Well well well, how'd you like the finale, huh? Haha I'd say it turned out as a bit of alright myself. Now I have more for you. On with it!!!!
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A week has passed since the debut of the newly-dubbed Marauders and the prank of the year. The Marauders willingly went to every detention and did their punishments with smiles on their faces. They knew that it was well worth it. Snape, Malfoy, and Lestrange were put in their places, and they gained their reputation back. When they walked through the halls, nearly everyone recognized them and some even went to shake their hands for a job well done. They found it rather amusing and felt famous. Remus and Peter tried to keep their pride to themselves, but James and Sirius began flaunting themselves to everyone, much to the disappoint of the former, as well as the first year Gryffindor girls.
"You know, it's been a week since it past, you guys don't have to bring it up every day." muttered Lily. She was furious at James and Sirius' attitude, but more so James than Sirius because… well… she hated him.
"Evans, Evans, Evans, come on. You know you liked it. The beauty of seeing Snapey-poo in a santa suit was just pure bliss." said James.
"Ah, yes, Santa, his bunny, and the ballerina for entertainment. Truly a sight to see." concluded Sirius.
Remus and Peter chuckled while Lily glared at all four of them.
"I can't believe you four. You think you're just all that now, don't you. Well, to me you four are still troublemakers, and I'm not very fond of troublemakers. Especially you, Potter."
"Evans, get a grip. So what if we gloat a little…."
" A LITTLE!! YOU RUB IT IN SO MUCH MY FACE IS GETTING RASHES FROM YOU, POTTER!!"
Once again, James has managed to ignite Lily's temper, and her friends came over to try and help calm things down.
"Lily, please don't get mad over this. I mean, it's only James and Sirius. They're the two idiots of the bunch. Remus and Peter aren't really doing anything wrong, well except for maybe hanging around with them."
"Hey!! I resent that Jade!" said Remus while Peter scowled behind him.
"What!! Just leave us alone, please, yes, we thank you for exposing the gits that trashed our room, but it's the past already. Just let it be!" said Carly.
"Oh, alright, if you insist…"
"Remus! Don't give in to her! She's only trying to force you away from the dark side."
"Sirius Black, you are talking nonsense." said Jade. "Carly's right, you, mainly you and James, have just got to get over it already. It's over… done with. Zip. Pow. Have a nice day."
"Fine." said James and Sirius simultaneously.
Later that night, the group went down to the End of Year feast in the Great Hall. Everyone was gathered inside of the Hall, while the walls and ceilings were covered with green and silver ribbons and decorations. They were to announce the winners of the House Cup, and it was obvious the Slytherins were going to win. Instead of their usual gloating and bragging, however, the Slytherins remained somewhat silent, only glaring at four particular boys who humiliated their house openly just a week before. All they got from the Marauders in return is their famous smiles, which made them even more angry. Dumbledore stood up and as the Hall gradually became silent, he began to speak.
"Welcome to the End of Year Feast. It is my honor to introduce you the results for the annual House Cup. It was a close race between two honorable houses, while the other two had great showing as well."
The whole Gryffindor table began to sulk down. They knew they were last place. One because they didn't win a single game of quidditch. Two, because of the low-life potions master Professor Coggins, who took points from Gryffindor just for breathing in class. He also added multiple points for Slytherin, and they rarely did a thing in his class. They were utterly embarrassed to even come to the Feast, but a stern McGonagall forced them to make an appearnce, out of respect for the winners, which was disgustingly enough the house of Slytherin.
"After tallying up the point totals, we have come to a conclusion. In fourth place, we have the Gryffindors with four-hundred and sixty-six points. In third place, we have the Hufflepuffs with five-hundred and twenty-one points. In second place, we have the Ravenclaws with five-hundred and ninety-four points. And in first place, we have the Slytherins with six-hundred and forty-six points!"
There was a light applause from three of the four houses, while Slytherin's side of the Hall was roaring with cheers and whistles, as Professor Coggins was presented with the House Cup. Again Dumbledore asked for silence and began to speak.
"I thank you all for a wonderful year here at Hogwarts. Seventh years, I wish you the best of luck in your future, and may your dreams come true. Now, on with the feast!"
