PRONGS:
"Pot-ter!"
Immediately stopping in his stride across the courtyard, was a skinny, dark haired teenager, who looked around frantically. It seemed like a dream had eluded from his thoughts. How he took pleasure in having this girl call him out like that, because this voice that chirped his name was the only girl who…
"Potter I'm going to kill you!" This green eyed beauty stared him down angrily; she was about five inches from his face when she shoved The Mysteries of Windelock, a Guide to Handling Summons, right into his chest. A quick thought of him just moving slightly to kiss her was really overwhelming; it would have been funny to see her all flustered. Even though that would give her another reason just to slap him. At that thought he smiled out loud, which just made her even angrier, because it looked more like a smirk. She swelled. What looked like about five years of frustration was about to pop.
"Potter you've-,"
"Evans! Its all good, I've got it covered," he said smoothly; which he found a second later was really the wrong thing to say.
"YOUVE GOT IT COVERED? YOU- MY GRADE IS NOT WORTH YOUR STUPID EXCUSES JAMES!"
He liked the way his name sounded when she said it.
"I thought you'd be able to handle yourself for about half a day that I imagined you'd take time to do a part of this research!" as she continued scolding at him.
He was about to say something about that when he realized his best friend was not at his side but now behind him. Sirius Black cleared his throat and gave a James a quick nudge. With a chuckle he said quietly "See you in a bit," and waved to Lily. She acknowledged him and Sirius ran off, shaking his head and slightly laughing as he paced back to the castle.
James turned back to Lily who was now ready to go off on him again. She had her arms crossed and bluntly said, "Quidditch." He was trying to look as innocent as possible while slowly and pointlessly hiding his broom behind his back. He ruffled his hair a bit then started to say something again when-
"I don't believe it!" she said, "I do actually! And I should have known partnering up with you was going to make me regret it,"
"It was a short game I swear!" He quickly added "C'mon now do you really think Id let this project slip, plus- I'm a great procrastinator!" She looked at him trying to make sense and shook her head slowly saying "You, are, pathetic,"
He smiled. Hah, that wasn't that bad. He'd gotten much worse from her before.
"Plus I already know all that rubbish, all I have to do is put it on parchment,"
Her left eyebrow raised. He knew she was thinking the same thing. There was no doubt that James was a bright student, all he needed was taming and wasn't as work oriented as Lily. Her blood pressure was slowly declining to normal when she shoved two more books at James. She tried to say this threateningly but a couple of fellow Gryffindors passed by and laughed at their daily routine. "You better or else..."
She walked away and James followed her. "You mean I have to behave so when we get married you'll actually like me?" he said jokingly. She gave him a bewildered look and walked faster the opposite direction. He couldn't help teasing her, but it worked because he saw her cheek turn a deeper shade of pink when she turned the corner.
PADFOOT:
If there was anything a Black could do wrong, it was getting sorted into the Gryffindor house. No doubt, Sirius Black, was born into an honored dark wizarding family, and did not get accepted into Slytherin. (Beginning his mothers eternal loathing towards her oldest son) She could have never been more disappointed in him. As if he cared… of course that was six years ago, and his mum was always disappointed in him. From finally being disowned by his family, it was that previous summer he broken all ties with them. Thoughts of this would probably come as distressing and heartbreaking, but not for Sirius. He was finally out of the mad house. He was invited to live with the Potters that summer. James's parents took him as a second son, which made the matter all enduring. Being haughty and unmistakably good looking would be the only traits he would be thankful of from his blood relatives.
He was walking away from a game of quidditch in the courtyard when he shook himself from thoughts of his mother and fathers last. (He had been in the drawing room when he finally exploded from the constant nagging of Regulus this, and Regulus that… his perfect little brother.) He wanted to find Remus. His second loyal companion. They were playing a game of quidditch when Remus immediately dashed off to do homework.
Sirius could never get away with walking through the halls without his best friend James. You would rarely find one without the other, and at that moment he was shortly joined by James Potter, who had a look of triumph on his face.
"Unbelievable- did you win a prize?" he laughed.
