His mother had been exceptionally generous today. No, she hadn't come with him, that'd be ridiculous - no, she'd simply given him enough money to get what he needed and lunch. Very generous of her. If, of course, lunch would cost 50p or less. Severus counted his money, hoped for no price rises and looked around the place with confusion.

The Hogwarts letter he had was crumpled and a bit ripped from being stuffed in his pocket all day, being yanked in and out of it as he checked what items he'd need for class.

There was so much to get and he had no idea how he was supposed to carry it all.

Looking at the list, he frowned and tried to work out where one purchased all these books.