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Lily went to lunch, because it was now lunch time. She sat down next to James. They both kept looking at each other, but not really saying anything. Sirius notices this, and knows why. He hopes his plan still works, but by the way the two were looking at each other, it should work.
After lunch they went to the rest of their classes. After their classes they had half an hour break. Then dinner. James and Lily had been looking forward to this for a very long time. They took their time eating though, implying that they weren't in too much of a rush.
Lily finished first, and went up to her dorm, to make sure she looked alright. She then went back to the entrance hall. James was already there waiting. He smiled when he saw her.
They walked hand in hand outside and started walking around the grounds. Not aware anyone was watching.
Sirius smiled evilly. His plan had worked perfectly. He now needed to go find Snape. Sirius didn't' have to search far to find Snape. It seemed Severus had already been trying to follow Remus. He was wondering the seventh floor hallway. Sirius walked up calmly, remembering to be nice.
"Why hello Sc...I mean Severus. How are you? I hope you're doing good." Sirius said, straining to keep smiling.
"I am doing good. Is Remus around? I need to talk to him about defense against the dark arts homework." Snape replied.
"No, he's not here. But I can tell you where you can find him." Sirius said with a sly smile.
"O.k. great. Where is he?" Snape got a big grin on his face.
"You know the Whomping Willow? Well, there's a knot that sticks out from the rest, and if you press it with a big stick, the tree will stop moving. Are you with me so far?" Sirius waited for Snape to reply.
"Yes, I am. Continue."
"Then, you'll find a whole. Climb in it and follow the tunnel. You should eventually find him."
Sirius had just finished when Snape took off. Sirius went up to the common room to watch from the window.
He saw Lily and James walking, they were on the other side of the lake. The side the willow wasn't. He saw Snape approaching the willow...
James couldn't believe it. What was Snape doing? When James saw him pick up the long stick, he knew what had happened. James told Lily he would be back in a moment, and rushed off to see if his assumptions were correct.
Snape entered the tree, and started following the tunnel. James got there a little after the tree started moving again.
He prodded the tree and entered. He rushed up the tunnel to where Snape was going. He finally caught up to Snape. Just in time too. Snape had arrived in the shrieking staff, and just opened the door where Remus was. James leaped, and grabbed him. Remus had just finished transforming, and luckily didn't have the instincts yet to attack.
James grabbed Snape and drug him back down the tunnel and out into the open. He took him to Dumbledore's office for Dumbledore to deal with.
Snape had to promise not to tell anyone, and not to go after Remus ever again. Of course Sirius had two weeks detention for telling Snape what to do, but one week of it was served with Snape, for following the advice.
Sirius was in a very bad mood for the rest of the week. Not even Riley could calm him down. He was outraged at James for saving Snape. He was mad that he had two weeks detention when Snape only had one, and he was mad just to be mad.
People would go out of their way to avoid him. No one wanted to be around him. Not even the Marauders. Even Lily tried to calm him down, but he would just blow up in her face.
"Why didn't you stop him?!? You two were having fun, and then he ditched you! Why didn't you stop him??"
After one of these types of episodes Lily went crying up in her dormitory. This was the last straw for James. He had watched Sirius talk to Lily, but he had never yelled at her like he did now. James went to talk to him.
"Sirius! Snap out of it. You know you deserve what you got." James said.
"No! Snape deserved what he got. He was being a butt hole to everyone. Especially to Riley and Lily. You saw what he did to her!" Sirius said, standing up.
"Correct, but we could have handled it a different way, without trying to get him killed!" James yelled, stepping closer to Sirius.
"No! He would not have died. He would have just gotten beat up badly, and have the same fate as Remus, to be a werewolf." Sirius said, stepping closer to James. They were now practically touching noses.
"No, he would have died and you know it. But that's beside the point. Lily and Riley, and Sesha have been trying to calm you down. I'm sure on more than one occasion each of them has cried. Riley probably has cried the most. You're supposed to be her boyfriend, but you're acting like a J-E-R- K. And now Lily. She's trying to understand, but you just blame her. I told her I was going. I didn't give her a chance to stop me. So if you're going to yell at someone yell at me!" With that James stepped back and went up to the girls dorms to comfort Lily.
