Prologue
"James Potter, if you don't come down in two minutes, I'll punch you!"
And that's how James Potter was woken up that Monday, his friends had slept at his house the day before, Sirius didn't count, the boy had lived in that house for a few months.
— Calm down my dear, I'm coming down already — James yelled back to his friend who was in the kitchen, James soon realized that the room was more organized than usual, a sign that Remus had been the first to wake up, the boy hated mess even though he was one of the causes of the mess.
James went downstairs and soon found his friends in the living room, Sirius was lying on the couch with his legs on the legs of Remus who was drinking a juice, Peter was sitting on the floor watching TV.
—Aunt Euphemia asked to let you know that she and Uncle Fleamont had to go out to the market but are already 'so back' — Sirius said, throwing a pillow at his friend, —Cinderella's slept so much we've already had breakfast.
—Wasn't it Snow White who slept a hundred years? — James threw the pillow back at his friend, Remus pushed his friend's legs out of the way, which drew a grumble from the brunette, and headed straight for the kitchen, not before slapping James across the forehead as he passed in front of him. his.
— The one who slept a hundred years was sleeping beauty, you idiots — Remus yelled at them from the kitchen, which made them both mutter an "ah" at the same time, making Peter laugh. — Why did I become your friend? — the blonde asked, returning to the living room.
— Because you knew early on that this was the best choice you were ever going to make — James replied, taking a piece of the diagonally sliced sandwich that was lying on the coffee table, "and because you love us."
Remus laughed and sat down next to Peter to watch the channel that was on, that was no lie, Remus loved those boys more than life itself, even if they annoyed him sometimes.
"The scariest day of the year is coming! The Halloween! And as you all know, the city will be holding several events for this celebration, so keep an eye out for the week's schedule…"
— What's the use? It's always the same attractions every year - Peter complained as the week's schedule was announced on the TV - ordering candy, scaring others, going to the park, watching horror movies… — Peter started the list while Sirius was listing it on his fingers - Never, there's nothing new.
— But it's not that bad, pete — James said, thinking of all the opportunities to enjoy the holiday with friends and of course… With Lily Evans. — But this year will be different, I promise!
— And how does your lordship intend to fulfill that? — Sirius asked kicking his friend, James knew little about love languages, but he knew one thing, definitely Sirius' love language was teasing. — You promised that last year, remember? —
— That's true! — Peter agreed with his friend while looking at James - Last year we did the same thing as every year, we watched movies, ate candy and played RPG.
- Hey! What's wrong with playing an RPG? — This time it was Remus who asked indignantly, the boys had learned to play RPG just to play with him and ended up enjoying it so much that what was supposed to be a session just turned into a routine every Saturday and some specific days.
- Anything! - Peter replied quickly, which made the two friends laugh at the situation - It's just that we only do this on Halloween, I just think we could do something new right?
That made James Potter smile, not a smile he normally would, but a smile that meant he had some idea what to do.
- That's why I tell you - he got up and went in front of the three - that we're going to have the best Halloween of our lives, do you know why? Because we're going to investigate the haunted house near the park - that made the other boys shiver, they didn't think he was really serious - Exactly, gentlemen, we'll go to the Riddle house, and we'll prove that there is no ghost in that house!
After saying that the entire room fell silent, and an embarrassing silence took over the room, at that moment James realized that maybe that wasn't a good idea.
- You are crazy!
— You've got to be kidding, right?
- I'm in!
The three said at the same time, causing the one with the glasses to jump back, almost hitting the TV.
— You're up for what, Sirius Orion Black? — Remus asked, this time startling Sirius, Remus rarely called him by his full name and when he did, it was because of something serious.
— Remus pay attention, if we do this it will be amazing — Sirius tried to explain as Remus crossed his arms — We'll have a story to tell the next generation, the satisfaction of doing something new and…
- Another stop at the police station - Peter interrupted his friend - Did you forget that you were already arrested, padfoot?
— Thank you very much, wormtail! - Remus thanked his friend with a pat on the head - You've already been detained for graffiti, so they already know your face and Moody won't be the least bit happy to see you again, last time you were detained for 12 minutes waiting for Aunt Euphemia and Uncle Fleamont, breaking and entering is a crime, did you know?
— And if I die, my mother will kill me! — Peter exclaimed, making James laugh.
— Moony my angel — The brunette sat in front of the boy and put his hand on his shoulder — we won't be arrested, we'll go in, take a walk and leave as if nothing had happened, no one will know that we were there, I promise.” James gave the smile he always gave when he promised something, a smile that conveyed confidence to whoever he was talking to.
Sirius sat down next to the blonde and laid his head on his shoulder, almost like a dog when he asked for affection, Remus closed his eyes and took a deep breath, he would regret it in the future but at that time it didn't matter if it went right or wrong they would have a great story to tell for future generations.
"If we go four, will we come back four?" he asked hesitantly
"If we get arrested, I promise I'll make sure we stay in the same cell," James said, grinning from ear to ear.
— And if at worst someone dies, we swear we'll take good care of others! — Sirius said getting an elbow from Peter who looked at him amazed - Relax, no one will die, I promise!
Something inside Remus said something was wrong, but at that moment that was the last thing he would think, spending the holiday with his friends would be the best thing that had happened since the day they'd met.