Do I really need to say this again? J K Rowling IS Harry Potter. If you recognise anything from any movie, TV show, book or whatever else, it's probably because it is from them. If you want my 'full' warning, you can check out either 'Dormant Power' or 'Beginning of the End'.

If you've read both those fics, then you know how my version of it ends…but how did it begin? Again, only some names are mine, everything else is not! I've based this from the Marauders perspective so…well you'll know the story when something happens to a certain someone, even though I don't write about it in this one! Also check out 'The Apprentice', it has some info you won't find in my other two stories (wink, wink!).

Well, how about that, I actually wrote some Quidditch! Took me long enough too! This chapter was quite a bit of fun to write…actually it might even be the most fun chapter I have written!

Chapter 13 – Sirius Celebrations

Remus rushed towards the portrait that led into the Head Students dorm after going to the library to return his book before he forgot about it again.

As the portrait swung open, he started to blurt out his apology, "sorry I'm late guys, but…"

Remus was interrupted when Sirius, in his animagus form, bounded over to him and knocked him down.

"Whoa! Easy there Padfoot, I'm not that strong, all right!" Remus laughed as he pushed his friend away and stood up, catching a whiff of Sirius' breath as he did so.

"Is that…that's firewhiskey! Where did you get that from?" he asked as he shot a disapproving glare at James.

"When we both snuck out to Hogsmeade before Christmas. I got the butterbeer while Sirius got…oh Merlin, what in blazes name does he think he's doing!"

Remus looked down the same time James said this, as he felt something brushing his robe. He soon wished he hadn't, as the sight of Padfoot thrusting back and forth against his leg was something he could have done without seeing. It wasn't that particular fact that disturbed him the most though, that would have to be the look on Padfoot's face; pure delight was the only way to describe it.

"Um…exactly how much has he had?" Remus asked, as he tried in vain to move away from his intoxicated friend.

"Would you believe less than one glass?" Peter answered.

"You have got to be kidding me!" Remus said as he struggled to not laugh.

"I'm afraid not. His glass is still on the table. Just don't tell him that me and Peter made it a tiny bit stronger though."

Remus raised an eyebrow, waiting for the explanation.

"Well, ok then. We might have doubled its alcohol content. You should watch out Moony, he might use your leg for something else next!"

Remus looked confused at what James meant before it clicked. "If you think I'm going to let him do that on me, you have another thing…"

He was interrupted as James and Peter burst out laughing, while a shocked Remus felt something wet seep through the foot of his robe.

"DAMN IT SIRIUS, THESE WERE MY BEST ROBES! RIGHT, THAT'S IT, I'M BITING HIM NEXT FULL MOON!"

The werewolf looked down and saw Padfoot lower his leg before wagging his tail and bounding over to James.

"Oh no! He's not doing that to me! Jeez, you should see the crazed look in his eyes, he is gone!

"Darn right he is. I'll never be able to look at him the same way anymore," Remus muttered as he quickly dried his robe. He looked up at James before asking "may I please use your bathroom, Prongs? I don't know any spell that gets this out."

James just pointed to his door, as he tried to stop a drunken Padfoot from licking his face.

"You know what. If he can't remember what happened, I think Remus should be the one who tells him that maybe he's the one who's gay" Peter said as he watched with amusement as Padfoot tumbled off James, rolled onto his back and fell asleep in an instant.

James got up and grinned at Peter before replying, "no, I'll tell him that. After all, he was the one who teased me about that exact thing when I was writing Lily's letter. Moony can be the one who can tell him how he wasn't sure whether Professor McGonagall enjoyed her leg being humped like that!"

They heard a snort of laughter from James' room, just before they heard Remus turn on the shower.

"I DID WHAT!" Sirius yelled as they sat down for breakfast.

"Shh! Don't worry, we won't tell anyone" Remus replied innocently.

"McGonag…oh Merlin, when's our next class with her?"

"After breakfast" Peter answered.

"Cover for me, I ah…don't feel that great. Might need to go to the hosp…"

"Oh no you don't. You're not getting out of it that easily, Sirius. Where's that famous Gryffindor courage, hmm?" James asked, winking at his two friends.

"I think I left it in my trunk" he grumbled.

"Come on, Sirius. It won't be that bad, besides, she doesn't know about your alter ego…"

"I don't care! You could've left me with my hangover you know" he snapped back.

"Perhaps, but I wouldn't be a terribly good friend since I knew how to cure that."

"Yeah Remus, how did you find that spell anyway?" James casually inquired.

Remus glared and mumbled something like "mind your own ruddy business" before James turned to Sirius.

"Actually, she mentioned that it was quite a pleasant aroma."

"Yes, I reckon we could dub it 'odour la Paddy'!" Peter mused, grinning at Sirius whose face began to pale and his eyes started to widen in horror.

"That's enough guys, Sirius doesn't need us to remind him about it."

"Thanks Moony, I knew you were my best friend for…"

"Besides, Tuero came in shortly after and he did the same thing to him" Remus interrupted with a smile.

Sirius' face then flushed red, and his friends couldn't take it any longer and began to laugh.

He was saved from further embarrassment when the mail arrived. However, several owls landed in front of Sirius who slowly reached for one of the envelopes and opened it. As he scanned the parchment, his eyes slowly widened again. He quickly reached for another letter, and promptly did the same thing.

