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Putting it Together:
"You know, Remus, I think that Padfoot's idea is pretty good. I mean, girls just falling to us. Think about it, I'll have Lily, you'll have Melissa, Sirius will have his latest one night stand…what can go wrong," asked James, who was apparently deep in thought.
"Two things, Prongs, that you seem to have overlooked. One, you and Sirius always have girls chasing after you, and two, it's evil and unfair. They'll be doing it unconsciously! Don't you feel that this plan is kind of… oh, I don't know… STUPID," exclaimed Remus, as they walked down the corridor towards Charms. They were the only two from their group to be walking since Peter was held back in Potions because he fell asleep, which was really stupid since he sat in the very front, (A.N. Prof. Slughorn moved a few people but doesn't have actual assigned seating) and Sirius was too busy snogging Polly Monet, a sixth year Hufflepuff, in an empty classroom near by.
" But Mooney," James whispered as he swung the dungeon door open," aren't you the least bit curious?"
"C'mon Prongs, let's finish this conversation some other time."
The two boys sauntered towards their seats, which happened to be right behind Janette and Lily and across from Alice and Melissa. This seating arrangement was just a huge party just waiting to happen. Remus pulled out a clean sheet of parchment and his Potions textbook, scribbling down furiously the notes that were written across the chalkboard. James, however, pulled out his two-way mirror and scared Sirius into coming to class.
A unicorn hair is highly powerful, Remus thought as he wrote it down, it's used in more potions than one can imagine. For instance, A piece of torn parchment was launched and ricocheted off Remus's arm and onto his notepaper. He sighed, unfolding the note:
Mooney, the note said, what do you think about the idea? Now don't act stupid, Mooney, I know you know what I'm talking about. So what do you think? I know it's pretty stupid and all, but I swear, it won't be just an old love potion, I'll make sure of it. So, are you in?
Once more, the piece of parchment sailed across the middle of the lab table, finishing it's second journey by landing onto James's open palm. Grinning, he read:
I'm not sure, Prongs, I'm still worried. I mean, if it has something to do with love potions and Padfoot, I'm pretty sure something'll go wrong. I mean, what if it poisons them and they have to go to the Hospital Wing! James, we're talking about all the Gryfindor girls now, not just Lily and Melissa. You get that, don't you? Don't act daft, James, think of the consequences!
James smiled, shaking his head. Remus always acted this way, and James knew how to convince him into helping with the plan.
Mooney, I just have one question. Aren't you the least bit curious to find out if Melissa likes you? And if she did, how she would act? Now don't go soft on me now, tell me the truth.
And so the note flew again…
Yes, I guess I am a bit curious. And about the plan…
Meanwhile...
Apparently, the boys weren't the only ones to write notes. Even though Lily furiously tore down her sheet of parchment with notes and definitions, Janette busied herself by scribbling random comments onto torn pieces of parchment and launching them towards the table across from them; which consisted of Alice and Melissa, who giggled uncontrollably. Even when Lily threw her meanest glare at them, they kept on giggling and snorting like there was not tomorrow. A few notes were:
Mr. Plow, that's my name that name again, is Mr. Plow! (Author's Note: For those of you who watch the Simpson's, this is the one where Homer starts his own snowplow business. That's practically my favorite one! Simpsons rule!)
I'm your lover; kiss me!
Slap me, baby, one more time! (Author's Note: I know I'm dissing Brittany Spears, for those of you who like her, I'm very sorry. I personally don't. Sorry again for making those of you who like her, feel bad!)
And of course…
Marauders are such gits, why can't they leave us alone? Oh no! I think a little bit of Lily rubbed off on me! No studying for me, NO WAY!
With the amount of note passing in the classroom, you would think that Professor Slughorn would notice, but he was too busy playing favorites.
After class...
"Did you see Sirius hobbling into class five minutes before the bell? That was hilarious! The only thing I can't stand is how he never seems to get into trouble. He just flashes a wide smile and there goes all hope for wizardkind. That little bastard, he's not even worth the words I'm saying. Anyway…anything else new," asked Janette, hoping to spark a conversation among her friends, all who were too tired to chat along.
" I don't know what it was, maybe Binns or McGonagal, but I'm feeling like I've been drinking something that's been drugged," I sighed, warily looking at my pumpkin juice goblet. "Maybe I have been, anyone want to switch glasses?"
" I'll take it, Rovers," answered a deep voice from somewhere behind me. I spun around seeing that all four Marauders began to cram next to us, flopping onto the seats that separated us from a third year giggle-fest. Out of the blue, Sirius grabbed my goblet and drained the rest of its contents. I stared at him in disgust, glanced at my friends and noticed that they were doing the same.
"Sirius, are you sure you wanted to do that? That could have been drugged, you know," sighed Alice, slightly shaking her head after noticing the look of confusion on Sirius's face. I never knew someone could act so stupid, I thought, suddenly ashamed. I saw Remus shake his head as well and spark a conversation with James. Peter was making a mashed potato mountain, as usual, pouring gravy in the middle and adding barbequed chicken legs around it, keeping the mountain in its circle.
"Lily, I think you should move over, you're totally shoulder-to-shoulder to Valerie Carlson," whispered Alice urgently, tossing Valerie an apologetic look. Valerie half-smiled and went back to join the giggle party. Apparently, Lily kept scooting towards her right, trying to get the farthest away from James as she could.
