My third attempt at a Marauder's advent calender story thing! I make no promises that this will actually work out how it's supposed to this year...but I will try!

So...let me know what you think of these little snippets and if you've got any good ideas for a holiday themed Marauder story I'd love to hear them!

Can't wait for holiday break to start!


"So what do you think?"

Remus looks up from his textbook to examine the extremely detailed diagram of Sirius' latest prank idea, wishing that Sirius put this much effort into his assignments.

"I think," he sucks in a long breath, "that this is stupid."

Sirius pouts, eyes still glittering with mischief because he know Remus doesn't mean it.

"But why Moony?" He whines, encouraging Remus.

"Because. Exams are only days away. You haven't done any studying. Peter is near tears because he thinks he's going to fail, which by the way you and James have done nothing about. We have no time to dedicate to something this complicated. Even you can't create the spells needed to do that before break starts. And where would we even get crushed alabaster this time of the year?!"

Sirius bounced up and down in his chair, smiling brightly at that fact that Remus had actually read his plan.

"Why are you still smiling?"

Shaking his head, Sirius chuckled.

"Okay…revised idea. Would you do it if I told you that I had already created the spell, that I have a source for crushed alabaster," he paused for dramatic effect, flipping his hair out of his eyes, "and…that I can guarantee that even if Pete doesn't study a lick that he will pass. No matter what."

Remus frowned, glancing back down at the piece of parchment in front of him. He licked his lips slowly.

"Take out the pudding part and shorten the time span of the charms to one day."

Tugging the parchment back Sirius looked it over.

"Five days."

"Three."

"Done."

Remus rolled his eyes, "you put way too much effort into these plans."

"Oi, there's a reasons the Marauder's are famous."

Staring blankly at his textbook Remus cocked his head.

"Just out of curiosity…how are you going to guarantee that Peter will pass?"

Sirius laughed, "Because you and Prongs are going to force feed him every damn fact he needs to know to pass, and besides, I have my ways." He winked and tucked a stray lock of hair behind his ear as Remus got a sinking feeling in his stomach.

"Sirius…"

"Don't worry your pretty little head about it Moony, now what do you think about this here?" He asked, pointing to the neatly draw diagram. "I'm thinking we'll have to get some of the ghosts, or maybe a few first years to help out."

Remus snapped his textbook shut and nodded.

"I know a couple firsties that owe me a few favors to not assigning them detention."

"Perfect, so we'll have to get going on the potions either tonight or tomorrow."

"I can start tonight if you can get me the leeches…"


What do you guys think? Review? Excited about the holiday break?