Disclaimer: Need I do one of these again? We all no the drill. I do not own Harry Potter and things of the sort so yeah.

A/N: I think I have to say, any of the devoted readers to my stories will all agree, that is the fastest I've ever updated two stories in like FOREVER! But yeah, I was bored so there ya' go. DUH DUH DUH!!! Okay whatever here it is.


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Chapter 2: Let The Games Begin

The carriages pulled up to the castle in neat rows, as they each dropped of its passengers.

Lily, James, Remus, and Zoe all filed out of the carriages and walked up to the big oak doors. Juliana, Sirius, and Peter following close behind them.

"This ought to be good", James whispered in Lily's ear. In return Lily gave him one of her trademark smiles. The group went and took their place at the Gryffindor table. Zoe, Juliana, and Sirius took their places across from James, Lily, and Remus. (A/N: Who cares about Peter? Really?)

Zoe looked at each of them and hissed, " After Dumbledore's announcements." Excitement flashed across her aquamarine eyes. They all nodded in agreement. Sirius who was next to her whispered, "We have the flock; you girls get the herders."

The Zodiacs looked at one another and silently agreed to the Marauder's plan. Truth be told, the prank was sure to get them all a weeks worth detentions, but it was totally worth it. This prank, in particular, involved the whole Slytherin house and, of course, the ring leaders Serverus Snape and Lucius Malfoy.

The sorting was about to begin, as the first years cautiously made their way into the great hall.

"They're so cute!" Juliana said gleefully.

Sirius followed Jules gaze," They're so tiny…."

"Hey, you used to be like that", Remus stated looking at his friend.

"Me? Never!" Sirius replied with a look of utter disbelief, as he received a few snorts from the rest of the group.

"Hey! Hello? Yes", James started to get their attention, "Okay, the sorting is over and Dumbledore is starting. Everyone watch for my signal." All nodded in agreement.

Dumbledore began, "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! To first years and other years", he directed his twinkling eyes to the Marauders and the Zodiacs, "The forest is off limits to all students. With that being said, tuck in!"

The Zodiacs and the Marauders turned their heads to James. He made a very large nod to queue the prank.

As soon as James nodded, each had directed his or her wand over to the Slytherin table. Curses and charms were muttered. A moment later the Hall burst into laughter. A chorus of "bahs" were heard along with the with the not-so-lovely singing voices of our dear Snape and Malfoy.

"Mary had a little lamb,
Little lamb, little lamb!

Mary had a little lamb,
Whose fleece was white as snow!"

"BAH!"

The Great hall was doubled over laughter. (A/N: Thanks Redtiger!) Malfoy and Snape were Hogwart's own little Bo Peeps and the rest of the house were their fleecy lambs.

Up at the teacher's table, there were mixed countenances. The of Slytherin house, Professor Loew, looked as if he were going to have a heart attack. Dumbledore had a twinkle in his eye, as he flicked his wand to restore the Slytherins to their normal state. McGonagall looked cross, as she stood up and shouted, "Potter, Evans, Black, Edwards, Lupin, Williams DETENTION! My office! Now!"

The two groups exchanged similar sheepish grins. Getting up the Zodiacs and Marauders got up and marched out of the Great Hall to a plethora of applause.

"I swear McGonagall had a small smile on her face for, like, a second," Sirius insisted to the rest of the group.

"Uh……Okay Sirius," Jules said rolling her eyes.

"I wonder how long we're gonna get?" Zoe asked.

"Ummm, I'm betting detention for one week," Lily answered, as she opened the door to McGonagall's office. They all piled in awaiting their punishment.

"I'll bet you 10 galleons on two weeks," Sirius whispered to Lily.

"Your on", Lily answered mischievously.

Bursting through the doors, Mcgonagall acted like a raving lunatic, "Well I never! Slytherin…..sheeps! Ugg!"

"Uhh…. Professor?" James startes, attempting to bring Professor McGonagall back to reality.

"Ah, Mr. Potter and the rest of you 15 points each from Gryffindor and detention for one week. You are all to report back to the Great Hall for dinner. No more mischief or else," McGonagall scolded them.

Lily caught Sirius' eye. "Pay up!" Lily mouthed.

"Next time try and use your transfiguration skills for a more meaningful purpose," McGonagall stated her tone softer; a smile playing at her lips.

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"First years, this way!" Lily called out, "Gryffindor first years!"

Although Lily and James were as mischievous as the came, they both still managed to be Head Boy and Girl, and both achieved 'Outstanding' grades in every class.

Heading up to the North Tower, James began to inform them about the tower, the passwords and such.

"The password for now is 'Jobberknoll', and please keep the password within our own house," Lily added as the first years and other years entered the common room.

Lily was a step away from entering the portrait hole when she felt a slight pull at the hem of her skirt. Looking down she saw a bundle of shaggy black hair.

"Lily can you puh-weez tell me the password?" Sirius asked in a mock-childish voice. He looked up at Lily from his knees.

"Sirius that's not very nice. Aren't you ever serious? --Excuse the pun--," Lily stated, as she yanked him up by the arm.

Sirius straightened himself up. "Never babe," he said walking through the hole followed by the rest of the Zodiacs and Marauders.

"Hey Sirius!" Lily called after him.

"Wha?" he answered to behind him.

"Pay up!"

"Uh…..Pay up what?" Sirius said in mock-confusion.

Lily looked to Jules and Zoë, "Shall we?"

"Yes!" they replied taking out their wands and stalking after Sirius whom had bolted up the boy's staircase yelling, "James! Remus! Help!"

Remus looked at James, "Shall we?"

"Nah," They both replied in unison, while sitting down at the old chairs in front of the fireplace.

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A/N: That was fun! I'm glad I kept the story! If you want anything to happen just say so and I'll see what I can do. Sorry for the super long wait. I've been a bad monkey! Sorry there wasn't enough James action, but I did have Sirius! Please review and I'll love you forever!

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