October 31, 1971
JAMES POTTER? the skeleton asked, AGE ELEVEN?
Potter looked like he was about to pass out from terror.
"Ye-ye-yes, th-th-that's m-m-me," he stammered, his voice trembling from fear.
Black moved quickly, Lea noted from within the illusion, as he pushed Potter back and stepped in front of him.
"If you want him, you'll have to come through me," he declared, and to his credit, his voice barely shook.
Of course, their fear was completely understandable. Lea was disguised as a seven-foot-tall cowled skeleton, complete with scythe and glowing blue balls of flame instead of eyes. Halloween was the perfect time to scare them half to death - pun intended - and then claim to only be acting in character. Speaking of being in character...
SIRIUS BLACK, AGE ELEVEN. IT IS NOT YOUR TIME YET. STAND ASIDE, the skeleton intoned.
"No! You aren't gonna hurt my friend, so get lost! James, run!"
Potter had scrambled to his feet, and he and Black took off running. As soon as they were gone, Vib, Gabby, Lily, and Sev started laughing, appearing from their hiding spots. Of course, with their concentration gone, Lea's illusion vanished as well, and she freely joined in the laughter.
And you know what happens ten years later...*kills the mood* Anyway, should I explain how they did the whole "skeleton illusion"? Oh, and the costume/illusion thing is stolen from Terry Pratchet's character Death. Including the voice. Kudos to all my reviewers. Siriusly. You guys rock my world. Any one willing to beta for me? Please?
I know its short. Or is it "I know it's short"...I have no idea. Review and tell me! Review and don't tell me! I don't care which! Just review!
AliCloud: Thanks! I read more than I write too! Not gonna lie: I was screaming when I saw your review. Screaming. I think there may have been hyperventillating involved, too.