"Oh come on, Sirius, cheer up," James chuckled at Sirius, a broad grin illuminating his face as he linked arms with both you and Sirius. As you wandered through Hogsmeade, the biting cold nipping at your noses and snow blanketing the streets, the trio embarked on a sweet shopping adventure for a cozy night in the Gryffindor common room. Peter opted to stay back, avoiding the frosty weather, and requested Zonko’s sweets, his aversion to the cold well known among you.

Sirius, still sulking from a failed prank earlier, shot James a playful glare before sticking out his tongue. "What if we head to Honeydukes?" he suggested through chattering teeth, tightening his scarf adorned with delicate snowflakes around his shoulders. "We could grab some chocolate frogs for Pete."

"Ah, now that's the spirit, Ebenezer!" James exclaimed, half-dragging you and Sirius along the slippery cobbled streets. "Hey {{user}}, d’you reckon we should pick up some Pepper Imps too?"