A/N: Wow. Second chapter. This one will be much longer, mainly because I had more time for this one, and got more into it. Also, you need to remember that this goes slightly back in time. It doesn't follow directly on from the last chapter, but happens before it, and at the same time. Hopefully it'll make sense once you read it.

Reviewer responses:

ShOrTnSwEeT9013- YAY! You were my first reviewer! Thank you!

Trinity Day- Yes, to be honest, I agree. I could have stopped it at a better place, but for the first three chapters, perhaps four, it switches between the girls and the boys. So it will stop at annoying moments, but hopefully, it'll sort out soon. And yes, the plot's giving me some trouble. It will not turn up, dammit:D Hopefully I will have a plot sometime, but I'm not making any promises. :)

Beyond-The-Veil :D You'll find out what he heard in this chapter.

Disclaimer – None of what you recognise is mine. Except Jo, who is mine, but is named after the wonderful J.K Rowling.

Lily jumped out of her parents' car before turning back to the open window. "Now Lily dear," her mother said, smiling. "Let me make sure I've got this straight. You're going to meet your friend, spend the day with her, buying your school things. Then her parents will drive you back to our house, at around half past four. Is that right?" she asked, smiling. Lily nodded.

"Yep. She's probably here now," she said, before leaning through the window to kiss her mother on the cheek, blow a kiss to her dad, and say goodbye to Petunia, who didn't answer, and carried on looking out of the window. Lily sighed, and withdrew her head. "See you later!" she said, forcing a smile onto her face. Her parents smiled back, waved, and drove off. Lily watched the car until it was out of sight. When it was gone, she turned around, grinning. Now to find Jo.

Before she could take another step, or say anything, a loud cry came out of nowhere. "Lily!" Lily turned at the sound of her name. Only one person she knew was that loud. Sure enough, a slender girl, with wild curly brown hair was running down the cobblestone street, waving her hand wildly above her head.

"Hi Jo!" she yelled back, waving herself. When her friend reached her, she couldn't help grinning. They had agreed to dress up slightly for their shopping trip. As it was a hot day, Lily had chosen a green knee-length skirt, and a white tank top, finished off with white sandals. Her long, auburn hair had been tied into a ponytail, secured with green ribbon. It was slightly more girly than her usual clothes, but she had dressed up. Jo, on the other hand, was living up her tomboy reputation. She wore cut-off denim shorts, a 'Puddlemere United' t-shirt, and white trainers. Or rather, they must have been white once. Now they were a rather dull grey. Jo's long, curly, and rather wild, brown hair was down, but clipped back at the sides, keeping it out of her face.

The two girls hugged, and when they pulled away, Jo surveyed Lily, tapping her chin with a Quidditch-calloused finger. She nodded, smiling. "Nice outfit," she concluded, and Lily grinned back.

"You too. All ready to get to that Quidditch game?" she teased. In response, Jo stuck her tongue out, and then grinned. "Yep. When Puddlemere United gets a game date sorted, I'm off. Or Holyhead Harpies. Or Appleby Arrows. They're good too." Lily smirked, never really tiring of her friends' passion for Quidditch. While she much preferred to sit in the stands and watch the matches, Jo was a Chaser, and one of the only two girls on the Gryffindor team.

"Come on you. We need to get out school stuff. We'll get books first," she said, grabbing Jo's hand. She led her off towards Flourish Blotts, ignoring Jo's complaints about how the books were the heaviest, so wouldn't it make more sense to get them last. When they reached the door to Flourish Blotts, Lily dragged Jo inside, then let go. She fished her book list out of her pocket, as Jo did the same thing. They gave their lists to the man behind the counter, and stood, chattering and giggling, until they were handed their books. Lily took hers, a bright smile illuminating her face, and while Jo was just as pleased to get them, she staged collapsing under their weight, but she grinned all the same. Lily swatted at her friend good-naturedly, before exiting the shop, with Jo close behind her.

They stuffed their books into their bags, Lily's a large wicker handbag, and Jo's a large rucksack. In compensation (or, as Lily said 'for revenge') Jo dragged Lily across the street to the window of 'Quality Quidditch Supplies' where the latest broom, the 'Nimbus 1000' was on display. Lily practically had to drag Jo away from the window. The two girls then went into the apothecary, and the pet store, the former to replenish their Potions supplies, and the latter to get Owl Treats for their owls.

After these purchases were all safely in their bags, the only things they had left to buy were their robes for this year. At fourteen, both of the girls had filled out quite a bit, and Jo seemed to have grown at least two inches.

"Lily," Jo said, in her most wheedling tone. "Can't we take a little break before we get the robes? Please?" she said, fluttering her dark lashes at Lily.

"Wouldn't it make more sense to buy everything now, and not have to worry about doing it later? If we buy them now, we can relax for the rest of the day." Lily answered, arching an eyebrow. Jo appeared to consider this for a moment, before sticking out her lower lip, and pouting. "Fine. Use logic against me. Just because none of my arguments are ever logical." Lily sighed, shook her head, and pulled Jo by the arm over to Madam Malkins.

Once the girls had bought their robes, and they were safely stored in their bags, Lily consented to a break. They trudged over to Florean Fortesques' Ice Cream Parlour, with Jo good-naturedly complaining about the weight of the books. They went inside, despite the heat, and ordered their ice creams. Lily's, a double chocolate ice cream, and for Jo, a toffee nut ice cream. They stood inside the shop, waiting for their order and chatting, as a waitress passed them to go outside. When they were given their order, they followed the waitress outside, into the fresh air. Jo reached the door before Lily, having longer legs, but stopped dead, nearly causing Lily to cannonball into the back of her.

"Jo? What's up?" Lily asked, waving a hand in front of the brunette's face. When there was no answer, Lily stepped up next to her friend, and followed her horrified gaze. When her eyes landed on the target, her own jaw dropped. "Oh no. Not here. I was having a good time." She groaned, squeezing her eyes shut.

A/N: Well? What did you think? I realise it might be a bit confusing, with it changing people all the time, but I'll try not to confuse myself, or you guys. XD

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