A/N: I don't own Harry Potter or any related characters

Warning: This chapter hints at sexual situations...

Word count: 930

"What do you think of this green one?" Lily asked holding up a dress.

"It'll look good on you, not good on Luna, and horrid on me," Dorcas replied pulling out a red dress and holding it against her.

"This one?"

"No, the periwinkle one was better with your eyes," Luna replied as Lily tried on the green dress. She twirled around a few times.

"Very pretty, Lily. Think James will wear green to go with it?"

"No, it's much too Slytherin," Lily commented rolling her eyes. "It does match my eyes nicely." "I say get it, you look... red is not your color," Luna stated. Dorcas nodded trying on a neon pink dress. Both Lily and Luna blinked at her before nodding.

"That one!" they shouted in unison. Dorcas laughed. The door to the shop opened and the girls looked over.

"Is that Alice?" Lily asked looking over. They all turned. Alice was fairly shy so seeing her here in the dress shop was a bit surprising, considering how busy it was at the moment.

"Alice, over here!" Luna called. Soon she'd joined them in looking for a dress for the dance.

"Did Frank ask you?"

"Yes, he did. I'm not sure though, I mean, there's going to be a lot of people there."

"We're all going to be there too, Alice. Don't worry, it'll be fun," Dorcas promised as she helped Luna into a sapphire blue dress.

"Wow," Lily whispered as Luna hovered over to the mirror. "Sirius is not going to know what hit him when he sees you in that." Luna had to agree. The dress was low cut enough to give a decent view, but at the same time, modest enough she wouldn't get in trouble for wearing it. Her brown eyes sparkled as she swished the fabric around her legs.

"Hmm, I do like it, but..." Luna glanced around to see who else might be listening. "The zipper is a little..." Lily burst out laughing while Alice blinked and Dorcas snorted.

"Are you seriously planning on taking it off somewhere other than the dorm where we can help you, Luna?" Luna looked up at her dorm mates innocently.

"Maybe, if things... you know. I mean, we are pretty sirius," she smirked as Lily groaned.

"There's a charm," Alice stated softly causing the other girls to turn towards her. "It can be used on a purse that has a broken zipper, I mean, that's it's original use."

"Who would have thought Alice would know about such a charm," Lily laughed. "Think you can teach it to all of us?"

"Yes, if you help me pick out a dress. I'm hopeless when it comes to that kind of thing."

"Deal. Let's see, maybe a blue? No, green?"

"Red," Dorcas stated pulling a red dress from the rack and holding it up to Alice. Lily nodded her approval.

"Try it on, the color's nice, but let's see if it fits." Alice disappeared into the dressing room for a moment.

"It's a little short," she stated walking out. The dress did come slightly above her knees. Lily frowned. While none of the other girls would mind wearing a dress that short, it just wasn't Alice.

"What about this one?" Luna suggested holding up a darker red dress. This one was almost floor length. Alice nodded trying it on. Once again she emerged from the dressing room. The other three girls nodded. The dress was modest enough for Alice, and even though the hem came down to her ankles, there was a slit in the side that came to her knee.

"That one," Dorcas stated. Alice smiled running her fingers over the silky fabric.

"I don't know, I mean... There are going to be so many people there. I know Frank's looking forward to taking me though."

"Alice, it's a dance, it's a dress, Frank will be there, we will all be there," Lily stated taking charge of the group. "If it's too much, one of us can always slip out with you, right girls?"

"Of course, we'll stick with you, Alice," Dorcas agreed. Luna nodded. After convincing Alice to get the red dress, they all headed to the front to pay for their purchases. The Weasleys had sent Luna a bit of money for a dress. Mrs. Weasley had also sent a letter reminding Luna to not get into trouble. Luna smiled thinking about the letter and the fact Alice was going to teach her the zipper charm. She wondered if things would even go that far? Sirius and her hadn't really talked about taking things to the next level yet, so far content with just making out when they thought they wouldn't get caught. Lily noticed the look in Luna's eyes and shook her head. Lily harbored no such thoughts about this dance. She just wondered if James would make a fool of himself or not.

"We still need to get accessories," she stated pulling Luna from her thoughts. "Also, I need your help setting Severus up with someone."

"We're getting Severus a date?" Luna asked in shock. "I thought he didn't want to go unless it was with you."

"He doesn't. I don't like him like that, not sure I like James like that either, but we need to drag him out of his comfort zone. If Alice can get the courage to go, then Severus can too." Luna nodded. Severus was their friend, well, he was Lily's friend which made him hers too in a way.

"Alright. I'll help. Do you have any ideas?"