The Marauders are running into the common room out of breath and hysterically laughing. They all then collapse on a couch next to a reading FRANK.
FRANK
What'd the four of you do now?
SIRIUS
(out of breath)
We- soaked- Ravenclaws.
Sirius breaks out in laughter again.
PETER
(calming himself down)
We pranked two Ravenclaws, Maxwell Vane and Micheal Manshaw. Gave your friends a run for their money! We snuck in under James's invisibility cloak and after messing with them for a bit, we soaked 'em with the aguamenti spell!
JAMES
You should've seen their faces Frank, priceless!
FRANK
God, and it's only the first day.
SIRIUS
And you should've heard the Vane kid while we ran out:
(mocking Maxwell)
"Leave us alone you Marauders!" It was great, he sounded just like McGonagall.
Frank rolls his eyes and continues reading his book. Lily then bursts through the portrait hole and straight up to James.
LILY
(mad)
Potter!
JAMES
Yes Evans, did you finally come around to the idea of dating me?
LILY
No, in fact, I'm probably the farthest from it than I've ever been. Did you charm Jenny's brother and his friend Micheal from Ravenclaw?
SIRIUS
Probably should've hexed them too!
All four boys break out hysterically laughing again.
LILY
Why would you do such a thing?
JENNY
(yelling from the other side of the common room)
They probably deserved it, they're usually stuck up gits!
Lily's face becomes even more red with anger.
LILY
(to Remus)
Did you have anything to do with this? Please to god, say no Remmy.
Remus sits silent.
LILY (CONT'D)
Remus...
SIRIUS
(pride in his voice)
Not only did he take part in it, he came up with the idea!
Sirius, James, and Peter start laughing again.
LILY
(infuriated)
Remus Lupin!
The whole common room goes silent.
LILY (CONT'D)
I am so disappointed, you know better than this! It's only the first day!
JAMES
God Lil, you're not his mother, just let the boy have some fun.
LILY
Oh don't even start James, I am not in the mood.
REMUS
Lily, I-
LILY
(being over-dramatic)
Nope, save it. Speak to me when you come to your senses.
Lily walks out of the common and into the girls' dorms.
SIRIUS
Can't she be over-dramatic sometimes?
JAMES
You shouldn't be the one to talk, Mr. "I can't use my wand today, it's holding in my bun!"
Sirius punches James in the arm.
REMUS
(having an internal freak out)
Did I just ruin our friendship?
JAMES
No, don't beat yourself up mate, she'll forgive you by tomorrow morning.
SIRIUS
Yeah, and besides, we pulled some brilliant prank just before. You're practically a genius, Moony!
Sirius gives Remus a long, tight hug. Remus looks slightly uncomfortable.
REMUS
(awkwardly)
Well, I'm gonna start my homework. I'll be in the dorm if you need me.
