GiGiFanFic: Well I'm not absolutely sure how many chapters there will be but I guess at least a hundred. It depends on how fast it is progressing.
Chapter 75
The boys were on fire about the idea and the girls joined in as well, although Hermione felt slightly uneasy about it.
"Hey Severus, come and play with us" Zara said boldly and smiled charmingly at Severus.
"Most certainly not" Snape said indignantly from his place next to McGonagall and Moody.
"Hey Snivellus... are you scared?" Sirius smirked and tilted his head.
"I'm not scared Black, but it's beneath me to waste my time with foolish games" Severus said coldly.
"Oh it's beneath him" James said in mock surprise and Zara giggled.
"Severus please... this is a party and you're supposed to enjoy yourself" Lily laughed.
"I'm enjoying myself immensely" Snape said through gritted teeth.
"Oh Severus... don't you want to defend the honor of the Slytherins?" Remus mocked. "I'm sure you would be excellent in this game"
"I know I would be excellent, but I'm not playing" Snape said airily, but everyone could see he was extremely annoyed.
"Don't push your luck my boys. The old and gloomy potion master is getting angry" Lady Tanya suddenly said as she swept into the room. "I trust he would enjoy a quiet evening in a retirement home a lot more than our little party."
Then she turned to Albus and smiled sweetly. "Before you say something dear Albi, I know I shouldn't be out and I know you wonder how I did it, but please let me enjoy the festivities. I will explain everything afterwards and I promise I will behave"
Dumbledore just chuckled and waved his hand dismissively.
"May I join in?" she asked and jumped into Sirius lap.
The black-haired wizard grinned at her and pushed her off his lap until she was sitting right next to him on the floor.
Severus was still upset about the remark about the retirement home when Zara suddenly appeared at his side and took his hand.
"Come and play with us... for my sake" she said and looked at him with her big blue eyes.
Several different emotions battled inside of him, but finally his bad conscience won. If it wouldn't be because of him, she would never have to endure all this.
Without a word he let her pull him off his seat and followed her to the group that was seated on the floor.
"Not a word" he growled at the marauders as he sat down in a very nonchalant manner.
"So, who wants to go first?" Kimberly asked and Harry as well as James pointed at Sirius.
"Ok then" Sirius chuckled. "Dare"
James looked at his son and they had a short whispered conversation before Harry said "Sirius you have to go to Professor McGonagall and declare her your love"
The younger ones laughed, along with James and Kimberly, while Remus and Lily just shook the heads. Severus however raised his eyebrows and snorted with disgust.
Sirius was already on his feet and rushed over to McGonagall. It was obvious that he was looking forward to his old teacher's reaction.
He fell down on his knees in front of her and took her hands in his.
"Mr Black, I insist that you stop this nonsense immediately..." she said positively flustered.
"Hush, Minerva and hear me out" He purred.
"Mr Black, I already stated that I'm not going to partici-"
"Shhh .. mon amour.. Since the day I first laid my eyes on you, your stunning beauty took my breath away."
He stroked her hands while he continued.
"My heart is overflowing with love for you and all these years that I spent in my cell alone, my heart and my soul was here with you. Your cat-like elegance and your high intellect is enough to capture every man's heart."
While Sirius continued his declaration of love to Minerva McGonagall, Kimberly nudged Lily and whispered "Is she actually blushing?"
Lily giggled and looked at her former Professor who obviously wasn't certain how to react.
After almost ten minutes, Sirius rose to his feet and pulled Minerva into an embrace.
Everyone in the room gasped as he kissed her on the left cheek with a loud smacking sound.
Very pleased of himself, he returned to the others and sat down next to Lady Tanya, leaving a flustered transfiguration professor behind.
"I think it's my turn now" Sirius said and looked at everybody in turns.
His eyes fell on Remus, who winked at him and tilted his head ever so slightly in Snape's direction. Sirius' eyes lit up and he grinned maliciously.
"Severus, truth or dare?"
Snape's eyes locked with Sirius' and said coldly "Truth"
He surely wouldn't do something as embarrassing as the black-haired wizard. That would truly spoil their fun.
To his surprise, Sirius didn't seem to be disappointed at all.
"Well, old mate, would you kindly inform us why you hate me so much?"
Snape paled, if even possible, a few shades more, before a faint smirk appeared on his face.
