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- Hey, Kakashi! - Huh? - Merry Christmas!.. Obito had caught up with him in the hallway many times, but now it was harder to catch his breath. In his hand, which he hid behind his back, he held a large box. Kakashi was surprised, and then smiled. - And you, - Hatake handed him a bundle containing a Gryffindor sweater and some sweets. - thanks. And this is yours... Uchiha handed him a large box. - Will you follow me to the ? - Yeah, - Kakashi nodded happily. Together they came to the right place and stopped near the wall. - Will you come through or will I? Kakashi shrugged his shoulders. - Come on, you. Uchiha walked past the wall three times, focusing on a certain thought. "He should like it." Double doors appeared in the wall again, and the guys went inside. The room looked like a cozy living room. Warmth radiated from the burning fireplace, and colorful garlands and decorations gave comfort. There was a large sofa in front of the fireplace, on which they settled down. - It's pretty cute, I like it, - Kakashi smiled. Uchiha smiled back. He was a little nervous before the moment when Kakashi would open his gift. Will he like it?.. Hatake turned to Obito and asked, pointing at the box: - Is it possible already? Uchiha nodded. Kakashi, a little worried, carefully opened the gift. The box contained several useful books wrapped in a soft blanket. There were five sugar feathers on one side and chocolate frogs on the other. The whole picture was complemented by a postcard on which was written a Christmas greeting with a picture of a hippogriff. Kakashi smiled and then hugged Obito. - Thanks. But... Where did you get this? - I wanted to buy you a present at Hogsmeade, but I couldn't do it. Other outings were also unsuccessful, therefore... Here... - Uchiha lowered his head. - I'm sorry... I should have thought about it in advance, consulted with you... I wanted to buy you a broom... Remember? We wanted to play Quidditch in our freshman year, so I thought that... maybe... - I was thinking of giving you a Nimbus, too... - Really? Kakashi nodded. - But why did you want to? - Hatake took something out of his pocket and waved his wand. The white-haired man had a broom in his hands. - I used a reduction spell, and now I've returned her to her previous state. Here. Uchiha's eyes widened. - She is... It's worth more than one galleon... and... is it mine now?... Kakashi laughed and nodded. - Yours. - But.....Thanks... Obito smiled and hugged Kakashi tightly. - Let's ride it together? - If you want... Come on. Obito took a broom and tried to climb on it. After making sure that it was safe to fly it, he flew around the room for several circles, after which he handed the Nimbus to Kakashi. - Try it! It's cool! Hatake also sat on a broom and tried to fly. After flying around the room, Kakashi descended to the ground again. - Well done! - Obito praised. - Come on, it's not difficult,- the ash-haired man smiled. They sat down on the sofa again and talked about various topics for a long time.Chapter 5. Attempts and successes
December 10, 2023 at 8:50 AM
Having received the invisibility cloak in the Room of Requirement, Obito decided to use it. And preferably as soon as possible. Christmas was approaching, so Uchiha wanted to buy a decent gift for Kakashi.
Attempt No. 1
After waiting for a trip to Hogsmeade, Uchiha pretended to go into the room, and he stuffed magic money and a magic wand into his pockets, put on a robe and followed them.
Joining the crowd, he walked so that his footprints would not attract too much attention. Kakashi and Rin were walking about in the middle. Getting a little closer, he listened to the cheerful conversations of the students.
- Do you think it's worth trying Bertie Botts? They say their tastes are completely different. You never know what you're going to get, -Rin asked, turning to Kakashi.
- Maybe. Maybe you'll get lucky, - Hatake smiled.
The girl smiled back, and Obito saw the snow-covered roofs of Hogsmeade houses in the distance. How he dreamed of getting here! The guys began to disperse to various shops. A sweet shop, a fun store "Zonko","Boar's head", "Three brooms"...
And where should he look for a gift for Kakashi? What could he like?
He went into the first store he saw. There were all kinds of goodies on the high shelves. Exploding bubblegum "Drubbles", chocolate frogs, Bertie Botts, which Rin talked about. And which of these magical sweets does Kakashi like the most? Maybe we should take everyone a little at a time? Although it is unlikely. Kakashi can buy himself some sweets, and then Uchiha's gift will simply be meaningless.
Carefully walking to the exit, Obito was able to squeeze into the street - there were so many people who wanted to buy sweets.
His next goal was to find some interesting store that would interest him. This time, Uchiha decided to try his luck at Zonko.
The room was not very spacious, but it was possible to get through. Obito also noticed a staircase here. It ran along the edge and led almost to the ceiling. There was also a rope stretched under the ceiling, along which a toy rode back and forth on a a toy clown.
The students looked at the offered product with a smile, planning how they would use dung bombs or use miracle firecrackers.
"I don't think Kakashi would like something like that... Certainly not a dung bomb."
So, he left the second store without buying anything.
"What other magic shops exist?"
At the same moment, Obito walked past a sports store. He already thought about buying him a broom for Kakashi, but he didn't even ask if he still wanted to fly and if a broom would suit him at all? Does he prefer high-speed or safe ones?
"Still, in most cases, you can't do without Kakashi..."
The students had already begun to be called back when Obito noticed the Folios and Scrolls store for himself. But he couldn't keep up with the others-he still doesn't know his way around here. Joining the two students of Hufflepuff, Uchiha found the others and together with them, still under the invisibility cloak, went back to the castle.
Attempt No. 2
He had to leave last time, but he knew for sure that he would return there again. You just need to find the right moment and get out of the castle to Hogsmeade.
This opportunity presented itself to him on the weekend: he had specially completed his homework in advance, and the others in his living room were busy.
After making sure that no one could see him, he walked along the wall and looked into the hole behind the portrait. He also walked carefully along the corridors, sticking to the edge so as not to accidentally bump into some onlooker. However, the corridors were surprisingly almost empty. Only occasionally did I come across lonely students going to their bedrooms or the library.
Finally, here it is - the long-awaited freedom. Now he will be able to get into that very store and probably buy a long-awaited gift for Kakashi. Obito was almost in the middle of the courtyard when he heard a woman's voice from somewhere to the side:
- Look! There are footprints!
"Damn it!..."
I had to go back to school, jumping in my own footsteps, so as not to give up my real location.
Attempt No. 3
Well, nothing. Now they will leave, and he will try again. In order not to waste time, he again decided to use the same method as at school - to walk along the edge. And so he did. While the students were examining the mysterious footprints, Obito had already slipped past them and was behind the castle wall. But then the next nuance awaited him.
He didn't really remember the way, so he was a little afraid of getting lost. He shouldn't be seen, so asking for directions will be a little problematic.
You can't see the village from here, plus the weather was starting to deteriorate a little. And what should he do now? Go back to the castle.
Attempt No. 4
Who said that a gift should definitely be bought at Hogsmeade? No one. He made it up himself. And I've already regretted it a little.
All but his first outing had not been successful, and there was only nothing left until the Christmas holidays.
What could Kakashi possibly like? New books? Interesting trinkets?
Nothing normal came to his mind, so when Christmas Day came, Obito put all his hopes on the Room of Requirement.
Turning over the possible options in his head, he walked past the wall three times and opened the door that appeared in front of him.