James face still lit up in achievement. "Nope, but she likes me,"
Sirius snorted. "Yeah, in your world,"
"I would think I know flattery when I see it," he said hotly, remembering the corner of Lily's smile as she turned away
Sirius just shook his head, still chuckling at the thought. Sometimes James and Lily's usual arguments made him feel awkward. Especially how they had recently took into fighting like an old married couple. They weren't even together, but it would be a matter of time before Evans would give in. Lost in thought and laughing at remembering how much Lily used to despise James, they strolled through the corridors in hoping to find Remus.
SEVERUS:
Within a sunlit tower of the Hogwarts castle, sat a sixteen year old wizard. Unnoticed, inconspicuous, and certainly annoyed, with eyes darting form book to parchment, book to parchment.
Severus Snape is sulking in the library, studying feverishly, as usual. 'Anything to avoid Potter and his groupies!' He thought. He is already at the top of his class, of course...but further study will further his ambitions.
He is quite thin and pale, looking like a sickly spider having spent too much time from the sun. He sulks in a corner behind towering shelves of dusting books, trying to be unseen by all. His fellow Slytherin friends (whose friendship is a matter of mutual fear and respect) do not value knowledge and intelligence as much as himself. He has no wish for their notice, no more than pretty-boy Potter and his cronies.
MOONY:
As Remus Lupin looks back on his six years at Hogwarts School, lots of things seemed to have changed; two things remained the same no matter how much time passed over. First, a lasting friendship with James Potter, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew, which he valued more than anything. The second, a little routine they all seem to have going on since their first year:
Remus wants to study, his three friends don't. He ignores them and tries to do it anyway, but because of this, he is hassled even more. It's not that they're the stupid ones, no not at all, for they are one of the brightest students in their year, except for Peter. It's just that it takes Remus study and books for him to completely understand, unlike Peter who will take more than just books and study. For being fast learners, Sirius and James set wrong examples for Peter, who is slow. Well, anyway, this routine of don't study-lets-just-have-fun-no-I-cant-right-now, always seems to end with Remus, angrily grabbing his books and running off, just like today…
It was earlier that day, and Remus strutted with heavy paces passed the great Hall to try and get some work done. His friends also had other things in his mind, such as making complete asses of themselves and playing quidditch, so he went he went to his usual sanctuary: the library. He marched his way through the desks and swung his books on the space near the windows. With a heavy THUD, his books were skewed across the table and he dropped himself into a chair with an irritated sigh. He ran his hand through his honey brown hair, while opening his book with the other, trying to find the page he was working on. Pretty soon, he will be behind in his studies again; for there's a full moon in a few days...
SEVERUS:
Severus looked up briefly at the thud. Some people have no respect for libraries and quiet! Then he sees Remus! No doubt he will be followed in by Potter and his company... his eyes darted towards the door expecting them to be laughing their way in.
He hated everything about the four of them, how they always think that they're better than anybody else! They took every chance they got cursing, dueling and playing tricks with Severus. He sulks further into his corner and continues to study. However, he makes certain that his back is towards the wall and cautiously withdraws his wand and sets it in front of him.
Remus, by himself is no threat. He actually and probably will just study in quiet, like Severus himself. He may be a spineless git and cronie of Potter, but alone he may be safely ignored.
Severus withdraws new parchment and ink from his bag and begins another essay. His writing is neat, precise, minuscule and quickly, for there is much to write on the essay Defense Against the Dark Arts, as if the Professor could teach him anything about the Dark Arts...Ha!
PADFOOT:
"BOYS! What are you up to!" a sudden shock ran up Sirius's spine as they walked in the corridors, and James halted near by. It was Madam Hooch. James let out a very pained 'awwww...shit!.' Sirius looked quickly at James, and instantly it was like their minds conjoined together already knowing what to do. And they split right in the middle of the hall, Sirius dashing in the opposite side and James the other. "POTTER! BLACK! COME BACK HERE THIS INSTANT!" Her shrill voice echoed in the hallways, 'We're in for it now...' his thoughts zoomed with suspension as nobody ever runs away from a teacher like that. James always had a habit of nicking the school snitch for a quick game, they've been caught twice and had two very harsh warnings and this was their last chance. Her booming voice had gone the other direction, indicating him to slow down. When he stopped, he was panting, with his hands on his knees as he imagined James getting caught by Madam Hooch. He laughed to the ground.
