Of advice, questions and the glory of magic.
A/N: Quite honestly, I have no purpose or plot whatsoever. I'm sorry. If you are looking for a story that makes remote sense, I'm sorry you wasted your time on the past six chapters. But, if you don't mind randomness (and okay-ish writing and absence of plot) KEEP READING! Basically, I'm taking songs I enjoy and forcing them into the story somehow. I know how this will end and (obviously) how it began, the point and fun of it is the filling in the spaces in-between...
This kind of affects the frequency of my updates... super sorry! Well, I'm not sure if you're holding a torch or a pitchfork, but I have a feeling I should stop now.
Disclaimer: If I owned it, I would be rich, have a room filled with books entirely, switch (and maybe stop going to) schools, and invite all my friends to live with me in my actually nice house. Also, my name wouldn't be Luci. It would be more like J.K. Rowling, or one of the Spice Girls.
Cami and Juniper weren't mad at each other anymore, as you may have guessed. They had alot of fun with "Bananaphone", and they couldn't stay angry.
However, the first, second, and some third years, did not find it fun. In fact, since they didn't know Lily and her friends when they were openly strange, they found it rather frightening. Really, how often do you see a group of girls jump up on the breakfast table and start singing "Bananaphone"? But everyone else just smiled, remembering old times.
The times before fifth year…
It couldn't have been the new position as Prefect. At the beginning of the year she had been as strange and out there as ever. But towards the middle of the year, she had been so serious, so solemn, so… boring. Those less perceptive than others (cough, PETER, cough) had no idea what could have possibly caused such a dramatic change in disposition. However, thankfully, majority of the school was not quite as hopelessly thick. They caught that it didn't just happen out of nowhere. Such a transformation was impossible to happen so quickly. No, it had a reason. And those who were particularly understanding realized that it really should have been expected. Her best friend of over five years had called her by the "M" word. How could she just jump back up and be perfectly happy?
But she got lots of support from her Gryffindor friends, especially from Juniper, Cami and Zinni. Zinnia had been through her fair share of ridicule and prejudice, coming from a completely different country and having a rather distinct accent. Cami was Muggle-Born herself and absolutely despised any prejudice of any sort. (It sent her into a blind rage. Once she heard what Snape had done to Lily, it took every ounce of self-control, rope, and a firm "sit" from a very serious Lily to keep her from killing him in his sleep.) Juniper agreed that the whole "Slytherins are all from hell" thing was ridiculous, and had supported Lily completely with her friendship with Severus, respected her decision to give him a second chance even after they had realized he was hanging out with… to put it nicely, a bad crowd. She understood that it was hard for Lily to give him a second chance, only for him to slip further… Mary MacDonald (the
girl who shared their dorm) had "seen it coming". But her point of view was understandable, after what Sev's "friends" did to her. Alice agreed. She was an overall nice girl, but she too believed in the prejudice against Slytherins thing. Mary and Alice were good little Gryffindors; they didn't go scaring innocent people with randomness…
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While Lily was being somewhat civil to James, under no circumstances was she falling for him. Yet. Cami still hated Sirius. He had been a victim of her most Lily-like hate since he had told her that Lily was being a bi—beautiful person, and that she, Lily, Zinni and Juniper were all doomed for hell. Some say they brought it on themselves, transforming the Marauders into the girl versions of themselves, but hey, who knows how it happened.
He knew this. But he didn't like it.
Remus knew something was up. He was a rather perceptive person, but that wasn't why he noticed that something was wrong with his slightly deranged friend. You see, he wasn't the only one worried.
James noticed.
Most of the Gryffindors noticed.
The Ravenclaws noticed.
The Hufflepuffs noticed.
The Slytherins noticed with gleeful smiles.
Even Peter noticed!
Needless to say, Sirius didn't bother hiding that he was actually upset.
Well back to Remus. He knew his friend needed to talk. He must after being so quiet since breakfast. Of yesterday.
"Sirius?"
"Mmm?"
"What's wrong?"
"Fine, fine, how's yours so far?"
"Uh… Padfoot?"
"What Remus?" Sirius asked, somewhat irritated but seemingly to finally be paying attention.
"I asked you 'what's wrong' and you answered 'fine'. I ask again, what's wrong?"
"What makes you think something's wrong?"
"Well, Snape just walked by, and you didn't trip him, hex him, curse him, or toss him an insult."
Sirius realized what had happened and hurriedly turned to see Snape frequently shooting confused glances behind him. "Oh… uh… that…."
"Not just 'that'. You've been quiet since the 'bananaphone incident'." Remus raised his eyebrows pointedly, indicating that he wasn't going to drop it.
Sirius didn't care. He would make Remus leave it alone.
"I had some bad pancakes." He immediately mentally slapped himself. Only Peter would believe that.
