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The wizard's chess game between James and Remus ended prematurely as the portrait hole opened once more. Sirius entered with a somber expression.

"Did you get it?" Peter asked before the others.

Sirius's grave face immediately broke into a huge grin.

"Of course I did! What did you expect?" He asked.

The reaction to this bit of news varied greatly among the others. Remus smiled, as Lily hid hers, Peter applauded politely (a/n LOVE that part!), while James slipped to the floor in more hysterics.

"What?" Sirius asked James, trying unsuccessfully to look offended.

"I-just-can't believe-they gave-YOU-a column!" he burst out in between fits of laughter.

"James," Lily warned.

"I mean," James tried again, rising from his laughter. "Good job mate."

"Thanks," said Sirius. "Now, how do I start off with my new column?"

"Well," Remus said, finally joining the conversation. " I suppose your first column could be sort of an ad, telling students of your services. Then, once you start getting letter, you just answer them in the column."

"Wicked!" exclaimed Sirius. "I'll get started.

"At least that'll keep him quiet for a while," Lily whispered to the other four.

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"How does this sound?" Sirius asked his friends a while later.

" Ask Sirius: An advice column written by Sirius Black. Owl him with your problems, and he'll give you some "Sirius" advice."

"It's fine," Lily answered, while shooting James a warning glare.

"It's very nice, Sirius," Peter added earnestly. "I suppose I should get this back to Sally, the editor," Sirius said as an afterthought.

"Mallory," Remus corrected.

"Whatever. See you soon," Sirius called over his shoulder as he left the common room once again.

"I wonder what he's getting himself into," Remus said thoughtfully as the portrait hole closed after Sirius's retreating back.

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