Ch 13 The Worst trouble yet (this prank is thanks to the help of Alise Rhines)

James, Sirius, Peter and Remus pulled off the cloak as they reached the top of the stairs. James stuffed it into the pocket of his robes and they walked into the Great Hall as if nothing happened. They walked over to the Gryffindor table. James and Sirius took seats beside each other facing Snivellus. Peter and Remus sat across from them.

The plates filled with food. James was watching Snivellus when Sirius tapped him on the shoulder. James looked at him, he was pointing at the corner of the room where a flag hung on the wall. Korky was standing there moving his hands around and muttering while looking at Snivellus. James looked back at Snape and saw him grabbing the chicken, potato and corn that had the potion in it.

Snape took a bite of the food. James knew the potion would take a little to react and needed to eat most of the food that was given to him. James took a piece of chicken himself and started to eat. He was still watching Snape though and waiting for the potion to react. Snape had already eaten his chicken and potato. He was about to eat the corn when suddenly a huge boil appeared on his forehead.

James tapped Sirius on the shoulder, but he needn't had to. Sirius was already laughing silently. Remus and Peter turned around and looked too. Snape had already sprouted boils all over his face. They were also starting to appear on his arms, neck, and everywhere else. People were starting to notice now.

Everywhere James looked he saw people laughing and pointing at Snape. Lily was one of the few not laughing by the time the professors noticed what everyone was laughing at. Most of the Slytherins weren't laughing but that was because they knew it was another house that did it, but some were because it was a funny sight.

Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall both got up and ran towards Snape.

"Horace, come here." Dumbledore said.

Professor Slughorn came over hurriedly to see what was happening. The whole Great Hall was silent. Everyone was watching. Snape was sitting there with a very angry look on his face. Slughorn examined him.

"Albus, bring him up to the Hospital Wing. I'll be up in a moment."

Dumbledore and McGonagall both grabbed hold of Snape. Before they left the hall Dumbledore spoke, and it wasn't in his usual calm tone.

"When I find out who did this, there will be major consequences." They walked out the door. Slughorn left seconds after. As soon as they were gone chatter broke out across the hall.

All James could hear were people asking who did it, taking guesses at who they thought it was and what would happen to them. James had a suspicion a few people guessed it was them. He had a bigger feeling that Lily knew it was them. She was glaring at them as if she was totally convinced and that she was going to rat on them.

"Sirius, we may have a problem." James whispered. He pointed at Lily.

"Mate, she doesn't know it was us. She has suspicions, everyone is having them. But how could she know. We're safe James, trust me."

James still wasn't convinced.

The next day at breakfast Dumbledore made a speech, and it wasn't one James wanted to hear.

"SILENCE!" everyone in the Hall looked at him. "As you all know, yesterday someone's food was contaminated. We are doing all we can do to find out the person or persons responsible for it. The Minister for Magic has been informed because of the situation.

"I must warn all of you now, we are taking this very seriously. Suspicions that Voldemort-." The whole Hall made small noises at this.

No one ever spoke You-Know-Who's name. Dumbledore called for silence again and everyone went silent.

"As I was saying, suspicions that lord Voldemort may have been involved in it, although I do not understand why he would attack a Slytherin, is very serious. If a student was responsible for this there will be big consequences. If the person or persons responsible come forwards, then they may not be punished as terribly. Right now they are facing suspicion, maybe even expulsion.

"You may go back to your food and head off to your classes." Dumbledore turned to McGonagall and they were deep in conversation.

James looked at Sirius.

"What do we do?"

"Well, if they find out it was us, and we don't turn ourselves in, we most likely will be expelled, but if we turn ourselves in-."

"We may be expelled anyways." Remus said.

"If Dumbledore is saying something about Volde-."

"Sirius! Don't say his name!"

"Why not Peter, it's a name. I don't get why everyone is so scared to say it."

"Sirius, what if he tries to kill your family?!" Remus asked.

"He won't. They are dark wizards and believe in his ways. They even call him the dark lord."

"Well, I guess his name isn't that bad, but I still feel uneasy for you to say it." James said.

"Fine, I won't say it. But anyways, if Dumbledore is thinking he may have something to do with it, we are going to be in serious trouble."

"I know, but they'll go easy on us if we turn ourselves in." Remus said.

"We should go discuss this somewhere else…where there's no chance of us being overheard." James said.

The others agreed and they got up and walked away. They had another half hour until classes started so they went up to their dorm. It was empty.

"We need to decide whether or not to turn ourselves in." Sirius said.

Remus put his hand up, "I vote we do. It'll be less trouble that way."

"We know Remus's vote, James what say you?"

"Well, it's true it'll be easier, but we are going to be in so much trouble."

"That's not an answer!" Sirius said. He seemed strained.

"Sirius, what do you say we do?"

"I don't know! That's why I'm asking you."

"Well, we all need an input. Maybe if we voted privately. Write down what we should do and do it."

Everyone agreed. James took a piece of parchment and started to think.

A few minutes later Peter was reading the answers out.

"Well, you'll be surprised to notice we all want to turn ourselves in."

James was stunned. He took all the pieces and read them himself. Sure enough they all said turn self in.

"Well, when shall we do it?" Sirius asked.

"As soon as possible." Remus replied and grabbed his bag and walked out the door.

It was after dinner. Everyone had eaten and were heading back to their common rooms. James and his friends had decided during History of Magic that they should turn themselves in after dinner. For once Remus didn't take notes because he was too anxious.

"Well, it's now or never." James said.

They walked up to the Staff table. Only a few teachers remained. Of those teachers McGonagall. Slughorn, Dumbledore and Hagrid were there. James and Sirius were a little nervous to walk up there. They all looked at each other and got up.

James's heart was beating a mile a minute as the approached the table. Dumbledore and Slughorn were deep in discussion.

"If we could just fine-." Slughorn stopped and looked at the boys. Dumbledore also looked at them.

"What can I do for you boys?" asked Dumbledore.

"We need to tell you something." Remus said.

A/N: Once again thank you Alise for the prank I loved it lol! What did you guys think of it? Please review and let me know.