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Manners

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"You know there's a saying 'It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt'," Nicholas said nonchalantly, "I believe you have crossed that line, Snape." He side glanced at James, "Wouldn't you agree, James?"

James sneered, "Never play with the fairer sex, Snivellus."

"Does he even have a chance to play with them?" Sirius sniggered.

Nicholas smirked as he looked at the greasy haired boy that stood between Sirius and Remus. "To spare you the fun, why don't you apologize to Eve and we will let you go on your merry way."

"A peanut has never hurt anyone," Snape directed at the two boys that stood before him, standing stoically between those that flanked him; Sirius was on his right while Remus on his left and standing behind -pathetically- was Peter.

The girl in question, Eve, stood on the sideline fidgeting as the book she had been reading still laid before her feet. "It's all right, Nick. We ca--"

"No." Nicholas interrupted. "He should apologize to you. Not only because your personal health was at stake but it's fairly rude and if his parents haven't taught him any manners, then he should start learning them now."

"I agree," James voted, "He should be taught a lesson."

Remus sighed and Peter watched expectantly from behind.

"Ah, this should be fun!" Sirius exclaimed.

--Fin