Heather – nice name! And I will update a.s.a.p. But I want to work on my fic Crazy in Love as well. I'll have the next chapter up soon, I hope!

Gold Silk – Yeah, defiantly some rattling there! I didn't make the word up, it is actually a stone. I used to be big on rock collecting, and I still have a few books hanging around. Well, I wasn't very big on it, but they looked so nice when you polished them!

Tara – Ok, Pranking coming up! I hate the slimy git too, but Harry can't let anyone know the future, remember? And do you have any good ideas for pranks? Cos I could do with a few…

Darian – ok! L will be in it v. soon, hope you like it! I think you're my fave reviewer, you've read so much of my stuff! Carry on with the advice, it's really helping!

Wintermoon – you just carry on writing that fic! And I really like that name… carry on reading mine, and I'll carry on reading yours, ok?

Ze Czech – Yeah, I think she did take it fairly easy, but remember, she is best friends with the Marauders, so she must be used to unusual things happening! I like the name topaz too, it was the name on one of my hamsters… sniff.

Alecatq – glad you liked it, and Lily's reaction! Thanks for the preference on the name, you aren't the first that has mentioned it, but I still can't choose!

Padfootsgurl4eva – I've tried to tell them that, but no luck so far. Oh well, I'm 16 in 7 months or so… I'm updating as soon as I finish. But I need more ideas for pranks…

Corey – hey you. I know you hate slash, this isn't slash, and it won't be slash. End of story, ok Mr. biased? Thanks for the opinion, Pranking Pete will commence…

Rowlingfan1 – thank you! Thanks for the name choice! Its not that late – well, it is, but I'm sure she'll be glad when I tell her so many people online are sympathetic and stuff. Thank you.

Stephanie – yeah, it is an unusual name… thanks for the review!

Stalker – Ooh dear, you found me! Nice storyline, but I don't think it will work with this fic. Why don't you write your own, using this idea, but your plot? Thanx for the review, I love getting reviews from people I know!!

FawkesnFlame and Moony – The name is really popular… I think I may have to use it… I have a little tally chart, u c. ^_^. Anyway, thanks for the review!

Peach-Muffin90 – Glad you like it! Thanks for the name and the review!

StarWars-Freak – Poor snake! That almost happened to a hamster of mine – it disappeared under the bath, got down the hole in the floor where the pipes go, and reappeared a week later, downstairs, under the fireplace! I wanna getta snake, but parents say no. Hmm… How long is it till I can leave home again?? Anyway, thanks for the review!

A.A.Milne number 2 – Nice idea, but I think you've been out-voted. Thanks anyway!

~Ravenclaw@Heart~ - Thanks for the review! I'm trying to update, but I have to babysit these kids and lets just say it cuts down my free time drastically. Wouldn't be so bad if I had my laptop, cos then I could keep on working but laptop is still broke. Sorry! Thanks for saying it was fun to read, I'm really glad you're enjoying it!

Cassandrah Potter – ok, I'll read it. Thanks for reviewing! Nightalia Sostaric? Where did you get that name from??? ^_~

Lunchtime arrived, and the Marauders took some trays of food out to the lake. Lily had told the boys that she knew, and now Peter was the only one of the group who was still in the dark. Harry wanted to do something to him before he found out, but he wasn't sure exactly what. He'd told James this, and the dark haired boy had grinned, and winked at him. 'Just follow my lead,' he had told Harry.

A few minutes after they'd started eating, James went into the bushes to look for an ink bottle he had dropped a few days earlier, while doing homework outside. Harry followed him, and after they were out of sight of the group, he pulled the cloak off.

"Right, what do you want to do?" James asked.

"I dunno. Scare him a little. What's he most afraid of?"

"Pete's scared of a lot of things. The dark, dragons, snakes…"

"Snakes?"

"Yes. Why, do you have one on you?"

"As a matter of fact…" Harry pulled the snake out of his pocket and showed her to James.

"Woah! Where did you get it?"

"Her, not it. Transfiguration. She's the reason I wanted names."

"How come… I mean, why… um…"

"I can speak parseltongue. The skill was given to me when I was young, I can't tell you how. Snakes are really ok, they aren't evil, but usually only evil wizards speak parseltongue, and snakes stay with people who can understand them. Anyway, do you think Peter will be scared of her?"

"Definitely. Can you get her to do things?"

"I can ask her."

~How do you feel about helping me a little?~ Harry hissed.

~How?~

~Well, this is my father. And one of his friends is going to betray him in the future. I can't let them know, but I want to play a prank on Peter – the friend – anyway. Just to scare him a little. I will be able to get revenge in the future, hopefully, as no one can hide forever, but I would like to scare him. He's scared of snakes.~

~I will help. What do you want me to do?~

"She'll help. What do you think she should do?" Harry told James, who had been staring with his mouth open, looking quite unnerved at the conversation.

"Well, if you hide in the big bush near where we're sitting, she can slither out, and wrap herself around Pete's ankles or something. Then you can come out, and act like me, and call her off, after letting her tease him for a little."

"Good plan."

"Glad you like it. Off you go, I'll use the cloak to see what's going on."

