Title: What Do You Think?
Summary and Disclaimer in the first chapter.
I'm sorry this took so long, but I was busy updating my other stories. Thanks to the reviewers.
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"… You won't tease him, will you?" she asked anxiously.
"Wouldn't dream of it," said Fred, who was looking like his birthday had come early.
James and Sirius had identical looks on their faces and couldn't stop grinning.
"Of course he won't tease him," James interrupted, eyes sparkling with mischief. "Why would he want to take such an amazing opportunity to completely humiliate his brother?"
"Definitely not," said George, sniggering.
"No chance they'll do anything," Sirius added, years of fun flashing before him.
"I like the twins," James admitted.
"Of course you would. They're exactly like you," Remus pointed out, covering his face in with his hands. "I can't believe this level of troublemaking is going to continue when you two leave. I would've hoped that it would stop."
"For your information, I happen like them because they have honorable qualities. Although it helps that I have those qualities as well."
"Any quality James Potter has is definitely not an honorable one," Lily countered.
"I have to agree with James, these boys seem like fine young gentlemen who know how to have a good time," Sirius defended.
"Just continue reading, Remus," Lily pleaded.
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"And together they walked back through the gateway to the Muggle world."
"That's it," Remus informed the group. "The book is over."
"I can't believe my son fought the heir of Slytherin in a chamber nobody thinks exists," James said, awestruck. "How can we top that?"
"It's not possible," Sirius answered in awe. "Admit it, your son is better than you at causing trouble and having adventures."
"James got beat by his son," Remus teased.
"Maybe next Harry will pull a prank on Snape better than Prongs," Sirius taunted.
"Harry may be as good at me in the other areas, but he will never beat me in a prank war against Snape. Although I'd like him to do one anyway, even if it is mediocre," James answered.
"I don't think I've ever heard of a basilisk," Sirius commented, losing interest in the previous conversation.
"Neither have I," Remus added.
"Me neither," Lily said. "I may have heard the name, but I never knew what it was."
"I knew," James said. Then he started to jump around and sing "I know something Remus and Lily don't. I know something Remus and Lily don't" several times.
"We know now," Remus said, a little annoyed at the song. "And you couldn't hold a tune if your life depended on it."
"That's not fair."
"Yeah, but it's true," Sirius said, looking like he just told a child they couldn't have candy ever again. "I'm sorry to have to break the news, but you're a terrible singer."
"I appreciate the honesty, Sirius. It means a lot to me," James replied in an equally depressed voice. The two boys dramatically pretended to cry and hug each other like someone had just died.
"Could you two please stop?" Lily asked.
"No use asking, Lily, they can't hear you over their fake crying," Remus informed her. "Just save your breath."
Ignoring his advice, "How did you know what a basilisk was, Potter?"
"I didn't, but I've wanted to sing that song since first year," James replied, smirking. "Want to hear it again?"
"I'd rather die," Remus admitted.
"I can make that happen."
"Let's see you try."
"You don't think I can beat you in a duel, Moony?"
"I don't think you can beat your own son and he's in second year."
"How about Quidditch?"
"You can beat me in quidditch, although you can't beat Harry. Maybe if he's being chased by a rogue bludger, though."
"Yeah, what's with this Dobby character?" Sirius interrupted. "I don't like the sound of him. All he does is get Harry into trouble and then Harry frees him."
"His master was Malfoy, so he deserves some sympathy," Lily countered.
"That's why I don't think Harry should hex him, but to free him is going too far."
"I think Harry did the right thing," James said.
"Of course, side with your son," Sirius said.
"Do you really feel this strongly about him?" Remus asked.
"No, actually I think Harry did the right thing too, but I'm letting you guys prove me wrong. It won't happen again."
"Yeah, maybe not in the next minute," James finished.
"I'm sorry. Did you say something, Prongs?" Sirius asked, pretending to have missed the comment.
"No, Padfoot, I did not."
"That's what I thought."
"Let's just read the next book, shall we?" Remus asked, knowing that the argument could take awhile.
"Yes. I would rather hear about my son's future than Potter's comment," Lily agreed.
"What are you talking about, there was no comment," James corrected, still pretending.
"Just read, Remus."