Not too far ahead was the entrance to a tower. Continuing a more enjoyable leisure, he found himself in the library. The last thought was; nothing to worry about for James. They always got out of tight spots, no biggie.
Looking to the left, he spotted Remus in a mortuary of books. But in another side of the tower in a corner a slimy, oily haired kid sat... it was Severus pouring over huge rolls of parchment (he looked like a sick plant) Sirius felt his jaw twitch, for he had a sudden urge to go over to Severus and strangle him, but instead he pulled up a chair next to Remus. Remus was so absorbed in his reading that he looked up only to Sirius clearing his throat.
MOONY:
Remus, who was pale and peaky that day, lost his concentration. Sirius always made him feel that way. (As in losing concentration.) There always seemed to be something to be distracted about. He let it go and decided enough studying for that day. Pushing his books away, he yawned, asking Sirius, Have you finished the map by the way?
A great big grin crossed his face. "Fine pointed and precise." Sirius unrolled a crisp parchment paper from the inside of his robes. He laid it out and the two of them looked at the blank sheet. Remus made sure nobody was around before they opened it. This was much more than a map. It was one of their deepest pursuits yet. An enchanted, detailed, jinxed piece of parchment that showed anything and everything that goes on inside and outside the Hogwarts school grounds.
"Lets see her then," as Remus touched the blank page with the tip of his wand and said aloud "Promised mischief to be pursued," The blank page began to blossom with ink, crawling across the page, growing into a complete map of the Hogwarts castle. Little tiny dots moved around with microscopic names for whoever it represented. And sure enough, when you looked at the map where the library was located, there were two dots with labels Lupin and Black.
Remus searched for the dots Potter and Pettigrew. He found Peter... doing who knew what in the common room...and then... Oh there he is... James... and he's in an empty classroom... with Madam Hooch! Remus quickly looked up at Sirius, didn't even need to ask and Sirius was already cracking up. Between breaths he tried saying "...ran..." more laughing "...she... ahhaahaa.. after him..." more laughing "and.. oho...got caught.." and Remus brilliantly assumed it had to do with them and going into the quidditch shack without permission. Sirius finally calmed down and took one big breath before stating, "Well this will certainly do well for our weekend trip," he said with a wink. "I wish it could be a full moon all the time..."
Remus, who hates it when Sirius mentions it in public, shushed him quiet. With a grave look he hissed "You might but I don't," (It's quite painful to turn into a werewolf) "You want to keep it down or else," Paranoid, he glanced around. Remus can't deny that he enjoyed Sirius's company, but he found himself shutting his mouth more often times around that time of month. Nobody in school, except the staff, knows that he is a werewolf.
SEVERUS:
...using this as another way to block unwanted spells... (murmer, murmer)... from the point of the wand, using this dark spell can lead... (murmer...laughing...murmer) ...which results the backfire to throw the opponent in a battle...(murmer...good for our weekend trip...) and out of frustration, Severus's quill broke.
Bloody hell! Severus shook and looked up at the source of the racket. His heart almost stopped at the sight of Black and Lupin. Planning weekend trips, that's what a common room is for! But the librarian...where was the damn librarian when you needed her! Hatred pounding through his veins, he murmured "you deserve to be shut in a tomb you over grown gits." His spidery fingers wrapped around his wand. A good hex could do some good. A burning temptation to curse Sirius Black right now with his back turned was tempting, but a desire to eavesdrop on them was even greater.
