It was year five, and Harry Potter sat on the shores of the Hogwarts lake with his girlfriend Ginny Weasley. They Had just been sitting there for over on hour. They were simply enjoying each others company.
�Gin?� Harry said.
�Huh?� Ginny said carelessly.
�What are you thinking about?� Harry asked.
�Nothing really. Just about us mostly.� She answered.
�What about us?� Harry asked curiously.
�How much I really like you.� Ginny answered simply.
�Tonight is our three month anniversary you know.� Harry said kissing her on the cheek.
�I know, I am so excited.� Ginny replied.
�Me too.� Harry said.
They continued there chat leisurely, and remained next to each other on the lake side. It was beginning to get dark outside, so they decided to head into the castle for dinner. They walked hand in hand. As they entered the castle, they spotted Ron and Hermione walking into the Great Hall, also holding hands. Ron and Hermione had been together for months now. They entered the Great Hall, and took a seat at the Gryffindor table. Everyone was eating, and took no notice of them coming into dinner late.
�Hey Ron, Hermione� Harry nodded. � How are you two?�
�Fine. You guys?� Ron answered.
�Good. I�m really tired though.� Ginny answered though.
�Yeah me too.� Harry replied.
�I�m not even hungry.� Ginny said
�Me neither.� Harry replied.
�Want go for a walk?� Ginny suggested. She looked at Harry mischievously.
�You bet.� Harry said.
�Harry�. That is MY SISTER.� Ron reminded him.
�Right.� Harry replied. � See you two later then.� He helped Ginny up, and the two practically ran out of the Great Hall. Harry lead Ginny into a secluded back hall, and into an empty room.
�Much better.� Ginny giggled.
Harry pulled her in close and started massaging he shoulders slowly. He turned her around, and pulled her into a deep passionate kiss. They snogged for some time. Finally Harry thought it was time to leave, and picked Ginny up and carried her all the way to the Gryffindor tower. Before entering the common room, Harry said � Happy Anniversary Gin.� She gave him one last kiss, and the slipped in the common room through the portrait hole. Ron and Hermione jumped up from one of the common room couches, and looked extremely guilty.
�Uh, sorry. Didn�t mean to interrupt� things.� Harry said.
�Yeah sorry.� Ginny said.
�Right. I�m going to bed now.� Ron said his face furiously red.
Everyone felt a little weird, and quickly headed up to bed.
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Chapter Two- The Duel
All the Hogwarts students were eagerly eating their breakfasts the following morning. Today was to be the second scheduled Hogsmeade trip of the year. Hermione and Ron sat next to each other, holding hands under the table. Harry and Ginny were doing the same. Everyone finished, and they started their way towards Hogsmeade.
�Where shall we go first?� Hermione asked.
�HONEYDUKES!� The boys screamed in unison.
�Ha. Yeah, sounds good.� Ginny said.
They then proceeded to Honeydukes. The boys were as bad as two year olds on Christmas morning. Ron�s eyes went bright as he spotted a sign that read: � New order of Chocolate Frogs. New witch or wizard in every package.�
�I�m getting ten.� Ron said matter-of-factly.
�I�ll get some too. And I�ll give you the cards Ron.� Hermione said flirtingly.
�Brilliant Hermione.� Ron said kissing her softly on the cheek.
Harry and Ginny were over in the opposite side of the store. They were looking at the new licorice wands. It was then that something caught there eyes.
�Harry I cant believe this� LOOK!� Ginny pointed to the rack of candy right beside her.
�Oh my. That�s �incredible. RON! Come look. Quickly.� Harry demanded.
Ron and Hermione ran over. Ginny pointed. �Look.� Hermione picked up the box Ginny was pointing to. She read it aloud. �Yellow Canaries.�
�Ok. So?� Ron said.
�Keep reading.� Harry said. � Read the verrrrry bottom.�
�Invented and copywriter by�.Oh MY GOSH! The amazing George and Fred Weasley.� Hermione was shocked. Ron just gawked.
�Does that mean we are going to be rich?� Ron said excitedly.
�Sure looks like it. There are only four box�s left. This shelf holds at least fifty box�s.� Ginny said.
�How did they do all this with out mum, dad or us finding out?� Ron asked.
�Who knows. But lets discuss this over a Butterbeer shall we?� Ginny suggested.
�Good idea.� Hermione said.
