Ask the Marauders > April 22, 2005

From: Demon Child
Did any of you ever fail a class?

Lily: Well, I haven't. I do my homework on a regular basis and read for class, etc.

Sirius: Hey now, I do my homework... I just do it as the last minute. *winks*

James: Yeah, I haven't actually failed any classes either. McGonagall's threatened to fail me, but I keep doing well on her tests and assignments, so she really can'ty do anything about it. *grins*

Peter: I do pretty badly in Potions, but I manage to squeak by.

Sirius: I think we all manage to barely squeak by in that class. Well, except Professor Dictionary over there.

Remus: That's because I'm the only one out of us, except Lily, that pays attention in class and does homework before it's due.

From: Azura
What would you do if Severus had an attractive girlfriend?

Remus: I'd pinch myself to see if I was dreaming.

James: I'd shake myself awake?

Sirius: I'd wonder what spell Malfoy had cast on the poor girl to get her to date the slimeball.

Lily: You know, it is possible for Severus to have a relationship. Just because it hasn't happened yet doens't make it impossible.

James: Just highly unlikely. *grins*

Lily: *sigh*

From: Grae
This question is for Moony. How have you lived through all the years of suffering and torment of being a werewolf? What kept you going?

Remus:At the risk of sounding corny, I'd have to say my family and friends have kept me going all these years.

James & Sirius: *throw an arm around Remus' shoulders from either side*

James: Yup, having us to keep in line could keep anyone going.

Sirius: We need quite a lot of babysitting.

Remus: *smiles slightly* Indeed you do.

From: Brooke
Is James the leader of your group?

James: Dude! I'm the leader!

Sirius: Who died and made you leader?

James: You did?

Lily: Actually, honey, you died first.

James: ...damn.

Sirius: I don't know if James is really the leader of our group, per se...

Peter: Well, I think between the two of you you manage to convince me and Moony yo do really crazy stuff. So maybe you're co-leaders?

James: Nah, Moony's talked us out of some crazy stuff in the past.

Remus: Only sometimes. I don't think we really have a leader.

Sirius: Then we're just a chaotic mass? *thinks* I like the sound of that! *grins*

From: She who has forgotten her name
Ok, so everyone knows that the squirrels and penguins are going to get together and rule the rule with the ducks so here's my question. If a fight were to break out between these three dominate species, who would you stand behind and why? You have to answer, too, Snape!

*silence*

Sirius: I don't know what to say to that one.

Snape: What's this? Black is speachless? I do believe I hear a chorus of angels singing.

James: Nah, that's just Wormtail's stomach. It's nearing lunch. *grins*

Lily: I say ducks. They can fly, the other two can't.

Sirius: But penguins are such snappy dressers!

Peter: I like squirrels. They're funny.

Remus: I also have to go with squirrels. Squirrels are resourceful creatures and thrive just about anywhere.

From: MOTN
Just wondering, WHY did you make Severus sing Opera music? That's the only thing he CAN sing!! Next time, I suggest some nice Beyonce. Complete with dance. =D

Boys: EEEW!

Lily: Now that's just wrong...

Snape: I don't want to even dignify that with an comment. *leaves*

Peter: Wasn't that a comment, though? *grins*

From: Jaime_luvs_u!
Sirius, have you ever streaked in the middle of dinner?

Sirius: Yes, yes I have.

Remus: *long sigh* We all remember that all too well.

James: I couldn't eat a thing after that.

Lily: Too scared?

James: Laughing too hard.

Lily: *sigh*

Peter: Why did you streak during dinner that time, anyway?

Sirius: *shrugs* Felt that dinner needed to come with a show, too.

Lily: You worry me sometimes.

Sirius: Ah, well I'm obviously not working hard enough. My goal is to worry you ALL of the time. *grins*

Lily: *rolls eyes*

From: acacia
Why is this rated PG-13? I'd rate it PG...PG-13 has a lot of cusing!

James: Well, we do curse on occasion.

Sirius: Damn!

James: *ignores Sirius* And there's things that get alluded to that aren't always the cleanest situations.

Lily: *cough*slash*cough*

Remus: I wish you wouldn't have mentioned that, Lily.

Lily: *smiles sweetly* Whatever do you mean, Remus?

James: Hence the PG-13 rating. It allows for some wiggle room, but keeps us from going too far and crossing that line into the realm of the R rating.

From: Truly
ATTENTION ALL MARAUDERS: PRANK GONE WRONG!!! It's April Fool's Day, but who's the real fool? I thought up the stupidest prank at midnight, & sent my boyfriend a message saying I was ditching him for his best friend! I told him it was a joke, but he won't believe me! He says it's over! As veteran pranksters, I beg you, PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO FIX A PRANK GONE TERRIBLY AWRY!?

Lily: It sounds like you really hurt him.

James: Mmm, well you two definitely need to talk, but in the future, I'd advise that you not joke about dumping your boyfriend for his best friend. I know that I'd be taken aback quite a bit if Lily ever told me she was leaving me for Padfoot.

Lily: As if that would ever happen.

Sirius: Well, I am rather handsome...

