Chapter 5:
Scorpius glanced around the street, trying to see if anything caught his eye for Louis' Christmas gift. He'd been at it for hours, and nothing to show for it. He really needed to get it before Louis came over for the week and the Christmas Ball.
Sighing with frustration, Scorpius walked down the first street again, then on a hunch, headed towards the Quidditch Store.
As Scorpius walked through the doors, he couldn't help but feel a tiny bit out of place. Sure, he played Quidditch with Louis, but his skills were nothing to brag about. He never even played at Hogwarts, he'd embarrass his family name if he even attempted it. His size didn't help matters either, there were second years that were taller then he was. At least he was still stronger then them. That was one consolation at least.
A quick scan around the store showed nothing of interest. A few wizards in the corner started whispering to each other and Scorpius got a feeling that it had to do with him. Determination set in, and Scorpius ignored them somehow knowing that he would find the gift for Louis soon.
Nothing came up after walking down the kit isles and Scorpius huffed in frustration. Why was finding a Christmas gift for Louis so hard? He should be the easiest one to get a gift for! Scorpius shook his head and went down the next isle, again, nothing felt right. It needed to be perfect, Scorpius really didn't want to disappoint Louis.
Just when he was about to give up on this store too, something caught his eye. Scorpius almost squealed with joy, and he hurried over to the cream colored, almost knee high boots. As soon as he picked them up, Scorpius knew that Louis would love them. They were fur lined as well, so if a Quidditch game ever lasted long during winter, Louis would still be cozy warm and fashionable. Sure, they weren't their house color, but that could easily be changed.
Scorpius couldn't help but grin with excitement as he felt the soft leather between his hands.
"Can I help you, young man?" The store assistant appeared next to Scorpius with a sunny smile on her face.
"Yes, I'd like to purchase these boots along with any upkeep equipment you might have for them." Scorpius replied with a smile of his own. He couldn't wait for Louis to see it.
"Of course, please follow me." She replied with a smile.
Scorpius was lost in thought, thinking of Louis' reaction in his own mind. He counted out the galleons and accepted the wrapped package almost without even noticing it.
Scorpius couldn't wait for Christmas to get here.
A/N: Sorry it was so short! I'll try to upload another soon!