Ethan was oddly slow with his shopping duty. Why? Well, the time has come for him to pick up his school supplies for the last time. He himself could not believe that he’s all grown up and already a seventh year. Wasn’t it just yesterday that he was a third year, running from one shop to another and was super excited with the coming school term? Ethan could not decide whether he’s excited to finish his last term, or, be sad that he’s not going back after that. Wait, should he even be thinking about it so soon? He’s got NEWTs to think about! And before that, he’s got an Ellec Wedding to attend!

The thought made the soon to be 18 year old crack a grin. He’s as excited as everyone else really, so he was looking forward to witnessing the whole thing. Stopping by Sugarplums, Ethan got two knuts from his pocket, placed those inside the slot, and turned the knob.

...

Nothing. His gumball was stuck! Sadjfdksjf;sdlfjs. SIGHING, the fair haired teenager sat on the ground, beside that particular gumball machine, and nudged it with his elbow. Few seconds later, the gumball machine changed its mind, and released one candy for him.

Win!