Install OSX on new Hard Drive - need to create install disc or drive

So my old hard disk got wrecked and is in the trash can right now. I got a new one and I'm trying to install OSX from scratch on this new HD.
Problem is, my Macbook Pro (late 2011) came with Lion and no installation disk.
I have a laptop with windows, a 8GB USB drive and some blank dvd disks. Can I create an installation disk with those tools? I don't care if it's Lion or Mavericks.
I looked it over and couldn't find any direct way on doing this. Every page I found assumed I already had an installation disk or an image downloaded.
(I can even borrow a friend's mac if I for some reason it's not possible to do it via windows)

Hi There,
All you need to do is download one of the full OS installers on your Mac from the Mac App Store. You do not have to install it just download the installer.
Then use Diskmaker X (http://liondiskmaker.com) to make a bootable USB flash drive.

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trying to get some help asap please help.
i have a mac book which i got a flashing question mark in a folder on macbook and have changed the hard drive and am now trying to install any osx on to the hard drive but cannot find the original install disks to do this.
is there any other way of putting a osx on there i have a dvd of lion is it possible to put this on there without having to put tiger back on thee first please help and how do i get in to the boot system.
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