Chapter 2: Preparation for the Ball
"What should I wear?" Lily asked Crystal in an alarmed way Before Crystal could answer, a girl Lily had never seen before suddenly walked in.
"I'm sorry if it seems like I was eavesdropping, but I couldn't help hear what you said, and if you would like to hear it, I have an idea for you," the girl said politely.
Lily, being the curious person she was, replied with interest, "I'd love to hear your idea!"
The girl looked very relieved that Lily hadn't been angry with her for listening, "Well, I was thinking that since my mom is a dress designer, I could let you see some of her designs."
"Would you happen to have any of her designs here?" Lily asked excitedly.
"Well, I should have a catalog in my trunk. We can look through it tonight and I will owl my mom so she can send them in a few days." replied the girl.
"That would be great! I'm Lily, by the way. And this is Crystal," Lily introduced. Then, almost hesitantly, "Er...are you new here?"
"Oh, how stupid of me! I knew I forgot something! I'm Savannah Johnson. I've just transferred here from Salem," Savannah answered, looking a bit foolish.
"That's all right! We're all a little forgetful around here!" Crystal laughed, "Are you hungry? It's about time for dinner! We can head down to the Great Hall together, if you want!"
And so they headed down to eat in the Great Hall. As Lily passed by the Marauders, she smiled at Remus and put a hand on his shoulder as she whispered in his ear, "I'm looking forward to the Ball." Remus turned a bright shade of red as all the Marauders hooted and whistled.
All the Marauders laughed, and commented loudly.
"Way to go, Remus!"
"Atta boy!"
"Aww..."
"Took you long enough!"
"Remsi-poo and Lily sittin' in a tree!"
After the three were almost sure that everyone in the Hall was watching the commotion (much to Remus's dismay), they put down their forks and started to head up to the common room, a blushing Remus chasing after them, calling, "You could at least have waited for me after that scene!"
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Later that night the three girls looked through the catalog and they each found an individual dress for themselves. Savannah orders owled the orders to her mother, and they came in a few days later. The girls excitedly tried them on and modeled in front of the mirror.
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The day of the ball came and then everyone was getting ready. Lily put on her black dress with flowers engraved into the cloth. It reached right above her knees and the thin, black double straps crossed on her back in a low dip. She wore a beautiful necklace with mini pearls and beautiful, dangling earrings. She gently put on her make-up careful not to make a mistake. Her silver eyeliner with light eye shadow shined brightly along with the glitter. Her lips were shining with the coated lip-gloss. She slid her feet into her strapped, black shoes. She grabbed her purse and went to go get Crystal and Savannah. Crystal was wearing a light blue, strapless dress just above her knees. Savannah was wearing a fiery red dress that ended right above her knees. The three girls left their dormitories to go to the Common Room. As Lily walked down the stairs, Remus stared at her every move. When she was close enough, he grabbed her hand, and, both grinning ear-to-ear, they walked to the Portrait hole." James had asked Crystal to the ball with him as friends earlier in the week, since they both didn't have a date. Sirius seemed to have taken a liking to Savannah, and had asked her to the ball upon Lily's advice. Taking their dates' hands, they reached Remus and Lily, and the six left the common room together, only to bump into none other than the famous...
A/N: cliffy! try to guess who! and I know its short but I will update soon!
