“Don’t mention it,” I said about the drinks. “It’s not -” I cut myself off, turning to look at Alex skeptically. “It’s not my money, so I could really care less. It’s just thrown at me so I’m going to use it for everything I can since I’m expected to be a good girl anyway.” I stood there just outside the bar looking at him for a minute. I hoped it wasn’t bothering him, it was just a habit since I didn’t care. “I could buy the entire town of Hogsmeade and he wouldn’t notice. Which is why I feel no guilt at all for stocking up on a month’s worth of sweets - probably more.”

Turning around, I started the walk over, just listening to him talk. He sounded self-assured but I sensed that something about him was almost...scared? Apprehensive? I wasn’t sure. Not that I’d bring any of this to his attention, I didn’t know him THAT well. Instead, I gave a small laugh as I reached the door of the sweet shop. “Nope, not a myth. It’s not even magical. But I might be cursed for speaking blasphemy if I talk about Muggles.”

I started pushing my way through students, remembering to grab a couple bags as I walked toward the section of candies. I loved gumdrops and chocolate best, filling both bags up right away. I wasn’t prejudiced at all, which is why I haphazardly filled them up right away. With the third bag in hand, I turned around and handed it to Alex.

“Here, fill this up,” I shoved it into his hand and raised an eyebrow, almost skeptical as to whether he’d take it or not. I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t, but I hoped he wouldn’t say no, part of me hoped that. “I’ll be standing by the jawbreakers - I usually get one every time I come in, then break it into smaller pieces.” If he wanted to fill it or not was up to him, I did exactly that, turning and walking over to the huge jar of them on a counter.