Disclaimer: The boys don't belong to me…
(Very long) author's note: STOP. RIGHT NOW! I need to tell you something. Okay, now that I've got your attention…Sadly, this is not the next chapter of LYT. It's a super-secret mini-story about the naming of the marauders. It's short and funny, so enjoy it. I'm very sorry about the lack of dearest Blakey and Remy. I'm currently working on the next chapter, BUT I need a new beta reader. I know I can find them through , but I prefer it to be one of my readers. I'm not looking for heavy changes, just someone who will pick up on any typos or awkward words, sometimes tenses. I would like someone in high school or older (sorry if you're not, but I would just feel more comfortable that way), someone very good in grammar, and who will be able to read the draft and send it back to me within…about a week or so, if that is possible. Perks? You get to read the chapters before anyone else!! So please, contact me either through messaging or reviews if you're interested, and I'll get back to you. On with the mini-story!!
The Naming
"Do you know what we need?" Sirius Black asked, bounding into the Gryffindor common room.
The golden fire cast a dim glow on the otherwise dark common room. It was empty, save for three other fifth-year Gryffindors. James Potter was lounging on a squashy armchair, shuffling a deck of Exploding Snap cards. Peter Pettigrew was sitting cross-legged on the floor, watching James with rapture. Remus Lupin was at a small table near the fire, bent over a pile of school-work.
"What is it, Sirius? I'm busy," Remus growled, checking a planet's position in "Constellations: Andromeda through Vulpecula."
"You know what, Rem? You don't have to get so moody around your time of the month," Sirius laughed, flopping on a nearby couch. "I love that I can make those jokes, now that we'll be there with you."
"Yes, yes," Remus sighed, "I'm eternally grateful. Can you just keep it down, though?"
"Alright, if you don't want to know my incredible idea…"
"Well, that's not very fair," James protested, standing up. "I wanna hear your idea!"
"Me too! Me too!" Peter shouted.
"Don't wet yourself there, Pete," Sirius chortled. He sat up, looking like he was ready to disclose a very important piece of information. "Because we are now Animagi." James let out a cheer. "And slash or a werewolf, I've decided that we all need…nicknames!"
"That is a great idea!" James and Peter cried out.
"That is a terrible idea," groaned Remus. "Nicknames? Like what? Should I be called fur-face? Or how about blood-thirsty beast?"
"Ooh!" Peter cried. "I'll be Slash!
"Nah, Remus, that's too violent," Sirius mused, ignoring Peter. "Something more light-hearted and mischievous…got it! Moony!"
"Moony?!" Remus grimaced. "Sounds like I go around, pulling down my pants. But I'm not coming up with anything, so Moony it shall be."
"Now," Sirius continued. "James shall be…"
"Ooh! Ooh! Mine will be Clawfang!" Peter announced, bouncing up and down."
The three other boys were in deep thought, not even hearing Peter.
"Ah, perfect!" James said, sounding pleased. "My name shall be Prongs."
"That's wicked, Prongsie," Sirius said, laughing.
"Ooh, ooh, ooh!" Peter nearly shrieked. "How about Toothblood the Unspeakable!"
"Sirius," Remus began, "this is your bright idea, but you haven't come up with one yet."
"Hold your horses, moonbum, I'm thinking." Sirius sat in silence for a few seconds. "Once again, boys, my own genius has astonished me. I'll be Padfoot. Amazing, no?"
"Whatever you say, Padfoot," James chuckled.
"OOH!" Peter screeched, making sure the others heard him. "My name shall be Beastscare, Almighty Over-Lord of the Rat People!!"
The common room was silent. "…How about Wormtail?" suggested Remus, glancing at Sirius and James.
"BRILLIANT!" cried Peter.
"Well, than it's all settled," Sirius declared. "Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, the Marauders! United now and always, forever creating mischief! To us!"
James and Peter cheered, waking up half the house. Remus sighed, and began plotting his next constellation.
A/N: Remember about beta-reading!! Thank you so much!!