Ducks!Marauders (a crack microfic series)
Based off an anonymous request that started this microfic and now it has taken on its own life because people keep requesting more....
"Evans!" James called, running up to the redhead in question, sweating slightly.
She turned, looking at him appraisingly. "Potter. Why do you have a duck in your hands?"
She didn't even look surprised, was the thing. Internally, James wondered if they'd taken that ability from her long ago. "Erm...you had plans with Remus, right?"
"Yes..." Lily agreed, looking suspicious. "But he's late."
"So he never made it to you?" James confirmed with a nod, already turning to run in the other direction.
Lily, however, seemed to need more information. "Potter!"
James turned back around, skidding to a halt. "Yes?" he asked, trying to arrange his features in an innocent expression.
"Tell me that duck isn't Remus," Lily almost begged, looking slightly terrified.
Instantly, James relaxed. Because he didn't have to lie. "Oh! It's not!" he assured her before running off.
As he ran, however, the duck in his arms honked angrily.
"Shut it, Pete, there's no way I'm asking her for help!" James argued with the indignant duck, clutching it firmly.
Another honk made him snort in return.
"Fine! Fine, I'll ask someone. But...not yet. Give me some time!"
The duck did not look pleased.
