The Prank Wars
Part 5
The end
By Lavander Blues
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I only wish I did. I am not making any money off this story. Don't you think I would be rich and famous if I was? Please whatever you do, don't sue me.
AN: So, here we are. The end of my beautiful story (I'm not modest, not at all). Thank you to everyone who gave me wonderful reviews for this fic. And thank you Violet Rose for helping me with it in the beginning. I might come back some day with "prank wars, fic two", but probably not. But you never know. And now, on with the fic. *Converts to TV show voice*
*Ahem*
Last time on Prank Wars, the pranks at the great feast were pulled and the great pranksters were locked in a closet.
Will we finally find out who that great fiend who got the pranksters in trouble is?
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Harry and Ron were in the great hall eating breakfast when Draco came in, still bald from the night before. He also still looked enraged from the night before. The two boys laughed silently as they ate breakfast.
It was awfully quiet that morning. Sirius, James, Fred and George were nowhere in sight. They looked up at the teachers' table and to Professor Lupin. He had a dog next to him for some reason. The dog was awfully thin and shaggy.
Ron: Hey, isn't that….
Harry: Sirius. Yeah, I think so. I wonder what Sirius would be like if he met Sirius.
Ron: I bet it would be pretty funny.
Harry: Yeah, me too.
They looked around the great hall and over to the Slytherins'. It seemed that any time they looked at them, they would break out into insane fits of giggles and snorts. This time was no different. It was gonna be sad when they all grew their hair back. It also seemed that anyone who looked at them broke out into insane fits of laughter. Draco looked over and Harry and Ron and gave the evil eye. Oh, when Draco finally came up with something to pay Fred and George back, it was gonna be good.
It was quite an uneventful morning, and most people were glad. Not Harry and Ron though. They were hoping for some other big prank to happen, but nothing did.
Ron: I wish another big prank would happen.
Harry: Yeah, me to. But I think Professor McGonnagall probably got Fred and George to swear they were never gonna pull another prank in the school.
Ron: Poor them. Poor us.
Harry: Yeah. Well, Transfiguration starts soon. We should get our books.
Ron: Yeah. Speaking of boring classes, where's Hermione?
Harry: That's a good question.
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Fred: Let us out, right this instant Hermione.
Hermione: No, I don't think I will.
The four boys had been locked in the little closet for over an hour now. Sirius could not believe that Remus would go and trick them into this.
James: Hermione, please?
Hermione: Nope.
George: So, I guess you were the one who snitched on us all the time.
Hermione: You got that right.
Fred: Why?
Hermione: Because, I wanted to get you guys.
George: Why?
Hermione: Because making you think that someone else snitched on you, like each other, was fun.
James: Oh, yes, indefinitely fun.
Hermione: How did you know?
Sirius: Please, just let us out. We won't hurt you Hermione.
Hermione: No, no, I don't think I will. I have to get to class now. I'll just charm the closet to be sound-poof and un-lockable. Have fun boys.
She turned and left, while the boys still pounded on the door, hoping to get out. It was no use though. They were stuck.
*****
Hermione walked up tot he boys just as they were walking into the Transfiguration room.
Harry: Hey Hermione, where were you this morning?
Hermione: Oh, I was just working on a project in the library.
Ron: Hermione, we don't have any projects due for the next two weeks.
Hermione: I know that, I just want to get them done now.
Harry: Yes, I think I'll start mine later tonight.
Ron: Have you seen Fred, George, James or Sirius anywhere?
Hermione: Nope, sorry. Their probably off planning a prank.
Ron: I hope they don't miss their classes.
Hermione: Oh, Ron, they're big boys. They can take care of themselves.
Ron: I guess you're right.
The trio sat at their desks and waited for class to begin. Hermione kept giggling silently, thinking about the poor pranksters who would be locked in the closet all day.
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Fred tried to take all the charms off of their confined space, but it was no use. George started whining about missing classed and all the rest while James and Sirius pounded helplessly on the doors.
Fred: Will you two give it up. It obviously isn't working.
Sirius: I know. But we have nothing better to do.
George: You're making it all hot and sweaty in here. Stop.
James: No, wait.
James slammed on the door once more and he heard a crack. He smiled and started pounding on the door harder. A little piece gave way, letting some light into the closet.
Fred: James, you genius.
James: I know, I know. Don't have to tell me.
