James, Sirius and Remus were woken up the following day by a loud scream. They had fallen asleep in the common room; the heat from their chicken costumes lulling them to sleep before they had a chance to take them off. Unluckily for them it was Lily who had found them in their state of unconsciousness.
After the boys' initial shock had worn off they soon got into character. Well, as much as in character as they could have been for boys dressing up as French hens.
"Bonjour mademoiselle." Sirius greeted her with his best French accent.
"I thought you said you could do a French accent." James said to Sirius through gritted teeth.
"I am."
"Sounds more like Irish to me." Lily laughed. She was shocked and a little scared to see giant chickens in the common room at first, were they an evil plot of Voledmort's to try and take over Hogwarts? Was it a spell gone wrong? You could never really tell. When she realised that it was just another part of James' crazy gift idea she'd gotten into the spirit of things and was joking around with them about their outfits.
"…But since you're guys doesn't this make you cocks? 'Cos you all look more like dic-"
"Yes, yes, we've already been there." James cut her off with his sullen remark. Despite his efforts he didn't seem to be getting anywhere with her.
"So, four calling birds next. Gonna get Peter in on that one?" Lily laughed. Maybe he was wrong, maybe he was getting somewhere; after all she didn't seem to think that his idea was too stupid. Score!
"I suppose…that's if we can find him." Remus said thoughtfully from where he was sitting in his chicken costume reading a book.
"He's always too busy looking for food." Joked Sirius.
Later on that day the boys were sitting in their dorm. James hadn't yet told them what he had decided to give Lily for the fourth day of Christmas. They were hoping that they wouldn't have to dress up again.
"So… four calling birds." Sirius broke the comfortable silence. "What are calling birds anyway?"
"Birds that call… numbskull." James laughed. "Have already sorted them out." Sirius looked surprised. James hung over the side of his bed and reached underneath it, he pulled out four whistles. They were made from a dark wood and were carved in the shape of four different birds. They had a glossy finish and were different sizes. "They all make a different note."
"Wow, they are so cool." Remarked Sirius.
"Well it was either these or getting her four muggle phone things and getting four of her girl friends to ring her at the same time."
"Genius!" Sirius could barely breath between laughing.
"Trust me, this idea is much better." Sighed Remus. How he'd ended up with these two he'd never know.
Okay nice short chapter, yes I know not very satisfying but I'm a bit icky today so the creativity isn't exactly flowing. Anyway this will be the last update for a few days: since it's Christmas eve tomorrow and I'm visiting family, the day after is Christmas (obviously) and I'll probably be busy for a few days after that. I aim to finish this before the end of the 12 days of Christmas though so stay tuned and I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!
Heather xxx
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