Night time

[maraudings]

[James is sprawled over the sofa, with the map of the Nexus on his stomach. He's just completed the last of the tracer spells so it's ready to show off. He's fallen asleep.

Behind James a new door has opened in the wall. He's magically expanded the flat again and the door has a sign on it saying Moony's Den. The room is completely blank apart from a framed photo of the three of them, a stack of cds ranging through the decades and cd player.

James twitches in his sleep. Uneasy in his dreams, chasing a shadow that won't let him near his friends. The shadow turns to him and starts to envelop him until he can no longer see them. He cries out]

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[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus turns to look at him, then puts a careful arm around him. His concern is flooding back. Though he's tempted, he puts the Map to one side for the moment.] But you've overdone it. You need sleep.

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

No, map first, I'm comfy. I won't sleep until I know you've tried it

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus gives him a look, but nods acceptance.] All right. But afterwards I *am* taking care of you, and *no* arguments! [He reaches for the Map again, bringing it around in front of them. He clears his throat and speaks with calm solemnity.] I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. [All of a sudden, writing appears on the Map. It's followed by the blossoming sketch that Remus had drawn, now appended by hundreds of little stick figures that show where everyone is. He flips through the parchment until he can find their flat, where the figures for him and James are sitting.] Prongs, it's perfect! Absolutely brilliant!

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

Oh good, I haven't named you Sirius or anything?

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus laughs.] No, looks like I'm still me. More's the pity! [He folds the map again and sets it on the sofa. With a quick tap of his wand, he murmurs 'Mischief managed!' and the writing disappears. He turns back to James with a smile.] You're quite brilliant, you know.

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

I know [James tries to sound smug but yawns and ruins the effect] the town wasn't easy

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus sighs, shaking his head and giving his friend's shoulder a little squeeze.] Like I said, you overdid it. Sometimes you ask too much of yourself. In fact, often. Makes it very hard for me to take care of you.

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

[James smiles] ah but I can always give you another surprise to sidetrack you from taking care of me

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus raises an eyebrow.] The Map wasn't the surprise? J, you're in serious need of sleep...

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

[James gestures behind him at the door] welcome home Moony, it's all yours behind there

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

What is? [Remus twists around in the seat and notices the new door in the apartment for the first time. His mouth falls open. He'd been so focused on James that he hadn't even seen it. His eyes fall on the sign and widen. Quickly he turns to James again.] You're joking. Seriously?

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

Go look. [teasing] I made it all fluffy and pink

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus hesitates, not really keen to be away from James when he looks this exhausted. After a moment he untangles his arm and goes to the door, opening it and looking inside. It's not fluffy and pink, thankfully; in fact there's no colour. But there's a picture of them, and there's music...so much music. He turns to look at James again, eyes widening.] J, this is fantastic! Is this mine?

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

All yours [James raises his head to watch Remus' reaction] to do whatever you want with, figured you might need room for that junk you call books

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus looks at the new room, then back at James. Then he crosses the room again, leaning over the sofa from behind and slinging his arms around his friend's neck.] You're...brilliant, James. Thank you. Seriously.

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

Seriously, Remus, I'm sorry I didn't do it earlier. I saw your stuff lying about...looking for a home today and I realised you had no where to go when you needed a break from the world

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus comes back around and sits on the sofa beside him.] It wasn't an issue at first. I didn't exactly come with a suitcase, but...what with school, and the library, and...and *all* of the music that's here, it just accumulated. I didn't think you'd actually add a room for me though. You're seriously the best friend in the entire universe.

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

It's your place to you know

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

Feels like it, now. [Remus grins and gives him another hug.

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

[James hugs him back tight] I can make it bigger now if you want me to

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

You certainly can't! [Remus stretches back to look at him.] J, look at you. No wonder you're burned out. You did the Map and a flat extension all in one day. You're not superhuman, you need to rest!

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

Yes Sir [James laughs] but I am superhuman!

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

[Remus laughs.] Be that as it may, you are forbidden from doing more magic tonight. Muggle studies starts here, okay?

[prongs-jamesp.livejournal.com]

Okay....but we've nothing really Muggly handy

[lupin-remusj.livejournal.com]

Just means doing stuff without wands. And without wandless magic as well, I'm watching you! Besides which, weren't you going to play for me? That's Muggly.