Chapter 4
Preparation and a Friend
When I got home my heart was feather light and my eyes were glazed. Who knew that Neville had felt the same way as I did. dingding ding Was it really 1 in the morning already? 'Well I guess I should go to bed then,' I told myself as I made my way over to my circular bed.
I woke that morning to a loud clatter followed by a hoot from my bedroom window. I grudgingly got up knowing that there was an owl waiting for me. The window creaked a little as I opened it and let the toffee colored owl in he lifted his leg so I could relive him of his letter.
Hi I'm sorry about last night if you would like we could go on an actual date tonight. Im going to the Potters house for Lily's party tonight I'm allowed to bring a friend. I would like you to come as more that a friend. Please come only if you want.
A nervous friend
Neville
My heart gave a leap as I sat down at the kitchen table to write a response "Accio parchment," several pieces of parchment flew towards me, "Accio quill." A quill and ink bottle floated lazily on to the table.
This was my reply-
Dear Neville,
I would love to go to the Potter's house tonight.
A dreamy friend
Luna
P.S. Don't be sorry about last night.
I wrote this note after several rewrites and thought it was good enough and then tied back onto the owl and watched it fly off in to the sky. Hoping that it would get their soon. Well I guess I should get ready for m y first real date with Neville Longbottom.
POP I apperated down to the Two Wands. A Wizarding Beauty Spa.
"Do you have anything open for a full spa package," I asked wistfully.
"Umm let me check," the lady behind the desk replied. After she rustled through a few pages and then responded, "yes we have one in about fifteen minutes, you can wait in our café if you want."
"Thank you! How much is it?" I asked.
"Lets see a full package it is 2 gallons."
"Well that's not that bad," I replied as I dug into my pockets to find some money. I grabbed two gallons and put them on the desk, "See you in fifteen minutes then," I said with a failed attempt to sound smooth. I walked out of there and into the connected café.
"What'll it be Miss?" A cashier girl said cheerfully.
"Umm, well just a cup of mocha and a blueberry muffin," I responded it really wasn't my cup of tea, but it was better than waiting with nothing to eat or drink.
"Three sickles."
"Here you go," I dug in my pocket and pulled out a couple sickles. Picking up three of them handing them to her. Putting the rest back in my pocket and grabbed the food. Sitting down I grabbed the latest issue of the Quibbler. As I was finishing the last piece of muffin I heard a voice call my name.
"Luna, Hey Luna!" I turned around and saw Hermione Granger.
"Hermione!' I exclaimed as we hugged.
"It's been so long Luna how are you?" Hermione asked smiling broadly.
"Oh I'm great, how are you? Are you and Ron going to Ginny and Harry's tonight?" I asked also grinning.
"Yes are you coming?"
"Yep I'm going with Neville. We are dating!" at that we both shrieked it was like we were back in school.
"Oh, I always thought you two would make a cute couple!" Hermione shrieked.
"I know this is going to be our like second date!"
"Oh my gosh are you here to get ready for it?" Hermione asked me
"Yes, are here to get ready for the dinner too?" I questioned back.
"Yeah even thought my and Ron are married I still need time for myself. Hey I have and idea. Let's do the spa together," Hermione suggested excitedly.
"That's perfect," I dreamily replied.
"It's time lets go!" Hermione said grabbing my hand and running to the front desk.
"Hermione Granger and Luna Lovegood door number 22," the lady at the desk pointed down the right hall and we both trotted down to the
"Hello girls this is your spa schedule," the lady in the room said as she handed us a paper an dthen left.
11-12 an hour long spa
12-1 a facial
1-2 hair
2-3 make up
3-4 dress
"Let's get going," Hermione shrieked extremely excited.
"Aqumism," we both said transforming our robes into swimsuits.
We went into the spa and gave a groan.
"Ah that feels good," I exclaimed.
We sat their for an hour without talking enjoying the silence and calmness.
Beep
"Time for our facials!" I exclaimed getting in to this spa package.
"Just sit down close your eyes enjoy," The lady said.
We listened and spent another silent hour enjoying times without fear, excitement, and troubles.
That happened with the makeup and hair too. Then the Part wear we chose our robes came.
"Okay this is the best part we get to choose from a ton of dress and casual robes.
Lets get looking. We rushed into the room running from isle to isle; grabbing robe after robe until 20minutes later they met in the fitting room.
"Well lets get picking," We showed each other the robes we chose and finally with only five minutes left to our spa package we narrowed it down to two each.
"Do you like this one," Hermione held up a light purple pair robes, " or this one," she held up a light emerald one.
"I like the emerald one," I replied.
"Yeah me too. So its decided.
"Which one do you like?" I asked holding up a pair of light pink robes in one hand and a pair of sky blue robes in the other.
"I like the blue one," Hermione advised me.
"Its settled then you get the emerald one and I'll get the blue one," I grinned happily as chatted.We put the robes on and walked out
"Whoa, that was the greatest time of my life I feel great," Hermione exclaimed delightedly. She looked like she did when she got 110 on her charms test in 5th year.
"Bye," we said to the lady at the desk as we walked out of the Two Wands and started chatting again.
"Yes, it was great but shouldn't we get going to the Potter's," I reminded her.
"Oh yes, lets go!" she responded.
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