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~ A Legacy of Two Generations ~
Chapter 4 ~ Duties and Expectations
Their first day of classes passed uneventful. Lily spent most of the time in between classes trying to help first years to find their way around the school. James on the other hand, spent the day trying to cheer up Sirius who was still upset for not being able to think any new pranks.
"Well, what did you expect Sirius? We have spent the last six years pulling every prank we could think of, and after the Animagus spell and the Marauder's Map there isn't much left to do." Said Remus as the boys entered their room to leave books and bags before going down to dinner.
"Yeah, we knew the time would come when we wouldn't be able to come up with anything. Our thinking well is dry." Said Peter as he threw his things on his bed.
"Thinking well?" Sirius lifted an eyebrow as he sat on his bed. "I suppose you are right, my mum gave me such a scold on our way to the train. She said that I was old enough and should act my age and if they got another owl from school they would stop my allowance."
"Stop pouting Sirius, we can still have fun, maybe not in the same way we are used to, but, there are other things we can do." Said James.
"Like what?"
"What about...hmm...never mind, I don't think you will want to do it."
"What James?"
"Do you remember I was telling you about the planning for the seventh year farewell ball?"
"Yeah." Three heads nodded.
"You could join the planning committee, I'm sure you can think of several ways to make it a memorable event." Urged James.
"Are you sure you want to give that kind of responsibility to Sirius?" Asked Remus.
"Hey!" Exclaimed Sirius.
"Yeah! I mean, he's not the most responsible person we know, and when it comes to decorating and stuff I don't think he can be very creative, he's more likely to disregard it as a girl's job." Said Peter. " We could find the Great Hall in chaos the night of the Ball and I don't think Lily would be too happy about it."
"She's not our keeper! Besides, the committee is open to all seventh years, he doesn't need to ask for her permission to join. And, why can't he be in it? He can be creative even if he's not a very constructive person. I mean, he's most likely to destroy things than to build them." Said James.
"Thanks a lot. And here I thought you were putting a good word for me." Was Sirius sarcastic reply. "But you'll see. I'll join this committee and show you how creative I can be!" And with this parting shot he stormed out of the room.
"Whew! I'm glad that worked!" Sighed Peter.
"Sirius is very predictable, if he's told that he can't do something he goes off and does it just to prove that he can." Chuckled Remus.
"Yeah, and this will keep him out of our hair for a while. I was getting tired of seeing him moping around." Said James walking toward the door. The boys left the room congratulating themselves for a work well done.
"Ugh! I never imagined how often first years could get lost. Honestly!" Complained Lily as she took off her shoes and wiggled her toes while sitting on her bed, waiting for her friends to go down to dinner.
"The same thing happened to us as first years. And, if I remember correctly, it was the Head Girl who helped us find our way." Said Emma as she sat on her bed facing Lily.
"Besides, after a while, they'll get used to things around here and you won't have to worry about them anymore." Said Katie as she walked to the restroom.
"I suppose. But it would've been much easier if James could've helped." Said Lily looking at the mirror to check her hair.
"It seemed to me that he had his hands full with Sirius." Said Emma.
"It certainly looked that way. I wonder what is wrong with Sirius, he hasn't been his cheery self since yesterday." Commented Lily.
"Do you know what is wrong with Sirius, Katie?" Asked Emma as Katie returned to the room.
"No, but something happened, did you noticed the lack of pranks from last night and this morning?"
"I noticed. Do you think they finally noticed how they were and decided to grow up?" Asked a hopeful Lily.
"They might. This is going to be a very interesting year if it is so."
"I can't imagine the Marauders being anything but their playful selves. I never thought that they would grow up."
"It was about time if you ask me." Exclaimed Lily. "They're 17 for Pete's sake, they can't continue being children for long. And maybe now James will pay more attention to his duties instead of horsing around."
"But it was fun!" Whined Katie.
"I'm sure they'll find a way to keep us entertained. If there is something I learned from them after all these years, is that you can never underestimate them." Replied Emma.
"I hope so, it's their spirit that has made Hogwarts so much fun."
