53. Dare
"Truth or dare, Prongs?"
"Dare."
Sirius grinned and glanced around the Great Hall, looking for bait. James eyed Evans, who was studying.
"Give Snivelly hell," said Sirius. James grinned, but then stopped, indecision on his face. "What's wrong, Prongs?"
"Lily made me promise not to hex him."
"Bullshit."
"Sirius," Lupin mediated, "if he doesn't want to-"
"You're chicken shit," interjected Sirius, and stormed from the Great Hall. Peter followed, but Sirius shoved him back so hard that Peter squeaked.
James watched Lily, while Remus and Peter looked at each other, unsure of what to do. The game was clearly over.
