Ask the Marauders > September 1, 2003

From: Laura
Heya! If you could look at your 30 year old self when you're still a student, what would you think of your future self? Snape AND Lucius Malfoy have to answer this one as well >:D

James: 30 years old, huh? I'd like to think that I'd be playing Quidditch professionally by then, so I guess I'd be happy. And I'd hope Lily's still putting up with me. *grins*

Lily: *smiles* I'm happy with myself as I am now, so I would probably be happy with myself when I'm 30.

Sirius: Snape and Malfoy have to answer? We let them live that long to see their 30's? *pulls a face* Well, maybe the grease would preserve Snape. *evil grin* And I'll be happy if I'm an auror or playing Quidditch.

Remus: If I get to see 30, I would be happy to just find a job and a place to live without the Ministry of Magic harassing me.

Peter: 30 sounds so old....

Snape : Heh, I should think THIS answer should be obvious! I am going to be a great Defense Agasint the Dark Arts professor! The Dark Arts are a very fascinating yet dangerous practice that dates back to *drones on as the others cover their ears and groan* 

From: Spellman
Hey! Ok this is a weird question but I'm just curious. If somehow you didn't end up being a wizard (or for Lily, a witch) and was forced to live like a muggle, what kind of job would you get?

Lily: Maybe teacher? That or a nurse.

James: A Muggle job, eh? Um, not sure really. Lils? What would I be good at in the Muggle world?

Sirius: *evil grin* You could play cricket or something, since you're a terminal jock.

James: Ha ha ha. And what about you? Something that involves explosions, I'd bet.

Sirius: Explosions are fun!

Remus: Keep him away from the explosives! And I think I'd be a game warden or something like that.

Sirius: Awww, but explosives are fun, Moony! *pouts*

From: Megan
What was everyones scariest dream?

Sirius: Snape in a dress?

James: Is that what you were screaming about the other night?

Sirius: ....that was something else.

James: Do I want to know?

Sirius: ...not really.

James: *stares* Right then. Anyway, my scariest dream? I had some messed up ones during O.W.L.'s season. Yich...

Peter: I had a dream where a huge block of cheese tried to eat me.

Remus: *falls over laughing* Only you, Peter.

Lily: Usually large bugs or spiders are the fare in my nightmares. That or Voldemort.

From: Marianne
I want to go dancing! Sirius, I've given up on you. :( But Remus, how are you at the waltz? ;-)

Sirius: *given up on* *pouts* Aw, man.

James: *snickers*

Remus: I'm not much for dancing, but I can dance better than Padfoot.

From: Julia
Can any of you speak another language?

Lily: I've learned to speak drooling boy, if that counts. *grins*

James & Sirius: HEY! *glares*

Remus: I know a decent amount of French.

From: Celestia
Children- yay or nay? If yay, how many would you want to have?

Lily: Yes, not right now, and I would like two. Three or more makes for middle children.

Sirius: I can't have'em by myself, so I'd like to recruit help first. *saucy grin*

James: *rolls eyes* Erm, I guess one or two would be interesting.

Remus: I'd rather be without children and have fun with my friends' children.

From: Jinx
Alright, this one's for Severus. Dear, by now, don't you know to stay away from these trouble makers? They're bad boys. *winks at Sirius and Peter* I know it's got to be hard, but do you really try?

Snape: My dear Jinx, I thank you for your concern, but never fear. I'd be lying if I said those "trouble makers" never pulled a couple of good ones over on me. However, I find that making and hoarding voodoo dolls in my spare time relieves some of the stress.

From: Aki
This is for all of you. What's your favorite muggle song? By the way, I love you Remus! ^_^

Sirius: Look Moony, you're loved! *grins* And I don't get to hear much Muggle music in my house. Stupid parents are rather against all things Muggle. *glowers*

James: I don't hear it unless I'm visiting Lily. *shrugs*

Remus: I don't listen to much Muggle music either.

