Ask the Marauders > October 31, 2004

From: Edward Elric
Do any of you know where I can find this "Nicholas Flamel" person? Granted, he's probably a 'very bad man' (quoting an annoyance I know), but I still need to find out about that Philosopher's Stone he made.

Sirius: I have to do this, at the request of Robyn. *points at Ed* Super ultra micro chibi!

James: What the deuce was that all about?

Lily: I think that was more for one of Robyn's friends, but putting Sirius' idiocy aside, Nicholas Flamel isn't a 'very bad man.' He did in fact create something called the Philosopher's Stone, but as of Harry's first year at Hogwarts [1991-92 according to the HP Lexicon's timeline], it has been destroyed. Sorry, Edward.

James: It may not be what you're looking for, either. Flamel's Philosopher's Stone was mainly used to create the Elixir of Life in order to extend the drinker's lifespan.

Remus: Mainly, Prongs? That was pretty much what Nicholas Flamel used it for. Besides, Flamel and Dumbledore agreed that it should be destroyed. We don't need Voldemort getting his greedy little hands on it.

From: Desdemona
Why is my neighbor putting a letter in my mailbox? Do you think I should go out and bite him or something?

Peter: It was probably a letter your neighbor got in his mailbox by accident and he's returning it to you.

Sirius: Unless your neighbor is myself or Prongs. Then you should wear protective gear to open said letter. *grins*

James: Or just not open it at all.

Lily: I'm sure that it's what Peter suggested. That happens all the time with the muggle mail service.

Remus: Thanks for explaining that, Lily. *smiles*

From: Keeran LeFey
This one's for James: Have you ever considered wearing leather pants to class?

Lily: Oooh, if he hasn't, he should. *grins at the metal image*

James: Haha, actually I hadn't. I have a feeling that I'm going to be dragged to the shopping center now to try some on, though. *sigh*

Sirius: I'm more likely to wear leather pants to class. Or anywhere, for that matter. *evil grin*

Remus: As if you really NEED leather pants to garner attention.

From: Melis
So, Sirius, still on that pirate obsession I take it? Any good pirate movies you can recomend?

Sirius: Easy, mate! Pirates of the Caribbean!!

Lily: Fun movie. Johnny Depp is still quite good looking. And then there's everyone's favorite nancing elf...I mean, pirate, Orlando Bloom.

Remus: *laughs* Orlando Bloom will always be known as the nancing elf.

James: I don't know that we've watched any other pirate movies, come to think of it. Weird...

From: Ellie
There are so many bloody fan fictions written about you lot. So, what do you think of them, generally speaking?

Lily: Some are okay. Many tend to be 'Mary Sue' fics, where one or more of the canon characters are paired with characters that are created by the fic author.

Sirius: Then there are the slash fics. And the angst fics. And the death fics.

Remus: Please don't remind me of those, Angie's fond of the slash and angst fics if they're decently written. >.> I don't mind well-written fanfiction as long as it's not slash.

James: And the fluff fics. And the fics that don't really make any sense in any of those categories.

Lily: However, there are some that are quite enjoyable, even with added characters. I guess it all depends on how well written the fic is, how well thought out and so forth.

From: Fawn
What should I go as for Halloween? An angel, a pirate, an anime character (Kagome, Kanna, Sango, or Kagura), a witch, or a warrior princess?

Lily: Before Sirius can say it, I think it's safe to say that he votes for the pirate option.

Sirius: Actually, a warrior princess would be good, too. *grins*

James: Wow, I think you listed most of the female cast of Inuyasha. Robyn's boyfriend would be thrilled. *snickers*

Remus: *chuckles* I hope Robyn's boyfriend isn't reading this edition. I vote for the warrior princess, but only if the outfit is tastefully done and not just enough fabric to cover important areas.

Peter: Angels are pretty common, as well as witches, on Halloween, aren't they? Choose something that will make you stand out if you want to be noticed.

From: Schizo-Buddy
Remus, in all of your years of squirrel chasing, have you ever met a schizophrenic squirrel?

Remus: I haven't met any schizophrenic squirrels. I've met some squirrels that were just plain crazy, though.

From: Bored
How did you Marauders and Lily thought of the third movie!? Snape answer this or I'm telling Voldie!

Snape: Why do I get dragged back in here time and again?

Sirius: Because you love us?