" Why so down, ladies? It's a Friday; it's time to par-tae! C'mon Hoovers, dance with me." And with that, Sirius pulled Janette from her perch and began to spin her around…
And around…
And around…
And accidentally letting go…
And bumping into Peter, who was holding the gravy bowl…
Which flew in the air…
Spilling gravy all over the person who was in front of him…
Who happened to be me.
The sticky liquid started to ooze down my hair, which I straitened that morning, and down my shirt and skirt. Slowly wiping my eyelids to make sure that none of the sauce would burn my eyes, I stared at Sirius and Peter, partners in crime, gawk at their mistake. Everyone was staring at me, even the Slytherins. I bet even Professor Dumbledore was staring at me, the gleam in his eyes shining brightly, but no smile on his face. At least, there better not be.
"Oh my god, oh my god, OH MY GOD," shrieked Alice jumping off the bench and starting to help me up. "Oh god, Melli, come with me, we have got to get you cleaned up." Still in a daze from being pelted with brown paste, I got up and walked out of the Great Hall, dripping with every step I took.
The Great Hall stayed silent; the only thing heard was the sound of the headmaster telling everyone to eat once again.
"I'm glad that got taken care of," James sighed loudly, getting back to the feast that sat before him. Lily stared and mumbled, actually fuming inside. "Now, back to business…" And that was the last straw.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU LOT ARE JUST GOING TO SIT HERE WHILE OUR FRIEND WAS PUBLICALLY EMBARRASED IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE SCHOOL! DO YOU HAVE NO DESCENCY? DO YOU NOT CARE? DO YOUR FRAGILE LITTLE MINDS NOT WORK? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? YEAH, YOU TOO POTTER! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? GOD, JUST TRY TO THINK ABOUT OTHERS FOR ONCE WHY DON'T YOU?"
And with that, Lily Evans stormed out of the Great Hall leaving the others to just stare after her. After a few minutes, the usual commotion and chatter filled the hall once again.
"I guess I better go too. I'll see you later James, Remus, Peter… Black." Janette glared coldly at Sirius and stalked out of the room to help her friend in need. Which left the Marauders to themselves, to plan "the plan".
"See what I mean, Prongs, that Sirius's ideas always get ruined by his lack of brains? See what I mean now," explained Remus, who felt too upset about Melissa to think about anything else.
"Hey, I'm sorry, ok? See what I mean, us guys will never understand girls, so my plan will do an extreme favor for all the guys in Gryfindor! C'mon, Mooney, Prongs and Wormtail are all for it. Join in on the plan, man," exclaimed Sirius, stretching, putting on his most laid-back smile.
"Ok, so I've made my final decision. I'm…not going to do it. I really don't want to get in trouble for what I'm didn't do or for what I'm not even remotely interested in. You guys get the girls your way; I'll go my way. But if you don't mind me asking, how are you going to do it? What's 'the plan', anyway," asked Remus slightly curious. He knew that he should look uninterested but the Marauder inside got the best of him.
"Don't worry, Mooney, I'll tell you in the dorm. We can't let loose ears listen, now can we. Little disappointed in you, Mooney, but that's ok… you've always been the do-it-the-right-way-guy now haven't you? That's ok, we're proud to uphold the daredevil spots…well, me and James anyway," Peter glared. "Now…to the Marauder Dorm… away," reported Sirius, and off they went. Please don't make Sirius, James, and Peter get expelled, Remus prayed, they don't know any better. Really, it's not their fault that they're too stupid to listen to their consciences. And with that, Remus followed the others into the sixth year Gryfindor boys' dorm, ready for anything.
In the dorms...
"Ok, so here's the plan. I was thinking about a love potion"
Someone snorted but Sirius continued.
"Except not just a love potion, a love potion that has an extra protection spell on top. So, you know, none of the professors can take it off. Maybe, we can use a charm that needs a password to undo… like 'Sirius is great' or 'Sirius is hot' or-."
"Or how about 'Sirius better hurry up or else this isn't going to work and I'm going to curse him into a million pieces'," snarled James, suddenly tired and cranky, laying his head on his pillow already half asleep.
"All right, all right. Cool it. Anyway, we can add a safety charm on top. Now don't look at me that way, Peter, I know it seems too hard, but never fear, Sirius is here! I researched-."
"Gasp!"
"Sirius Black in a library not snogging! This must be a miracle!"
"Snort! Ha ha! Sorry, I just can't picture that, it's too impossible. Pigs will fly…no wait… Snivellus will sprout wings and fly before that happens!"
"Well, he'd better start flapping then, because I did go to the library yesterday after D.A.D.A. Actually, Madam Pince and the other library-goers had the same reactions too! Weird, huh? Anyway, I found out there are such things, password lock charms, and all. I'm not sure if we can do it over a love potions or if charms and potions are allowed to mix-'n- match, but we can always try, right? So, what do you all think," concluded Sirius, proud of his idea, finding no flaw in his plan.
"I'm all for it! When do we start," asked the ever so faithful Peter, as he frisked his pillow for any lost pumpkin pasties.
"Knew you'd be excited, Wormtail, now it's all up to you, Prongs. Are you for it?"
"Sure, what have I got to lose, Lily hates me already."
"Alright," finished Sirius, flopping onto his bead, soaking up the comfort like a sponge. " Mooney, you sure you don't want to join in? It's going to be a ton of fun!"
"Yeah, I think I'll pass and see how you all do without me. I'm feeling wiped out, probably because of the three sets of double classes today. 'Night," said Remus as he lied between his mattress and sheets, conking out as soon as his head hit the pillow.
