* School shopping *

If there was something that Belle loved as much as reading was working in Flourish and Blotts as a book seller. Not only did it give her the opportunity to read amazing books but also it gave her time to study. It was also near the flat that her and her boyfriend Adam had been sharing for more than a year, and it was about three blocks from her father and uncle's joke shop. It was the middle of July already, which meant that many wizarding families where going to be around to buy the books that they needed for their children's new year at Hogwarts. She was in the front desk one day when a tall, blonde woman walked in with her blonde and pale son. He couldn't be older than 11. Belle looked at them and immediately recognized them. She gave them a broad smile as they approached her.
"Good afternoon, Mrs Malfoy! It's lovely to see you. I was about to call you later to let you know that your new books have arrived." she said as Astoria Malfoy smiled at her.
"Thank you, dear." she just said as the little boy approached them. That day the shop was particularly crowded.
"Hey, Scorp! You look taller than the last time I saw you!" Belle greeted him. The boy smiled.
"Guess what, Belle? I got my letter! I'm going to Hogwarts!" he said excitedly. Belle held her hand high so he could give her a high five.
"Awesome, dude! Then you'll sure meet my sister there. She got her letter too." she told him, then she turned to Astoria. "We have a special pack for first-year students with all the books they'll need. I'll get them for you, if you want." she said. Astoria just nodded and, with a flick of her wand, Belle levitated a big brown package and a small parcel to the desk.
"Do you have Hogwarts: A History already?" Scorpious asked, eagerly. Belle smiled.
"The new edition just arrived. The preface written by McGonagall is great!" she said pointing at the shelf where the new arrivals were. Scorpious' smile grew bigger and he ran to the book and started reading it as his mother paid for all the rest. The door was opened again and a redheaded girl ran in wildly to the front desk.
"BELLE, I GOT MY LETTER!" she shouted, panting. Belle looked at her and laughed.
"I know. You practically floo shouted that at me this morning. Even Adam's parents heard you and they live four blocks away from us." she joked. Astoria Malfoy smiled at Belle, took her parcels, then went to her son.
"I'm SO excited! I already got my wand! Look!" the girl said as she showed her her new beech wood wand.
"Nice one, Rosie!" Belle said. She couldn't help but smile at her excited 11-year-old little sister. She remembered the excitement of getting her letter, the thrill of walking around Diagon Alley and buying her school supplies, the eagerness inside her when she got home with her new books ready to be read. It was great seeing Rose feeling the same things. Hermione walked in the shop in that moment.
"Hi, sweetheart! We're here for..." she started before Rose interrupted her.
"MY BOOKS!" she shrieked excitedly. Belle flickled her wand and levitated another brown parcel to the desk.
"Mom, the new edition of Hogwarts: A History arrived. McGonagall's preface is outstanding!" she said. Hermione smiled. She paid for Rose's books.
"How's everything?" Hermione asked.
"Busy. Seems everyone decided to come and buy everything today. I mean, they still have a month before the train leaves." Belle said.
Hermione laughed a bit. "It's the excitement of getting the letter. Your aunt Ginny will pop up later with Albus, by the way." she said. Belle just nodded.
"As long as James doesn't set the History section on fire again, we're good." Belle said. Hermione laughed at her daughter's comment.