Once again, food appeared on their plates and drinks in their goblets, and everyone dug in, piling a load on their plates. The Marauders were sitting together with Frank, along with Lily, Alice, Jade, Carly, and Penny.
"So what are you all planning on doing over the summer? I'm going to a quidditch camp to get better." said Jade. James and Sirius were delighted to hear the word 'quidditch' and smiled at her.
"That's great, Jade. Well, Sirius and I are just gonna be at home. We have nothing planned at all." said James.
"Actually, James, I think I'm going to spending more time at your house than at my parent's house." corrected Sirius. "You know how much my family despises me, and I just feel more welcome with your family."
"Oh ok, well that's fine then."
"Thanks bud. So Remmy, what are you doing?"
"Oh, I think I am going on vacation to France. That's whee my grandfather was from, and my parents want to take me there."
"Is it a VACATION vacation?? Or is it a vacation?"
"What in blazes are you talking about, Sirius."
"You know… is it a 'vacation'?" Sirius said while putting two fingers up on both hands gesturing quotation marks.
"Ohhhhhh… no, it's actually a vacation. No biggie."
The girls looked at the two boys with weird expressions on their faces.
"You two are weird." said Carly.
"No Remus isn't weird. It's those two." Lily said pointing to James and Sirius.
"Hey, it's not our fault. We're not even weird." exclaimed James.
"Yeah you're right, Potter. You're idiots."
"Shut up, Evans."
"Wonderful comeback, Potter. Give me a call on the telephone when you come up with more good ones like that." replied Lily sarcastically.
"A Tele-kinete-what?" asked James with a confused look.
"A telephone." Everyone in the group except for Alice and Carly looked at her like she had something growing on her nose.
"It's a muggle thing that allows us to talk to people without going to their house by
dialing a certain number."
"Hmmm… pretty weird." said James. "I should have a look at this one day."
"I know James!" interrupted Sirius. "Let's visit our favorite redhead one weekend. It should be fun seeing what a muggle house looks like."
"NO!!!" said James and Lily simultaneously.
"I don't want to go into that thing's house. There is no way I am wasting my summer with Evans and her humble abode."
"Good, Potter, you're not welcome much anyway." James looked hurt a little by this, but still managed to keep his scowl on Lily.
"Oh hush up, the both of you. I mean, it's the summer. Just try and put your differences aside. I think it's a great idea." said Jade.
"Hey!! You're supposed to be my best friend!"
"Well, I can't deny that it's a great idea."
"Thanks, Jade."
"Your welcome, Lily!"
"Ugh…….."
Well as they left for the platform on the Hogwarts train, there were no eventful happenings. It was a smooth ride, with frequent visits from the cart lady, mainly because the Marauders managed to eat their whole batch of candy in less than ten minutes. As the train drew to a halt, Lily was looking out of the window, eager to go home to her parents.
She wasn't thrilled to see Petunia again, but she loved when her parents asked her about the school and what she learned. She was always willing to explain in great detail her life at Hogwarts, and she couldn't' wait to see the look on her parents' faces when they found out she was one of the top students in her class.
James saw his parents patiently waiting for him at the platform. Mr. and Mrs. Potter were standing hand-in-hand, searching frantically for their troublesome messy-haired son, and James wanted to bust out of the compartment to meet them. He loved his parents dearly, and he wanted to tell them all about his success at Hogwarts. Maybe in private, he would pull his dad aside and give him the full story on the great prank that he pulled at the end of the year.
Everyone was excited to see their families again, well everyone except for Sirius. Sirius looked disgustedly in his parents' direction. Mr. Black was in deep conversation with none other than Mr. Malfoy. The two were best friends back in their Hogwarts days, and Sirius despised the Malfoys with a passion. Still, he wanted to see the look on Mr. Malfoy's face when his son told him what happened to him at the end of the year. It would be priceless. Sirius thought that if he took a picture of it, he would frame it and hang it on his wall in forever memory of the two stupid Malfoys.
Summer was awaiting everyone… and they were finally home.
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Sorry, short chapter. I ran out of things to write about, and I just started school, so my updates won't be as frequent as before.
Katie Bell – I didn't get Jade from her story. I actually got it from one of my friends who is attractive, and her name is Jade, so yeah. Just to clear that up.
I'm out.