Lily: I like lots of different songs, but none of that awful disco stuff. Yich!

From: Abby
How many times a day do you guys cause mischief?

Sirius: It would be better to ask how many times a day we DON'T cause mischief. ;)

Lily: Which would be never.

James: We have to sleep and eat, Lils.

Lily: You play pranks over meals, and you probably dream about new pranks.

Sirius: Well, Prongs is usually dreaming about you, I'd wager.

James: *grins sheepishly*

Remus: I figure I'm only causing mischief about half the day. I don't pull pranks or think about pranks when I'm falling asleep or doing homework.

From: Alexa
Who in your minds is the most underqualified teacher at Hogwarts?

Boys: LOCKHART!

Lily: And I really LOATHED that Umbridge woman.

Boys: Yeah, her too! *all pull faces*

From: Jessica
What advice would you give to Fred and George (the new generation's Marauders) about pranking? I'd like everyone to answer this, please. Everyone from "Ickle Jamiekins" :P to Peter. Pretty please?

Sirius: Watch you back.

James: Keep your nose clean.

James & Sirius: And prank every Slytherin you can!

Lily: Just try to stay clear of Filch if it's possible. He's a mean old coot, but he can still get you in trouble.

Peter: Peeves is usually more of a hinderance than an help when pranking. *sigh* I should know since he dumped an entire bowl of whipped cream on me instead of handing it to me like I asked.

Remus: Become masters at charms and hexes. Charms to pull pranks, and hexes to throw on the angry mobs of Slytherins when you prank them.

Sirius: Oh, and learn all the countercurses you can find. Right helpful, they are. Especially when Snape gets lucky and hexes you back.

From: Kage
I fancy Severus Snape. What do I do?*Smirks*

James: I'm sure there's a tonic for that...

Sirius: Get yourself to a nunnery?

Remus: Eat chocolate to get him out of your mind.

Lily: Nothing you can do. Either act on it or let it pass.

Snape : Well my dear, I COULD use someone to help me keep up to speed on the Dark Arts.......

Sirius: *snorts* And everyone says that I'm overly flirtacious. *pulls a face*

From: Rowena
This question is for Snape. How many times a week do you wash your hair?

Snape: Who has time to wash their hair when they are trying to "brew fame and bottle glory ; even put a stopper on death". I am sure that when I permentatly solve the problem of death, you muggles will WORSHIP me AND my hair. Now, unless you're intending to give me a lifetime supply of shampoo, I suggest you leave my hair well enough alone.

From: Angie
Ok, so.. James, *ahem* have you ever, or would you ever, play pranks on Lily? You know like, nothing serious, just for fun, because you like her.. some sweet lil jokes?? and what would it be? ;)

James: Yes, I have pranked her. Remember, she hated my guts until seventh year.

Lily: He had the "Pull The Girl Who You Like's Hair" syndrome from first year until about halfway through fourth year.

Sirius: And she always got him back some how. *evil grin*

Remus: Which motivated me to never make her really mad at me.

From: Physcho Chick
I've been reading all of these, and I've noticed one thing: no one has proposed to Snape! So Snape, will you marry me? I promise, I'll only force you to wash your hair once every other month!!!

Snape: Please refer to the previous post concerning my hair. Now, as to the marriage proposal, I must respectfully decline on account of being married to my schoolwork.

Extra
From: PinkAthena
Hey everyone! Just wondering...in an old question, Sirius laughed at James for being a Pisces and Remus said it was better to be a fish than a scorpion...you guys have anything against Scorpios or someone in particular, or was that an offhand comment? ::hugs:: for everyone!

Robyn: Actually, Angie wrote that part of the response, and I have to wonder if it was a little poke at me. I'm a Scorpio. :P Not that she's a Pisces. ^^ It's more likely that it was just an offhand comment.

Angie: It was an offhand comment, actually. If I was REALLY evil I would have used water goat, but I didn't feel like being quite that evil. *shrugs*

Robyn: *snickers*