"Cool. See you soon," Harry said, turning to leave. James stopped him with a hand on his shoulder.

"Harry… You're full of surprises," he said seriously, his hazel eyes earnest. Harry grinned at the older boy.

"You have no idea."

Once safely hidden in the bush, Harry explained his plan, before peering out through the leaves to see what she would do. He didn't have to wait long – as soon as the snake appeared, Peter screamed like a girl and ran towards the lake, treading in a jug of custard and a strawberry cheesecake on the way. He jumped into the water and didn't stop until he was a good ten metres from the shore, and up to his shoulders. The snake, looking like a stream of molten gold studded with rubies in the sunlight, followed him into the water.

Harry decided it was time to make his entrance. Winking at the astonished boys, and giving Lily a knowing smile, he walked calmly towards the edge of the lake, where Peter was currently thrashing around in the water, still screaming.

"James! JAMES! It's a SNAKE!! AAAAAHHHHH! Ohmygodohmygodohmygod! Get rid of it! JAMES!! PLEASE!?!" He screamed, terrified. Harry was about to call the snake off, and let Peter in on the joke, when he heard a cold, cruel voice behind him. He stiffened, recognising the trademark drawl.

"Well, well, well. What have we here? Pettigrew in a spot of bother? And I suppose the great James Potter cannot be bothered to help his *friend*. He has far more important things to do- Argh!!"

Lucius Malfoy was cut off as a jet of yellow light and a jet of blue light slammed into him, tossing him into the lake on top of Peter, who managed to hit him in mid-air, as the young animagus was still thrashing about, terrified of the snake.

~Hey, come out. I think he's been scared enough,~ Harry called quietly. The snake raised her head from a clump of forget-me-nots growing by the water, and winked at him.

Harry turned back to the lake, and couldn't help laughing. Malfoy was clutching Peter round the neck, obviously terrified. "Help! I can't swim!" he screamed.

Sirius laughed, and ran to the edge of the water, shouting taunts at Malfoy.

"Can't swim? No wonder your hair looks so awful! I bet you're too scared to get into a bath! Since when can a 16-year-old not swim?? Do you want Snivellus to come hold your hand? He's coming over here, along with Nott, Goyle, Crabbe, Lestrange and the rest of your silly gang! What do you think they'll say when they see their brave leader? Shall I ask them? Oi! Nitwits! Yeah, you! You might want to help Malfoy. He can't swim!"

The Slytherins, who had been walking towards the Quidditch Pitch, changed direction and headed for the lake instead, attracted by Sirius' shouts. Crabbe and Goyle – who were the image of their sons - waded into the water and pulled Malfoy out roughly. He was shivering, and was extremly pale. He shot Sirius a murderous look, before the group headed back towards the castle, Malfoy's dripping white-blond hair easily visible in the middle of the group, supported by the two large half-wits, Crabbe and Goyle.

Sirius laughed and turned to Peter, who was cautiously approaching the shore, looking nervously around for the snake. He made it to the bank and collapsed, panting heavily.

"It was a snake, James! Did you see it? It was huge!! I barely got away! Do you think it was poisonous?"

"No, I don't think so," Harry said, grinning. He walked back to the others, and sat down next to Remus, who was eating a bowl of strawberries and ice cream and smiling. Harry nicked a few of the werewolf's strawberries, and threw them at Sirius, who had his back to the pair. Sirius spun around, picking strawberries out of his hair, saw the bowl in Remus' hands and flung himself at the werewolf with a growl.

The pair rolled on the floor, wrestling and punching each other, while the others laughed at their antics. Suddenly, the wrestling teens spun into James, dragging the invisibility cloak off of him. Sirius and Remus froze.

"You've done it now, Padfoot," James said, staring at Peter's shocked face.

"W-wha- I… huh? How… uhhh," Peter said, turning white and falling over in a dead faint.

"So…" Lily said, "What should we do now?"

"Well, we need to name the snake. Can you call her over?" James asked Harry nonchalantly, apparently unconcerned that one of his friends was unconscious.

~Hey, come over here. We want to give you a name~

~All right. I hope I get a say in what I'm called though~

~Of course; it's your name~

The snake slithered from her hiding place among the blue flowers, and made her way to where they were sitting.

"So, what names do you like?" Harry asked.

"I like Topaz," Remus said quietly. James nodded. "Yeah, me too."

"Nice name, but I prefer Kalahari," Sirius said, "It was what my *nice* aunt was going to call her next girl."

"Nyoka," Lily said, smiling at the snake.

~Topaz, Kalahari or Nyoka?~ Harry asked the snake that was currently curled around his arm. She cocked her head on one side, considering.

I still can't choose between them! Please, can you all get together and vote for one of these three? I know Nyoka is winning in the tally chart I'm doing, but I like all the names!! Help!

What do you think should happen to Peter? Should he wake up in a bit, or have to be taken to the infirmary? And I NEED IDEAS FOR PRANKS!!!! Please tell me what you think the six – maybe five if Peter doesn't recover – of them should get up to? Maybe James and Sirius could teach Harry to be an Animagus?

Review review review! Please? I need more ideas, and I crave the feedback!