The RAA: Remus Admirers Anonymous

Chapter Eleven: Announcements

The Marauders sat at the Gryffindor table some time in the first week of October, happily eating and discussing a mishap in Herbology; something about Sirius getting molested by a plant, if you heard him tell it.

Dumbledore stood slowly this morning and called for silence. The hall quieted down fast enough, all wondering what Dumbledore had to say, for he rarely made announcements in the morning.

"I am sorry for the inconvenience, but I have an announcement." Dumbledore smiled apologetically for a moment and then smiled warmly, his eyes twinkling. "This year we have made plans for Halloween evening and are canceling the annual Halloween Feast."

The hall erupted in a storm of protest. Even some of the Slytherins objected.

"Shh, shh." Dumbledore raised his hands and the hall quieted again, even though most were still fuming and pitch-raisin'-mad. "This year, the other staff and I have decided to try out something new. Instead of our usual feast, as I said before, we will try having a Halloween Masquerade Ball."

The hall erupted again but this time with more enthusiasm and glee.

Dumbledore waited several seconds before hushing them again, "This means that all years will be allowed to attend, and that to enter, you will have to wear a full costume and mask. If you cannot find a mask, some will be provided at the doors.

"There is also a new costume shop in Hogsmeade, and first and second years, as well as everyone who does not have a signed permission form, will be taken to 'Madam Dvorak's Costumes and Masks For All Occasions' a week from Halloween to find a suitable costume and mask. You will be taken by your head of house to Madam Dvorak's and once everyone has a costume, will be lead straight back to Hogwarts.

"Since I have canceled the feast, we will have a short dinner before the hall will be cleared and set up for the Masquerade Ball. There, of course, will be refreshments and snacks at the ball, but I suggest you eat at dinner before hand. Also, there are no dates required, but you may bring a date if you so wish.

"There is more information on the in-house bulletin boards. And please make sure all students know about the change. I will repeat this at dinner, though. Thank you." Dumbledore sat down silently and the hall burst into hyperactive talk.

"Dude! This is so cool! Think about it!! We could do so many pranks!!" James exclaimed as he walked down the hallway.

"Don't, please," Remus pleaded. For once he wanted some school event to go un-pranked.

"But, Remus, we have to. We're the Marauders!" Sirius whined as he put his arm around Remus's shoulders.

Remus sighed, "Sirius, no. Not this time."

Sirius pouted, "B-but Remus, I wanna prank it."

"No," Remus shrugged off Sirius's arm and walked ahead to class.

Sirius pouted and fixed Remus's back with a light glare. "How about we—?"

"No," Remus didn't even give Sirius time to finish his question.

"But Remuuuuuuuus! Please!"

Remus stopped, turned, and stared at Sirius, a slightly disbelieving look on his face. "How many time do I have to say it Sirius; No, I'm not letting you prank the Halloween Masquerade Ball."

Sirius pouted again and they began to walk again. "…How about this then?" Sirius said smirking, "If you give me a kiss I promise we won't prank the stupid ball."

Remus gaped slightly, "No!"

"Awww! Why not! Don't you find me pretty? I'm pretty, aren't I James?" He turned to James and pointed to himself.

"OH! Just lovely Sirius! If I were a bird, it'd only take me fifty beers to get me to sleep with you." James mocked slightly.

"Uh." Sirius responded dryly, "At least now we know who the cheap date is in our group."

"Hey! I was being nice, Sirius," James fake-glared in annoyance.

"No! You were being a meanie!" Sirius ran ahead the couple paces to where Remus was and wrapped his arms around one of Remus's. "Prongs is a big bad meanie, Remus." The Black looked back and stuck his tongue out at James, who childishly responded the same.

"Lovely," Remus muttered and wriggled out of Sirius grip to get to class on time, which was easier said than done with friends like Sirius Black and James Potter.

Remus looked out the window and stared at the night sky. He had an odd feeling, a very odd feeling; like he could prevent something by doing, or not doing, something else. He didn't like this feeling at all. It was almost foreboding, ominous, and very… frightening. A warning, probably, to put it best; some unseen force telling him not to, say, drink from the goblet in the morning. A paranoia, slightly. Remus hated this feeling.

Remus stared for another moment. 'Oh well,' he finally thinks, 'probably best not to dwell on it.' And he disappeared up the stairs to get ready for bed. 'Besides, I already have Sirius's promise he won't prank the Ball… still had to give him that stupid kiss, just glad it was on the cheek though.'

Nahaha, idiot. I mean… THE END!!! …REALLY!! IT'S OVER!!! THIS IS THE LAST CHAPTER!!!! No, I'm joshing you. TBC!!!! (For reals.) Anyway, it's short, I'm sorry. It's the length the first few chapters are, I think. …Well, there are more words in this one! Dang it! Stop patronizing me!!

:evil laughter: How much do you guys hate me for not writing in the kiss scene in this chapter? Huh? Huh? Is it a lot? Huh?

Oh, and umm… is it okay with you rekahneko? With the reference to Subtly, Thy Name is Sirius Black ? Which is a great story by the way, I love it. I, just, need, that, last, chapter! RAWR!! I will steal it from you! BWAHAHAH!

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