Yes, yes, the rumors were true. Austin had just recently turned 15. And although he didn't have many friends to share it with, he spent it doing what he loved: making potions. He also didn't receive much in terms of gifts, but what he did get was just money. Which was fine with him. He had stashed away some of it for his stock of potion ingredients, but he wanted to buy himself a treat. And what better way to do that than at Hogsmede? His father, half joking, had told him he should use the money for a haircut. But come on. He had some of the best unmanagable hair here. So instead, he decided to spend it on candy.

Walking in the shop, the aroma of chocolate hit his nose. This definitely was the right idea. He brushed the snow off his hat, and browsed the shelves.