"I thought that was obvious" he drawled. "Not only did you accept that I could have died as you sent me in that tunnel where that monster here" he chanced a glance at Remus. "was waiting, but you also –"
"Excuse me, Severus, but this game is called truth or dare. So if you don't mind, we'd like to hear the truth." James said sarcastically and flicked his wand at the potion master.
Ron looked at Harry's father curiously and wondered what that was for.
Severus was enraged and about to say something, when Lily held her hand up and said "Calm down Severus. I'm sure, James will take the spell off after you answered the question, right James?"
James gave her a disappointed look but nodded.
"Would you answer the question now so we can go on with the game" Lady Tanya urged impatiently.
Snape growled through gritted teeth before he answered.
"You're an insufferable show off. I'm just as much a pureblood as you and I was just as good in school, but never could I win anyone's acceptance. Every time I excelled in something, you came along and spoiled my little time in the spotlight with one of your silly pranks. Or one of your friends did it for you" Then he glared at Remus and James.
"You were arrogant and used the people around you for your own purposes. You never once cared about other people feelings or well-being and you proved that when you sent me after the werewolf."
With every word Severus voice grew louder and more agitated.
Lily recognized that the game was getting out of hand.
"I think we heard enough. So Severus, it's your turn" she said carefully but Snape's eyes were narrowed to small slits already.
She knew something truly funny had to come now, or the mood would be totally ruined. Her eyes searched the faces of the others for any sign of idea to help her out.
Then she spotted Albus, who looked at his potion master pitifully and she said quickly "Professor Dumbledore, truth or dare
"Dare, of course" the old wizard said and rubbed his hands in pleasant anticipation. "And please make it exciting"
Everybody laughed heartily about the enthusiasm Dumbledore showed and even the scowl on Snape's face softened slightly.
"I have an idea" Hermione then giggled and leaned in on Lily.
"Is there a possibility we can play a muggle song?"
"What song are you talking about?" Lily asked.
"Sex bomb from Tom Jones" Hermione said and Lily wondered why Hermione was speaking with a slight slur all of a sudden. They had made sure that the young ones had no access to the strong stuff.
"Hermione, I really thought you'd know that Tom Jones is a wizard" Lily said but the girl just waved her hand dismissively and snorted "Who cares"
"So what idea do you have?" she asked the prefect and Hermione whispered in her ear.
Lily nodded and turned towards Albus "You have to dance with Lady Tanya to 'Sex Bomb' from Tom Jones and I trust that she'll make sure you have the perfect outfit"
The marauders were howling with laughter as Lady Tanya asked for Dumbledore's wand.
With a few flicks, the old wizard was dressed in a tight black leather outfit, his long white hair was black and wavy and his beard was gone.
Sirius was gasping for air as he recognized the whip Dumbledore was holding in his hand.
Hermione was screaming "He looks like one of the Village People" and Ron gave her a look, which stated that first of all he had no idea who she was talking about and second that he was quite taken aback by his girlfriend's behavior.
"Sirius, do you still have your song-book?" Lily asked and Sirius told he already brought it down. Her eyes scanned the room quickly and she found what she was looking for on a board next to the fireplace.
"Accio song-book" she called and a huge tome with a leather cover flew in her hands. She opened it and searched the directory for the song she was looking for.
Then she tapped title and instantly Tom Jones' voice rang through the room.
Spy on me baby use satellite
Infrared to see me move through the night
Aim gonna fire shoot me right
I'm gonna like the way you fight.
Kimberly was crying with laughter when she saw her great-grandfather thrusting his pelvis in time of the music, swinging the whip.
The old wizard was kicking his boots and twirling Lady Tanya around, who was squeaking with delight.
Everybody was singing along, but Hermione's voice drowned everyone out, even Tom Jones, while she jumped up and down next to Ron. However when the chorus started she let all her inhibitions go and shouted
Sex bomb sex bomb you're a sex bomb
You can give it to me when I need to come along
Sex bomb sex bomb you're my sex bomb
And baby you can turn me on
Severus shook his head at the shameless behavior of the white-haired wizard, but inwardly he had to smile and he was very relieved that he didn't have to do that.
Out of breath and sore from all the laughing, everybody sat down after Dumbledore's performance. The former headmaster insisted to keep his new outfit for a little longer before he turned towards the Weasley twins.
"Truth or dare?"
