"Oh no, I'm ready now," said Boudicca. As much as she loved her mother, she was fairly certain that she would start screaming if she heard any more lectures on making sure to dress in a way that was attractive - but not so revealing that she looked like a 'scarlet woman'. Clothing didn't matter as long as it was clean, appropriate for the occasion, and didn't look hideous on the person wearing it.

"Well, you two have a wonderful time," said Mrs. Selwynn. "And watch out at night - there are some unsavory people who would try to rob well-dressed wizards and witches."