LXXXI. Tears
"It's not about how spectacular your gifts are," Lily explained when Sirius went to her for advice. She had Harry in her arms, and as usual, he was crying. "You have to prove you care about her. Do something that means a lot to her. Or say something extremely honest."
"How is a singing dove dishonest?"
"It's not. It's just not personalized. You have to do something that shows you know what she likes." She held out the baby. "Will you hold him? My arms are killing me."
"Sure." Sirius accepted the bundle. "Any ideas, Harry?"
The boy only cried.