Hello again. I though I'd start writing since we had a snow day today! Yay!!! ha-ha Well I would like to thank a friend of mine nicknamed Lynx for being a help for ideas and for making up a character for the story. So let's start another chapter and dive once more into the Magic of the Marauders!

Chapter 5: Halloween Mischief.

James looked at the calendar next to his bed. Wow, was it really only one day until Halloween? He ran a hand through his untidy black hair and got out of bed. He had already been at Hogwarts for longer then a month and it was starting to feel like home to him. However, the big difference was that he didn't get detentions at home. It seemed that his friends and him couldn't stay out of trouble even though they were great students. Professor McGonagall was astounded that her star Transfiguration student could get into so much trouble.

James walked down to breakfast with Remus and Peter since Sirius was well...refusing to get out of bed. The three boys ate a quick meal and went back to their dormitories to grab their class materials. They had Potions first which James thought was an alright class, but wasn't his favorite. He was glad that they had the class with the Ravenclaws and not the Slytherins. The boys grabbed their materials and Sirius and went to the dungeons.

The four boys sat at their usual table and James looked over to where Lily usually sat, but she wasn't there. Was she sick? Had something happened to her? Then he saw her and Christina sitting with two Ravenclaws. One had sandy blond hair and blue eyes and looked very smart. The other had raven black hair with green eyes that were brighter than Lily's and skin that was pale. James regarded the girls and then turned back to his table.

Lily and Christina had decided to be different and sat with two Ravenclaws. Lily stuck out her hand to both and said, "Hello there, my name is Lily Evans and this is my friend Christina Henry." She pointed to Christina who smiled and waved.

The sandy haired girl shook Lily's hand and smiled. "Nice to meet you, Lily and Christina. My name is Emma Martin." She sat back down as the other girl stood up to shake the girl's hands.

"It is nice to meet both of you. My name is October Ashcroft." She shook Lily and Christina's hands and then sat across from them.

October looked at her new friends. "What kind of animals do you have?" Emma rolled her eyes. "What?? I love animals and creatures! They are so interesting and they have a kind side like me."

"They also have a mischievous side like she does as well." Emma whispered.

October gave a small grin and looked a little hurt. "Many people are mischievous. For example, look at those four boys over there. They are much worse then I could ever be."

The other three girls turned in the direction that October was pointing. She was pointing right at James and his friends. Lily's eyes narrowed. "Those four are some of the most arrogant boys I have ever met. They insulted one of my friends before they even got to know him."

Christina grimaced behind Lily's back and October and Emma saw. Emma looked questionably at Christina who made no response.

Emma turned towards Lily. "Who is this friend they made fun of Lily?"

"His name is Severus Snape and he is one of my best friends." Lily gave a smile.

"SNAPE!!!! How can you be friends with that boy?" Emma looked very shocked which probably had to do with the fact that she shouted.

James and his friends jerked their heads up and Professor Slughorn looked up when they heard Emma scream Snape. James and Sirius both looked around to see if he was anywhere near them. Slughorn looked towards the girl's table and spoke,"Is everything all right girls?"

"Yes, everything is fine Professor. We were just talking about some of the best Potion students." Christina said with a smile. Slughorn nodded at this and went back to his work.

Lily turned away from Slughorn and back to Emma with a little glare. "Don't you start on him too. You don't know him Emma. You have to give him a chance before judging him."

Emma looked astounded. "Get to know him? I don't think I want to. He and his Slytherin buddies sent a few Ravenclaws to the Hospital wing with different symptoms."

Lily refused to turn against her friend. "Just don't tease him. He is a nice boy even if his friends aren't so let's focus on our cauldrons."

The other three girls looked at each other with resigned expressions, but didn't pursue the topic.

James looked curiously over at the girl's table. He had heard their conversation after they had mentioned Snape's name and now he wondered why Lily would ever be his friend. James had that on his mind for the rest of the day and he just nodded when the other three talked about plans for Halloween.

The next morning, James got out of bed to find Sirius already dress and trying to wake Remus and Peter.

"What are you doing up? It's morning time!" James looked and Sirius with an odd expression.

"It's Halloween! You have to be up early! So much fun stuff to do! You have to play lots of tricks." Sirius looked ecstatic.

James had a really funny look on his face and Remus and Peter burst out laughing. Sirius just looked confused that James could not comprehend that Halloween was the best. He looked down at Remus and Peter who were rolling around on the floor laughing. Finally, Remus and Peter calmed down enough for the boys to go to breakfast, but Sirius was still looking thoroughly confused.

James and company had been scouting out the castle ever since they arrived and were looking for good shortcuts around the castle or where the kitchens were. James had been wanting to find the kitchen because he wanted to pay the Slytherins back for trying to boss him around.

Classes during the day went by unusually fine because most the teachers were giving the kids a break for Halloween which the boys thought was strange. During the evening, there were a few students who decided to give some candy to the younger students, but most kids were waiting for the dinner because it was supposed to be huge!

James and his three friends decided to check a corridor they had never seen and headed down it. The went past many portraits and finally saw one of a giant bowl of fruit. Sirius leaned against the paining. "Well, this is entertaining. There is nothing to find down here. We have been wasting time."

Peter smiled mischievously. "You can never waste time on Marauder work."

Remus looked startled. "On what work?"

"Marauder, I just came up with the word."

"Interesting, I like the word. We can be the Marauders!" James said and the other boys nodded.

Suddenly, Sirius' arm slipped and he accidently tickled the pear which giggled and the portrait swung open and revealed the kitchens of Hogwarts! The boys gazed in awe as house elves rushed around frantically to get the food for the feast prepared. The boys entered the room and walked around. Finally, the house elves noticed and squeaked in fright. "What is you doing in here?"

"We just came to see if we could help you guys out with anything." Sirius lied with a smile.

"You should leave. We need no help from you boys. You isn't supposed to be in here." the elf said accusingly.

"We wanted to tell you that the Slytherins have been very bad so they don't deserve any food this meal." James said very solemn.

The house elves looked curiously at James. "What did these people do to upset everyone?"

"Well, we aren't entirely sure, but Dumbledore said they didn't deserve food." Sirius said.

"Oh, well we is not making any for them then!"

The four boys were trying hard not to laugh as they left the kitchens and walked to the Great Hall. Dumbledore said a few words and then gestured for the food to appear. However, no food appeared at the Slytherin table and there were outcries and gasps. The Marauders were doubled over in fits of laughter as they saw Snape looking around franticly for some sign of food, but could find none. The four boys all agreed that the prank was one of the best that they had ever played and none of the teachers ever figured out who caused it. After, the feast,which the Slytherins did eventually participate in, everyone went back to their dormitories to prepare for another fun day of classes.

Well, there is another chapter. I don't know what to say about this one. I thought it was ok and I had to introduce some Ravenclaws who will be main characters. Well, I must say I hope that all you people that read will review! Just hit that button in the bottom corner there! Please! Ha-ha Well I will try to update soon.

Ace