..:: Goodbye Isn't Forever
..:: Author: Lil' Bode
..:: Chapter XV: Hogsmede Excursion
..:: Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN THE HARRY POTTER FRANCHISE, THAT IS PROPERTY PF J.K. ROWLING, AND, OR WARNER BROTHERS.
The next morning I got up, and walked to my closest looking for a comfortable outfit to go to Hogsmede in; for today Dumbledore had arrange for the students left at Hogwarts to head to Hogsmede to get gifts for Christmas. I pulled a jumper and a pair of jeans out of my drawer. The jumper was one that dipped low in the back; I had got it last year from Ginny. She had a relatively good taste in clothes. I pulled the sweater over my head and pulled on my jeans. Malfoy sat immersed in a book, he had a on a gray jumper and a pair of jeans. He looked up at me when I sat down.
"So what do you want for Christmas, last time to tell me," he smirked.
"You don't have to get me anything I am sure," I said bending over to put on my socks.
"Well I guess that is what you get," he said teasing. He and I both knew I was going to get something, but he was just trying to fake me out.
"Well good cause that is what I want," I said tying my shoes. I got up and walked back to the bathroom. I combed through my hair, and used a bobby pin to pull back a small wisp of hair right beside my face. I grabbed a couple of my bracelets and a pony holder. I placed them all on my wrist . . .
The frigid December wind blew against my face as I trekked down to the gates, and onto Hogsmede. Even though my hair was down it did little to protect my ears for the wind just kept blowing it back. I tightened my cloak up around me, and tightened my scarf. I had grabbed some money from my purse and stuff it in my pocket. I had yet to buy gifts for most everyone. This was the first year I had left it to this late, because this was the first year that I had been able to go shopping without Ron, Harry, or Ginny around.
I had a few ideas but nothing special, they were actually quite boring. The same things I had always got them. For Harry and Ron something pertaining Quidditch and for Ginny . . . she was a tough one but she really appreciated almost anything! I had seen a couple new quidditch books; I figured that I would get a different one for each Harry, Ron, and Malfoy. Yeah a present for Mal . . . well as long as I was going to be friends with him and get him a present I might as well call him Draco; he was actually the one I thought I should get more for. So I was going to keep my eyes peeled for anything he might like.
I has just walked out of the book shop three books in my bag; 'Extraordinary Quidditch Plays From the Best' (for Harry), 'The Best Kept Secrets of the Best Keepers' (for Ron of course), and 'Seeking Out The Best Seekers of History' (for Draco). I figured I would get everyone some chocolate so I headed to Honeydukes.
If I got Harry and Ron each a book and some good chocolate I figured that would be enough. But I still needed something for Ginny and something else for Mal . . . Draco. (That was going to take some getting used to.)
I opened the door to Honeydukes, and some steam from all the body heat rolled out. Inside it was crowed with all the kids 3rd year and up left at Hogwarts. I walked over to the Chocolate section and grabbed 21 Chocolate Frogs (5 for each, and 1 for me). Then I grabbed 4 boxes of Berttie Botts' Every Flavor Beans, and some Pumpkin Pastries for myself. I walked up to the counter to pay
As the lady working there rang the candy up I looked around the store. I soon saw a very familiar blonde head. I quickly turned my own head in the other direction. Even though he wouldn't come over and talk to me there was still a very great chance he would see what I as buying.
I grabbed the bag and marched out before he could see me.
There was a drastic change in temperature when I came outside. I was quickly chilled. So I walked over to Zonko's Joke Shop, which was closest. I wasn't sure that I would buy anything in there but I knew Draco might appreciate something from in there.
I pulled open the door and listened to the bell above it ring a couple times. I walked around looking at different things picking of up a few of them.
I soon realized that Harry and Ron would much rather appreciate some of the stuff in here than a book. So I looked a few things closer and saw a couple small things that they might like. I walked up to the salesperson at the counter to buy them. I paid him the money and he placed my purchases in a small bag and handed it to me. I thanked him and walked out.
I then walked down the street and a corner to Gladrags Wizardwear. I strolled around looking at different things. Most of it was a little to 'hip' for Ginny, but I soon found a cute black knit off the shoulder sweater, and a light green camisole to go under it. I felt that it looked like 'Ginny' and I knew she would probably like it.
I wondered on over to the guys department. I looked through all the clothes, but I found nothing that interested me. In my last attempt I headed for the accessories. I quickly found a bracelet I like for myself, but continued looking.
As I turned the corner of the stand that held the men's watches my eye catch a bigger silver one with a deep green face. It was a little different from the rest, but I loved it. I stood and looked it over for awhile before a salesperson came over.
"Would you like me to get that watch out for you?" she asked in a fake chipper voice.
"Yes would you please?"
I watched as the saleslady took out her wand and said a quick spell and the lock undid itself. She reached in and pulled out the watch, and handed it over to me.