Sirius just stood there, not exactly sure what to do. He thought about what James had just said, and knew he was right. He had to make it up to all three of them. But how?
Sirius decided to make it up to Riley first. He knew he should probably do Lily first since he made her mad more, but Riley was his girlfriend, so he felt she was his 1st priority. He decided to use the Marauder's Map, and James's help. He would take her out for a moonlit stroll across the grounds and around some secret places in the school. He would need James to get a few things ready for him.
Sirius decided the best time to do this would be in two days, which was Saturday. That would be his first day detention free, and there would be no class the next day, so it wouldn't matter how late they stayed up.
This is how he planned the night to go:
He would pick Riley up at 8:00 in front of the Prefects bathroom on the fifth floor. From there they would take James invisibility cloak and go onto the grounds and walk, talk, maybe the occasional kiss, until only the night time patrol was roaming the castle.
They would then make their way to the third floor where Sirius had found a type of Lover's suite minus a bed. Seems the people that made this castle weren't entirely stupid...
In the room was a Red Loveseat with pink heart-shaped pillows. The walls were red and pink with red and pink hearts all over. There was a Jacuzzi with jets that sprayed bubbles shaped like hearts with a tint of pink and red in them. (Noticing a theme?)
They would then make their way to a different hidden room on the ninth story, which was like a picnic. It had the image of a bright sunny day in July, with a picnic blanket design as the carpet, and little picnic baskets painted on the walls as decoration.
Here they would enjoy some Butter beer and cake, a little midnight snack you might say.
After all this they would get back under the invisibility cloak and he would take Riley back to her Common Room and say, or maybe kiss, good- night.
Sirius couldn't wait to start this night. And hoped Riley would enjoy it. He told James his plan immediately. James approved, he even suggested making it a double with Lily. Sirius said o.k., but James changed his mind. Said this was Sirius's and Riley thing.
Sirius picked Riley up at 8:00 in front of the prefects' bathroom on the fifth floor. From there they made their way wearing James invisibility cloak and went onto the grounds to walk, talk, and occasionally gave each other a light kiss on the lips, until only the night time patrol was roaming the castle.
They then made their way to the third floor where Riley saw the Lover's suite minus the bed.
She loved the room. The Red Loveseat with pink heart-shaped pillows. Was her favorite part. Riley thought it was the cutest thing, and gave Sirius a long kiss. Sirius smiled glad Riley liked it. They just sat in the Jacuzzi and talked. Both enjoyed it very much.
They then made their way to the hidden room on the ninth story, and Riley was just as amazed.
Here they enjoyed some Butter beer and cake, a little midnight snack you might say. They again talked and enjoyed each other company, and shared a long passionate kiss.
After all this they went back under the invisibility cloak and he took Riley back to her Common Room and said, and kissed, good-night. Riley enjoyed it very much and was glad Sirius made it up to her that way.
Sirius decided the next person who he needed to ask forgiveness from is Lily. He knew he couldn't get away with something like he did with Riley, Lily would take it the wrong way, and probably get madder.
Sirius thought for a moment and finally decided that the best way would be through humor.
He thought for a while, not quite sure what kind of humor. He racked his brain for anything. Finally after about half an hour of thinking and five migraine pills (Advil, Tylenol, that sort) he decided he would sing a song. He wasn't sure which one though.
Sirius decided the best song, would be from a type of music Lily loved. Of course Sirius had no idea what kind that was, so he decided to ask James. He wasted no time in seeking James out and asking him.
"Yo, James. What's happening?" Sirius asked in a type of gangster way. James knew something was up, Sirius never talked like this.
"What do you want?" James asked and told at the same time.
"I need some information on Lily." Replied Sirius becoming Serious. (no pun intended)
"What kind of info?" Asked James suspiciously.
"Just her favorite type of music." Sirius replied.
"Oh, Country, I believe."
"O.k. thanks."
Sirius got absolutely no ideas from Country as he had no idea what it was. When James has said I believe he did get an idea though. The next morning Lily went to the common room to a great surprise...