They purchased there goodies and headed to The Three Broomsticks for a Butterbeer. They took a table and ordered. As they were casually chatting and sipping away on there butterbeer�s, Draco Malfoy and his plethora of scum waltzed into The Three Broomsticks. Draco glared over at the table, and decided he wanted to say a few choice words to the crew.
�How nice. You four lovebirds having fun?� Draco asked mockingly.
�What do you want Draco?� Hermione asked angrily.
�And Ron, I thought you could go no lower. No you date a mudblood. How typical of a Weasley.� Draco said.
�Watch it Malfoy.� Harry said.
�Or what? You going to sick you pathetic excuse for a girlfriend on me?� Draco asked.
Harry shot up from his seat. He reached in his robes for his wand, but Draco was quicker. Draco uttered words that Harry couldn�t hear. The next things Harry knew, he was just waking up on the Hogwarts grounds.
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Chapter three-New Person in old times
�James, what are you doing out here?� Harry heard a young girl ask. Her voice was oddly familiar. �James?� She said louder. � JAMES POTTER!� She shouted. She walked over to Harry, and looked straight into his eyes. � Oh my gosh. I am soo sorry. Your not James. I am so sorry you look just like my� my friend James. I really am very sorry for shouting at you.� Harry looked at her. She was so familiar. Then he realized it. It was her eyes. They were bright green.
�That�s ok.� Harry said.
�I�m sorry, but I haven�t seen you before. What�s your name?� The girl asked.
�I�m Harry.� Harry said.
�Well hello Harry I�m Lily.� Lily said. Lily stuck out her hand. Harry shook it. �So you a Hogwarts student?� She asked.
�Yes.� Harry said without thinking.
�Well hurry then, you�ll miss the welcoming feast.� Lily said pulling him up. She stared at him for a moment then said. � Wow, I am really sorry for staring, but you look just like my friend James.�
�Oh sorry.� Was all Harry could think to say.
�What house are you in?� Lily asked.
�Gryffindor.� Harry said reflexively.
�What year?� She asked.
�Fifth.� He said.
�Me too. Why haven�t I seen you before?�
�I uh, transferred here this year after my parents died.� Harry lied.
�Oh I am sorry. Where you close?� Lily asked.
�Unfortunately no.� Harry said.
�That�s awful. When I have children I am going to be the best mother around. I wont let anything bad happen to my baby.� She said determinedly.
� I am sure you wont.� Harry said his eyes glazing over.
�Well, come on your going to sit with me and my friends from now on.� Lily said dragging him into the Great Hall.
This girl was Harry�s mother. The future Mrs. James Potter. The future deceased Mrs. James Potter. He was looking at this soon to be woman, when he realized, she would die so he could live. He felt so selfish. He didn�t want her to die. As they entered the Great Hall he heard someone call out for his mother.
�LIL�S! Over here.� Harry looked, he knew this voice. That was the voice of a fifteen year old Sirius. Sirius Black, his godfather.
�Look,� Lily said. � Those are my friends. Come on!� She dragged Harry faster towards the Gryffindor table. �Hey guys.� Lily said to her friends. � This is Harry hes our year, and a Gryffindor. Harry, this is James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter.� She said pointing to each of them as she went along.
�Hello everyone.� Harry said shyly. They muttered a few hi�s and hello�s back, and James leaned in toward Sirius.
�How do we know this kids not a snake?� James asked.
�I don�t know, but James look at him.� Sirius said.
�I am � So?� James said.
He looks JUST like you, except for his eyes. His eyes are bright green just like �� Sirius was cut off.
�Just like Lily.� James finished.
Lily sat next to James, and Harry took the only other available seat next to Peter. He glared maliciously at Peter for about a minute. James noticed.
�Say Harry, if looks could kill, id think you�d have done poor Peter in by now.� James said.
Harry muttered something that sounded like an �I wish� before saying. � Oh sorry, must have just blanked out there for a second.�
�So Harry, why did you transfer to Hogwarts?� Peter asked.
Harry glared at him for a minute then said, � My parents went here, and I thought it would be good if I did as well.�
�Your parents both from wizarding families then?� Peter asked.
�Mum came from a muggle family, Dad from a wizarding family. Why? I hope you don�t care about blood like those nasty Slytherins do you?� Harry said ready to pounce on Peter.
�Woah Harry, What you got against poor Pete? He�s never hurt a fly.� Remus said.
