The Craziness of Moldie Voldie

The Craziness of Moldie Voldie

Prologue

James: Um, Sirius . . . . why are we hanging in mid-air?

Sirius: *shrugs* Well, we're outside. *motions to Hogwarts castle in the distance*

James: Aren't you the observant one? That doesn't explain why we're hanging in mid-air.

Sirius: Like I know? Last time I checked, we were in Potions. *looks down, while James is rambling on about how they could possibly be stuck up there * Um, Prongs . . . .

James: *exasperated* What?

Sirius: *points* There's a nice big lake beneath us.

James: *glances down and then looks back at Sirius* Uh . . . that could be a bad thing. . .

Sirius: *nods* Definitely.

Suddenly, James and Sirius are both falling.

Sirius: Now we're falling. *leans on elbow in mid-air*

James: *sarcastic* Really, Padfoot? I hadn't noticed. I was too busy listening to how observant you are. *folds arms behind his head, looking up at the starry sky* So, how long have we been falling?

Sirius: *crosses arms behind his head, looking at James sideways* Who knows? *silence* Um, Prongs . . . can you swim?

James: *looks over at Sirius* Not that well. Can you?

Sirius: *shakes head* I'm only decent when I'm a dog.

They both look down at the lake that was growing closer every minute.

James: *sits up, crossing his arms across his chest, his legs Indian style* Well, I suppose we'll just have to make sure we know how to.

Sirius: *takes the same position as James*Â If we die . . . how will they know where we are?

James: What are you talking about? We're not going to die.

Sirius: But there's a squid . . . .

James: *sighs* Sirius, I think we're smart enough not to get eaten by the squid . . . well, maybe not you.

Sirius: Hey! I resent that!

Then they both hit the water, the blackness engulfing them. Sputtering to the surface, they swam like never before, peddling up onto the shore. They stood on the grass, hands on their knees, breathing hard.

Sirius: *gasp* *gasp* I beat you. *gasp*

James: *gasp* Uh, no, correction, *gasp* I got here before you. *gasp* Sorry, Padfoot. *gasp*

Sirius: *straightening* No, I definitely think I beat you.

James: Keep dreaming, Padfoot.

They heard footsteps and a tall wizard appeared before them. James straightened, looking at the wizard who stood in the shadows of the castle.Â

Wizard: What are you two doing out at night? And why are you all wet?

Sirius: Um . . . .

James: We're just coming in, sir.

Wizard: *shakes head* You two are in trouble. Follow me.

James and Sirius followed the wizard towards the castle.

James: Can you see who it is?

Sirius: *shakes head* Too dark.

As they neared the castle, Sirius nudged James.

Sirius: I still beat you.

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