Brother's Keeper (wtm)

Hogsmeade

The mist hangs in thick, undulating veils, the Shrieking Shack an eerie silhouette in the gloom. Ron and Hermione stand stiffly, attempting, as best they can, to conceal the fact that they're scared stiff. "It's meant to be the most haunted building in Britain. Did I mention that?" Hermione says while glancing back to the shack. Ron nods also looking nervous as he says "Twice."

The marauder's exchange looks at seeing the familiar shack. Remus looks nervous as he sees the shack he knows his secret will be revealed soon and he is scared for everyone's reactions to the news. James and Sirius notice his nerves and reassure him that everything will be ok. Remus doesn't look to believe them but appreciates them trying to make him feel better.

 Hermione then looks to Ron in a slightly unsure tone and asks "Should we move a bit closer?" Ron looks panicked and stutters "Huh? Oh... All right..."They take a step. One step. Stop dead. "Actually, it's fine from here," Ron says Hermione nods in agreement as they look back to the shack. 

Just then, voices echo and three figures appear over the rise, phantoms in the mist. Malfoy. Crabbe. Goyle. Pike. Draco noticing the two says in a smug tone "Well, well. Look who's here. You two shopping for your dream home? Seems a bit grand for you, WeaselBee. Don't your family all sleep in one room?"

Draco flushes red, knowing what will be shown. He quickly takes their daughter from Harry's arm and covers her eyes with his hand while rocking her gently. "There is no need for you to see such things."

Harry scoffs at this: "Says you this is one of my favorite memories..." He stops talking, though, when Draco sends him a glare that promises no kisses in his future and quickly changes his tone. "You know it wasn't even that funny, honestly." Draco nods satisfied with Harry's response but doesn't notice Ron and Harry start reenacting his younger self being scared and laughing.

 Ron goes red in the face before snapping back "Shut your mouth, Malfoy."

 Draco clucks his tongue with an unimpressed look as he says "Now that's not very friendly. Boys, I think we're going to have to teach Weasel-Bee to respect his superiors."

A harsh chuckle leaves Hermione as she says "Hope you don't mean yourself." Malfoy's eyes shift, regard Hermione with disgust. "How dare you speak to me, you filthy, little mud -- "SPLAT! Malfoy takes a snowball to the face. Craco looks stunned as he sees no one there and yells "Who did that!" Malfoy glances about in confusion, when -- SPLAT! SPLAT! -- he takes two more. Hermione and Ron glance about uneasily. 

Draco looks to Crable and Goyle as he says in a demanding tone "Well, don't just stand there!" Crabbe and Goyle start for Ron and Hermione, when -- FLUMPH! -- their knees go out and they fall headfirst into the snow. Draco begins to back away fearfully, eying the mist... "Wait a minute, there's something out here -- Aaaaaaahhhh!!!" Malfoy's ski mask is pulled over his eyes, he's spun about, given a rough kick to the ass, and sent stumbling over the rise and out of sight. 

Instantly, Crabbe and Goyle join him. Ron and Hermione stand frozen and exchange a nervous glance, and... DASH OFF... when -- FLUMPH! -- they both go flying and land on their pants in the snow. As they sit up, they hear... laughter. Hermione's eyes narrow in suspicion. "Harry? Harry...?" The Invisibility Cloak drops. Sure enough. Harry. Grinning. 

James and Sirius are leaning on each other from laughing so hard tears coming to their eyes. Remus tries to hold his in but even he can't help but start laughing.

Draco huffs and crosses his arms feeling embarrassed as everyone in the hall starts laughing at his younger self. Sure he knew he deserved it but that didn't mean he wanted to see it again. He notices Iris attempting to scold Kol and his nephew for laughing. But just as he was about to send her an appreciative smile even she started laughing making Draco go back to pouting. Quickly swatting Harry's hand away as he tries to mockingly pinch his cheeks.