The other three boys started pounding on the door really hard as it broke with each fist hitting it. After about ten minutes there was a space big enough for them to all squeeze through and get outside again. Sirius started jumping up and down.
Sirius: We're free, we're free!
James: Shh, we're also right next to a classroom.
Sirius: Oops, sorry.
Fred: What class does the fifth year Gryffindors' have at the moment.
George: Transfiguration, I think.
Fred: Okay, let's go. We have a little bone to pick with Hermione.
The four pranksters went off in the direction of the Transfiguration classroom.
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Lupin was walking around the school with his "dog" who was no longer a dog. The older version of Sirius could hardly believe what he was being told about young James and Sirius.
Sirius: So James and me are here, pulling pranks on the school?
Lupin: Thanks right.
Sirius: Too funny. Let's go see them.
Lupin: Well, they're kind of locked in a closet at the moment.
Sirius: Why?
Lupin: Because Hermione wanted to pull a prank on them, so she got me to help her. It just so happens that she got both Fred and George in it at the same time by a fluke.
Sirius: That girl is the best.
Lupin: Yeah. Now I just hope they're alright.
Sirius: Why don't we go check up on them.
Lupin: Alright.
The two turned the corner only to see Fred, George, Sirius and James run towards the Transfiguration room.
Lupin: Oh my, how did they get out?
Sirius: God only knows. Let's go follow them.
Lupin: yes, we should.
They followed the boys to the Transfiguration room, where there was going to be chaos in a few moments.
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While in Transfiguration, Dumbledore had come to talk to the class about the more advanced students becoming animangi.
Dumbledore: So, would anyone from this class like to sign up for the night-course?
Just then the four pranksters broke into the classroom, a few moments later followed by Lupin and Sirius.
Fred: Hermione Granger.
Hermione: *smirking* Yes, Fred?
Fred: How could you do that to us?
Hermione: Quite easily actually.
Dumbledore looked at the four boys and at Hermione, with and eyebrow raised.
Dumbledore: Why are you two not in class?
George: Because Hermione locked us in a closet all morning.
James: Yeah, she got Remus in on her little prank too.
Lupin: Oh crap.
Sirius: Yes, we were stuck in there all morning. It is very cramped in a closet, you know.
Older Sirius: Well, obviously.
Sirius: Hey Sirius.
Older Sirius: Hey Sirius. *turning to Hermione* Good one Hermione.
Hermione: Thank you Sirius.
Sirius: Hey!
Older Sirius: What?
Sirius: You shouldn't be praising the enemy.
Older Sirius: Well, it was a good prank, and I appreciate a good prank.
Sirius: Well, yeah, I guess it was.
James: Okay, an older Remus is one thing, my look-alike son and me is another, but two Sirius' is insane.
Older Sirius: Hey James.
James: Hi Sirius.
Sirius: What are you saying hi to me for?
James: I wasn't, I was saying hi to Sirius.
Sirius: Well, duh that's me.
Ron: Okay, could we stop, I'm starting to get confused. There are way too many look-alikes.
Hermione: Yeah, I know.
Dumbledore: Now, Hermione, why did you lock them up in a closet?
Hermione: Why not? They were always playing pranks on people, so I thought it would be fun to play a prank on them.
Dumbledore: Well, you do have a good point.
Hermione: I know. So, am I off the hook?
Dumbledore: Yes, you are.
Hermione: Oh yeah, I'm good.
Fred: Not fair.
James: Really.
Dumbledore: Now, James and Sirius, I have been meaning to talk to you.
James: Uh oh.
Dumbledore: It is time for you two to go back home now.
Sirius: Do we have to?
Dumbledore: I'm afraid you do.
James: And I guess you're gonna have to put a memory charm on us so we don't remember what happened.
Dumbledore: I'm afraid so.
Sirius: Not fair.
Dumbledore: If you can come up to my office after dinner tonight. This gives you enough time to say goodbye to everyone and pull one last prank if you must.
Sirius: Okay, fine.
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James, Sirius, Harry, Hermione, Ron, Fred, George, Older Sirius, Lupin and Dumbledore were all crowded up in Dumbledore's office later that night. Sirius and James were saying their final good-byes before going back to their own time. Harry could feel his eyes start to water and noticed that Professor Lupin already had a few stray tears down his cheek.
Dumbledore: Now, you have all the instructions I gave you.
Sirius: turn the time turner about 100 times and right after the hundredth time, drink the potion so we won't remember a thing.