Sirius was going to sing I'm a believer by Smash Mouth( I know these singers weren't around back then, but that's o.k. right?) but decided to make it more worth while he'd sing country. He had stayed up late obtaining all means to find out anything he could about it. He also decided to make it up to both Lily and James at the same time, just by making them laugh. He decided to sing Toby Keith. (greatest singer of all time, lol)
The next morning, the moment Lily and James were downstairs, Sirius was ready:
Well, I'm not talking about locking
down forever baby, that would be too
demanding, I'm just talking about two
lonely people who might reach a little
understanding. I'm not talking about
knocking out heaven, with whether
we're wrong or we're right, I'm not talking about hooking up and hanging out, I'm just talking 'bout tonight.
You were sitting on your bar stool talking to some fool who didn't have a clue. I guess he couldn't see you were looking right at me, 'cause I was looking at you too. Then it's do you want to dance, have we ever met, she said hold your horses boy, I ain't that easy to get.
Well, I'm not talking about locking down forever baby, that would be too demanding, I'm just talking about two lonely people who might reach a little understanding. I'm not talking about knocking out heaven, with whether we're wrong or we're right, I'm not talking about hooking up and hanging out, I'm just talking 'bout tonight.
She said I only take it slow, by now you ought to know, that I ain't digging this. If we can start as friends the weekend just might end with a little kiss. She said, I'm a lady looking for a man in my life, who'd make a good husband; I'd make a good wife...wooo, easy now.
Well, I'm not talking about locking down forever baby that would be too demanding, I'm just talking about two lonely people who might reach a little understanding. I'm not talking about knocking out heaven, with whether we're wrong or we're right, I'm not talking about hooking up and hanging out, I'm just talking 'bout tonight.
Yea, I'm just talking about a lil' bit later tonight!
Lily and James just stood their, their mouths wide open. They couldn't believe it. James knew that Sirius didn't listen to country, and Lily was just plain in shock. In fact if you looked at the two of them, you would think they were petrified. In fact when Sirius saw this, he thought he had put them into a coma or something. He got down off the couch and walked over to them.
"Um, you two? Are you o.k.?" Sirius asked. They still didn't move. Sirius tried to get them to come to by waving his hand in front of his face. Nothing.
"O.k. you two, jokes over." Sirius waited. "Seriously, it was just a joke, I was trying to make up for being such a jerk." He said. Finally James blinked.
"Wo, sorry to worry you buddy. You just took me by shock." James said, still trying to focus his eyes.
"What about Lily?" Sirius asked?
"She'll come too eventually. Just help me take her down to the great hall." James said.
The two each took a side and started carrying her downstairs. She was light, but not stiff, her middle part of her buddy still sunk down. It was a pretty funny sight.
By the time they got down to the Great Hall, Lily had just barely opened her eyes. She saw Sirius first, and immediately screamed. She thought Sirius was holding her in his arms. She started squirming around making it difficult to hold her.
The two boys smiled at each other and let go of Lily. She dropped like a rocket to the ground, which was only about two feet, so it didn't hurt her. She stood up, and brushed herself off.
She looked around and saw James. She blushed a little, but quickly got over it.
"Wow Lily, you sure do get scared easily." Sirius laughed. Lily just glared.
"Yea, he was just joking around." James explained.
"I know he was joking, but I mean come on. Out of the blue he starts singing, country no less."
"Well, I was just trying to make up for being such a jerk." Sirius said.
"O.k. O.k." Lily said. "I'm hungry, let's just go eat."
The boys had no complaint to that, and they all entered the Great Hall, with big applause from the Gryffindor's, and a bit from the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. Apparently, the Gryffindor's told their friends from other houses, and they told their friends. Sirius just smiled.
By the time Lily really did come to, as in she could talk and what not, she decided to find out if Sirius knew any other country songs, preferably Toby Keith, since it was her favorite singer. He said he knew only one other song of his, but it wasn't a fast type song, like the first one he had sung was. It was mellower. Lily asked which song it was.
"Oh, it's called 'We were in Love'" Sirius said. Lily gasped
"Are you serious? You know that song? Oh my GOSH! I love that song. Will you sing it?"
Lily went totally off on the subject, and it was all they could do not to laugh. Sirius finally turned to her and smiled.
"Sure. When would you like me to sing it?" He asked.
"Oh, how bout now?" Lily asked.
"Now, as in right this minute now?" Sirius asked, he even seemed to be blushing.
