Chapter Four - To The Mall

To avoid the embarrassment of having to borrow money from Hermione, Harry exchanged his wizard money for muggle money. Surprisingly, he managed to get nearly over five hundred dollars.

The next day, Harry and Ron got a ride to the mall from Mr. Granger. It wasn't a surprise to Harry to see the look of utter amazement on Ron's face.

"This place is amazing," Ron let out a whistle. "So where do we start?"

Harry looked around. What could he possibly give her that would show how much he loved her?

"I don't know," Harry sighed. He spotted a book store. "Come on Ron, let's look at some books. Maybe-"

"Harry! Harry!"

Harry turned to see Millie and Adam running toward them. Ron slowly hid behind Harry.

"Hey mate," Adam grinned. "Great to see you again! Who's this?"

"Oh," Harry smiled, "this is my best friend, Ron. He's spending the summer with Hermione too."

Millie and Adam shook Ron's hand as Harry introduced them.

"What're you guys doing here," Harry asked.

"Just out and about. How about you?" Adam replied.

"I'm looking for an anniversary gift for Hermione," Harry smiled. "Maybe you can help.

The four of them went into the bookstore to search for a book but came out empty handed. They decided to go to the flower shop but also came away with nothing.

After what seemed like hours of searching, they decided to take a break and sit at a table in the food court. Ron happily ate a chocolate bar while Harry, Adam and Mille tried to figure out more possibilities of gifts.

"You could try lengerie," Adam stifled a laugh.

"Adam, no!" Mille glared. "That's inappropriate!"

"How about an instrument?" Harry sighed. "I just really need something. Ron, what do you think?"

Ron, who had become bored with the whole conversation, wandered off.

"Ron?" Harry looked around but his best friend was nowhere to be found. "Oh no. Come on, we've got to go look for him. Now."

The three of them searched every shop and restroom but Ron wasn't anywhere in the mall. At least they thought so. Tired and ready to give up, they decided to look at one more shop.

"Ron," Millie pointed to the tall red head at the jewelry shop.

They rushed over to see that Ron was ogling a gold chained necklace with two rings for a pendant.

"Ron, why'd you wander off like that," Harry shook his head. "Do not do that!"

"Oh, sorry. I got bored," Ron said as if it weren't a big deal. "Harry, look at this."

The store clerk came up to them. "May I help you?"

"How much is that necklace there," Ron asked.

"Three hundred. It's a ten karat necklace and those rings there come apart. And, also, it's two chains."

Ron turned to Harry, beaming. "What do you think?"

Millie and Adam were nodding in approval.

Harry thought for a moment. He could go for it. He had plenty of money and it seemed to be the only worthy candidate for a gift. He nodded and soon he was holding a bag containing a box which held the necklace.

"So, are you coming camping with us," Adam asked.

They stood outside the entrance door, ready to part. Harry shrugged.

"I'm not sure," Harry replied.

"Ron can come too," Millie replied. "The more the merrier."

"Think about it." Adam said. "See ya. around! Tell Hermione to give us a call. Bye!"

Harry waved goodbye as Adam and Millie headed home.

"You went camping with them last year," Ron said as they got into a bus.

"Yeah, we'll tell Hermione about them later," Harry replied. Suddenly realizing that he had gotten on a bus and had no idea where the bus was going, Harry cursed under his breath. "Excuse me sir? Where does this bus go?"

"Downtown."

Harry turned to Ron. "Shoot."

Author's Note: Ahahahaha I kinda like this chapter... I have no idea why because it's crappy but I still like it. Lol. Thanks for reading and don't forget to review! Thanks!