Eleven Things to Do Whilst Sirius is in Detention:
By James Potter
1. Formally write up my plan to keep Sirius in line, per McGonagall's request.
2. Actually get some sleep. Between Evans, Quidditch, and the full moon this was officially the most exhausting weekend of my time at Hogwarts.
3. Try to get ahead on my homework.
4. At least attempt to start those bloody twenty-six inches for McGonagall.
5. Schedule times to work privately with Dorcas.
6. Order a new set of Chaser's gloves or make an actual go at repairing the ones I've got now.
7. Polish my broomstick.
8. Polish my broomstick. I know I said otherwise, by Marly wasn't too far off on the sexual frustration point during her little "intervention." Everyone seems to think I'm somehow getting off with half the castle. Turns out most girls aren't too interested in messing around with a bloke who won't shut up (publicly, no less) about being in love with another witch.
9. Sort out my schedule covering for Remus and all of the papers I've left on his desk. It's the worst it's ever been and we're only two months into term. No reason to give Evans another reason to yell at me.
10. Finish the plans for post-match Quidditch practices: more passing drills for Colleen, Eddie, and me; work with Benjy and Shannon on changing direction faster mid-air; see if Marly can block as many Quaffles without using her hands; and focus on catches and swipes with Dorcas. Little one clearly showed on Saturday that she isn't afraid of diving - Merlin, I swear I thought she was going to snuff it on that last one – but she could definitely use work on close-quarters grabs. Most likely she's too nervous to take her hands off her broom for longer than a moment, fairly standard for younger flyers but she'll come around with some encouragement.
11. Figure out what Lily hates about me so much.