I examined it closely; I immediately knew that I wanted it for him. I looked at the price tag. Wow I thought, but I really think it is worth it. "I'll take it," I said handing it back to her.
"Would you like it engraved?"
I thought to myself for a second, "Sure."
Now my arms were full with bags from different stores. They were heavy and I was cold. So I headed for The Three Broomsticks. Just like Honeydukes, when I opened the door steam rolled out. It was crowed with students, residents of Hogsmede, and a few teachers. There was no room at the bar where I would have preferred to sit. So I looked around a little longer and found a small booth in the corner.
I placed all my bags on one side and sat down on the other. I took off my cloak and gloves but left on my scarf. I looked around as I waited for someone to wait on me. The room was decorated with missile toe, green garland, and red ribbons and bows. The decorations were similar to the ones in our common room, and the ones in the Great Hall. They had both been decorated the day after everyone had left for Christmas Vacation. We had our own Christmas tree. I didn't know if it was meant to be Christmas color or house colors, but it was completely decorated in red and green. It had no presents under it yet even thought it was two days before Christmas.
"What would you like Miss?" a young tall blonde lady asked me, disturbing my train of thought.
"Oh you surprised me," I said.
"Sorry," she replied.
"That's alright; um I'll just have a butter beer thank you."
"Make that two," a drawling voice said. I was surprised to see him.
"Okay two butter beers coming right up."
"What are you doing here?" I asked in a normal voice not perturbed or surprised.
"Just thought I'd say hey . . .hey," he said shifting my bags around and sitting across me.
"What about . . . well you know?" I whispered
"If we be somewhat friendly, just small talk, then no one will know," he whispered back, "Besides hardly anyone is here that will care, and if they do, they probably won't see use back here."
"True," I speculated, "But still . . ."
"Yes okay Miss-Worry-Wart," he teased.
Soon the waitress brought our butter beers. She placed them in front of us and left. Draco and I were deep in small talk, or was the even humanly possible. We were talking about how we had not had snow this year and how strange it was. True small talk I know.
I sipped my butter beer and it slowly began to warm me. By the time I was finished I was able to sit inside without my scarf on.
"Well I better go, I'm not done shopping yet," he informed me. He gave me a small wink, and got up. He placed several sickles on the table and walked towards the door.
I sat there for awhile thinking of anything I needed, I was only able to come up with a new quill, I had smashed my everyday one in my bag the last day of the first term. For my homework I had to use my nice eagle feather Harry had got me for my 15th birthday.
So I got up, pulled my cloak on, and wrapped my scarf back around my neck. I gathered up all my bags and walked towards the door. Walking right past Professor McGonagall, and Dumbledore, but I didn't notice them.
I headed to Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop where I purchased a simple pheasant feather for 5 sickles and a bottle of black ink, for I was running low. I placed the small bag into the larger one from Honeydukes. I began to walk back in the direction of the castle ready to get where it was warm, and where there was food for it was 1:00 and I had yet to eat! All I had had for breakfast was an egg and a piece of toast. I walked back at a quick pace the wind pushing me from behind.
Well that is an ok chapter not my best but I still have to think on the next few I think they should be pretty exciting. Well I guess almost anything can beat this chapter. I have some good ideas I just need to develop them! Well thanks to everyone who reviewedI'm glad I got lots of review for the last chapter it makes me feel great. (have I ever mentioned that before? lol!) sry about the wait I just happened to finish it as soon as they weren't allowing updates!
BIG THANKS TO:
Shaztine lol wow another great chapter that makes how many now . . . lol thanks so much for reviewing them all. You better start working on yours soon lol! Thanks so much for the review!
Draco: HI SHAZZI, what can I say I just try my best
Lil' Bode: ::piff:: i'm the one deciding what you say in this story remember!
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Trinity Cloud: we knew it all along it just took him awhile to come out with his softness! Lol yes he is so hot lol Thanks so much for the review!
Draco: ::blushes:: hehe i am pretty sexy
Lil' Bode and Trinity: AGREED
Trinity: ::kisses draco::
Draco: ::blushes furiously::
Eventuality: WOW awesome reviewer! Lol you're the best! Thanks so much for the review!
Eventuality: you're so sweet draco!
Draco: wow what is up with all the compliments tonight, I just feel so loved!
Eventuality: well we all really like you cept for maybe the next chick
the counter: well I don't know really . . .the fact that mine is different from others. Thanks for the review anyway!
criskun lmfao lol! Your review has to be my favorite of all the 62 I have gotten so far! Glad you enjoyed the story and thanks so much for the review!
Lady-Delphinea: lol yes so FUN! I bet so! Lol. Thanks for liken the chapter. I'll have a drink of butter beer lol I HATE COKE! BLAH lol thanks so much for the review!
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