Severus, irritated as ever, let them carry on a bit. With them being as loud as earsplitting banshees, he was likely to get them for something! Another one of his ambitions was to get them expelled for good. With them always breaking the rules, miraculously squirming their way out of punishment, undisciplined piles of dragon dung, stupid troll brained idiots, disgraceful sons of... well, there was a good chance of them to be hiding something... illegal even...like what Lupin shushed Black for. Shushing for a weekend trip somewhere? No Hogsmead weekend coming up, and if they were caught leaving the grounds, the possibilities of them being suspended would be great...for Severus will find out.
A book lay open in front of Severus. He took a quick glance at it. Distracted from his thoughts of finally getting rid of his worse enemy, he began to read a passage that he just had to include in his essay. He searched through his bags for his Potions essay. Finished at about two feet length, he would have to include some more. Every detail should be included, no mistakes, not one less credit, no exceptions...
WORMTAIL:
The Gryffindor common room filled with a roar of laughter, as Peter Pettigrew flew fifteen feet across the floor. His friends were laughing at him, not really knowing whether with him or at him, but they were still laughing, and he couldn't help a grin cross his face. For fifteen years old, Peter was small for his age, and had light chocolate brown hair, with small beady eyes. He tried to get up, but his legs were shaking. His friend James, who rumpled his hair compulsively, helped him up by the armpits and gave him a huge pat on the back. "Way to go, little Wormtail," he said.
Peter, who didn't know that towards the girls' dormitories, had a charm against boys who enter it, ran right into an invisible wall, sending him to fly backwards towards the room full of students. After that, he found out that both James and Sirius had tricked him into running into that wall he didn't know about. Of all six years he'd been here, how he had missed that minor detail, he couldn't figure out. But they just told him a very important errand to a girl named Lily, who was supposedly up the room at the time. He knew James was fond of her, but he didn't understand that as far as making a roomful of people laugh, James would use Peter as the butt of the joke. Of course by now he should be used to it, but he also didn't know why he felt a little hurt at that moment. Maybe it had something to do with him secretly looking up to James. At this thought, he rubbed his elbow gingerly as James led him into an arm chair (still chuckling at the incident)
Sirius, James and Remus were standing around him. The crowd's laughter died down, and the younger ones were inspired to touch the invisible wall towards the girls' dormitories. Some of them were doing impressions of Peter flying backwards with arms waving like a maniac. Peter didn't think he looked that dumb.
MOONY:
It was right before dinner, and Remus was feeling sick. He tried laughing with the rest of his friends as they joked around with Peter. But he couldn't keep his mouth open any longer, for the feeling of throwing up grew in the pit of his stomach. It was a mixture of anxiety and excitement, for tonight, Sirius, James and Peter would visit him secretly. According to the lunar calendar, tonight was full moon, and the school nurse would send him off to a secret passage that goes into another town to transform into a werewolf. And his friends would sneak off to visit him, unnoticed by the staff and students.
There was a bit of guilt in it too. Actually, a lot of guilt. He cared about what Dumbledore, the Headmaster, would feel if he found out that Remus was leading his friends in danger as illegal animai (the ability to turn into an animal at will...unregistered...and certainly underminded) every month since their fourth year. Dumbledore, who was a gracious and caring wizard, had accepted him into school when everyone else had turned their backs on him for what he was. He didn't want to imagine the night when he slips and accidentally bites someone on their night prowls in town. Or even worse, one of his friends...a thought that will haunt him forver.
With a quick glance out the window, he can almost feel the sun going down in an hour's time. James, next to him, knew what was on his mind and said in a low voice, "You should be off to Madam Promfrey now.. We'll see you later then," he added with a big smile. Remus began his walk towards the hospital wing to meet the school nurse. He found her closing the medicine cabinet and she greeted him with a smile. And off they went towards the Whomping Willow...
SEVERUS:
Severus Snape was on his way to the library to pick up some more of his books when he saw, by himself, Remus who was heading to the hospital wing. Curiosity took the better of him and with a trudge; he changed his course and followed Remus into the wing. He was careful to hide behind a large pillar. With beady black eyes, Severus watched Lupin and Madam Promfrey leave together towards the grounds. He remembered that Remus, about a month ago, had not been in class for a couple of days, and some before that. Actually, he always remembered that Lupin had the most absenses than the rest of the school combined...