can we go now. I wanna look at brooms."
I just smiled. "Fine. We'll look at brooms."
I ruffled his hair, and in Sirius' childishness I forgot my thoughts entirely. I loved my new friends.