"Yes, now, I mean come on, it will be perfect. You can make it up to everyone at the same time!" Lily gave him the puppy dog eyes.
"Oh, all right Lils, you win." Sirius sighed and stood up.
Sirius decided, why not? He stood up on the stool, and waited for people to look at him. He then started singing:
If I could invent a time machine.
Then baby we'd both be seventeen.
Cruising in my first car
acting like movie stars on Friday night; do you remember those Friday nights
Chorus:
when we were a rock, ready to roll and there was a fire down in our soul
and all the whole world
had to stand still
and turn around us
cause that was the deal
and oh how those nights
when flowing like wine
when I was all yours
and you were all mine
and we were in loove.
(there's more, but don't' feel like writing it all out again.)
When Sirius was finished almost everyone stood up clapping. Sirius bowed and sat down. Then he saw Snape, stand up, clear his throat, and...HE BEGAN TO SING!
The Marauder's and Lily couldn't believe it. How could Snape just stand up and sing? Without being forced. After all, they weren't the ones making him sing. They couldn't even figure out what song he was singing. Then as he came to the chorus they finally could understand him.
[I]Like strawberry wine and seventeen
The hot July moon saw everything
My first taste of love oh bittersweet
Green on the vine
Like strawberry wine[/I]
The Marauders couldn't hold it in any longer. Not only was that an inappropriate song for the younger years, it was also sung by Deanna Carter, a girl singer. They were laughing so hard that they hadn't even noticed Luscious Malfoy come over, and put something in their goblets.
When Snape had finished, and sat down, so did the Marauders. They picked up their goblets and started drinking. About five minutes later, they began too:
James Potter started breaking out in boils. Not just on his face but all over his body. He looked at his hands and on his arms. Big red boil's all over.
Sirius Black was starting to itch all over. He looked down and saw what looked like mosquito bites. He tried not to itch, but couldn't help it.
Remus Lupin wasn't as bad as the other's. Since he was a werewolf, he was immune to most disease's. Pretty much all he got was a rash on his right arm.
Peter Pettigrew probably got it worse of all. His skin wasn't as tough as the other marauder's. He got both the boils, and the mosquito bites.
Lily went to lunch, because it was now lunch time. She sat down next to James. They both kept looking at each other, but not really saying anything. Sirius notices this, and knows why. He hopes his plan still works, but by the way the two were looking at each other, it should work.
After lunch they went to the rest of their classes. After their classes they had half an hour break. Then dinner. James and Lily had been looking forward to this for a very long time. They took their time eating though, implying that they weren't in too much of a rush.
Lily finished first, and went up to her dorm, to make sure she looked alright. She then went back to the entrance hall. James was already there waiting. He smiled when he saw her.
They walked hand in hand outside and started walking around the grounds. Not aware anyone was watching.
Sirius smiled evilly. His plan had worked perfectly. He now needed to go find Snape. Sirius didn't' have to search far to find Snape. It seemed Severus had already been trying to follow Remus. He was wondering the seventh floor hallway. Sirius walked up calmly, remembering to be nice.
"Why hello Sc...I mean Severus. How are you? I hope you're doing good." Sirius said, straining to keep smiling.
"I am doing good. Is Remus around? I need to talk to him about defense against the dark arts homework." Snape replied.
"No, he's not here. But I can tell you where you can find him." Sirius said with a sly smile.
"O.k. great. Where is he?" Snape got a big grin on his face.
"You know the Whomping Willow? Well, there's a knot that sticks out from the rest, and if you press it with a big stick, the tree will stop moving. Are you with me so far?" Sirius waited for Snape to reply.
"Yes, I am. Continue."
"Then, you'll find a whole. Climb in it and follow the tunnel. You should eventually find him."
Sirius had just finished when Snape took off. Sirius went up to the common room to watch from the window.
He saw Lily and James walking, they were on the other side of the lake. The side the willow wasn't. He saw Snape approaching the willow...
James couldn't believe it. What was Snape doing? When James saw him pick up the long stick, he knew what had happened. James told Lily he would be back in a moment, and rushed off to see if his assumptions were correct.
Snape entered the tree, and started following the tunnel. James got there a little after the tree started moving again.