Fred and George shouted "Dare" in unison and Dumbledore smiled mischievously.
"You have to be good for a whole day; no pranks or cheeky comments and if you can't do it, then you have to attend your first day back at Hogwarts in girls' clothes"
The shocked expression on the twins' faces was enough to start another fit of laughter and then the twins looked at James.
"Dare" said the wizard.
"You have to compliment Sna- uhm Professor Snape"
Remus and Sirius were both choking when they saw James' jaw drop.
Lily nudged her husband playfully and said "We're waiting"
James cleared his throat and tried hard to manage a serious expression when he addressed Severus.
"I can tell you all outright that our friend Severus here is the most brilliant potion master since the beginning of time. His beautiful black hair can convince you that that greasy is the latest trend. His aristocratic profile with the prominent nose and his raven black eyes are enough to make every woman swoon. His extraordinary intellect and brilliance scares the living daylight out of his students, just as his sharp tongue.
While James continued, Severus smiled smugly although he knew that the other wizard didn't mean a word he was saying.
"Dad, it's your turn now" Harry said, but James looked at Remus and asked "Do you have a good idea?"
The werewolf turned to Severus and said "You already have chosen truth before, so I trust it's dare this time"
Severus growled something intelligible and glared at his fellow teacher.
The shadow of a smirk crept on Remus face and he chuckled.
"I know first handed, how pretty you look in long green dresses, so I thought everybody else should be able to share this pleasure. So I trust our female companions would be delighted to help you find something suitable among Mrs Black's clothes"
Severus jumped off the floor and shouted enraged "No! There is nothing you can do to force me!"
Sirius nonchalantly played with his wand and said "I hate it to threaten you Severus, but when you refuse to perform the dare, I might have to remind you what the punishment would be. The next pink mustache might be permanent"
"I refuse to tolerate this sort of blackmail" Severus flared up, but Lily touched his hand calmly and said "Don't take it too serious; it's just harmless fun"
They all could see that Severus opinion on that was quite different, but he resigned to the inevitable and followed Kimberly, Lily and Lady Tanya to upstairs.
The rest waited impatiently for their return while Lily searched through the closets and drawers for something that would fit Severus.
Lady Tanya wondered why they all of a sudden were so relaxed and in a silly mood. It couldn't be the drinks; they had nothing stronger than butterbeer and punch.
After a few minutes, Severus scowled at his image in the mirror. He looked ridiculous and he hoped that no word about this would ever leave this house.
When he descended the stairs, he had no idea that the Weasley twins had other intentions. They had charmed one of the muggle cameras, his father had in his shed, to react on commands.
"Snap" George whispered as Snape entered the room. Everyone broke out in laughter when they looked at the gloomy potion master.
The women had definitely excelled. Severus was wearing a beautiful dress of burgundy brocade and a shawl of black feathers around his neck. The hat he was wearing had a big brim with flowers on it and a veil, which covered his face to the tip of his prominent nose.
He was carrying a large fan with a lacy border as he stomped into the room. Not even the veil could disguise his sour expression and he was about to explode when Sirius said evilly
"Turn around please"
"I think this should suffice" Dumbledore finally saved Severus and flicked his wand at him. Instantly, the potion master was back in his usual black outfit.
After that incident Severus refused to participate in the game. He knew he would get his revenge in a few hours. The new year would start with a big surprise for the marauders.
Then the twins asked Kimberly about her worst fear and the answer truly surprised them.
"Hey we can use that when we get back to Hogwarts" Fred whispered and his twin brother nodded eagerly.
Kimberly then recognized Hermione, who was humming along with a song that obviously only existed in her head and grinned.
"Hermione, truth or dare?"
"Dare" the prefect slurred and started squirming on the floor.
"Ok then, you have to perform a song for us ...just pick one that you like"
Hermione started to giggle furiously and blushed terribly as her gaze fell on Ron.
The red-haired boy shook his head frantically "When you think I'll sing with you, then you're on the wrong track"
Hermione pouted and crossed her arms in front of her chest. Then a malicious grin crept on her face and Ron recognized that he shouldn't have been so repelling. This might be getting worse than expected.
Hermione picked up the songbook and flipped through the pages.
"Great, you also have muggle songs in here" she said and pointed her wand at the song she wanted.
Then she changed her regular muggle outfit into something more...appealing.