Chapter 3: The store

Harry and Hermione walked into the jewelry store. It was rather large, with glass cases lining the side walls and many display cases in the middle. It was dim in the room, and in the back behind a counter was an old man in a suit who looked at them as they came in.

"You know," Harry said, "I've never been in here before."

"I figured as much." Hermione spoke and then whispered so the clerk wouldn't hear them, "this store is a bit on the pricey side, but I think you should find something in here for Cho." Harry nodded.

"Can I help you?" The man asked.

"No, we're just looking." Hermione answered with a courteous smile.

"Okay," He said, "I'm here if you need any help." Harry and Hermione nodded. Hermione took Harry's arm and led him to the display case on the right side. The first case was full of watches.

"I don't think Cho will want a watch." She noted as she took him to the next case. It was full of bracelets.

"What about that one?" Harry asked and pointed to a simple sterling silver chain bracelet.

"No, Cho will want something a bit more showy then that. I don't see any here she would like." Hermione took him to one of the cases in the middle of the room. It was full of many charms, and they scanned over them.

"Oh, what about that?" Harry showed her the charm. It was a butterfly with wings made of amethyst and the body was silver with small diamonds lining it.

"Wow. That one's amazing. Good call." Hermione said. She thought it was gorgeous. Harry felt quite proud of himself. The salesman was watching them and came over. He told them how much it would cost for them to buy the charm and a chain link necklace for it to go on. It was expensive, as to be expected.

"What do you think Hermione? I know it's high, but I can afford it." He whispered because the man was standing in front of them.

"No Harry. You shouldn't spend that much money on a girl you barely know. Besides, next year, if you're still dating her then, she will be expecting something bigger and better, so you should start out small."

Harry looked at the sales man and said, "We'll keep looking." The salesman nodded and went to his station.

Harry and Hermione headed to the next cases. They made comments on things Cho would like. They ended up getting her a pair of dangling earrings that had her birthstone on it.

"Harry," Hermione said once they were outside and checked her watch, "we have an hour. I'm going to the bookstore up the road. You can head over to Honeydukes or the Quiditch supply shop if you want. I'll meet you at The Three Broomsticks."

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you," Harry asked

"I'll be fine. See you in an hour." She said and walked on the path.

Harry watched her leave and waited until she turned around the corner. Then he went back in the jewelry shop.

I hope to finish up this story soon. I'm thinking I'll put in one or two more chapters, but I could be wrong.