He prodded the tree and entered. He rushed up the tunnel to where Snape was going. He finally caught up to Snape. Just in time too. Snape had arrived in the shrieking staff, and just opened the door where Remus was. James leaped, and grabbed him. Remus had just finished transforming, and luckily didn't have the instincts yet to attack.
James grabbed Snape and drug him back down the tunnel and out into the open. He took him to Dumbledore's office for Dumbledore to deal with.
Snape had to promise not to tell anyone, and not to go after Remus ever again. Of course Sirius had two weeks detention for telling Snape what to do, but one week of it was served with Snape, for following the advice.
Sirius was in a very bad mood for the rest of the week. Not even Riley could calm him down. He was outraged at James for saving Snape. He was mad that he had two weeks detention when Snape only had one, and he was mad just to be mad.
People would go out of their way to avoid him. No one wanted to be around him. Not even the Marauders. Even Lily tried to calm him down, but he would just blow up in her face.
"Why didn't you stop him?!? You two were having fun, and then he ditched you! Why didn't you stop him??"
After one of these types of episodes Lily went crying up in her dormitory. This was the last straw for James. He had watched Sirius talk to Lily, but he had never yelled at her like he did now. James went to talk to him.
"Sirius! Snap out of it. You know you deserve what you got." James said.
"No! Snape deserved what he got. He was being a butt hole to everyone. Especially to Riley and Lily. You saw what he did to her!" Sirius said, standing up.
"Correct, but we could have handled it a different way, without trying to get him killed!" James yelled, stepping closer to Sirius.
"No! He would not have died. He would have just gotten beat up badly, and have the same fate as Remus, to be a werewolf." Sirius said, stepping closer to James. They were now practically touching noses.
"No, he would have died and you know it. But that's beside the point. Lily and Riley, and Sesha have been trying to calm you down. I'm sure on more than one occasion each of them has cried. Riley probably has cried the most. You're supposed to be her boyfriend, but you're acting like a J-E-R- K. And now Lily. She's trying to understand, but you just blame her. I told her I was going. I didn't give her a chance to stop me. So if you're going to yell at someone yell at me!" With that James stepped back and went up to the girls dorms to comfort Lily.
Sirius just stood there, not exactly sure what to do. He thought about what James had just said, and knew he was right. He had to make it up to all three of them. But how?
Sirius decided to make it up to Riley first. He knew he should probably do Lily first since he made her mad more, but Riley was his girlfriend, so he felt she was his 1st priority. He decided to use the Marauder's Map, and James's help. He would take her out for a moonlit stroll across the grounds and around some secret places in the school. He would need James to get a few things ready for him.
Sirius decided the best time to do this would be in two days, which was Saturday. That would be his first day detention free, and there would be no class the next day, so it wouldn't matter how late they stayed up.
This is how he planned the night to go:
He would pick Riley up at 8:00 in front of the Prefects bathroom on the fifth floor. From there they would take James invisibility cloak and go onto the grounds and walk, talk, maybe the occasional kiss, until only the night time patrol was roaming the castle.
They would then make their way to the third floor where Sirius had found a type of Lover's suite minus a bed. Seems the people that made this castle weren't entirely stupid...
In the room was a Red Loveseat with pink heart-shaped pillows. The walls were red and pink with red and pink hearts all over. There was a Jacuzzi with jets that sprayed bubbles shaped like hearts with a tint of pink and red in them. (Noticing a theme?)
They would then make their way to a different hidden room on the ninth story, which was like a picnic. It had the image of a bright sunny day in July, with a picnic blanket design as the carpet, and little picnic baskets painted on the walls as decoration.
Here they would enjoy some Butter beer and cake, a little midnight snack you might say.
After all this they would get back under the invisibility cloak and he would take Riley back to her Common Room and say, or maybe kiss, good- night.
Sirius couldn't wait to start this night. And hoped Riley would enjoy it. He told James his plan immediately. James approved, he even suggested making it a double with Lily. Sirius said o.k., but James changed his mind. Said this was Sirius's and Riley thing.
Sirius picked Riley up at 8:00 in front of the prefects' bathroom on the fifth floor. From there they made their way wearing James invisibility cloak and went onto the grounds to walk, talk, and occasionally gave each other a light kiss on the lips, until only the night time patrol was roaming the castle.
