𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 - regulus black

chapter fifty four

Now that Adena, Noah and Eugenia were together, in the girl's room, they started talking about the holidays, the return to Hogwarts, their homework and one by one the others arrived. When everyone was here, they travelled to Diagon Alley by fireplace. The streets were beautiful under the snow and with Christmas lights and decorations everywhere, the young Ravenclaws were all amazed. They walked around and visited the shops that interested them the most, sweets shop and clothes shop. Eugenia obviously made Adena buy some dresses for Slughorn's upcoming dinners. They bought tons of sweets for the night. The brunette remembered she had to buy a present for Regulus' birthday which was about two weeks away. But she of course had no idea what to buy. It was not like he had talked about his tastes. He was still very secretive in her opinion. She knew he liked Quidditch but was something Quidditch-related pleasant for him? She couldn't be sure.

"Adena? Are you okay?" asked Millie.

"Yeah... I was thinking."

"About what?" said the girl, curious.

"Uh, it's Regulus' birthday in a few days..."

"Do you want help to find a present?"

"Yes! How did you guess I couldn't find any?"

"Because you're not the best to find a present," chuckled Millie.

"Well, right..." sighed the brunette.

"A gemstone!" suddenly exclaimed her friend. Adena was surprised her brain worked that fast to find an idea.

"For him?"

"Yes! It's so pretty, I love them, and it can suit a boy and it has many good properties."

Adena thought about that idea. Millie always had good ideas, so she went with that.

"We should go the apothecary, I guess they have some." And Millie nodded her head. "Guys! Millie and I are going this way!"

"Okay don't get lost!" said Jade.

The girls made their way to the shop that displayed many potions ingredients. They looked around for gemstones and found them. Adena read the little descriptions attached to them. One of them was a beautiful shiny black stone that was called Hematite. 'Calming and nourishing for the body. Enhances optimism, willpower, and courage. Good for the mind, memory.' This one seemed good.

"Millie, what do you think of this one?"

Millie came next to her to read the description. "Seems good. And it's really pretty." Adena agreed and took the pendant where was attached the gemstone, going to pay for it.

"Hope these aren't fake though," murmured the girl as they left the shop.

"I don't think so. It's a good shop."

They joined the others in the Leaky Cauldron and then went back to Eugenia's place.

"We were freezing cold while waiting for you outside, you took your time," grunted Jacob. 

They had dinner when they arrived and prepared the place.

That night was really amusing, Adena had so much fun with the others. Jacob told funny stories that were really funny for once. She was glad everything was back to normal with them, it really felt good. Since they were all in better terms with each other, Adena got teased for having a boyfriend.

"Who would have thought Adena would have dated?" said Isaac with a laugh.

"For real! And you're actually nice to him!" added Eugenia.

"I'm always nice!" exclaimed the brunette, offended.

"Disagree uh-uh,"  muttered Jacob.

"You don't deserve my precious kindness."