The Marauders (a HP fanfiction)

Chapter twenty-two

September 19, 1976

Sirius and Peter were in the library looking at Charms books for Flitwick's class when an idea came to Sirius.

"Sirius, what is it?" Peter asked. "You're getting that look in your eye."

"Wormtail, I think I know how to get old Snivellus finally off our hands," he said.

"What's the plan?" Peter asked as they walked out of the library.

Sirius leaned in and whispered it in Peter's ear.

"Brilliant," Peter said.

"I thought so," Sirius replied.

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September 20, 1976

By the time Sirius and Peter had got back to the common room from the library, James and Remus were in bed. It was now early the next morning.

"Have I got some news for the two of you," Sirius said.

"What is it, Prongs?" James asked.

"If it's about getting at Snape, I don't want to be involved," Remus said.

Sirius and James looked over at Remus and laughed.

"Then don't listen, Moony," Sirius replied.

"So, what's up?" James asked.

Sirius glanced over at Remus for a moment.

"The full moon's coming up soon, right?" he asked.

"Yes," Remus answered.

Even though he did not want to, Remus could not help but listen.

"I say we play a joke on our dear friend, Snape," Sirius said.

"What's your plan?" James asked.

"I say let Snape overhear our plans on going to the Shrieking Shack. When he shows up, he'll get the surprise of his life," Sirius said.

"Brilliant," James replied.

Remus had already left, forcing himself to leave.

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September 21, 1976

Severus gasped when he saw Lily and Mary in the corridors.

"Lily," he called. She just continued walking with Mary. "Lily, please, I need to tell you something."

She sighed and finally turned to Severus.

"If you insist," Lily said, and then turned back to Mary. "I'll meet you in the library."

Mary only nodded and walked off.

"Thank you," Severus said.

"What is it?" Lily asked.

"It's Potter and his gang," Severus replied.

Lily gave a frustrated sigh and replied, "Not that again."

"I'm telling you the truth. Something's not right about that Lupin," Severus said.

"He's ill," Lily told him. "They say he's ill."

At least that what Lily was convincing herself.

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September 22, 1976

Sirius gave the cue to Peter. Severus was was a row began them.

"So, Wormtail, remember about tomorrow night, and don't tell anyone," Sirius whispered loudly to Peter.