"If you two are done. We can go down to dinner. I have a meeting with McGonagall tonight." Said Lily as she made her way to the door.
"I'm glad you didn't take long in coming. If you could take a seat?" Said Professor McGonagall from behind her desk as Lily and James entered her office after lunch. They took a couple of chairs facing her. "I shouldn't have to tell you what an honor it is to be chosen Head Boy or Girl, you should know that by now. But the office also brings a large amount of responsibilities. When you accepted this position, you also accepted to carry out these duties; if you now believe that you cannot do so I urge you to tell me now while there is still time for someone else to be chosen, otherwise, I'll assume that you will continue on." She glared at both Lily and James; neither said a word, she nodded and continued. "Good! Now, your duties." At this she took a stack of parchments out of her drawer and handed some out to them, then she started reading.
" 1. As Head Boy and Girl, you are allowed to give detention or to take points off from a house for any breach of conduct." She turned to take some more parchment and gave them some. "Just make sure that you fill out those forms and turn them in to me at the end of the day for the punishment to count.
" 2. As Head Boy and Girl, you are expected to lead by example. This goes specially to you Mr. Potter." Said Professor McGonagall as she stopped reading to glare at James. "I will not tolerate any pranks from you this year, and please try to refrain yourself from taking part in any. I will really appreciate it if you could keep your friend under control. You are 17 years old, any childish tendencies should have been out of your system by now. If you think you can't contain yourself, please let me know. I don't want to strip you of this position but I will if it becomes necessary."
"Don't worry Professor, you won't have to do that." Said James with a serious expression.
"Good, I expected no less from you." And with this she turned back to the parchment in her hand and continued reading:
" 3. You must keep peace among students at all times. Raucous parties after 11 will not be tolerated." She looked at James, then she continued. "Physical and Verbal confrontations must be avoided. If you see students taking part in any of these, you are allowed to use whatever means necessary to stop it.
" 4. You must make sure that students do not use magic anywhere outside of class. As Head Boy and Girl, you may use magic only under special circumstances.
" 5. Meetings with among professors, prefects and Head students will be held the third Friday of each month to discuss news and events. Head Boy and Girl will meet whenever you deem necessary. The Head Boy and Girl may call an emergency meeting with professors and prefects at any time under special circumstances.
" 6. Head Boy and Girl will preside over any committees formed to plan upcoming events.
" 7. The Head boy and Girl may be put in charge of the safety of all or some students under special circumstances. The Headmaster will notify them whenever this is necessary.
" 8. Head Boy and Girl must make sure that prefects report all password changes. Head Boy and Girl must know the password to the four houses in case of emergencies. Passwords must be kept secret and cannot be discussed with anybody else.
" 9. Before settling for the night, prefects will report to Head Students that all houses are safe and settled.
" 10. Head Students will open the first dance at the Graduation Ball, and must also give a speech for the commencement ceremony."
"Now that you have read the list of what is expected from you, I must ask if you have any questions." Finished Professor McGonagall.
"I have none Professor, I understand perfectly." Said Lily.
"So do I." Responded James.
"Very well, I have nothing further to say, you may go to bed. Remember that the Planning Committee for the Graduation Ball must be formed as soon as possible." Said the Professor as they stood up.
"Yes Professor, I know of some students who are interested in joining." Said Lily.
"I do as well, in fact, Sirius is looking forward to join." Said James.
"You are joking!" Gasped Professor McGonagall.
"Are you serious?" Exclaimed Lily.
"No, I'm James."
"James!"
"I was just teasing. I'm very serious. You see, Sirius has been a bit cast down lately because he hasn't been able to come up with any new ideas for pranks, and when I mentioned the committee he perked up. Now, he can't stop thinking about it"
"Well I'll be..." Whispered Professor McGonagall.
"It seems that the Marauders have finally grown up." Said Lily.
"What do you mean finally? We've been grown up for quite a while." Said a peeved James.
"It took you long enough to figure that out." Responded Lily as they left the room, leaving an astonished professor behind.