Dumbledore: yes, now make sure you do the last part, because if you don't, you could alter the future greatly. I know you don't want to die James, but your and Lily's death is for a better wizarding world.
James: I know. It's just… I feel bad for letting Harry grow up with Petunia. She was always a great git.
Harry: Don't worry about me dad, I'll be fine.
James: Okay. Well, I guess this is goodbye then guys.
Sirius and James hugged everyone before each taking a piece of paper out of their pockets.
Sirius: This is just a small speech we have.
James: Yes, now here we go.
Sirius: Thanks for all the fun you've given us. Fred and George, you are some of the best pranksters in the world.
James: We're better, mind you.
Fred: Yeah, right.
Sirius: Well, we are. Anyway, keep pulling pranks for the better of human nature.
James: Yes. Hermione, join them in their pranking. You'd be good at it, because you're so smart. Just like Remus, actually.
Hermione: Thanks….
Sirius: You're welcome. Ron, also join your brothers in pranking.
James: Yeah. And for the hell of it, why don't you too, Harry.
Ron: Okay…
Sirius: Older version of me. Be more like me again. You're making me depressed. Man, I can't wait for you to get off the hook.
James: Yeah, and always remember, I'll be by your side whenever you need me.
Sirius: Same goes for you Remus. But ignore the Azkaban part. Just ignore stupid people altogether and be grateful to have such awesome friends like us.
Remus: Thanks guys.
James: Anytime bud.
Sirius: Dumbledore, don't try and stop the prankiness. Not that you ever did before, but don't start now.
Dumbledore: I don't plan on it.
James: Good. Now, last, but not least, Harry.
Harry: Oh crap, I'm gonna start crying in a second, aren't I?
They all laughed.
James: *smiling* Just remember that your mother and I will always love you. We will be right here whenever you need us. And here, take this.
James gave Harry his glasses.
Harry: Dad, don't you need these to see?
James: I can live without them. I'll just get a new pair.
Harry: Thank you dad.
He gave his father a huge hug.
Harry: I'm gonna miss you.
James: I'll miss you too.
Sirius: Okay, now I'm gonna cry.
Everyone laughed again.
Dumbledore: It's time for you two to go.
He took the time turner, slipped it around both of their necks and handed it to Sirius. To James he gave the potion they were supposed to drink.
Sirius turned the time turner once and they started to disappear.
Sirius: Nice meeting ya. We'll meet again some day.
James: Bye.
They waved bye to them as the disappeared.
Sirius: Oh, yeah, watch out for the firecrackers in the great hall.
Lupin: Oh dear.
The group ran down to the great hall to see many filibuster fireworks cracking and making a wonderful light show.
Harry: Well, I finally got to meet one of my parents.
Sirius: And I got to remember what I was like when I was younger.
Fred: Yeah. We finally got a good challenge…
George: It was fun.
Harry: Yes, yes it was.
Dumbledore: Well, you should go to bed now.
Hermione: Must we.
Dumbledore: Yes. Now go up to your common rooms.
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Harry and Ron were eating breakfast the next morning, discussing the events of the past few days, laughing at the pranks. The Slytherins were starting to grow back a little bit of their hair, but it was still red and gold. That was going to last at least another week or so. Fred and George had to clean out bedpans in the hospital wing for that prank.
They were laughing at the underwear prank, and wondering how long it was going to take Snape to recover when Hermione walked in and sat down next to them.
Hermione: I already miss James and Sirius.
Harry: Yeah, me too.
Ron: They pulled some great pranks. But yours was the best Hermione. Getting them caught and locking them in that closet. That was great.
Hermione: Thanks Ron.
Harry: So, what do we have today.
Ron: Potions.
Harry: You know what, just for kicks, lets play a prank on Professor Lupin.
Ron: Okay, why not.
Harry: But what can we pull?
Hermione: I have the perfect idea. We can get a big thing of stink bombs…
The three fifth years planned their prank and got up to go to class. It was, obviously, a great success. They went on to be great pranksters for the rest of the year, rivaling Fred and George.
This is now where I end the fic.
The End.
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AN: As you can tell I'm crappy with endings. I might someday come back and edit this. Or as I said before write a second part. It took me almost… umm… 2 years. Sad isn't it. Thank you to everyone who reviewed this again, and everyone who will review this part. Special thanks to all of my friends who helped me with some of the ideas and Violet Rose for starting it with me. I LOVE YOU GUYS(in a healthy-friendly way)!!!!