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Author's Note: This sucks I know, I know...but still you can hardly blame me....compared to Book 5 this is nothing....by the way, I started writing this like 2 days before Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix came out, and I guess you could say I took a long time reading.hehe... (
At 6 in the morning before the Ball found Lily, Dana and Clara sneaking out of Gryffindor Tower and heading for a well-deserved bath in the Prefect's bathroom. They took off their robes, revealing their bodies and their swim suits as well.
Lily was wearing a light green bikini, Clara was sporting a one-piece blue suit and Dana had on a skimpy light gold bikini. They had a few precious hours before the dance, it started at eight o'clock that night, but Lily, as a prefect, had to go and open the dance, after the Head Boy and Girl danced their song.
"I heard Anne Hermoso is going with Stanley Prewett. Won't they make a cute couple? Except, I hate Stanley's name.." Clara shuddered at the name.
Dana swam a backstroke, saying in a sing song voice, "This is much better! Narcissa Windsor finally agreed to go with Malfoy.."
Lily snorted in the water, accidentally inhaling some through her nose. After her coughing (mixed with laughter) subsided, she managed to spit out, "After all his chasing, flirting and coming on to her, he finally did it!"
"Well, let me tell you what exactly happened.." Dana went on to tell them about that day when she was walking past the Astronomy Tower and heard Malfoy threatening Narcissa Windsor he'd push her off if she didn't agree.
In their conversation, they didn't notice that the portrait guarding the Prefect's bathroom suddenly opened and three very loud taking boys strolled in, with only towels around their waists. The two groups didn't see the other until the boys took of their towels to show their tight fitting swimming trunks and dove into the large Olympic sized pool.
High pitched bewildered screams filled the bathroom. "AUGH!" They desperately went lower into the pool, trying to cover their bodies as much as they could, especially Lily, she had a thing with embarrassment and attention, and currently, James, Remus and Sirius were ogling their eyes at them, disbelievingly.
The boys snapped to their senses and dove under as well, trying to avert their eyes somewhere else instead of on Clara, Dana and Lily.
Dana shrieked, "What are you doing here?!" as they swam away from the three stunned Marauders.
Sirius stood up, enraged at Dana's accusation. "We? What are you doing here?" He didn't seem to notice that his swimsuit fell down.
The girls gasped in shock and covered their eyes. Remus tugged him down, hard, and James pointed to the piece of lingerie floating on the water, hissing in Sirius' ear, "Put it back on, Padfoot mate, faster.."
Sirius sheepishly grabbed the black swim suit and was soon wearing them again. He muttered under his breath, "Sorry 'bout that..told Mum these were sort of loose.."
Dana, who in secret, was really peeking though her fingers, felt disappointed for a while but said heartily, "It's ok, Clar, Lils, he's decent."
"What time are you girls going up to get ready for the Ball?" James asked innocently.
Lily checked her watch. "We offered to help McGonagall w/ the finishing touches at around 5. We'll get ready after that, it will only take about fifteen minutes. How about you?" She felt happy, she didn't blush once. Maybe she was finally getting over James.
Remus shrugged. "OH, we'll go up at about six forty-five."
Clara looked shocked. "But Remus, that's only fifteen minutes! How're you going to manage that?!"
Sirius slyly grinned. "We guys have our ways. Back to the subject. Would you mind getting out now?"
Dana looked confused. "What d'you mean? We got here first and we're staying here for your information, Sirius Regelus Black."
Lily, Clara and Remus prepared for the fight that threatened to ensue because she had said "Regelus". James sighed impatiently, he hated fights.
Sure enough, Sirius rose, enraged that she had used his shared name of his brother's and his. "WE were planning this since yesterday and besides, boys are stronger." (I know that was off topic but you know how Sirius is..)
Dana snorted and smugly said, "That has no connection, Siri dear, and besides that doesn't matter. First come, first serve."
"It does matter, Dana dearest!"
"It doesn't!"
"Does too!"
"Does not!"
James had enough of nickering, he'd been awakened by Peter's loud snores (who was still asleep) and he had a disturbing letter from his father, about Family Matters, he didn't need anymore of this. He stood up, exposing his well-built body due to Quidditch for all to see. Lily gawked and blushed at him, not able to avert her eyes, and fortunately, he wasn't looking at her. "Shut up!"
Sirius and Dana, still glaring at each other, turned to James and turned their looks to him.
"Just shut it for a second ok? For the love of God, you're teenagers not toddlers! WE could all stay here!"
Sirius dropped his defensive look and Dana looked appalled. James hadn't yelled at them but it was twice as worst. He was a happy-going fellow and it would only take a lot to get him annoyed. The thing was, he was usually amused by their squabbles.