Harry muttered an �If you only knew� This small talk about Harry continued for some time. All through out dinner in fact. Harry realizing he wasn�t even supposed to be alive in this time period, asked where the Headmaster was.
�Headmaster Dipit? Why he�s over there at the teachers table next to Professor Dumbledore.� James said.
�Thanks.� Harry said getting up, and walking over to the teachers, He got many strange looks as he passed.
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Chapter 4- Re-Acceptance
�Excuse me.� Harry said looking at Dumbledore. � Can I have a word with you professor Dumbledore sir?� Harry asked. Dumbledore nodded, stood up, and lead Harry out of the Great Hall. They stopped in a hallway that was unfamiliar to Harry.
�Now what was wrong my boy?� Dumbledore asked.
�Well, you see sir, my name is Harry. Harry Potter. I don�t live in this time, but somehow I got sent back into this time, and now I am stuck. I want to go home, but I don�t know how. If you could just send me back I would be so grateful.� Harry said.
�I see. Well. There is one way.� Dumbledore began not even questioning Harry�s story. �Unfortunately it takes between two and three months to brew this potion. Do you attend Hogwarts in the future my boy?� Dumbledore asked.
�Gryffindor sir.� Harry said.
�Then you shall stay with the Gryffindors until I give you further notice. You will attend regular classes with them. You must be sure never to reveal the true reason you are here. For if you do, you put your own future at risk as well as the ones you tell.� Dumbledore finished.
�I understand sir.� Harry said � Thank you.� He understood. How was he going to get through two months or possibly three without telling anyone the truth? He had the power to prevent his parents murders, but he wasn�t allowed to tell them. He was grateful though, afterall he would be getting the opportunity to spend time with his parents. He would have real memories of them when he returns home, not just pictures. He though of his own life back home. His friends would surely be searching for him at this very moment. He would miss them greatly for three months, especially Ginny.
�Its getting late, you better be off to the Gryffindor Tower. I will arrange everything for you. Have a good night.� Dumbledore said.
Harry headed up for the Gryffindor tower. As he headed up the stairs from the Great Hall, he saw Lily, James. Remus, Sirius, and Peter.
�Hiya Harry.� Sirius said.
�Get everything straightened out?� James asked.
�Yes I did.� Harry said
�Well that�s good.� Lily said.
�James,� Sirius started. � Are you trying out for Quiditch in like two weeks?�
�You bet.� James answered. He looked at Harry. � Do you play?�
� Yea, a bit.� Harry said.
�Really what do you play?� Sirius asked.
�Usually seaker.� Harry said.
�Really? That�s great we need a seaker! Your going to try out arent you?� James asked.
� I don�t know. Maybe.� Harry said.
�Oh come on!� Remus said.
They continued this argument for some time, and after about two hours Harry finally gave in and agreed to try out. Harry took a room with James, Remus, and Sirius. Peter usually preferred to sleep with the fourth years, as they made him feel important, and he could boss them around. They all went to bed that night and Harry had the most peaceful nights rest of his life. In fact, he had two whole weeks of peaceful sleep.
�Harry, get up. You slept through breakfast. Its time for class.� Remus said shaking Harry.
The rest of the day proceeded rather smoothly. Harry had gotten through all the classes with extreme ease. He already knew half of the things that were being taught. They were at dinner when James realized the time.
�Harry we best be off. Tryouts in 30 minutes.� James got up.
�Right. Bye everyone.� Harry said. Lily stood up and hugged him.
�Good luck.� Lily said then she turned to James and kissed him. � And good luck to you sir.� James blushed.
�Thanks Lil.� James said. With that Harry and James headed off for the Quiditch pitch.
�Ready Harry?� James asked as the whistle sounded. Today it was Gryffindor vs. Gryffindor. James took off, Harry right behind him. The game heated up, and James being a beater, saved Harry many times. Then Harry saw it. He spotted the snitch. He dove and caught it. It was the best and fastest game of his life. He knew he and his father would both make the team. Harry and his father would be playing together, for the first time in Harry�s memory.
�I will inform you of the results tomorrow at lunch. Very good job to all, and have a good night.� Frank Wood said.
Harry and James headed back to the Gryffindor common room. As they entered Sirius jumped out with Butterbeer�s for each of them.
�The Marauders strike again.� Sirius said grinning.
�Marauders?� Harry said.
�Harry my boy its time we filled you in.� Sirius said leading Harry to a couch.