A/N: There you go, hope you enjoy it. : )
~ A Legacy of Two Generations ~
Chapter 4 ~ Duties and Expectations
Their first day of classes passed uneventful. Lily spent most of the time in between classes trying to help first years to find their way around the school. James on the other hand, spent the day trying to cheer up Sirius who was still upset for not being able to think any new pranks.
"Well, what did you expect Sirius? We have spent the last six years pulling every prank we could think of, and after the Animagus spell and the Marauder's Map there isn't much left to do." Said Remus as the boys entered their room to leave books and bags before going down to dinner.
"Yeah, we knew the time would come when we wouldn't be able to come up with anything. Our thinking well is dry." Said Peter as he threw his things on his bed.
"Thinking well?" Sirius lifted an eyebrow as he sat on his bed. "I suppose you are right, my mum gave me such a scold on our way to the train. She said that I was old enough and should act my age and if they got another owl from school they would stop my allowance."
"Stop pouting Sirius, we can still have fun, maybe not in the same way we are used to, but, there are other things we can do." Said James.
"Like what?"
"What about...hmm...never mind, I don't think you will want to do it."
"What James?"
"Do you remember I was telling you about the planning for the seventh year farewell ball?"
"Yeah." Three heads nodded.
"You could join the planning committee, I'm sure you can think of several ways to make it a memorable event." Urged James.
"Are you sure you want to give that kind of responsibility to Sirius?" Asked Remus.
"Hey!" Exclaimed Sirius.
"Yeah! I mean, he's not the most responsible person we know, and when it comes to decorating and stuff I don't think he can be very creative, he's more likely to disregard it as a girl's job." Said Peter. " We could find the Great Hall in chaos the night of the Ball and I don't think Lily would be too happy about it."
"She's not our keeper! Besides, the committee is open to all seventh years, he doesn't need to ask for her permission to join. And, why can't he be in it? He can be creative even if he's not a very constructive person. I mean, he's most likely to destroy things than to build them." Said James.
"Thanks a lot. And here I thought you were putting a good word for me." Was Sirius sarcastic reply. "But you'll see. I'll join this committee and show you how creative I can be!" And with this parting shot he stormed out of the room.
"Whew! I'm glad that worked!" Sighed Peter.
"Sirius is very predictable, if he's told that he can't do something he goes off and does it just to prove that he can." Chuckled Remus.
"Yeah, and this will keep him out of our hair for a while. I was getting tired of seeing him moping around." Said James walking toward the door. The boys left the room congratulating themselves for a work well done.
"Ugh! I never imagined how often first years could get lost. Honestly!" Complained Lily as she took off her shoes and wiggled her toes while sitting on her bed, waiting for her friends to go down to dinner.
"The same thing happened to us as first years. And, if I remember correctly, it was the Head Girl who helped us find our way." Said Emma as she sat on her bed facing Lily.
"Besides, after a while, they'll get used to things around here and you won't have to worry about them anymore." Said Katie as she walked to the restroom.
"I suppose. But it would've been much easier if James could've helped." Said Lily looking at the mirror to check her hair.
"It seemed to me that he had his hands full with Sirius." Said Emma.
"It certainly looked that way. I wonder what is wrong with Sirius, he hasn't been his cheery self since yesterday." Commented Lily.
"Do you know what is wrong with Sirius, Katie?" Asked Emma as Katie returned to the room.
"No, but something happened, did you noticed the lack of pranks from last night and this morning?"
"I noticed. Do you think they finally noticed how they were and decided to grow up?" Asked a hopeful Lily.
"They might. This is going to be a very interesting year if it is so."
"I can't imagine the Marauders being anything but their playful selves. I never thought that they would grow up."
"It was about time if you ask me." Exclaimed Lily. "They're 17 for Pete's sake, they can't continue being children for long. And maybe now James will pay more attention to his duties instead of horsing around."
"But it was fun!" Whined Katie.
"I'm sure they'll find a way to keep us entertained. If there is something I learned from them after all these years, is that you can never underestimate them." Replied Emma.
"I hope so, it's their spirit that has made Hogwarts so much fun."