"Sorry, mate. What's up?" Sirius asked, patting James' bare shoulder.
James looked up, his eyes dark brown, clouded over. "You know, Padfoot. Family things."
Remus gave an understanding "oh!" and Sirius nodded. The girls looked at each other uncomfortably and squirmed. James caught the exchange of looks and sighed.
He put on a cheerful disposition and said, "Let's just swim or do whatever you want, ok?"
They murmured in agreement. Sirius and Dana sat together, about to apologize to each other. Clara and Remus went off to their own little corner, talking about who-knows-what and Lily sank into a comfortable position, off thinking intent thoughts and worries about the person who'd just taken a seat beside her.
"Lily Flower," he said in his deep voice. She jumped in the air and exclaimed, "Damn, you scared the bloody hell out of me!"
Lily never cursed, only in the most tying situations. If he was surprised he didn't show it.
"Sorry," he chuckled. He lowered his voice. "So, did you have any more dreams lately?"
She looked around carefully and told him about the dream she had of Voldemort, Nott and Goyle.
"Did you have the same dream?" Lily asked.
"Yeah, why didn't you tell sooner?" James asked back.
Lily had never been on James' bad side and she agreed with how Sirius and Dana felt earlier. But she didn't want him to get the satisfaction of being intimidated.
"Why didn't YOU tell me? Besides, you were too busy shagging Alice.."
James gave a mirthless laugh. "Fine, let's drop the subject. I think we should tell Dumbledore."
Lily shook her head. "No, James. Dumbledore's got a lot on his mind right now."
"And how would you know hat, Lily Flower?"
Lily sighed, she knew his mood was deteriorating, finally. "Well, James, I heard Dumbledore holding a staff's meeting. And apparently, this Voldemort person's rising rapidly."
"I know that Lily Flower. He had a good reason to worry. But we really should tell-"
"No, James, I don't want to add a load to his mind. Leave it, like you said."
James was about to protest some more when a screeching came.
They all turned to the painting, where the offending sound came on. Apparently, the usual mermaid was being taken by two mermen and replaced by a more regal looking mermaid.
"Are they allowed to do that?" wondered Remus.
"Do what, Remus?" Dana asked.
"Replace the people in the pictures. Are they?"
Lily said, "I'm not sure. Look, she's about to say something." Lily pointed to the regal mermaid. True, she had beat her staff upon the rock she sat on and cleared her throat loudly.
"I presume you are students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I am Princess Vanessa Marcus the III. Introduce your selves."
They looked at each other, all thinking the same thing, 'What the hell is going on here?!' and Princess Vanessa cleared her throat again impatiently. It was obvious that none of her friends would go first, so Lily went on.
"I am Lillian Marie Evans, of Gryffindor House, fifth year."
Her friends stared at her like crazy and she mouthed, 'Just do it!'
James, nodding slightly, said, "My name is James Harry Potter, of Gryffindor House, fifth year," all the while thinking, 'This is a load of crap...'
Sirius, however, took this as a joke, as he took everything else as a joke. "What's up, Princess?" She cast a dark look at him but kept quiet. He didn't seem to notice this. "You're looking at me, Sirius Black, famous Marauder of Hogwarts, most handsome boy Hogwarts has ever seen, of Gryffindor House, fifth year."
Dana nudged his ribs with her elbow and said, "I am Dana Patricia Summers, of Gryffindor House, fourth year." She didn't know what to bow, curtsy or anything.
Clara said, "My name's Clarisse Annabelle Bent, of Gryffindor House, fourth year."
Remus was up last. "I am Remus John Lupin, Your Royal Highness, and I am of Gryffindor House, fifth year." He took it better than both of the boys.
She seemed satisfied and nodded to each of them in turn. "As you may want to know what I am doing here, I will tell you: My father's Book of Prophecy has glowed red and one of the prophecies is about to come true. We are on a search for the heir of Serena Salazar, so if you would just stand together in a line."
They quickly assembled themselves, thinking this weird and unexpected, but then again, everything was unexpected at Hogwarts, but this drew the line.
"Hold it!"
Princess Vanessa looked affronted at Sirius, who had interrupted her, mid- spell. "How do we know you're not a Dark mermaid, if there is such a thing?"
"You will trust me, Mr. Black, and I assure you, Professor Dumbledore knows about this. Now, keep in line, All of you," she said pointedly.
Sirius puffed up his chest, and thinking, 'if I live through this, I'm going to go raid the kitchens. I'm starving!'
"Sereneus Heiratum Discoveria!" the Princess shouted, waving her arms over their heads.
The six befuddled teenagers were encircled in a silver mist. It subsided and they looked at the Princess expectantly.
"If you would face your right, please," she watched them turn to the right.
She looked at their left shoulders.
And gasped.
