Date Posted: 5th June 2010

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I am just a simple fanfiction writer who gets told of by their parents for "wasting time" writing and reading such "literacy deficient" stories.

The school went back to their respective common rooms after an enthralling day of dancing. Needless to say, Snape and Malfoy got a lot of unwanted attention from both fellow Slytherins and other houses. Especially the guys of a certain sexual preference were particularly tentative of them. Well, you can guess the rest.

"Wow, Prongs," said Sirius, as he and the other Marauders were in the dorms preparing for bed,"I must say, I was rather sceptical at first about playing muggle music, but after seeing that, all doubts have been erased."

"Yeah, everybody was so into it," agreed Pettigrew.

"My pleasure. Glad to be of service," said Prongs with a mock, gentlemanly bow, holding his imaginary hat in a grand sweep.

"How do you know about all this muggle music?" quizzed Sirius.

"Well...er...I have this distant relative in the Muggle Liaison Office in the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes," lied James.

"Really, you never mentioned that before,"said Sirius.

"Well, you never asked, so I didn't think of saying so," countered James.

"Maybe I should go down to Muggle London one day and get a couple of those shiny round things muggles put in boxes for music," suggested Sirius.

"They're not "things" they're called Compact Discs or CDs for short. And that box you're talking about is a CD player. Get your words right please Sirius," corrected James.

"Well sorry if I'm not the greatest pureblood nerd on muggles in all of Hogwarts,"

"Calm down Sirius, I didn't mean it like that. It just bugs me how little you purebloods and some half-bloods know about the muggle world."

"It's not like many of us have been to the muggle world."

"That's why it's great to be a muggleborn. You can learn about both worlds," said James.

"Not really. They practically have zero political power here."

"Most muggles in the muggle world aren't involved in politics anyway. Unlike here in the magical world, where seats in the Wizengamot are determined by blood, the muggles have a parliament who can be anyone as long as they are voted."

"That's just stupid. What if the person's really dumb?"

"They are voted for their capabilities. Being a pureblood doesn't make you smart anyways; just look at Crabbe and Goyle, though, you would make a fine example too."

"I'm not dumb Prongs. If anything, I am superiorly intelligent! In case you've forgotten, I got full marks in transfiguration."

"Only cause you copied off me and James," countered Remus.

"Well, I was able to cheat without getting caught. That surely counts for something."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever you say you royal highness," said James.

"Go fetch me a beerbutter!" demanded Sirius.

"You're joking right?" said James.

"No, I'm Sirius. Now go fetch!"

"Oh god! Not the stupid Sirius jokes. They are so over clichéd. Anyway, shouldn't you be the one fetching? You're the dog after all."

"But you're my bestfriend! Bestfriends get each other beerbutter!"

"Shut up Padfoot. I don't see you fetching us one any time soon," said Remus.

"Fine," whined Sirius, "See if I care to get you guys beerbutter next time I get one."

"Sirius, just shut up and sleep," exasperated Remus, throwing a pillow at him.

"Fine," pouted, "But don't ever expect to copy homework from me ever again!"

Remus and James rolled their eyes, and threw more pillows at Sirius, continuously hitting his head like a barrage of bullets.

"We never copy homework from you. You copy from us!" they cried in unison.

"Fine, no need to be so touchy about it," he whinged.

James and Remus twitched.

"Just shut up and sleep. Tosser," sighed James, weary from dancing all day and his repartee with Sirius.

And with that, the final light was out in the Gryffindor dorms.

LilyPOV

Before I continue speaking, I must state, it is usually against my conduct to such unruly behaviour, but this prank was just so extraordinary! It was brilliant! I loved it! I can't believe those idiots actually came up with something so epic! You should have seen McGonagall dance! God could she move!

What impressed me the most, was their spell work. It must have taken endless nights of research to pool off something this big. Researching the potions and spells, understanding them, brewing and casting them etc. All whilst doing this undetected. Imagine what they could have achieved if they put the efforts into studying. They have gained a morsel more of my respect. Not that they'd ever know.