They then made their way to the third floor where Riley saw the Lover's suite minus the bed.
She loved the room. The Red Loveseat with pink heart-shaped pillows. Was her favorite part. Riley thought it was the cutest thing, and gave Sirius a long kiss. Sirius smiled glad Riley liked it. They just sat in the Jacuzzi and talked. Both enjoyed it very much.
They then made their way to the hidden room on the ninth story, and Riley was just as amazed.
Here they enjoyed some Butter beer and cake, a little midnight snack you might say. They again talked and enjoyed each other company, and shared a long passionate kiss.
After all this they went back under the invisibility cloak and he took Riley back to her Common Room and said, and kissed, good-night. Riley enjoyed it very much and was glad Sirius made it up to her that way.
Sirius decided the next person who he needed to ask forgiveness from is Lily. He knew he couldn't get away with something like he did with Riley, Lily would take it the wrong way, and probably get madder.
Sirius thought for a moment and finally decided that the best way would be through humor.
He thought for a while, not quite sure what kind of humor. He racked his brain for anything. Finally after about half an hour of thinking and five migraine pills (Advil, Tylenol, that sort) he decided he would sing a song. He wasn't sure which one though.
Sirius decided the best song, would be from a type of music Lily loved. Of course Sirius had no idea what kind that was, so he decided to ask James. He wasted no time in seeking James out and asking him.
"Yo, James. What's happening?" Sirius asked in a type of gangster way. James knew something was up, Sirius never talked like this.
"What do you want?" James asked and told at the same time.
"I need some information on Lily." Replied Sirius becoming Serious. (no pun intended)
"What kind of info?" Asked James suspiciously.
"Just her favorite type of music." Sirius replied.
"Oh, Country, I believe."
"O.k. thanks."
Sirius got absolutely no ideas from Country as he had no idea what it was. When James has said I believe he did get an idea though. The next morning Lily went to the common room to a great surprise...
Sirius was going to sing I'm a believer by Smash Mouth( I know these singers weren't around back then, but that's o.k. right?) but decided to make it more worth while he'd sing country. He had stayed up late obtaining all means to find out anything he could about it. He also decided to make it up to both Lily and James at the same time, just by making them laugh. He decided to sing Toby Keith. (greatest singer of all time, lol)
The next morning, the moment Lily and James were downstairs, Sirius was ready:
Well, I'm not talking about locking
down forever baby, that would be too
demanding, I'm just talking about two
lonely people who might reach a little
understanding. I'm not talking about
knocking out heaven, with whether
we're wrong or we're right, I'm not talking about hooking up and hanging out, I'm just talking 'bout tonight.
You were sitting on your bar stool talking to some fool who didn't have a clue. I guess he couldn't see you were looking right at me, 'cause I was looking at you too. Then it's do you want to dance, have we ever met, she said hold your horses boy, I ain't that easy to get.
Well, I'm not talking about locking down forever baby, that would be too demanding, I'm just talking about two lonely people who might reach a little understanding. I'm not talking about knocking out heaven, with whether we're wrong or we're right, I'm not talking about hooking up and hanging out, I'm just talking 'bout tonight.
She said I only take it slow, by now you ought to know, that I ain't digging this. If we can start as friends the weekend just might end with a little kiss. She said, I'm a lady looking for a man in my life, who'd make a good husband; I'd make a good wife...wooo, easy now.
Well, I'm not talking about locking down forever baby that would be too demanding, I'm just talking about two lonely people who might reach a little understanding. I'm not talking about knocking out heaven, with whether we're wrong or we're right, I'm not talking about hooking up and hanging out, I'm just talking 'bout tonight.
Yea, I'm just talking about a lil' bit later tonight!
Lily and James just stood their, their mouths wide open. They couldn't believe it. James knew that Sirius didn't listen to country, and Lily was just plain in shock. In fact if you looked at the two of them, you would think they were petrified. In fact when Sirius saw this, he thought he had put them into a coma or something. He got down off the couch and walked over to them.
"Um, you two? Are you o.k.?" Sirius asked. They still didn't move. Sirius tried to get them to come to by waving his hand in front of his face. Nothing.
"O.k. you two, jokes over." Sirius waited. "Seriously, it was just a joke, I was trying to make up for being such a jerk." He said. Finally James blinked.