Author's Note: This sucks I know, I know...but still you can hardly blame me....compared to Book 5 this is nothing....by the way, I started writing this like 2 days before Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix came out, and I guess you could say I took a long time reading.hehe... (
At 6 in the morning before the Ball found Lily, Dana and Clara sneaking out of Gryffindor Tower and heading for a well-deserved bath in the Prefect's bathroom. They took off their robes, revealing their bodies and their swim suits as well.
Lily was wearing a light green bikini, Clara was sporting a one-piece blue suit and Dana had on a skimpy light gold bikini. They had a few precious hours before the dance, it started at eight o'clock that night, but Lily, as a prefect, had to go and open the dance, after the Head Boy and Girl danced their song.
"I heard Anne Hermoso is going with Stanley Prewett. Won't they make a cute couple? Except, I hate Stanley's name.." Clara shuddered at the name.
Dana swam a backstroke, saying in a sing song voice, "This is much better! Narcissa Windsor finally agreed to go with Malfoy.."
Lily snorted in the water, accidentally inhaling some through her nose. After her coughing (mixed with laughter) subsided, she managed to spit out, "After all his chasing, flirting and coming on to her, he finally did it!"
"Well, let me tell you what exactly happened.." Dana went on to tell them about that day when she was walking past the Astronomy Tower and heard Malfoy threatening Narcissa Windsor he'd push her off if she didn't agree.
In their conversation, they didn't notice that the portrait guarding the Prefect's bathroom suddenly opened and three very loud taking boys strolled in, with only towels around their waists. The two groups didn't see the other until the boys took of their towels to show their tight fitting swimming trunks and dove into the large Olympic sized pool.
High pitched bewildered screams filled the bathroom. "AUGH!" They desperately went lower into the pool, trying to cover their bodies as much as they could, especially Lily, she had a thing with embarrassment and attention, and currently, James, Remus and Sirius were ogling their eyes at them, disbelievingly.
The boys snapped to their senses and dove under as well, trying to avert their eyes somewhere else instead of on Clara, Dana and Lily.
Dana shrieked, "What are you doing here?!" as they swam away from the three stunned Marauders.
Sirius stood up, enraged at Dana's accusation. "We? What are you doing here?" He didn't seem to notice that his swimsuit fell down.
The girls gasped in shock and covered their eyes. Remus tugged him down, hard, and James pointed to the piece of lingerie floating on the water, hissing in Sirius' ear, "Put it back on, Padfoot mate, faster.."
Sirius sheepishly grabbed the black swim suit and was soon wearing them again. He muttered under his breath, "Sorry 'bout that..told Mum these were sort of loose.."
Dana, who in secret, was really peeking though her fingers, felt disappointed for a while but said heartily, "It's ok, Clar, Lils, he's decent."
"What time are you girls going up to get ready for the Ball?" James asked innocently.
Lily checked her watch. "We offered to help McGonagall w/ the finishing touches at around 5. We'll get ready after that, it will only take about fifteen minutes. How about you?" She felt happy, she didn't blush once. Maybe she was finally getting over James.
Remus shrugged. "OH, we'll go up at about six forty-five."
Clara looked shocked. "But Remus, that's only fifteen minutes! How're you going to manage that?!"
Sirius slyly grinned. "We guys have our ways. Back to the subject. Would you mind getting out now?"
Dana looked confused. "What d'you mean? We got here first and we're staying here for your information, Sirius Regelus Black."
Lily, Clara and Remus prepared for the fight that threatened to ensue because she had said "Regelus". James sighed impatiently, he hated fights.
Sure enough, Sirius rose, enraged that she had used his shared name of his brother's and his. "WE were planning this since yesterday and besides, boys are stronger." (I know that was off topic but you know how Sirius is..)
Dana snorted and smugly said, "That has no connection, Siri dear, and besides that doesn't matter. First come, first serve."
"It does matter, Dana dearest!"
"It doesn't!"
"Does too!"
"Does not!"
James had enough of nickering, he'd been awakened by Peter's loud snores (who was still asleep) and he had a disturbing letter from his father, about Family Matters, he didn't need anymore of this. He stood up, exposing his well-built body due to Quidditch for all to see. Lily gawked and blushed at him, not able to avert her eyes, and fortunately, he wasn't looking at her. "Shut up!"
Sirius and Dana, still glaring at each other, turned to James and turned their looks to him.
"Just shut it for a second ok? For the love of God, you're teenagers not toddlers! WE could all stay here!"
Sirius dropped his defensive look and Dana looked appalled. James hadn't yelled at them but it was twice as worst. He was a happy-going fellow and it would only take a lot to get him annoyed. The thing was, he was usually amused by their squabbles.
