James: So, you boys ready to see me crush Slytherin in the upcoming quidditch game,
Peter: Of course! You're gonna kill it James!
Sirius: Yeah, wormtail here is going to be in front row with a banner with your face on it.
Remus: Leave Wormtail alone Padfoot.
James: Yeah Padfoot, a banner with my face on would look amazing.
Lily: *from behind them* Yeah, you would think that, wouldn't you Potter? Then again you probably make out with yourself in the mirror, you're that full of yourself.
James: *turns around and faces her* Oh hey Evans. What can we help you with?
Lily: You can't help me with anything Potter. I just need to ask Remus what we're doing about prefects duty tonight.
Sirius: *whispers in his ear* Full tonight.
Remus: *nods his head at Sirius* I'm unavailable tonight. Sorry lily.
Lily: Right. I get it. You'd rather mess around with your trouble maker friends. Don't worry. I'll cover your ass, again. *storms off*
James: *once she's out of earshot* If only she knew. You think she'd pick a pattern up, with how smart she is and all.
Sirius: Even when you're upset at her, you still find a way to compliment her. What do you see in her anyway?
James: What can I say? I like the feisty ones.
At dinner time.
James: Ok Remus, the moon should be coming out around 6:30. Just make sure you're in the shack by 10 past. We'll be with you by twenty to.
Remus: I know James. You've only told me every night this week. Don't worry.
James: I just don't want to set you on the rest of the school. Someone could get hurt.
Sirius: Well, unless it's snivilius...
James: No Padfoot. I'm up for some tormenting now and then but I don't wish the guy dead.
Peter: And that's what makes it so amazing James!
Sirius: Wipe your chin wormtail. You're drooling.
Peter: *quickly sits up and wipes his chin and the others start laughing*
Remus: You're so gullible Wormtail.
Lily: *walks up to them* I just spoke to McGonagall and she told me you need to give her a reason why you're unable to do tonight.
Remus: *shares nervous glances with the others*
James: Well Evans, if you can go and fetch McGonagall we'll be more than happy to tell her.
Lily: She told me to get the messa- *gets cut off*
Sirius: Evans, this is a private matter and we would prefer if it was told directly to a teacher and not have another student play owl.
Lily: Fine! *walks off to the staff table and gets McGonagall then comes back and stands behind her*
McGonagall: So what seems to be the issue Lupin? Why are you unable to do duties tonight?
James: *sees lily still standing behind McGonagall* Hey Evans! Can we have some privacy?
Lily: And why should I listen to you Potter?
Sirius: Like I said before. This is a private matter and nothing to do with you.
Remus: *gives lily a pleading look*
Lily: Fine. *walks off and sits down at the other end of the table*
McGonagall: Now will you tell me what the issue is that you won't be able to do your duties?
Remus: *in a low voice so that they can't be overheard* It's a full moon tonight Professor. I'll be in the shack.
McGonagall: *lowers her voice and leans in* Are you sure it's wise you talk about these in front of these students? *looks at the other marauders*
James: Professor, we're the ones who look when it's full moon.
Sirius: And see what time it will be out.
Peter: And remind him to be there at least twenty minutes before, for safety measures.
James: We may like to cause trouble, but we would never let him harm another student.
McGonagall: *looks at the three of them then back to Remus* You have some good friends Lupin. Keep them close. I shall tell ms. Evans that you are unable to do it tonight.
Remus: Tell her I'll make it up to her.
McGonagall: *nods curtly at him and walks down to where lily is sat*
James: How are we more on top of these things than the teachers? I mean it's there job to keep us safe.
Sirius: I know right? It's like we're basically doing their job for them.
Later that evening, with Prongs, Padfoot and Wormtail about to leave the common room.
Lily: Hold it! *walks over to them* Where do you three think you're going?
James: To the library to do some homework. What is the crime now? Going to the library?
Sirius: Besides, 5th years are allowed out until 9pm so it's not after hours either.
Lily: Hmm, and where's your good buddy "Moony"?
Sirius: He's shattered so he's gone to bed.
Lily: Has he now? I think I'll go check on him. *walks towards the stairs*
James: *blocks her* He asked us to make sure no one disturbed him while he rests.
Sirius: How about you keep your nose out of other people's business Evans.
Peter: *looks at his watch* Come on guys. We need to go or else the good seats at the library will be taken.
James: Yeah. Let's go. *turns to lily* If you'll let us?
Lily: I guess.
They go out and down to the whomping willow.
James: Ok Wormtail. You're up.
Peter: On it. *transforms*
Wormtail: *runs under the tree and freezes it*
James and Sirius: *slides under the tree*
The next episode will take place the next morning.
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Marauders: Back to their time
FantasyThis story is based on when the marauders were at school, so don't expect to see Harry or Draco showing up. We're in 5th year and all of the marauders have their animagus forms. The map was forged towards the end of 4th year so they have that. Lily...