"Oh, for Merlin's sake Sirius, what is it? It can't be that…"

James stopped speaking as he read one of the opened letters for himself. A smile slowly crept across his face before he looked between the remaining owls and Sirius who snatched the letter back off him.

"So…"

"Don't say a word, James" Sirius said, relieving the rest of the owls of their letters.

"Hey, that's not fair. Can't you just really briefly tell us?"

"Fine. Peter, let's just say that you were right about witches swooning after me based on the match."

"I'll say. So are you asking Remus to join you?"

"Me? What do I have…"

"Oh, nothing. The letter I read likes the 'strong silent type', and asked if you and Sirius were available for…"

"That's quite enough, James" Sirius interrupted, his face starting to go red again. This scene was mirrored by Remus after he grabbed the letter in question and read it for himself.

As the four of them exited their Defence class, Sirius and Remus suddenly found themselves pressed up against the wall.

"We're awaiting your reply, gentlemen" a feminine voice said.

"Can I…" Sirius began but was cut off when his mouth was smothered by another, and his sight obscured by blonde hair. He figured that Remus would be in a similar predicament.

James and Peter were watching the scene in shock before James grinned.

"Well, since both of you are occupied, we'll get to our next class. Come on Peter, let's leave these lovebirds alone."

If Sirius could, he would have reached for his wand and petrified both of them, but since his arms were being restrained he was unable to do so. Finally, the pressure released from his mouth and Sirius gasped for air, finally getting a chance to see who his 'attacker' was.

Two Gryffindors, fifth or sixth years most likely since Sirius didn't know them, one with long blonde hair, the other with long black hair, and both with sparkling eyes were looking at Remus and himself with enormous smiles on their faces.

"Er, do I…" Remus started, but the black-haired witch cut him off

"Sorry, but if you want to know more, you'll have to meet us in the common room tonight at ten. See you later boys."

Both of them winked before turning away and heading off to their next class leaving behind two highly shocked, but satisfied, seventeen year old wizards.

Remus then turned to Sirius who was grinning at him.

"So Moony…are you joining me tonight?"

As all five of them sat around in the Head Students common room, deciding to study for Charms, which they all shared together, the topic quickly turned to what happened earlier that day outside the classroom.

"I know those two" Lily said, not looking up from her textbook.

"Really? Who are they, Lily?"

"They're both a little like you, Sirius. Both of them like to flirt an awful lot…"

"I think Padfoot meant names" James cut in.

"Oh right, sorry about that. The blonde-haired one is Eleanor, while the other witch is Bernadine."

"Eleanor Black and Bernadine Lupin. Sounds…nice" James replied with a big grin, while both Sirius and Remus glared at him while also trying to hide blushes.

"Knock it off, James. Besides, these two aren't really considering going up there tonight, are you" Lily said.

"No"

"Yes"

Remus and Sirius then looked at each other while James and Peter sniggered behind them.

"What do you mean 'no', Moony? You told me earlier…"

"I didn't say anything earlier, Padfoot! If I remember rightly, you were too busy marvelling at how wonderful her…"

"We have an audience, Moony" Sirius interrupted, making sure Remus remembered where they were.

"Fine, but I'm not going."

"Come on, Remus. Merlin knows you could use a good…"

"Audience, Padfoot."

"Right, right, sorry. If you don't go, I'll stun you and drag you with me anyway."

Remus scowled before finally relenting.

"Great! So what's the time now?"

"Half past nine" Lily instantly replied, shooting both wizards glares for going through with this.

"Guess we should get ready then, Moony. So which robe goes best with my hair, Prongs?"

"What do you think you're doing asking me that?"

"Fine. Wormtail, any ideas?"

Peter looked just as stunned as James did when asked and quickly shook his head.

"Just wear plain black robes. Those two aren't worth dress robes" Lily answered, a harsh tone in her voice as she spoke.

"You ah, aren't mad at them, are you Lily?"

"No Peter, just disappointed. Those two witches aren't interested in anything but…"

"And we are, Lily?" Sirius casually asked, interrupting her.

"I don't want to hurt their feelings, Padfoot" Remus said looking concerned, but Sirius waved him off.

"Nonsense, Remus. Don't worry about it. I know exactly what I'm doing!"

"As much as it pains me to say, Padfoot's right, Moony."

"Thanks Prongs!"

"And exactly how do you know that he's right, Mr Potter?" Lily suddenly asked, her eyes narrowing at James.

"Well, I mean…er…that Sirius has flirted with…er, lots of witches and…er, that he…er…"

"Enough, James. I really don't want to hear it" she answered, much to the relief of James.

"Anyway, we should get ready Moony."

"Fine, we'll have to grab our robes from our trunks."

"Yep, see you guys later then."

"Don't do anything we wouldn't!" Peter shouted as Sirius and Remus disappeared into James' room to use the passage into the boys' dormitory.

Seconds later, Sirius popped his head back into the common room.

"How silly of me! Accio invisibility cloak!"

The cloak shot out from under the table and Sirius caught it before vanishing back into the room.

"Bugger! There goes that idea" James said as he slumped back into his chair, with Lily glaring at him.