A/N: Hey guys, so I told you I would probably be updating soon, and here it is! This is basically part two to the last chapter, meaning it is a little shorter than my most recent chapters have been. I am finally starting to get this story going again, and I am so happy to all of you who have been reading and following my story. Enjoy this chapter and please review it. I love getting feedback, and will always try to respond. Thanks! - Piper

"So we know that you're giving that rubbish to your brother," Hugo said, "But what are you getting me?"

"Honestly Hugo," I said, "I wasn't thinking of you."

"I knew it," Hugo responded, "Rose has a horrible taste in friends."

"Hugo," Hermione gasped.

"Sorry, gotta run," he said, rushing between me and Rose to avoid his mother, "Off to find dad.'

"It's okay, Mrs. Weasley," I said laughing along with Rose.

"Well if you insist," Hermione said.

"So you were going to get your brother that book?" Rose asked.

"I thought we had established this when you all snuck up on me," I said.

"True," Lily spoke up.

"Well, how would he feel if he had the signature of Victor Krum?" Hermione asked.

"Wait, you can get me Victor Krum's signature?" I asked in awe.

"We're old friends," Hermione replied.

"I can't wait to see dad's reaction when I tell him you're still in contact with Victor Krum," Hugo said, popping up behind his mother, before running off again.

"James," Hermione pleaded.

"On it," He said already going after Hugo.

I looked at Rose, and she immediately knew what I wanted to know.

"He asked mum to the Yule ball when my dad had a crush on her."

"That would explain it."

"Rose, I swear I will kill your brother the moment we get back to the Burrow," Hermione said.

"Trust me dear," Molly said chuckling, "You'll keep threatening, but you'll never actually do it."

"Anyways, Isabella, go on and buy the book, and we can send an owl and have it at your house by tomorrow morning," Hermione said, smiling at me.

"That would be amazing!" I said, going up to buy the book. I decided to come back and buy a book for Rose later.

"So where to next?" Molly asked.

"Well I was thinking about crossing the guys off the list by stopping at the shop to get things for the boys," Rose said.

"As long as I don't have those crazy inventions flying around my house anymore, then I'll be fine with," Molly said.

Then Molly, Hermione, and Lily went off to the Owlery in the Alley to send the book off to Victor Krum, and James went to off to find his cousin Fred and and some kid named Teddy. This left just me and Rose, who offered up the idea of getting lunch before we continued shopping.

"So how was the week with your brother?" Rose asked.

"Eh," I began, "You know how he is."

"Are you okay?" she asked me, knowing she was starting to hit on the touchy subjects.

I knew that I should tell her the truth, but I didn't want her to worry about me too much.

"Not really," I said, "But don't worry about me. I'll be fine."

"I know."

"Thanks for the extra food by the way."

"Anytime. I always want to help, even when I can't physically be there to help you. Albus wants to do all he can as well."

"I know, and you guys are the best friends I could ever ask for."

"Thanks, Isabella. I mean I already think of you as a sister so I would do anything for you."

"Trust me, I can tell," I said laughing.

After lunch we headed over to Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes to buy the boys some Skiving Snackboxes and Lily a Pygmy Puff. Evidently, she always asked for them for Christmas even though she had over ten already. I got my mom a picture frame that I was going to put a picture of my family in, and I got my dad a briefcase that had secret pockets for snacks that he could take to work. I got Rose a book that I thought she would enjoy. It was the first book in a series about half bloods who were the kids of Greek gods. I hoped she would like the book as much as I had liked it. I got Albus an owl care kit for his owl and a couple of other things from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes as well.

"Girls," Hermione began, "We've been looking everywhere for you."

"Hey, mum," Rose said, "Sorry if we worried you, we were just finishing shopping."

"Well it's time for us to head back to the burrow for dinner."

"Okay mum. I'll be right there. See you tomorrow Isabella," she said, pulling me into a tight hug, telling me to stay safe.

"I'll be fine Rose," I said smiling at her, "Say hi to Albus for me."

"I will," she called back to me as she followed her mom.

I walked around for a while looking through the windows at the things I wished I could buy. I then went into the candy shop and got myself a couple of chocolate frogs, and then went in search of my family. Once I found them, we went home, ate dinner, and wrapped presents. I checked to make sure I was completely packed, and then I collapsed in bed. Tomorrow was going to be a long day, but I was excited to see how it ended. I just hoped my body would hold out and that I wouldn't embarrass myself in front of Rose or Albus.