We arrived in Diagon Alley and made our way to Gringotts.

"Okay, first we need to go to Flourish and Blotts," Lily was saying as we emerged from the bank. She looked guilty as she caught me watching her sneak a peek at a list. Then she placed a hand on her hip.

"Things always run smoother if there's a plan,"she stated defiantly.

"Lils, if you hadn't made a list, I would've been concerned."

We laughed and continued walking down the cobbled streets.

"Hey you guys, I'm also going to need to stop in at Madam Malkin's…for obvious reasons," I gestured to myself.

Lily and Sarah giggled.

"Uh…yeah girl," Sarah eyed me. "You're like an amazon freaking queen. You're taller than Violet now." Violet was the tallest of us…or used to be. Last year, I had been the shortest of my friends even though I had been average height. I used to feel like I was walking through a jungle of limbs when I was with them. Not anymore.

"We can stop there first," Lily said, pointing ahead to the robes shop. "It's on our way."

Sarah was still on about my new appearance.

"Honestly, Eva, I barely recognized you when you showed up at Lils'. You're gonna be a heart-breaker this year," she winked. Lily and I laughed.

"No but really," Lily nodded appreciatively. "We're going to have to take care of you until you learn how to fend off all the admirers… I have a lot of experience with that," Lily joked.

We laughed, but after a minute she added, "I don't think we can call her Janey anymore, Golds."

Janey was the nickname I had given to myself when I was younger. It was short for Plain Jane.

"I think you're right Lils," Sarah nodded.

"Well, you're the mom Lils. Why don't you name me?" I laughed, knowing the new nickname would never catch on, not after six years of Janey.

Lily scoffed.

"In your dreams! You and Sare are the creative ones. Sarah, you do it."

"Hmm…so much responsibility, so much…power. Amazon Freaking Queen is too long. What about…Wonder Woman?"

I shook my head.

"Still too long."

"Well, what if we just called you Queen then."

I wrinkled my nose but said, "Fine."

The name wouldn't stick anyway.

"Great!" Lily clapped her hands and smiled, looking at my less than thrilled face. "Come on then Queenie. Let's get you some new robes!"

Lily grabbed my arm and pulled me into Madam Malkin's. Unfortunately, she pushed the door a little too enthusiastically, and we ran head first into two, very solid, tall backs. Before the backs even turned, Lily looked over at me with a horrified expression, like a caged animal ready to run.

"Oh look who it is Prongs!" barked a deep, smirking voice.

"Padfoot!" the other voice chimed back with mischievous mirth. "It appears no one informed Lily that the prince is supposed to come looking for the princess. Oh well, love, I can't blame you. I'd be eager to see me too. Come here and give your James a kiss."