grinning, feet propped up on the opposite seat I'm just saying—if we managed to sneak a full-grown mountain troll into the Great Hall last year, imagine what we could do with a real budget.

leaning forward, eyes gleaming A budget and a plan. We're not animals, Pads.

not looking up from his book, tone dry You two are absolutely animals. I've seen the evidence.

snorting, nearly choking on a jelly slug Remus has a point. Last time, Professor McGonagall took fifty points and made us scrub the trophies with toothbrushes.

There you are. eyebrow raised McGonagall's doing the prefect rounds. She's looking for a certain group of fourth years who mysteriously ended up in the Slytherin carriage.

immediately sitting up straighter, hand running through his hair Evans! Fancy seeing you here.

flatly Fancy that. looks at you, softer Y/n, we saved you a seat in our compartment if you want to escape the circus.

Go on, Paws. We'll hold down the fort. stage whisper We're planning something big for the feast.

smirking, eyes flicking to you Tell the snakes we said hello.