Hogsmeade was quiet the day after the bustle, and three young wizards appeared furtively outside Honeydukes.
Su Er walked out of the shop beaming, carrying several bags printed with the Honeydukes logo. Fred and George followed behind, exchanging looks, both wearing expressions that were hard to describe.
No wonder he had wanted to return to Hogsmeade. These novelty foods really were not suitable purchases during a Hogsmeade weekend, with young wizards everywhere.
"We made the right decision giving Su Er the Marauder's Map," Fred said quietly.
"Absolutely." George nodded in wholehearted agreement.
A little farther ahead was Zonko's Joke Shop. Fortunately, it was still open. George and Fred rushed inside and quickly picked out their purchases.
"One Galleon and six Silver Sickles." Zonko smiled at the Weasley Brothers.
Fred dug into his pocket, and his expression froze. George caught on immediately, tugged at Fred, and spoke quietly.
"Fred, I think these few will last us until the next Hogsmeade weekend. What do you think?"
Fred looked at the joke products on the counter, hesitating, but there was nothing he could do with so little money.
"Which ones should we keep, then?" He and George began whispering together. Su Er, who had been following them all along, heard their conversation perfectly clearly.
"Here's the money. Sorry for the trouble, but could you wrap these up, sir?" Smiling, Su Er took out one Galleon and six Silver Sickles and lined them up on the counter.
"Su Er, this..." Fred opened his mouth, but Zonko had already put the money away behind the counter and deftly wrapped up the goods and handed them over.
"Let's go." Su Er took the purchases and walked out of Zonko's Joke Shop. Fred and George exchanged a look behind him and could only follow him outside.
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