"Wo, sorry to worry you buddy. You just took me by shock." James said, still trying to focus his eyes.
"What about Lily?" Sirius asked?
"She'll come too eventually. Just help me take her down to the great hall." James said.
The two each took a side and started carrying her downstairs. She was light, but not stiff, her middle part of her buddy still sunk down. It was a pretty funny sight.
By the time they got down to the Great Hall, Lily had just barely opened her eyes. She saw Sirius first, and immediately screamed. She thought Sirius was holding her in his arms. She started squirming around making it difficult to hold her.
The two boys smiled at each other and let go of Lily. She dropped like a rocket to the ground, which was only about two feet, so it didn't hurt her. She stood up, and brushed herself off.
She looked around and saw James. She blushed a little, but quickly got over it.
"Wow Lily, you sure do get scared easily." Sirius laughed. Lily just glared.
"Yea, he was just joking around." James explained.
"I know he was joking, but I mean come on. Out of the blue he starts singing, country no less."
"Well, I was just trying to make up for being such a jerk." Sirius said.
"O.k. O.k." Lily said. "I'm hungry, let's just go eat."
The boys had no complaint to that, and they all entered the Great Hall, with big applause from the Gryffindor's, and a bit from the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. Apparently, the Gryffindor's told their friends from other houses, and they told their friends. Sirius just smiled.
By the time Lily really did come to, as in she could talk and what not, she decided to find out if Sirius knew any other country songs, preferably Toby Keith, since it was her favorite singer. He said he knew only one other song of his, but it wasn't a fast type song, like the first one he had sung was. It was mellower. Lily asked which song it was.
"Oh, it's called 'We were in Love'" Sirius said. Lily gasped
"Are you serious? You know that song? Oh my GOSH! I love that song. Will you sing it?"
Lily went totally off on the subject, and it was all they could do not to laugh. Sirius finally turned to her and smiled.
"Sure. When would you like me to sing it?" He asked.
"Oh, how bout now?" Lily asked.
"Now, as in right this minute now?" Sirius asked, he even seemed to be blushing.
"Yes, now, I mean come on, it will be perfect. You can make it up to everyone at the same time!" Lily gave him the puppy dog eyes.
"Oh, all right Lils, you win." Sirius sighed and stood up.
Sirius decided, why not? He stood up on the stool, and waited for people to look at him. He then started singing:
If I could invent a time machine.
Then baby we'd both be seventeen.
Cruising in my first car
acting like movie stars on Friday night; do you remember those Friday nights
Chorus:
when we were a rock, ready to roll and there was a fire down in our soul
and all the whole world
had to stand still
and turn around us
cause that was the deal
and oh how those nights
when flowing like wine
when I was all yours
and you were all mine
and we were in loove.
(there's more, but don't' feel like writing it all out again.)
When Sirius was finished almost everyone stood up clapping. Sirius bowed and sat down. Then he saw Snape, stand up, clear his throat, and...HE BEGAN TO SING!
The Marauder's and Lily couldn't believe it. How could Snape just stand up and sing? Without being forced. After all, they weren't the ones making him sing. They couldn't even figure out what song he was singing. Then as he came to the chorus they finally could understand him.
[I]Like strawberry wine and seventeen
The hot July moon saw everything
My first taste of love oh bittersweet
Green on the vine
Like strawberry wine[/I]
The Marauders couldn't hold it in any longer. Not only was that an inappropriate song for the younger years, it was also sung by Deanna Carter, a girl singer. They were laughing so hard that they hadn't even noticed Luscious Malfoy come over, and put something in their goblets.
When Snape had finished, and sat down, so did the Marauders. They picked up their goblets and started drinking. About five minutes later, they began too:
James Potter started breaking out in boils. Not just on his face but all over his body. He looked at his hands and on his arms. Big red boil's all over.
Sirius Black was starting to itch all over. He looked down and saw what looked like mosquito bites. He tried not to itch, but couldn't help it.
Remus Lupin wasn't as bad as the other's. Since he was a werewolf, he was immune to most disease's. Pretty much all he got was a rash on his right arm.
Peter Pettigrew probably got it worse of all. His skin wasn't as tough as the other marauder's. He got both the boils, and the mosquito bites.