Hello everyone! This is my latest project- Much Ado about Marauders. I was reading the play by Shakespeare and it encouraged me to write a little parody. So here it is. The chapters will be each scene, and I'll actually try to finish this one, as opposed to writing the next chapter whenever strikes my fancy (hah, let's see how long that lasts). I hope you enjoy! This first bit here is just character descriptions.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN J.K. ROWLING'S OR SHAKESPEARE'S WORKS
Characters:
Lily Evans – Niece of Slughorn and cousin of Remus. She's quick-witted and verbally adept along with being very educated on charms and potions. A vivacious redhead, she's good-hearted and generous, but sometimes mocks and teases with her wit. James is often victim to her hexes and jokes.
James Potter – A young Auror who was just on a mission conducted by Dumbledore, as well as a great friend to Dumbledore and Sirius. Like Lily, he often mocks and teases others, as well as being known as a prankster. He swears he'll never marry and is very skeptical of women and their intentions, being quick to believe they will cheat.
Sirius Black – A young Auror under Dumbledore who is greatly praised for his skills in the defense of dark arts. He falls in love with Remus upon returning to the town of Hogsmeade. He's a prankster, like James, but gullible, believing rumors and lies made to make him feel betrayed.
Remus Lupin – adopted son of Slughorn and cousin of Lily. He's innocent and easily trusting, as well as a bookworm and a bit quiet, though very sensible.
Albus Dumbledore – A very important wizard from Godric's Hallow, he's said to be a descendent of Godric Gryffindor himself. A longtime friend to Slughorn, he's close to the Aurors who fight alongside him. He's very generous, courteous, and intelligent, but quick to believe evil in others and is hasty for revenge. He's politically and socially powerful.
Horace Slughorn – Father of Remus and uncle of Lily. He's the mayor of Hogsmeade and is a respected, well-to-do, nobleman.
Lucius Malfoy – Dumbledore's illegitimate half-brother, he's also known as "The bastard". His demeanor is melancholy and sullen; he ruins Sirius' and Remus' happiness.
Bellatrix Lestrange – A serving woman to Remus, she helps Severus and Lucius. She's Severus' lover and often breaks decorum with bawdy jokes and teasing.
Severus Snape– Associate of Lucius and lover of Bellatrix, he conspires with Lucius to trick Sirius and Dumbledore.
Peter Pettigrew– intimate associate of Lucius, devoted entirely to his schemes.
Kingsley Shaklebolt – chief of Aurors and in charge of watch. He's very sincere and takes his job very seriously, but often mixes up words when trying to convey meanings.
Frank Longbottom – deputy to Kingsley
Flitwick – elder brother of Slughorn
Arthur Weasley – serving man to Slughorn as well as a musician.
Alice Longbottom – one of Remus' serving women.
