Today was the day of shopping, Summer thought.

They were going to Hogsmede today buy their stuff for the ball. The students from 6th and 7th were waiting at the door while filch made sure they all had permission.

The group walked together and when they got there they decided to split. The girls would go to Absolute Dress (Summer thought the name reminded her of Absolute Vodka)

And the guys would go to Pleasant Men.

When the girls got to the store Summer and Marissa squealed. The store was HUGE, and full of dresses, shoes and accessories. A warm, chubby lady came over to them

"May I help you lovely girls?" she asked

" O yes please, we are looking for ball dresses" Summer giggled happily.

"ahhh" the lady said with a twinkle "what kind of style are you going for?" she asked summer

"I'm going for a modern, black piece" Summer said

"I think I have the perfect dress for you" she said as she led Summer over to a rack. She then came back and turned to Marissa, but before Marissa could talk the lady simply said

"Follow me"

She led Marissa to a rack and Marissa squealed in delight.

The lady then went back to Hermione and Ginny and did the same thing.

The girls went to the changing rooms to get dressed and each girl came out wearing the dress that they were going to buy.

(A/N:I'm going to write a detailed description of the dresses now)

Summer was wearing a black boob tube dress that had a puffy skirt covered in netting and went to just below her knees. The back of the dress was dipped, so that her back was exposed. The material on the front of the dress was scrunched…Summer looked hot.

Marissa wore a dress that resembled the new Versace one. It was baby pink chiffon and the top hugged her neck. There were no sleeves just thick straps that didn't cover her shoulders. The waist was ribbed satin, also in pink (well more of a salmon) and then the skirt (made of chiffon also) floated out…she looked very pretty and floaty.

Hermione wore a long teal dress that was boob tube. It had gold lines zigzagging her chest and one wrapped around her hips. And there were hints of lilac in it. It hung perfectly. It was bohemian style and made her look like a million dollars.

Ginny choose a rap-around dress. It was deep blue and had short sleeves. The front of the skirt went straight down but the back puffed out. Her hair looked magnificent in comparison to the deep blue.

Then they had to choose shoes, summer brought a pair of round-toed red heels. Marissa brought a pair of wedges and the fabric was pink chiffon to go with her dress, the ties went up her legs to about halfway below her knee. Hermione brought a pair of gold strappy high-heels and Ginny brought a pair of bohemian style sandals.

Accessories were next. Summer bought a pair of red dangly earrings to go with her shoes. Marissa brought a big beaded necklace. Hermione brought some gold bracelets and a gold hair band. Ginny brought an arm bracelet…the girls didn't go crazy on accessories; they just didn't feel the need to.

Then they met up with the guys who had brought tuxes. The ate lunch and the girls went to the salon to get their hair professionally done.

Summer came out with her hair in a bun, with loose curls hanging around her face and out of the bun,

Marissa had her hair out and in soft waves.

Hermione had her hair down and her fringe swept to the side with the gold hair band.

Ginny had her hair out, it was straight and shining, but she had a new fringe which suited her, it was short and reached the top of her eyes.

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When the girls met up with the guys that night they looked stunning. Their make up matched the colors they wore. The guys were taken away. Each person walked with their partner, down to the hall…although some of those couples wished they were with a different person…

The doors to the ballroom opened and they stepped in.