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"Okay, ready, mate?"
"Why am I even doing this?"
"Because you're my friend, Moony."
"What's that got to do with anything?"
"You know, the Marauders? 'Loyal to the end', or something?"
"Why can't James do this?"
"Because, er-James is visiting Peter."
"Well, your prank did make him end up in the hospital wing…"
"I didn't know that stray firework was going to hit him! Honest! It was meant for Snivellus…"
"Shh! McGonagall's coming."
"So you're going to do it?"
"I like to see you fail."
"That's the spirit! Ready, Remy? One…two…three…HAPPY BIRTHDAY MCGONAGALL!"
"…"
"Er, today is the fourth of October, isn't it?"
"…"
"Sirius?"
"What, Remy?"
"How was this supposed to make her laugh?"
"I was hoping the scare would shock her nerves and she'd break out into a fit."
"You're pathetic."
"Yeah, and you're a werewolf, so shut it!"
"Boys? What are you whispering about?"
"Nothing, Minerva. Just hissing who should give you your birthday gift."
"What-No way, Sirius. You really got it? I thought you were kidding when you said you would."
"Hey, if I you were her and you got this, how would you feel? Probably laugh, right?"
"I'd be offended."
"Well, I'm lucky you're not her, then. Quick, Remus, hand it to me. It's just behind you."
"Fine."
"Thanks."
"Mr. Black and Mr. Lupin, I thank you for the birthday greeting, but must you really jump out in the middle of corridors? Mr. Black, what is that box you're holding?"
"Sirius, don't!"
"Here you go, Minnie. Take note of the kitties flashing across the, ahem…gold and red paper. I also added a few brooms. Don't act surprised, Minnie, I know you're a Quidditch fan, it's not secret."
"It's Professor McGonagall to you, Black."
"Details, details…just open it. Be quiet Remus."
"…"
"…"
"Oh, Minnie, Remus, why so speechless?"
"Black. What is this?"
"A flea collar. Hilarious, right?"
"I'm shaking with laughter."
"Really?"
"No."
"Darn."
"Sirius, you idiot."
"What? I thought the gift was rather clever, actually."
"Yes, and you know what I think?"
"What?"
"McGonagall's going to blow her stack. Run, Sirius!"
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