Snape: I think I'm going to vomit...

James: Riiiiiight. As for the third movie, I want to know why you were practically drooling over Lils, Moony. That's something I don't remember happening. Ever.

Remus: I didn't mind the actor who played me, but the moustache was a bit weird.

Sirius: I didn't think I was *that* insane. Evern after 12 years in Azkaban. But aside from that, I think the acting was really great, as well as the music and the sets. It was the script.

Lily: One wonders what they were thinking... 8sigh*

James: At least I looked closer to 21 than I did in the previous two movies. *grumbles* I was not a 40 year old, balding businessman at the time of my untimely demise, thank you very much. *grumbles more*

Sirius: Whoa! Down, deer boy...

From: kittty cat
Hey Sirius did you ever consider that you'll die at a young age?

Sirius: Actually I was told that by just about every professor at Hogwarts during the course of my seven years there. And my entire family. And some classmates. I think Lils told me that, too.

Remus: I think Lily said that after you gave her cat that mohawk, as well as a few other prank attempts.

From: whatever
How did you're O.W.L.S. go ?(Don't worry about Wormtail we already know he failed.)

Peter: *sniffles* I didn't fail. I just didn't do stellar, that's all.

James: Me and Padfoot did well enough to qualify for Auror training. *grins*

Sirius: Yes! See, when I put my mind to it, I can study and do well. Heh.

Remus: Amazing, isn't it? I did fairly well on them, although it doesn't matter much in the long run.

Lily: I did quite well, myself, but I didn't want to be an auror, like those two idiots.

From: Sushi
If you could go back in time and live in any time period, where would you go? [Snape must answer, too!]

Sirius: Ancient Egypt would be interesting. Aside from the obvious pirate era! *grins*

James: Medieval Europe would be kinda neat to visit.

Lily: Oooh, I was going to say ancient Egypt. No fair! Well, if I had to pick something else, maybe Japan during the reign of the Shogunate. Lots of interesting literature and art from that time.

Remus: I think it'd be cool to go to ancient Rome during its glory days.

From: Marie
Sirius: Why did you make poor Peter wear a *maid* uniform? Just bored or what?

Sirius: Just bored. Sorry, Wormtail.

Peter: *sigh* Yeah, that's ok. I got you back, anyway.

Sirius: I remember. Did that skirt make my butt look big, you think?

All: *sweatdrop*

Remus: You sound like a girl there, Padfoot. No offense, Lily.

Sirius: Ah, but that was the point, Moony. *grins*

From: Lily of Shalott
Who's your favourite of the Three Musketeers?

Sirius: Moony, you field this one. You're the one that dressed up in that French get-up, after all.

Remus: You're just jealous because the musketeer outfit looks much nicer than your pirate garb. And my favorite of the Three Musketeers is Athos, although Porthos reminds me a lot of Mr. Pirate over there. *points to Sirius*

Sirius: Yarr! I shall take that as a compliment, me matey!

All: *sigh and roll eyes*

From: Amy Lampion
Hiya! *throws candy at the Marauders and sneaks Remus a giant chocolate bar* Happy Halloween! (Even though it's probably past Halloween.) Anyway, have you ever transfigured Serverus into anything...strange? If so, what?

James: Never transfigured his person, actually. I think we would have been in serious trouble had we done so.

Remus: You WOULD have been in more than serious trouble, most likely expelled. And there was no chance of me covering for you for something like that.

Sirius: But we have fed him potions that made his skin change colors and his nose grow. And transfiguring his clothes! Ahh, the ballerina tutu was interesting.

From: Lane
My question, if it even is a question, is: "Why do you think Harry stopped liking Cho Chang?"

Lily: Simple. He's 15, what kid actually sticks with a particular crush for very long? He doesn't know what he wants yet.

Remus: Harry's just being a normal teenage boy in that respect. Prongs was the exception to conventional wisdom.

James: Though, that Cho girl was pretty. Not as pretty as you, of course, but still pretty. *smiles at Lily*

Sirius: Nice save. *snickers*

James: Thanks for reading yet another installment of 'Ask the Mauraders'.

Lily: We'd like to wish all of you a happy and safe Halloween!

Remus: Make sure you don't eat all your candy at once. Save some for later on in the year.

Sirius: Remember - When pranking, don't get caught. *winks*

Peter: And the puppy dog face gets extra candy!