"If you two are done. We can go down to dinner. I have a meeting with McGonagall tonight." Said Lily as she made her way to the door.
"I'm glad you didn't take long in coming. If you could take a seat?" Said Professor McGonagall from behind her desk as Lily and James entered her office after lunch. They took a couple of chairs facing her. "I shouldn't have to tell you what an honor it is to be chosen Head Boy or Girl, you should know that by now. But the office also brings a large amount of responsibilities. When you accepted this position, you also accepted to carry out these duties; if you now believe that you cannot do so I urge you to tell me now while there is still time for someone else to be chosen, otherwise, I'll assume that you will continue on." She glared at both Lily and James; neither said a word, she nodded and continued. "Good! Now, your duties." At this she took a stack of parchments out of her drawer and handed some out to them, then she started reading.
" 1. As Head Boy and Girl, you are allowed to give detention or to take points off from a house for any breach of conduct." She turned to take some more parchment and gave them some. "Just make sure that you fill out those forms and turn them in to me at the end of the day for the punishment to count.
" 2. As Head Boy and Girl, you are expected to lead by example. This goes specially to you Mr. Potter." Said Professor McGonagall as she stopped reading to glare at James. "I will not tolerate any pranks from you this year, and please try to refrain yourself from taking part in any. I will really appreciate it if you could keep your friend under control. You are 17 years old, any childish tendencies should have been out of your system by now. If you think you can't contain yourself, please let me know. I don't want to strip you of this position but I will if it becomes necessary."
"Don't worry Professor, you won't have to do that." Said James with a serious expression.
"Good, I expected no less from you." And with this she turned back to the parchment in her hand and continued reading:
" 3. You must keep peace among students at all times. Raucous parties after 11 will not be tolerated." She looked at James, then she continued. "Physical and Verbal confrontations must be avoided. If you see students taking part in any of these, you are allowed to use whatever means necessary to stop it.
" 4. You must make sure that students do not use magic anywhere outside of class. As Head Boy and Girl, you may use magic only under special circumstances.
" 5. Meetings with among professors, prefects and Head students will be held the third Friday of each month to discuss news and events. Head Boy and Girl will meet whenever you deem necessary. The Head Boy and Girl may call an emergency meeting with professors and prefects at any time under special circumstances.
" 6. Head Boy and Girl will preside over any committees formed to plan upcoming events.
" 7. The Head boy and Girl may be put in charge of the safety of all or some students under special circumstances. The Headmaster will notify them whenever this is necessary.
" 8. Head Boy and Girl must make sure that prefects report all password changes. Head Boy and Girl must know the password to the four houses in case of emergencies. Passwords must be kept secret and cannot be discussed with anybody else.
" 9. Before settling for the night, prefects will report to Head Students that all houses are safe and settled.
" 10. Head Students will open the first dance at the Graduation Ball, and must also give a speech for the commencement ceremony."
"Now that you have read the list of what is expected from you, I must ask if you have any questions." Finished Professor McGonagall.
"I have none Professor, I understand perfectly." Said Lily.
"So do I." Responded James.
"Very well, I have nothing further to say, you may go to bed. Remember that the Planning Committee for the Graduation Ball must be formed as soon as possible." Said the Professor as they stood up.
"Yes Professor, I know of some students who are interested in joining." Said Lily.
"I do as well, in fact, Sirius is looking forward to join." Said James.
"You are joking!" Gasped Professor McGonagall.
"Are you serious?" Exclaimed Lily.
"No, I'm James."
"James!"
"I was just teasing. I'm very serious. You see, Sirius has been a bit cast down lately because he hasn't been able to come up with any new ideas for pranks, and when I mentioned the committee he perked up. Now, he can't stop thinking about it"
"Well I'll be..." Whispered Professor McGonagall.
"It seems that the Marauders have finally grown up." Said Lily.
"What do you mean finally? We've been grown up for quite a while." Said a peeved James.
"It took you long enough to figure that out." Responded Lily as they left the room, leaving an astonished professor behind.
A/N: There you go, hope you enjoy it. : )