Lily's Final Answer
Chapter 12 – Shopping Spree
"So, what sop are we going to go to, and what are going to buy?" Lily asked.
"We're going to buy you a totally new outfit, including underwear, new make-up, and we're going to go to the little barber shop and get some of that mess, you like to call hair, chopped off. You let it grow down to your belly button! The barber shop is called With a Flick, the clothing shop is called The Shop Around the Corner, and we will be getting make-up from Witch Works." Skyler said.
Lily nodded.
"Oh, yeah, we're going to go to Zonko's and Honeyduke's for a gift for James." Elise added.
"Oh, why do we need to get James a gift?" Lily asked.
"We just do, ok?" Elise snapped.
"Ok." Lily responded.
They walked for about 15 minutes when they came up to With A Flick.
"Do we have to cut my hair?" Lily asked in desperation.
"Yes!" The three girls yelled.
"We're going to keep the length, but not that much length." Rosie said.
"Fine, if we must!" Lily said a little saddened.
They all walked in and a man named Xanthus Smith greeted them.
"Hello ladies, my name is Xanthus Smith, how may I help you?" the man named Xanthus stated.
"Well sir, I would like to get my friend's hair cut. Could you please chop it so it's about chest length? Also, could you please curl it into ringlets?" Rosie asked.
"Sure ma'am. Would you please go and sit in that empty chair over there?" Xanthus said.
Lily went and sat in the chair as instructed. She was somewhat nervous. Xanthus began shampooing, cutting, and styling. Within 10 minutes, he was finished. Lily looked into the mirror and was amazed at what she saw. Her beautiful red locks of hair were in shiny tight ringlets. Rosie paid the man and everyone was now heading to The Shop Around the Corner. This is where they will get Lily all new clothes.
They walked in to find hundreds of clothes just waiting to be tried on and/or bought. Skyler went at it right away. Rosie, Elise, and Lily walked around the underwear area. Lily picked out some black and red lingerie. Skyler came back with 4 different outfits and 2 pairs of really cute shoes. She handed them over to Lily and pushed her into the changing booth.
Lily came out in a black dress with a green ribbon outlining the seams. The dress was about 2 inches above the knee and hugged Lily's perfect, petite body. It fit her perfectly. The girls were in awe. Lily went back into the dressing room and came out in another dress. It was, again, above the knee and emerald green to complement her eyes. Lily went back into the dressing booth and came out in a pair of black pants and a blue halter top. It looked fabulous on her. She went back in the dressing room and came out in an antique, corset black and green dress. She looked attractive in it. Lily quickly changed back into her normal clothes and tried on the shoes. One pair was black high-heels and the other was a pair of black boots. Both pairs fit perfectly. Lily was satisfied and the girls were extremely happy. They went to pay for the 4 outfits, 2 pairs of shoes, and underwear. The total came to 22 Galleons, 17 Sickles, and 3 Knuts. Everyone chipped in to pay because everything was very expensive.
They grabbed the shopping bags and went into Witch Works for make-up. The Fantastic Four only stayed in this shop for about 10 minutes because all they needed was the basics. They also got manicures and pedicures. They bought eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, foundation, lipstick, and they paid for their nails. This all cost 7 Galleons, 3 Sickles, and 8 Knuts.
Lily, Skyler, Elise, and Rosie were all worn out, so they decided to go to the Three Broomsticks and grab a butterbeer. As they were walking, they passed the Marauders. They were all holding bags and one of the bags each guy was holding was from Pure Icing, a jewelry shop. The girls pretended not to notice and went to get a butterbeer.
"Lils, now we can't get James a gift because he got you something." Elise said.
"Ok, then can we go back to the castle? Please!" Lily said jadedly.
"Fine, let's go." Elsie said.