"Hurry up, you two or there will be no ice cream today" called Mrs. Black. She was adjusting her hat, while looking in the full length mirror near the front door. She was exquisite of course; it was not possible for her to make a public appearance, which by itself was rare, without reminding people that she was a Black, and therefore very wealthy.
She was wearing dark purple robes and hat, both frilly and with bows, which was the latest style. Her stilettos clicked loudly on the floor as she strode impatiently in the hall.
Finally the two boys came down, both breathless with excitement. They took their mother's hand and were apparated out into Diagon alley.
"Oh Wallburga!" they heard Elisa Black call.
The two ladies kissed each other on the cheeks before proceeding. The place was mildly crowded and had the pleasant buzz of the customers. Diagon alley was the place to be for the housewife witch on a Monday morning.
There were colorful sales signs on all the shops, as it was discount season, with many women rushing to them, but the Blacks ignored them all until they reached Flourish and Blotts.
"Oh, it's already started!" cried Wallburga, taking her children by the hands and dragging them through the crowd of excited, shrieking women.
"Ouch!" said Regulus after one particularly large woman stepped on his foot. "Mother, my foot hurts. Mom!" he tugged at her robe sleeves.
"Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to see the Rotfit Drigble, winner of most charming smile according to Witch Weekly, avid traveler, troll trainer, vampire hunter and the dueler of the year?! " The crowd screamed in anticipation.
"Really" said Elisa Black scornfully "are they here to see his smiles or hear about his experiences?" but she had taken her powder out while Mrs. Black was patting her face with her handkerchiefs, both of their faces shining in anticipation.
Regulus started to tear up, and Mrs. Black quickly said "Sirius dear take your brother outside would you? Go have some ice cream."
"Really?" asked Sirius in wonder. His mother had never allowed them to go anywhere alone no even on their street.
"Yes, but only to the ice cream shop! I don't want you two wandering around. And take care of your little brother!"
Sirius grabbed the money from his mother, and took his little brothers hand and ran out of the suffocating shop.