Chapter 24

Dear Mum and Dad,

I'm sorry that it has been a while since I wrote to you, my new classes have been pretty wicked. I found out that I absolutely love Defense Against the Dark Arts, though the teacher is awful. I think he has hated me ever since I dominated his precious nephew in a practice duel two weeks ago. He madly sent bluebell flames at my face so I gave him a dancing charm and a tickling charm. Professor Malfoy took 40 points away from Gryffindor because he said that "I wasn't respecting the serious purpose of the practice duels." That's okay, I made everyone besides the Malfoys laugh hysterically.

Also, the first full moon with the new Aurors went very well last week. Dumbledore said to me that they scared Frederic Greyback away, and he would probably not dare to return. My full moon went really well too - I only got 9 new scratches compared to the average 21. Is everything going well at your new jobs? Have you any new information of the location of Frederick Greyback, Dad? Did that dog ever stop barking? Please let me know as soon as possible.

Love,

Remus.

Remus gave Vladimir the letter and flew out the window that Moonlight was looking out of. It was a snowy Thursday morning, the 12th day of February, at Hogwarts. He joined his friends in the Gryffindor common room by the fireplace, they seemed to be excitedly discussing something.

"Remus, Remus, you came just in time." James said quickly.

"Time for what?" Remus suspiciously questioned.

"To help us plan our biggest marauding adventure yet!" James enthused.

"Oh, no, no, no. My marauding days are behind me. Plus what could top ti-ping the whomping willow, panty raiding Narcissa, turing all drinks to salt water, or waking up the entire school?" Remus asked skeptically.

"Well we know that the Valentine's' day dance is on Saturday night, right?" Sirius asked. Remus nodded.

"All the teenage hormones and romance will be in the air." James added.

"Where are you two going with this?" Remus asked curiously. James pulled out a medium sized bag that clanked when he set it down in front of Remus. Remus pulled out a bottle and read "love potion". "What are you going to do with 20 bottles of love potion?"

"Spike the punch!" James said while laughing.

"Why? So you'll have a bunch of people more in love and happy?" Remus snarked.

"There's more." James said.

"When everyone's had the love potion punch, they'll want to kiss the first person they see." Sirius said.

"So?" Remus asked

"So, we then would say the charm, "Epoximise", and everyone kissing would be stuck together for a long time." James said and he, Peter, and Sirius erupted into laughter.

"That sounds very funny, but also a very good way to get expelled." Remus said concerned.

"We won't get expelled because we won't get caught." James said arrogantly.

"What do you mean, James? Once Mcgonagall sees us casting the charm, she'll expel us immediately.

"Mcgonagall won't see us, no one will see us." James said. Remus looked confused and James calmly grabbed the red blanket lying next to him and put it over his head. Suddenly, James disappeared.

"An invisibility cloak!" Remus yelled.

"Yep. It's a late Christmas present from my dad. He said it's because of my good grades in school." Remus heard his voice say from somewhere. "With this thing, we will be able to play any prank and get away with it."

"Are your 'marauding days still over', Remus?" Sirius asked.

"Not even close!" Remus replied.

On Valentine's Day night, Sirius, Remus, and Peter dressed up in their nicest clothes and went down to the ballroom where the party was being held. James followed closely behind underneath the invisibility cloak with the love potions. Mcgonagall was in the main entrance, greeting students.

"Where is Mr. Potter tonight? He usually is found with you three, correct?" she asked.

"Yes mam, but he is not feeling well tonight and wanted to rest instead." Remus said innocently.

"What is the matter with him? Should I check on him?" Mcgonagall asked suspiciously.

"I wouldn't if I were you. He has the runs, mam." Sirius said. Suddenly he let out a pained yelp and grabbed his side.

"Are you alright, Mr. Black?" Mcgonagall asked.

"Yes mam, just excited for the party." He responded. The three boys entered and an invisible James followed. They went straight for the punch bowl.

"Really, I have the runs, Sirius?" James' voice asked annoyed.

"Seriously." Sirius replied.

"Okay let's do this while no one is looking." Remus said. "James start pouring the potions in while we are lookouts. James' floating hands appeared and started pouring in the potions one at a time while the others turned their backs, drinking clean punch. After 5 minutes, James was done and the boys stood to the side. Thirsty dancers came and grabbed glasses of punch. Remus saw Severus and Lily grab a glass and winced. Severus took a few sips. He walked over and started a conversation with them.

"So this party is boring, ey?" Remus asked.

"What are you talking about, it's amazing!" Lily screamed over the loud music. She took a large gulp of her punch.

"Yeah, usually I don't like parties, but I have the most beautiful and amazing date ever!" Severus said in a trance like state. Obviously the love potion is kicking in.

"You two are on a date?" Remus asked.

"I guess we are now! I'm happy being on a date with the most intelligent person in the school, besides me." Lily said slaphappy.

"Hey can I tell you something crazy?" Severus said. They seemed to ignore Remus. Lily nodded her head and smiled and took his hands.

"I've loved you for the last 5 years of my life, will you be my girlfriend?"

"Yes! I'd love to, Severus!" Lily shouted.

"That's . . . great guys . . . maybe you should go celebrate in the library, outside, or anywhere besides the ballroom." Remus said trying to warn them. Just then a slow song came on..

"No way, I love this song! Boyfriend, will you dance with me?" Lily asked.

"Of course, girlfriend." Severus replied. Before he could warn them again, they disappeared behind a wave of slow dancers.

'Remus come on, it's time!" Sirius said. The four boys slipped underneath the cloak and retrieved their wands.

"Okay, so right after the slow song is the perfect time to do it - everyone will be kissing. Everyone ready?" James whispered. The boys nodded.

Remus felt guilty that Lily and Sirius would be victims. "Maybe we shouldn't." Remus suggested.

"Remus Lupin, if you don't do this with us, I will beat your arse." James threatened. Remus swallowed and the song ended, and just as James predicted, everyone started kissing. "Picture the lips! 3, 2, 1, NOW!"

"Exposmise!" the boys shouted together. At first they thought nothing happened and the spell didn't work. But after five seconds they witnessed people who were kissing starting to struggle to detach.

Professor Mcgonagall noticed this and ran up on stage and spoke into the microphone. "Children, children stop kissing at once! This is an inappropriate public display of affection. I'll take away points . . . 50 points from each house! Stop it!" She started hearing muffled whimpers and the children looked to each other frantically. Confused she looked to her left where Madam Hooch was standing, kissing Professor Estrella. "Madame Hooch. . . Madame Hooch! Stop kissing the Professor at once!"

She walked over to her and heard a muffled "veeer stauck" coming from their attached mouths.

"What?" Mcgonagall asked. They repeated it. "You're stuck?! You're all stuck?" She asked. All the children, and teachers, nodded their heads. Remus could now see Severus and Lily stuck and felt very guilty. "Everyone stay calm. Whoever did this will be caught." Mcgonagall said.

"Let's go back before she checks our bedroom." Sirius said, the boys snuck past each kissing pair, holding back their laughter. Until they got back to their empty dorm room. They erupted in uncontrollable laughter. "That was the best prank ever!" James shouted.

"Did you see everyone's face when they realized they were stuck?" Sirius asked.

"Yeah, the love potions really had a good affect on everyone!" Peter said.

"Especially that stupid Lily and Sneverus! Were they in for a surprise." James said. Remus looked to the ground, feeling that he betrayed his other friends.