None of the teachers were able to negate their spell. The entire school had to wait until it wore off - sometime around midnight. The atmosphere was so happy and relaxed, I think I even saw Malfoy, Nott and his gang flash a subtle smile. And that says a lot!

"What are you thinking about Lils?" asked Alice, who also shared a dorm with me.

"The Marauders."

"So you finally admit you got the hots for James do you?"

"No! Of course not! I was thinking why they exert so much effort into pranks, when they could have used their intelligence for more practical things - like study."

*sigh* "Lils, you have to understand, not everybody cares about their academics as much as you do."

"Well they should. How else are they going to get a job when they graduate?"

"Sometimes, in class, you're so smart I forget you're a muggleborn. Look Lils, the magical world isn't like the muggle world. It's still behind in a lot of things. Not only physical things like fashion and technology, but the more cultural, beliefs, values and social sort of things. Purebloods have been in power for a long time. Even now, nearly all the influential political roles are occupied by purebloods. Very, very rarely are half-bloods, and muggleborns, I'm sorry to say, are non-existent other than an odd one or two in the entire history of Magical Britain. Whilst it's not official, it's an unsaid fact that all purebloods, like Potter and Sirius, are guaranteed jobs the moment their out of school."

"But it isn't fair! Just because I'm a muggleborn doesn't mean I'm not as good as them. My score perfectly reflect my capabilities, especially when it comes to competition like Crabbe and Goyle."

"I'm sorry Lils, but that's the way society works in Magical Britain. Wake up and smell the roses darlin'."

"I think I can change that. If I work hard enough, they'll have no choice but to allow me in the Ministry of Magic."

*sigh*

"Oh Lily. I know it's hard to comprehend the fact that all this work is for naught, but Lily, it's a fact, and it will happen. Even if you don't believe now, you will have to believe soon."

"...I'll think about it. Goodnight."

"Goodnight, Lily. Don't think about it too much, or you'll never be able to fall asleep," said Alice, offering a small smile.

I merely nodded and tried to obey - but it was too hard. My dreams and thoughts were now in shambles. Like a mirror, even if you do repair it, the cracks will always remain.

"WAKE UP SIRIUS! WAKE UP JAMES! WAKE UP PETER! THE DORM IS ON FIRE! IF YOU DON'T WAKE UP NOW YOU'RE ALL GOING TO BE BURNT CRISPER THAN PUMPKIN PASTRY! QUICK! THERE'S NO TIME TO LOOSE!"

*snore~*

*rolls over and hugs pillow*

"Five more hours mum. *snore~*"

Remus was at a lost. He had spent the last ten minutes trying to wake the Marauders up with little success. Each and everytime, all he got was more earsplitting snoring, slight, restless movement, and a request for more sleep. This routinely exercise was going to be the death of him. White hairs were beginning to sprout from all this frustration and annoyance.

"Looks like it's to the last resort again."

Rictusempra

All three went to into insane fits of giggles.

"Stop! St-ha ha s-stop! Please! Stop! Ha ha ha ha!" all three cried with tears from their eyes.

Evanesco Bedsheets!

"Moony! What are you doing? I was sleeping!" shouted Sirius.

"One is not meant to be sleeping in the morning!" screamed Remus.

"One likes to sleep in the morning!"

"One shouldn't sleep in the morning!"

"One wants to sleep in the morning!"

"One can't sleep in the morning!"

"One-"

"WOULD YOU TWO SHUT UP! I'M TRYING TO SLEEP!" shouted James throwing pillows are the arguing couple.

A/N - Did you like it? I won't update for about a week because I have a science test I have to study for, and we're going away on a school camp. This was just something I whisked up in a night. Hope you enjoyed it. Please review. I love reviews and they encourage me to write more.