A Shopping Trip and a Prophecy...

Hadrian Riddle née Preverell - The QueenLucius Malfoy - The Dark Lord's Right HandNarcissa Malfoy née Black - HealerBellatrix LeStrange née Black - TorturerRodolphus LeStrange - TorturerRabastan LeStrange - TorturerEvan Rosier - Ministry Informant and InterrogatorTadeus Nott - Ministry Informant and InterrogatorBartemius Crouch Jr. - InterrogatorXenophilius Lovegood- Publicist and ResearcherSeverus Snape - Potions Master and Order Insider and Hogwarts Insider

Narrator's POV

Neville arrived first, holding a bag full of plants from "Noltie's Botanical Novelties," followed Bellatrix, and Rodolphus and Rabastan —both being crushed under bags from "Noltie's Botanical Novelties" and several unmarked bags most likely from Knockturn Alley.

After the LeStranges arrived, Hermione and Barty arrived, carrying bags from "Flourish and Blotts Bookseller" as well as several unmarked bags which Hadrian could only guess was from Knockturn Alley.

Next was the Lovegoods, who were carrying bags from "Twinkle's Telescopes" and "Praedico Predico" and several bags from Knockturn Alley.

And then came a trio that Hadrian didn't recognize, all three of them had pale blonde hair and the makes had blue eyes while the woman had brown.

"Hello, my lord." The trio recited to Tom

"Greetings." Tom said to them before turning to Hadrian "Love, this is Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy and their son, Draco."

"Hello." Hadrian greeted

***

After their introduction, the Malfoys separated: Draco to Hermione, Narcissa to Bellatrix, and Lucius to Barty.

"Love," Tom said to Hadrian "I've indulged myself today by spending time with you, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to return home and complete a few things."

"Ok then, I'll see you later." Hadrian said, as Tom kissed his forehead and left

***

After eating lunch, the group made their way to Twilfitt and Tattings.

The shop looked much nicer than Madam Malkin's, with its clearly more elegant robes, suits, dresses, and other clothing items.

But anyways, the men took Draco and Neville to choose clothing while the women took Luna, Hermione, and Hadrian.

***

Hadrian, Luna, and Hermione sat in chairs while Narcissa, Bellatrix and the shop attendant picked out dresses and other clothing.

Hermione went first, trying on dresses for both formal and casual wear in all different colors —though it was decided she looked best in darker colors.

Hermione also tried on clothing for casual wear: jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, skirts.

And then there were shoes: heels and flats for formal and casual attire as well as sneakers.

And lastly, Bella, Cissy, and the shop attendant helped her pick out undergarments: bras, underwear, tights, etc.

Once the attendant picked up the outfits that Hermione was going to purchase, Hermione said "Wait, what's that dress on that mannequin?"

Somewhat reluctantly, the shop assistant removed the dress she had been asked about and presented it to Hermione, who returned to the dressing room one last time.

The dress she had spotted was both Hadrian and Hermione's favorite by far: it was a black sleeved dress that had a collar and frills on it that stopped at Hermione's knees, the bottom was lined with lace: the top was covered with a blue, buttoned outer-corset.

"You look gorgeous, 'Mione." Luna said

"Thanks." Hermione sheepishly said

"You're going to make wittle Dracie's heart stop!" Bella giggled, clapping her hands and jumping up and down slightly

"Yes honey, it looks excellent on you." Cissy said "And if you adds some tights and those black ankle boots, you'll be set."

"And if your hair is curled." Bella added

"Thank you." Hermione thanked, blushing

***

The process repeated with Luna, who they decided looked better in lighter colors.

And the favorite dress was a sleeveless galaxy dress with a sweetheart neckline.