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Life Lessons

Chapter Two: "Shoppin' Trip"

"Hey Lily, over here!" Fay yelled as she saw her friend in the crowd.

Lily laughed as she ran over to her two best friends at the table they were at. Seeing them again after the long summer was shocking. They had changed so much. Virginia Fay White with her long strawberry-blonde hair even curlier and longer than ever and her medium-brown eyes shining. Her face was tanned, but still clear-no freckles. And Lissa with her medium-length black hair and crystal blue eyes, freckles covered her face. But not that Lily could complain about looks, and she knew it. With her curly deep-red hair and bright green eyes, she had nothing to whine about.

After they talked about their plans and their summer, and long after they finished their ice cream, they got up to leave. Unfortunately they were stopped by three guys whom they knew and hated more than Malfoy and Snape. Okay maybe not that much.

"What do you want James?" Lily snapped, rolling her eyes. If it wasn't the guy she could stand least in the world, why does over half of Hogwarts female population like him?

He just grinned, "Aww, is that how you treat an old friend you haven't seen over an ENTIRE summer?"

"'Friend' isn't exactly the word I would use," she muttered.

"You don't like us?" Sirius 'pouted.'

"Black, shut up!" Lissa yelled.

"Look, Potter, Black, and Lupin, we have plans for this afternoon, and they don't include you. So good riddance!" Fay yawned.

All three guys tried to look hurt, but failed.

"Fay, why don't you just wheel yourself away from us," Sirius snickered.

The hurt look on Fay's face upset Lily, but it pissed Lissa off. They hate it when someone makes fun of their friend.

"Ow," Sirius groaned after Lissa's fist collided with his stomach.

"Don't you ever say that again!" she hissed. Then Lissa turned to the girls, "Let's go to Flourish & Blotts, and get away from here."

They walked, and well, wheeled, themselves to the store in silence.

"You would think they would have ramps on these store entrances, wouldn't you?" Lissa asked trying to break the silence.

Fay laughed, "Yeah, they automatically assume that all witches and wizards can walk. Lucky for us, I have permission to use a hovering charm!"

"You take all this so lightly, Fay," Lily said.

"Yeah, well being in a wheelchair your whole life doesn't deprive you really from anything. Because you never knew what it was like to play Quidditch, run around, play in the ocean and even walk. I have never known anything but my wheelchair, I DO know that I hate Black, Potter and Lupin. They find it so hilarious to make fun of me." Fay sighed. "I just don't get it, why do they take so much pleasure in it?"

They entered the store before either answered. "Well, just because they are idiots. That's our only explanation." Lily grinned and all three laughed.

"Well, hello girls. I was wondering when you would show up!" Mrs. Walters smiled. She owns Flourish & Blotts, when she bought it, she chose not to change the name.

"Hi Mrs. Walters," Lily and Fay greeted her while Lissa answered "Hi Mom."

"I know, I will install that ramp soon, if you would have come tomorrow, the people are supposed to come this evening." Mrs. Walters laughed, she knew Fay had trouble.

"I will make sure to come next year and try it out," Fay smiled.

"Hey, Mom, do we have any of the little quills in yet?" Lissa asked.

"Yeah, in the back. You can go get some, you have the keys. Have fun today girls, and Melissa, I expect you back by six for dinner."

"Yes, Mother."

The girls were fortunate not to run into the guys anymore that day, but they did run into their roommate, Brittany. Which could be a good thing, or not. They believe Brittany should be in Hufflepuff, she ditzy enough for it. How did she get into Gryffindor?

They all went home, carrying bags of school stuff and some extras, promising to see each other at least once more before school starts again.

But that never did happen, they were all quite busy the last few days. Lily got her Head Girl Badge and her family went out to celebrate, although Petunia complained the whole time because Vernon couldn't come. Lissa had to help her mother at the store and Fay had to go to the hospital and just barely could come home before school started again.

Well did you's guys like it? I hope you did! Please R/R, I want to know if I should continue!

~Lady Meliah~