Author`s Note: First, I would like to thank xXGred-ForgeXx, LunarWerewolf, and Arsha Clarek for my first ever reviews. And YES, Arsha, reviews do make it more worthwhile, and NO, that does not give you bragging rights. So anyway, I hope you enjoy the next chapter. If you do: Tell Me. If you don`t: Tell me, and/or tell me why. No, that is not a license to Flame. If you do Flame, I will merely put it on a piece of wood, and watch it cook some delicious marshmallow with chocolate and gram crackers (also known as S`mores). If anyone was wondering, this is not the first story that I have ever written. It is only the first story I posted. The first FanFic that I ever wrote was a TMNT Fic that I might post if enough people ask me to. However, it isn`t very good.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, the Marauders, etc., etc., etc. J.K. Rowling does. (If I did would it be here?) So… ON WITH THE STORY!

Today, James and Sirius were stuffing their faces, yet still able to talk very animatedly about Quidditch, Peter was trying to finish an essay last minute for Professor Slughorn ("Is it my fault that my cauldron hates me?"), and Remus seemed to be contemplating something.

As soon as there was a break in their conversation, Remus turned to Sirius and James, and said, "Guys? I`ve been thinking about something lately."

James and Sirius turned, abandoning how magnificent the latest broom was compared to the school brooms.
"School?"
"Pranking?"
"Quidditch?"
"Your empty love life without even a single cactus crossing its barren path?" They alternated their questions perfectly (think Fred and George people).

"Well actually: Yes, yes, yes, and... why?" "Well I had to try, didn`t I?" Sirius said innocently, putting another forkful of eggs in his mouth. "No. No you didn`t." Remus replied.

"So, whatcha come up with Moony?" James asked, doing the same. "Well, I`ve been thinking about it for a few months now: I want to become more involved in the execution of the pranks." As soon as the last word was uttered, the two sat gawking at their friend as if he had said that he was a flying monkey from Sweden, sent to reveal the secrets of man, and his donut making ability. Even Peter stopped scrawling on his parchment to stare.

James now had a bit of egg dribbling down the side of his mouth and Sirius swallowed. "Are you feeling okay Moony?" He asked, feeling his friend`s forehead. "I`m fine," he said chuckling as he pushed Sirius` hand away. "This is something I`ve thought about and really want to put time to. Anyway, I could lighten up on my study schedule a bit."

James somehow found his voice again and asked, "Who are you, and what have you done with our friend Remus John Lupin? Are you an imposter?"

"No, I`m serious. This is important to me." "No, I`m Sirius, but you are obviously not Remus Lupin, because if you were…" There was a pause. "James? Did the world end as we slept? Is it going to? The only way that this would be possible would be if the world were going mad. So the world must be ending as we know it." Sirius said nonchalantly. Then, another pause. "OH MY GOD WE`RE ALL GOING TO DIE!" A few of the surrounding Gryffindors looked over for a moment, but shrugged it off as the craziness that is Sirius Black.

As soon as his friend started mock-hyperventilating, James took over: "We aren`t going to die." "Just because Moony is acting strange doesn`t mean that the world is ending." "Life will remain the same as it always has been."

When that didn`t work, Remus began to get annoyed. "If you stop I`ll elaborate." Sirius stopped immediately. "Oh? Pray tell Mister Moony? What has caused you to decide to end the world?"

"Ok, I have three things to say to whatever that was: 1) I have no idea what amazing power you think that I have that could end the world. 2) Will the 'serious/Sirius' joke ever get old? And 3) I already have an idea for a new prank."

Had their jaws not been on the floor, James and Sirius probably would have said, "1) A super secret Moony power that only you know of," and "2) The day that Evans goes out with Prongs it will," with the resulting, "What gives?"

Peter had begun writing again, but more slowly than before, occasionally shooting Remus a questioning glance. However, unlike his two friends, he wasn`t confused because Remus wanted more involvement in the pranks. It could be good for him. Allow him to escape the walls that have been up for so long. The only that that worries me is… well… when Prongs "questioned" his identity, he looked slightly nervous and… maybe even defensive.

You may be wondering why it was so surprising that he had an idea for a new prank. I know what you`re thinking: "These are the Marauders! The prank kings! This is perfectly normal!" However, Marauder Code 7A clearly states: "Excluding times of revenge and/or battle (also known as Prank War), all pranks should be at least three days apart, as an attempt to prevent the Marauders from being the main suspects." Their last prank had been only yesterday.

When he could once again speak, Sirius said, "So, who would be the victim of said prank?"
"Hufflepuffs," said Remus. "Girls, guys, or both," asked James. "Guys" came the reply. "What`ll happen?" Peter asked. "Hold on."

He reached into his bag and pulled out a piece of parchment with diagrams and instructions.

"Here," he said handing it to James. "What is it?" Came from three voices at once. "Plans, blueprints, strategy…" He trailed of, seeing the bewildered look he got from Sirius as James read (Peter was writing again).

As his eyes scrolled down the page, flitting to the side once in a while to look at a picture, James` expression went from confusion, to surprise, to humor, to a contented smirk, which he shared with Remus.

"Well?" Sirius asked impatiently, not liking being left out of the loop, as his friends shared a side conversation. "You came up with this all yourself, Moony?" "Sure did Prongs. Even down to the varying skin tones." "WHAT?" Came from the two remaining, and confused, Marauders.

"Read." For once, Sirius followed this instruction without hesitation. His emotions went through the same transformation as James, but this time, Sirius cut his smirk short before he said, "You have got to be kidding me." "What?" Remus asked. There`s that nervous tone again, Peter thought. "Why," Sirius began. "Did you not tell us that you were a pranking mastermind?" "I guess I just didn`t think about it before." He said, with all notes of apprehension gone. "Well, you should have started thinking about it years ago. It`s not healthy to keep absolute genius bottled up Remy. Not at all." James said. "Could someone please tell me what`s going on?" Peter asked. "Here Wormtail," Sirius said, handing it to him. Unlike his comrades, Peter`s expression went to, and remained at, complete and utter shock. The only thing that he could manage was, "Wow."

"Well," Remus said gathering his things. "I`m off to the library. There`s a new book, and I want to get to it before class. Less hassle with waiting lists…Well, for me anyway. See you in class." And with that, he was gone.

When Remus was out of earshot, Peter asked, "Is it just me, or has Moony`s handwriting changed?" James and Sirius each took another look at the schematics, but both said that it didn`t look that different to them. Peter shrugged, and went back to his Potions essay.