Because Jo Gertrude wanted a light-hearted chapter where James and Fred pulled a prank.
James and Fred liked to think that, since they combined the legacies of the Marauders and their uncles, they were better pranksters than their namesakes.
Besides, James doubted that they'd done something this massive in their first year.
Fred was practically bouncing as they walked down to the Great Hall.
"People are going to be suspicious," James hissed.
"But I'm so excited!"
When they got there, there were the Slytherins: little, green, polka-dotted leprechauns.
As they walked in, one of the older Slytherin girls shouted "We must find the pot of gold!"
James and Fred laughed until their stomachs ached.
Thank you so much for all of the reviews on the last chapter.
Got some really fun chapters coming up... you guys keep giving me GREAT suggestions.
(BTW - if any of y'all are Hunger Games fans, you should go watch the clip of Peeta's interview. Still dying inside, even though I watched it like 2 hours ago...)
~writergal24