But to his surprise, Remus only muttered "This school and pancakes…" Seeing Sirius' somewhat relieved expression he quickly added "Everyone looks to pancakes for excuses. Padfoot….. You're pulling a Prongs…"
At this thought Sirius' eyes widened, then returned to their normal…. width.
"I just don't get it… I think…" Remus silently prayed that Sirius didn't think he was in love too. Not that he didn't want his friends to be happy, but after James' fanaticism he didn't think he could take another one.
"I don't get Cami…" Shit. "…or myself…" Relief flooded through Remus. He knew what to do. He only hoped no one would get hurt….
"Ask both of you what you want."
"Huh?"
"Ask yourself, what do you want? Ask Cami what she wants. People usually like talking about themselves, ask her questions, be interested in what she has to say."
It made sense…. "Thanks, Remus!"
Remus laughed quietly at his friends lit up face, like a kid in a well-stocked candy shop.
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Sirius was determined to try out Remus' plan. At breakfast he asked
"Aren't you hungry?"
"Yes, but I don't see how this is any of your business."
"Why not eat waffles?"
"I don't want waffles."
"Ok then… how about some bacon? Eggs, maybe?"
"I don't want bacon or eggs."
It went on for hours. During Charms, it went on. In History of magic, it continued. In Defense Against the Dark Arts, he snapped.
Most people would think that in class, this would be rather unwise, but this teacher was rather frightened of kids. He really was quite a wimp. He ignored any interruptions, though he did have rather interesting things to say so most people paid him attention.
"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT THEN?!" Sirius bellowed, standing as he spoke. Or rather, hollered. There was always a first time for everything, and this was the first time Remus had given him bad advice.
"What do I want? What do you want?! You won't bloody leave me alone!"
"I want to know what you want!"
Cami glared her special glare as her mouth jumped open…
"Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,"
Sirius rolled his eyes,
"So tell me what you want, what you really really want",
"I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,"
"So tell me what you want, what you really really want,"
"I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
really really wanna sing this song."
Sirius gave her an exasperated look,
"Now don't go wasting my precious time,"
"Get your act together, we could be just fine
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
Make it last forever friendship never ends,
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,"
Lily jumped in, (1)
"Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is."
Cami raised her arms as if to say 'Bring it!'
"What do you think about that, now you know how I feel,"
Zinni stood and cocked her head to the side,
"Sayin' you can handle my love, are you for real,"
Cami felt rather awkward, but Sirius' face was just priceless!
"I won't be hasty, I'll give you a try
If you really bug me then I'll say goodbye.
Yo I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,"
"So tell me what you want, what you really really want!"
"I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
really really wanna zigazig ha."
"If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
Make it last forever friendship never ends,
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,"
"Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is," Lily chimed in once more before Cami continued.
"So here's a story from A to Z, you wanna get with me
you gotta listen carefully,"
And Zinni sang again
"We got Cam in the place who likes it in your face,
we got J like MC who likes it on an
Li-ly doesn't come for free, she's a real lady,
and as for me…Eh maybe,"
And Lily and Zinni stood, joining Cami;
"Slam your body down and wind it all around
Slam your body down and wind it all around."
And Cami ended it:
"If you wanna be my lover, you gotta, you gotta, you
gotta,
you gotta, you gotta, slam, slam, slam, slam
Slam your body down and wind it all around.
Slam your body down and wind it all around.
Slam your body down and wind it all around.
Slam your body down zigazig ah!"
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After class had let out, Peter had told James all the happenings. James may be growing up, but he hasn't grown up.
Therefore, naturally, between Prongs and Padfoot, the 'whole school' had heard that Cami "wanted Sirius to 'slam his body down and wind it all around!'"
Therefore, naturally, between Zinni and Cami, the 'whole school' had been cursed under the newly created "fofocas" spell. Each time they opened their mouth, it would swell up to be the size of (or nearly the size of,) their head.
Ah, the wonderful glory of magic.
A/N:
1: Lily, Zinni, Sirius, Peter and Cami are in that class together. Juniper, James and Remus have Herbology together, so Remus had no idea how badly his plan was going…
I actually have had this done for a while, but I wanted to make it longer, and then I kept forgetting, so...
Okay. I know. My iPod contains a rather… interesting variety of songs. Spice Girls, Papa Roach, Jurassic 5 (YES, these are hints!)
Before I go, (and before you do too,) I want you to go to "Changes", a Lily and James fic, not written by me, written by a very awesome writer... It should be an interesting difference! (Story id: 4223889)
Oh, I'd also be interested in any suggestions for Quidditch commentary. I have a song in mind for that… but, still, ideas are welcome!
Please post review. Even if its just a "ok story" review I'll be happy!
ONE MORE THING!
I'm failing English. Not surprising, is it? Anyway, I talked to my teacher and she said she'd be willing to grade this for extra credit. I'm going to "censor" out the curse words, but is there anything else I should change before turning it in? I'd really appreciate any suggestions!
Before I force you to join my ranks of insanity,
Luci
a.k.a.
Evil Little Nerd
