"I think so," Percy admitted, grinning sheepishly. He was glad his choices got Penny approval. She'd probably laugh at him if he'd said he owned a bicycle or something.
"Maybe you should," he agreed, considering it. "A torch, a lighter, a knife..." He thought of other things that might be useful, and was thankful he knew a bit about Muggle culture, thanks to his father, Muggle Studies, and the Guardian. He shook his head a little. "But you've got a little time yet. We have to find you a place to go first."
Not wanting to bring Penny down, he turned the conversation back to dinner. "That is a good idea," he said. "And add anything else you might like. Even if it's turnips."