"Sorry, mate. What's up?" Sirius asked, patting James' bare shoulder.
James looked up, his eyes dark brown, clouded over. "You know, Padfoot. Family things."
Remus gave an understanding "oh!" and Sirius nodded. The girls looked at each other uncomfortably and squirmed. James caught the exchange of looks and sighed.
He put on a cheerful disposition and said, "Let's just swim or do whatever you want, ok?"
They murmured in agreement. Sirius and Dana sat together, about to apologize to each other. Clara and Remus went off to their own little corner, talking about who-knows-what and Lily sank into a comfortable position, off thinking intent thoughts and worries about the person who'd just taken a seat beside her.
"Lily Flower," he said in his deep voice. She jumped in the air and exclaimed, "Damn, you scared the bloody hell out of me!"
Lily never cursed, only in the most tying situations. If he was surprised he didn't show it.
"Sorry," he chuckled. He lowered his voice. "So, did you have any more dreams lately?"
She looked around carefully and told him about the dream she had of Voldemort, Nott and Goyle.
"Did you have the same dream?" Lily asked.
"Yeah, why didn't you tell sooner?" James asked back.
Lily had never been on James' bad side and she agreed with how Sirius and Dana felt earlier. But she didn't want him to get the satisfaction of being intimidated.
"Why didn't YOU tell me? Besides, you were too busy shagging Alice.."
James gave a mirthless laugh. "Fine, let's drop the subject. I think we should tell Dumbledore."
Lily shook her head. "No, James. Dumbledore's got a lot on his mind right now."
"And how would you know hat, Lily Flower?"
Lily sighed, she knew his mood was deteriorating, finally. "Well, James, I heard Dumbledore holding a staff's meeting. And apparently, this Voldemort person's rising rapidly."
"I know that Lily Flower. He had a good reason to worry. But we really should tell-"
"No, James, I don't want to add a load to his mind. Leave it, like you said."
James was about to protest some more when a screeching came.
They all turned to the painting, where the offending sound came on. Apparently, the usual mermaid was being taken by two mermen and replaced by a more regal looking mermaid.
"Are they allowed to do that?" wondered Remus.
"Do what, Remus?" Dana asked.
"Replace the people in the pictures. Are they?"
Lily said, "I'm not sure. Look, she's about to say something." Lily pointed to the regal mermaid. True, she had beat her staff upon the rock she sat on and cleared her throat loudly.
"I presume you are students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, I am Princess Vanessa Marcus the III. Introduce your selves."
They looked at each other, all thinking the same thing, 'What the hell is going on here?!' and Princess Vanessa cleared her throat again impatiently. It was obvious that none of her friends would go first, so Lily went on.
"I am Lillian Marie Evans, of Gryffindor House, fifth year."
Her friends stared at her like crazy and she mouthed, 'Just do it!'
James, nodding slightly, said, "My name is James Harry Potter, of Gryffindor House, fifth year," all the while thinking, 'This is a load of crap...'
Sirius, however, took this as a joke, as he took everything else as a joke. "What's up, Princess?" She cast a dark look at him but kept quiet. He didn't seem to notice this. "You're looking at me, Sirius Black, famous Marauder of Hogwarts, most handsome boy Hogwarts has ever seen, of Gryffindor House, fifth year."
Dana nudged his ribs with her elbow and said, "I am Dana Patricia Summers, of Gryffindor House, fourth year." She didn't know what to bow, curtsy or anything.
Clara said, "My name's Clarisse Annabelle Bent, of Gryffindor House, fourth year."
Remus was up last. "I am Remus John Lupin, Your Royal Highness, and I am of Gryffindor House, fifth year." He took it better than both of the boys.
She seemed satisfied and nodded to each of them in turn. "As you may want to know what I am doing here, I will tell you: My father's Book of Prophecy has glowed red and one of the prophecies is about to come true. We are on a search for the heir of Serena Salazar, so if you would just stand together in a line."
They quickly assembled themselves, thinking this weird and unexpected, but then again, everything was unexpected at Hogwarts, but this drew the line.
"Hold it!"
Princess Vanessa looked affronted at Sirius, who had interrupted her, mid- spell. "How do we know you're not a Dark mermaid, if there is such a thing?"
"You will trust me, Mr. Black, and I assure you, Professor Dumbledore knows about this. Now, keep in line, All of you," she said pointedly.
Sirius puffed up his chest, and thinking, 'if I live through this, I'm going to go raid the kitchens. I'm starving!'
"Sereneus Heiratum Discoveria!" the Princess shouted, waving her arms over their heads.
The six befuddled teenagers were encircled in a silver mist. It subsided and they looked at the Princess expectantly.
"If you would face your right, please," she watched them turn to the right.
She looked at their left shoulders.
And gasped.
