Masquerading Marauders.
Summary: A tale of Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, and their endeavors to woo girls by concealing their identities by wearing masks.
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A/N: Random thought. Good idea. Read it. Also read my other fanfics. Thanks!
Chapter 1. Lessons in Mystery and Masquerade.
Remus was sitting by the fire reading a vampire novel. The rich details enthralled him, and he was practically pulled into the storyline. He could see the vampires dancing around him, their faces concealed in delicate masks and their decadent clothing flowing around. He could see the womens' blood red lips, which made their pale skin even paler. They had a certain charm about them. He looked at a mirror on the wall; the only thing he could see was his reflection. He looked up at the crystal chandelier and the burgundy drapes hanging around the mirrors. He could hear the low rumble of conversation as couples danced around him.
"Oi, Moony." someone close yelled.
Remus blinked. He looked around. He was no longer in the vampire dream. He was back in the Gryffindor common room. The reds and the golds were of no comparison to the rich decorations of the ballroom in the story. The fire burned in front of him, the flames dancing, resembling the couples in the story.
"What Padfoot," Remus said, rolling his eyes.
"I wanted to know what you're reading." Sirius said, mocking curiosity.
"Oh, just a random vampire novel. You wouldn't care. You probably wouldn't understand half the words in it. You're always complaining of my overuse of elegant words."
"Oh contraire, my lady. I mean man. Man-lady. Uh.."
"Padfoot?"
"Yes, Loopy?"
"You have problems."
"Of course, but on with my story, Oh contraire, my friend. I'm ever so interested in the novel you are reading. The cover picture. It's very… how would you say it… captivating. Oh yes. That's it."
"You only like it, because it shows a vampire woman dancing, in a really low cut dress. Am I right?"
"Mostly, but what is that thing covering her eyes."
"It's called a mask."
" I knew that! But why is she wearing it?"
"Because, she's at a masquerade."
"Mooony, Padfooot! What are you two talking about?" James asked, sitting down on the seat beside Remus.
"I'm trying to teach Padfoot here about masquerades." Remus replied.
"Oh, isn't that when everybody wears masks?" James asked.
"Yes, a grand ball sort of thing." Remus replied.
"Oh, I knew what that was." Sirius said.
"Of course you did," Peter said, joining the conversation.
"Wormtail, you probably didn't even know what a masquerade was." Remus said sternly.
"As a matter of fact, I most certainly did. Back before my Hogwarts years, my mum would hold balls, and they would have different themes, and the one year, it was a masquerade. It was definitely great fun. I met a few girls." Wormtail said, puffing his chest out.
"Woah. Wormtail? Meeting girls? It was because the mask hid your face wasn't it?" James joked.
"Woah. That's an idea." Sirius practically shouted.
"What's an idea," Remus asked skeptically.
"We should hold dances or balls, like a party every month and have them masquerades. We can score some chicks!" Sirius said.
"Wow. Padfoot came up with a good idea! Lily wouldn't even know it was me, so I can lure her with my charm." James said. Remus rolled his eyes at James.
"Very good idea. Very smart." Remus said. He couldn't believe he didn't think of that. That's when Project: Mischief, Marauders, and Masquerades started.
I know it was short. It's just a start though... but anyway...So? What were you're opinions? Should I continue on? Should I not? Do you like it? However you feel about it, darlings, do tell me. Also, Read my other fanfics. Thankee.