Lily: Quit dreaming. This isn't the place or the time. Not that there is a place and a time for that. *glares*

Sirius: Yes, ma'am...

Lily: But James is right. You need to talk to your boyfriend. If you really do care about him, apologizing and explaining yourself always goes a long way to patching things up. But he may still need some time. Hope we're not too late in answering this. Robyn was busy all week last week with projects at work, and Angie's got grad school-related fun and work stuff going on at the same time. Good luck!

From: pink rabbit
What do you usually eat and drink at breakfast?

Peter: Oatmeal, toast with jam, eggs, bacon, orange juice, waffles...

Sirius: Erm, Wormtail could go on for a while, so I'll answer while he's still thinking.

Peter: ...cereal, chocolate milk, pancakes...

Sirius: I don't eat much in the morning, just some toast and a bit of juice, normally.

Peter: ...donuts, coffee...

James: I like a bit of oatmeal and brown sugar, or sometimes i'll eat eggs and bacon. I try not to eat too much before a quidditch match, though, since I'll throw it all up if I'm not careful. *sheepish grin*

Peter: ...cinnamon rolls, grapefruit...

Lily: Eggs and toast for me. And some orange juice. Very simple.

Peter: ...corn muffins, bananas...

Remus: It varies day by day, but I usually keep breakfast simple. Eggs and toast one
day, cereal another, something like that.

Peter: ...banana *bread*...

From: Napolean Dynamite
Do chicken's have large talons?

Sirius: I don't know many chickens, so I don't know.

James: They can be sharp, I would assume, so size may not matter much.

Remus: Chickens don't have large talons compared to other birds.

Peter: Does anyone else think this question is bizarre?

James: Yeah, but we get so many bizarre questions these days that I think we're kind of immune to it.

Peter: Ah, forget I asked.

From: sirius' gal
If you could fly (without a broom stick) where would you go? (You can go into the Muggle world.)

James: I've heard that Maui is nice...

Sirius: That sounds awfully boring, Prongs.

James: Not if I had a pretty redhead came with.

Sirius: Well if you get to see Lils in a bikini, I suppose Maui can be very interesting. *evil grin*

Lily: Sirius.... *warning glare*

Peter: I'd just travel the world. See all the places I'd not necessarily go since I'd be able to easily fly away when I wanted.

Sirius: I'd fly up to the girls' dorm window. *evil evil grin*

Lily: SIRIUS BLACK, YOU WILL NOT DO ANY SUCH THING!

Sirius: *grins*

Remus: *sigh* Lily, yelling only encourages him. As for me, I'd fly to Germany and poke around the old castles there.

From: Bree
June 29, 2003 was when you started answering questions for people online. What are you going to do when the day comes?

Sirius: Answer more questions?

James: Throw a party?

Peter: Sleep?

Remus: Try to prevent this bunch from getting more detentions?

Lily: I didn't think that we had anything special planned for the occasion, but who knows what'll come out of Angie and Robyn's minds.

From: mangoluver
What is your opinion on the book/movie Romeo and Juliet?

Remus: Which film version? As for the play, it's all right. Not one of my favorites since there's a little too much absurd romance in it.

James: But absurd romances can be fun! You ought to try it sometime.

Lily: *giggles* Well, you certainly absurd enough to qualify, James.

James: *grins* I try. And I thought the play was alright. That newer film version was HILARIOUS. The one with that guy from Titanic.

Sirius: That was funny. I think I cheer whenever he dies in a movie...

Peter: I haven't read the play all that recently. It was kinda sad from what I remember, but still pretty interesting.

From: Koki
If you guys were in a circus, what would you be? (ex: ring leader, lion tamer, acrobat etc.). This includes Snape and who ever else wants to answer!

James: Snape would be a monkey, of course.

Snape: I hate you, Potter.

James: The world wouldn't keep spinning if you didn't. *grins*

Sirius: I wanna be a trapeze flyer. That looks like fun.

Peter: What you mean is it looks dangerous.

Sirius: That, too.

James: You're talking to the guy that wants a flying motorcycle.

Peter: Ah, I forgot. Being a clown could be fun. Though those little cars could be difficult to get in and out of...

Lily: I think I'd be a ringmaster, since that seems to already be my job with this circus. *indicates the boys with a sweep of her hand*

James: Lion tamer for me. Or monkey tamer if Snape would prefer. *evil grin*

Snape: *grumbles*

Remus: I'd probably be some kind of animal handler. Animals usually get along with me very well.

From: acacia......I have a strange name
What can I do abuot this reeeally annoying boy at school? He's worse than Padfoot!

Sirius: *looks hurt*

James: You can get annoying at times, mate.

Sirius: But she didn't have to *say* it. *tears well up*

Lily: Oh calm down, you're not that annoying.

Sirius: *perks up* Really? Hurrah!

James: You could just tell him to leave you alone if he's bothering you.

Lily: If he's annoying a larger group of people, then you should talk to a teacher or a guidance counselor about it.

Remus: You could also try ignoring him if he's only bothering you. Don't play along and he might give up.