The highborn gents Moony, Padfoot and Prongs present: Chapter 36!

All right those supposedly; 'adults' were a bunch of actual five year olds. How did it come that one of these guys would be a father in a few years when behaving like a child on his own?
The 'dinner' was at Potter's place, but with his parents not home it resulted in the four of you, sitting in a circle on the living room floor and eating warm-up...and it was awesome. The Marauders were the whole time busy with either kidding around or showing off their magical 'skills'. This boys sitting here with you were the ones as J.K. described them. Though you had no idea if Sirius was flirting with you or just being himself.
You didn't know what you expected from travelling to a random place on your watch, but you definitely liked what happened.

You chatted about various things, but soon enough the talk came to Hogwarts;
„So you three are in the same house? " You soon figured out that pretending to know nothing was the best thing to do.

„Well of course! Gryffindors from the very deep of or hearts! "

„Accepts only the bravest! And we are some of them! "Potter added to Sirius' comment, but started stuttering when you asked a quick

„And this Evans mentioned earlier? "

Sirius started laughing loudly, followed by a swift „Grow up, man! "from James himself.

„You grow up, pal"

All right, this was adorable. Freaking adorable...but also horribly sad.
You swallowed at the thought that the guy right next to you and the woman he was currently blushing about would be dead in a couple of years...why was the world so cruel? You quickly changed the topic.

„One thing though, because of the nicknames...are you also an Animagus? " You realized a bit too late, that the question might be slightly uncomfortable for Remus. James however answered with a proud smile.

„Yes. I'm a deer. "

„Impressive". Sirius snickered and earned a glare.

„Shut it, puppy! I'm going to be a mighty stag soon anyways! And Moony, well he was just jealous about us having such awesome nicknames! "

You expected some melancholy or sadness in Remus face...and were surprised to find a smile instead.

„Well, better a Moony than a puppy". Laughter filled the room but suddenly a mischievous sparkle lightened up in Sirius' eyes.

„Well everyone seems to be quite entertained. Guess we could say this turned into a party! And what would a good party be without party games!? "
Remus and you exchanged worried looks but Sirius just moved in between you, one arm around each of your shoulders, smiling wickedly.

„No need to worry, Moony! I promise you'll love it, Feathers! "

„Feathers? " You kinked a questioning eyebrow at him.

„Well you must be an Angel, since the first time we met you, you fell! "
A few seconds of silence followed.

„Seriously? "

„Well to be a Marauder you need a Marauders name! "

To you 'Feathers' sounded more like a goose than an angel, but okay. Nevertheless, you felt honored; did you just become a marauder? They obviously liked you because you were similar to them...was this even a good thing!?

„Alright, since this is cleared out; party games! And since it was my idea, I will start! "Sirius continued. „ Prongs! Truth or Dare? "

„Dare of course! " You sort of knew that exactly this would happen.

„Perfect! But for this dare we need a change of stage! "
Slowly you started understanding how it happened that James crashed directly into you earlier that day.

You soon found yourself outside, wandering into a deep shire and stopping in front of one of the most impressive trees, you had seen in your entire life.

„Well, Padfoot? " Potter had a challenging look in his eyes.

„Well, Prongs. I want you to climb it. "

„Easy". He claimed with a shrug of his shoulders, but Sirius held him back.

„Oh no, I dare you to climb the tree...as deer. "
Two minutes later, you were in tears. Rolling around on the dirty forest ground and almost chocking on your laughter, Sirius next to you in an equal state...and Remus looked as if he couldn't decide whether he should join you or start crying because he was surrounded by such Morons.
Down from the tree (or rather the first twig for he didn't make it far) came a furious James Potter, breathing heavily and his face red from exhaustion, not seeming even half as amused as you and Sirius were.

„Hey Prongs you were supposed to climb it, not keep falling over it! "

„My turn! " He only stated and Sirius' eyes widened in horror.

„No daring back! "

„We didn't state any rules, Padfoot! "

„Yeah, but, but...we can't just leave the others out, they'll feel ignored! "

„Actually I'm quite fine, how about you, Moony? " You stated, drawing a smile from Remus.

„I agree, Feathers. "

„Alright, alright, he can dare me back, BUT you two have to play first! "
You couldn't resist a swift 'coward'. „And don't go easy on Feathers! "

„Hey! "

„Okay, Feathers, truth or dare? "

„Truth! " You instantly shouted, much to their obvious dismay. „So what, I'm just being reasonable! One sprawled ankle a month is enough for me. So bring it on, Potter! "Bad idea.

„Truth it is, then! " He was thinking for a while and soon you started teasing once again.

„Hey Prongs, your head is already smoking. " You realized that truth wouldn't be much easier, the moment this mischievous smile was appearing on his face.

„Feathers, truth; Bed, wed, behead the three of us! "

„Are...are you serious!? "

„Ha-ha, just look how red you are! Blushing a lot, eh? "Well he was right; you were red...but not only from blushing.

„Behead, you Potter, because HOW dare you even! Wed Remus, because at least he acts like an adult and seems to have some common sense, and..." Uhoh. You didn't properly think your choice through until the end.

„Aaaand? " You could literally hear the smirk in Sirius' voice, but you just gasped for air like a fish in the dry. „So Feathers, whom would you bed? "

„Sirius! " You yelled angrily, hitting him on the shoulder but laughing with him when he says
"No need to scream the answer out like this! "

„Moony, your turn! " James stated instantly. „She chose Wed, so you're going to carry your future bride in bridal-style back out of the woods! Or at least to the big glade since this will be our next stop! "

„Wait, you didn't even give him the chance to choose! Also isn't it my turn to dare someone!?"

„Minor details, Feathers! So, Moony!?" You turned around at Remus who sent you a questioning look.

„Only if it's okay for you, Amy. "

„Yeah, but ain't I..."

„It's fine, I'm stronger than I look! " One second later, he had picked you up with ease although his face was almost as red as yours when he carried you through woods.
Well it indeed was a harmless and relaxing day, just as you promised Watson... ...so far.