Since this is our second snow day in a row here, I'm making the most of my time and updating! So here is Chapter 2! Reviews are appreciated! :)

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I can't help but feel a little self conscious as I walk away from the house, getting one last glimpse at Ron's face before Ginny grabs my hand and we disapparate. When we land, we're in London in an alley. The girls and I brush off and they lead me out onto the street where there is a clothing store right in front of us. The store is larger than most on the block and is marked with black marble, huge glass doors, and all I see inside is bright pink.

"Victoria's Secret!" Parvati get's a mischievous look in her eyes and I frown.

"You can't possibly want me to go in there!" I shake my head and break away from the group.

"Hermione, you can't keep playing it safe!" Hannah nudges me playfully.

"Yeah! We need to get you something to wear on your wedding night! Something Ron will never forget," Angelina explains.

"And it's not like I want the image of Ron's face when he sees you in it," Ginny begins slowly, shaking the image from her mind, "But it can make loads more of a difference on your wedding night and your honeymoon!" Ginny pulls me towards the store.

"But guys, it's just…not me. I like simple things. Not that flashy, lace-covered, sexy, vixen sort of thing!" I know my protests aren't getting me any farther from the store.

"But what about Ron? Does he like the simple things?" Katie asks very seriously.

"She's right, Ron might enjoy a change." Luna chimes in agreeably. I look around the circle of women and see their hopeful faces looking back at me.

"Fine." My ear drums almost burst from the squeals I get in response and in a flurry I'm being tugged inside. The immediate smell of perfume fills my nose and my eyes adjust to the bright pink color all over the store.

A muggle woman in business attire approaches us with a smile, "Welcome ladies, anything I can help you with?" Her offer comes off as if she says it every five minutes: overly enthusiastic and meaningless. Regardless, Ginny responds.

"Our friend here is the bride-to-be, and we're shopping for the wedding night, and the honeymoon." Ginny says as I grimace.

"How great! Congratulations! What to get all depends on your taste. What do you like to wear?" The woman, whose nametag reads Candice, asks me.

I look at her with forced politeness, "I'm pretty plain and neutral." Katie cuts in before I can continue.

"Don't listen to her," then she leans in as if I can't hear, "She's sort of a first timer with lingerie." I scoff at her and Cho pats my shoulder.

"Well this will be a lot of fun, right this way ladies!" Candice leads us over to a large shelf of assorted undergarments. She points to a red and white set. The bra is red lace with a red bow in the center, the panties reciprocate.

"What's your size darling?"

Really? She was asking my bra size? This was incredulous, a waste of my valuable wedding planning time.

I sigh and look up unenthusiastically, looking back and forth for a moment, "Thirty two B." My words come out as a mutter.

"What's wrong?" She asks, actually sounding a little concerned.

"This whole lingerie thing just isn't me." I give a shrug and motion around the store.

Candice smiles at me and sets a hand on my shoulder, "I hear that a lot from women who come in here, and that's okay. But you know, you would be shocked at how many women leave here feeling better about lingerie because of how it makes them feel. You should try some on, look at yourself in the mirror, and try to tell me you don't look great. It's not just about impressing the guy and looking sexy, it's about boosting your self confidence, even when nobody sees what you're wearing underneath. The point is to fell sexy and appealing to yourself," Her explanation makes total sense. I can't seem to find words to argue.

"I guess that makes sense." I nod.

"So try this, look around, find some you like, and don't slack on the colors and patterns, and come find me when you're ready to try them on and we'll see how they look, okay? Have fun!" She smiles warmly at me and I can't help but smile back as she walks off.

"Did you get that, 'Mione?" Hannah smiles, "Let's find you some knickers!"

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We spend a good 45 minutes picking out different garments. Ginny even tries to hand me one that resembles a nurse. I shoved it back.

"Well, we've narrowed it down to five," I say to Candice as we enter the dressing room.

"Brilliant! Why don't you take this dressing room? Try them on, come out and show us and we'll see which ones work for you." She ushers me into the dressing room and I pick up the first set. This one is light pink cotton with an underwire and small white polka-dots. I strip down and pull the garments on. When I turn around to face the mirror a gasp involuntarily escapes my mouth. A feeling of beauty overcomes me and for some reason, I feel comfortable. I smile at myself and open the door. Ten more gasps come from the others as I step forward and turn around once.

"Lovely! Absolutely Lovely!" Padma says with exhilaration.

"Wow!" Cho smiles and nods.

"You look brilliant! How's it fit?" Candice looks at me with approval.

"Great! You were right. I just feel…good in this." I grin for the first time since we got here and twirl again.

"Pink looks bloody great on you!" Ginny says, "Go put the next one on!"

The next one is black, silk, to be exact, and has a white lace trim and a bow in the center. I put it on and feel different in it as I look at myself in the mirror. When I open the door, I recieve the same reaction, but Candice approaches me this time.

"How do you feel in this?"

"To be honest, a little dark for my taste. It is April after all." I look down at the lingerie.

"I agree, try the next one."

This one is white, and is adorned with nice little baby blue pin stripes. This one is cotton and very comfortable. I feel pretty. I can see Ron looking at me in this. Looking at me like I'm the most beautiful woman in the world.

"That one is so cute!"

"Really good, 'Mione!"

"I want it!"

"This one's a yes!"

"I think so too!" I nod and return to put the next one on, feeling a million times better than when I entered the store.

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"Ron's going to love the things you picked out! Three new sets of lingerie will do your sex life good!" Hannah grins as we exit the store.

"Oh hush! My sex life does just fine! Thank you!" I shout back playfully, laughing with the others as we cross the street again, heading for the alley. We all link together and disapparate to my home.

"Bye Hermione! We'll see you soon to finish planning!" Cho says as we stand on my lawn again.

"Yeah! I had a good time, I hate to admit, it was a fun time!" I put my hands up and confess to my friends.

"See, we're good bridesmaids! We know how to have a good time!" Katie nods. We all gather in a hug.

"Well, bye guys!" I wave goodbye and watch them all leave. Before going inside, I put the sack of lingerie in my beaded pouch, thankful for the charm that makes the pouch endless. When I go back into the house, Ron is in the kitchen, putting a glass in the sink.

"You're back! How was it?" Ron comes towards me and wraps me in a hug, "I just got home from Harry's myself."

"It was fun, more fun than I really expected." We kiss for a moment, "What did you and Harry talk about? How was James?"

"James is getting big, looking like Harry more and more every day. Harry and I planned a bachelor party. We're having it tomorrow. We sent letters to all the groomsmen and some of our mates."

"Bachelor party hm?" I ask, my hands around his shoulders.

Ron nods and leans down to nuzzle my neck, "Mhm, I'm sure Harry will have some sort of mad idea for it… Anyway, I've missed you." I feel a blush creep onto my cheeks as Ron pulls me closer by my waist. His strapping arms pull me snug against his broad chest and I inhale his scent.

A smile and a giggle escape me, "I missed you too." I bring my hands up to run through his red hair as we kiss again and retire our activities to the bedroom.

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There's Hermione's bachelorette party! Hope it wasn't too bad! Reviews PLEASE! :)