Final exams were finally over, and Adrienne felt she could finally breathe again. Though not one to get completely stressed out about exams, as she progressed through the years at Hogwarts, the toughness of exams (not to mention the homework) seemed to be exponential, so much so that the young witch's excitement for going home seemed to be greater than in the past. Perhaps it was the promise of little to no homework (aside from the animagus studies that she'd committed herself to), or being able to spend her days outside with Aristide.

Unfortunately, those festivities would have to wait another day. There were more pressing matters that demanded her attention such as getting Christmas presents for her many family relatives. Adrienne felt there was nothing to do but get it over with whilst she was still in the mood for work.

It only took walking into her uncle's study and smiling charmingly to convince him to bring her Christmas shopping in Hogsmeade. She'd have normally gone to Diagon Alley, but it was too similar to getting school books and supplies. After flooing to Hogsmeade, Adrienne stepped out onto the wet pavement, ducking her nose into her wool scarf and shivering. "I think I'd have rather preferred it to be snowing," she commented as she looked down the street. "At least then I'd feel more in the Christmas spirit, wouldn't you Uncle?" She glanced up at him, only her eyes visible over her scarf.

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