Luna and Lucius
Chapter 8
"I can't believe Lucius Malfoy has an American Express card." Ginny said, fingering the small plastic card reverently. "I can't believe Lucius Malfoy gave you his American Express card." She glanced up at Luna in awe.
"Does anyone need anymore tea or coffee?" Luna asked from her place at the sink in her tiny kitchenette.
Hermione shook her head distractedly and pulled the scattered pieces of parchment towards her. "I'm fine. And thanks for making breakfast, Luna."
"No problem." Luna said, flicking her wand at the dishes in the sink, watching carefully as they began to wash themselves. "Thank you both for helping me with this. I wouldn't even know where to begin." She joined her two friends at her tiny kitchen table.
The three girls had worked late into the night, compiling lists and to do notes. They had reconvened early the next morning and were preparing to head out for a long day of shopping.
Luna had decided to have a small wedding, only inviting close friends and a few family members. The list had been carefully written out along with her response to Lucius.
"Okay." Hermione said, checking the list. "First we'll apparate to Diagon Alley. We should drop a copy of the guest list off at Scribbulus'. They will get to work printing and owling out the invitations. Then we'll make a quick stop at the Owl post and send your letter and the guest list to Malfoy Manor. Then…."
"I need to make a quick stop at Gringott's" Luna said softly, interrupting Hermione.
"Why?" Ginny asked, scrunching up her nose. "You've got bank of Malfoy." She picked up the plastic card and flicked it with her fingers.
"I'd like to buy him a wedding ring and I want to use my own money." Luna said shyly. "He shouldn't be expected to pay for his own wedding ring." She looked back and forth at her friend's faces.
"Stop at Gringott's" Hermione wrote quickly, adding it to the list. "Alright, then we can shop for dresses. Did you want to look for a dress on Diagon Alley or do you want to shop muggle?"
"I've never been to a muggle store before." Luna said dreamily.
"And I've only been to one or two." Ginny added.
"Well." Hermione said, folding up the list and placing it carefully in her purse. "How would you ladies feel about going to Paris?"
"Paris?" Ginny exclaimed.
"Severus gave me an apparation address in case we wanted to go."
"Paris." Luna nodded.
"Definitely." Ginny agreed. "Let's get going. I can't wait." She said standing up and grabbing her purse.
"Hey." Luna said, reaching out and grabbing both girls' hands. "Thank you so much for doing this with me. I know you are both newlyweds and I feel bad about taking you away from your husbands."
"Eh." Ginny shrugged. "Harry can live without me for a weekend. He's out running around with Ron anyway."
"And Severus is spending the day with Lucius." Hermione laughed. "So you're actually giving us something to do. Are we ready?"
"Ready"
Ginny and Hermione were sitting on the steps of Gringott's when Lune emerged, a heavy bag of Galleons in her hand.
"Okay. I'm ready." She smiled happily.
"Do you even know his ring size, Luna?" Ginny asked as they started walking down the street.
Luna stopped and her face fell. "No. Big?"
"Big isn't exactly a 'size'." Ginny laughed. "At least not for rings."
"Hang on." Hermione said. "I've got an idea."
"What?" Ginny asked confused.
"There." Hermione pointed.
The three girls turned to look at the shop she was pointing to; "The Family Jewels".
"Maybe they know his ring size."