Can I install windows 7 using my MBP on my new Mac Mini

I have a MBP that runs both Lion and Windows7 via bootcamp.   I just got a mac mini.  I would love to bootcamp that drive and load windows 7 as well.   But I cheaped out and did not get an external DVD drive.   Can I load Win 7 via my MBP's HD in either Lion or Win 7.   Or can I put the DVD files on a separate HD and have it boot from that (not sure if that is possible)
OR....
Should I just fork out another $79 for a DVD drive?

Yes you can, you can even have 2 users on the Windows side, his n hers

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