�What are you talking about Sirius?� Harry asked playing totally dumb.
�Ok so first off look.� Sirius said pulling out a map from his pocket. He pulled a piece of parchment out of his coat pocket and showed it to Harry. �This is our guide to freedom. Every single person that is in Hogwarts shows up on this map. It shows secret paths to get out of Hogwarts that only the Marauders know about. This is how we operate.� Sirius finished proudly.
�Wow. That�s impressive. Did you use that to get theses Butterbeers?� Harry asked.
�Yes, but that�s not the only way. If I am feeling rather lazy, a house elf will do it for me.� Sirius said smirking.
�House elves will do practically anything if you ask them.� Remus said sitting down on a couch.
�Yeah Remus and Sirius here know all about that.� Lily said walking into the common room with Peter following her.
�How so?� Harry asked.
�Well,� Remus began. �Me and Sirius were down in the kitchens getting some food one day last year, and�� Remus was cut off.
�And basically I didn�t feel like doing my homework. I was complaining to Remus about it, and the house elves must have over heard me. One of the said �I�ll do it for you master Sirius.� So I said why sure not.� Sirius said. He did a really good job of imitating a house elf. Remus finished the remainder of the story.
�Well I gave my homework to a house elf as well. You know I didn�t want to feel left out or anything. It turned out that Headmaster Dipit was in the kitchen at the time getting a snack. He found us, and gave us both two detentions for harassing the house elves.� Remus said.
�Not to mention he instructed the house elves to never again do any students homework. I took that as a personal blow.� Sirius said.
They talked the remainder of the night away. Harry felt really welcome with them. He was getting to know his fifteen year old parents. Actually, he was just getting to know his parent�s period. They filled him in on all there past schemes. Then they told him all there new ones. One particular scheme they found particularly interesting. It involved a young greasy haired Slytherin boy. Harry rather enjoyed this one, as it involved his future teacher Professor Snape. He loathed Snape in every way. After talking for a bit more they headed up to bed. Harry looked at the calendar, it had already been two weeks.The following morning they headed down for breakfast but were stopped by none other than Snape himself.
�What do you want slime ball?� Sirius asked.
�Oh I am sorry. Did I interrupt the Marauders? Oh wait you have a new recruit. He doesn�t look any better than you twerps though.� Snape said.
�I�m sorry but I don�t go for the look you do. What was it again you were aiming for? Someone who never showers?� Harry had been waiting many long years to say that.
�Oh quite a tongue have we? What are you James clone?� Severous glared.
�No he isn�t, but apparently you want to be.� Lily said. Snape was taken back.
�Lily my dear, you have been hanging around these freaks a little to long. Perhaps you should join me instead.� Snape said.
�The only freak around here I see Severous, is you. So why don�t you leave us alone, we didn�t do anything to you.� Lily said.
James grinned at Lily and took her hand. This made Snape even more angry. Harry was loving this more and more by the second.
�Buzz of Severus.� Sirius said.
�Or what Sirius.� Snape said.
Sirius hurled straight towards him. He punched Snape straight in the nose. Snape fell. Lucius Malfoy came in the Great Hall and ran toward Snape. Harry stood with Lily she held him so he would not join in the fight.
�Get off him.� Lucius lunged at Sirius.
James went right in for Lucious. As did Remus. Peter walked away cowardly avoiding the situation all together. They fight was really going now. Snape got out his wand and threw Sirius off him.
�Oh that�s how its going to be eh?� Sirius said reaching for his wand. He said the first spell that came to his mind. Snape looked at his hands. They were swelling.
�What did you do?� Snape ran off crying. Lucius however was getting the first beating of his life. Lily was frantic.
�JAMES AND REMUS! GET OFF HIM NOW!!!� Lily shouted. �Sirius do SOMETHING.�
�Alright Lil�s calm down. Geez.� Sirius said. He didn�t seemed worried in the least. Sirius walked over by James, Remus, and Lucious. A large crowd had started to form around them, so Lily couldn�t see what was happening.
�Boys.� Sirius said. � Off him, lets go.� They didn�t immediately listen, but Sirius having the authority that he did eventually got through to them. They got off Lucious, and headed up for the common room.
�Boys I cant believe you.� Lily said. She looked disgusted.
�That was bloody brilliant.� Harry smirked.
�Wasn�t it though?� Sirius grinned from ear to ear.
�Yeah, but you know were going to be in big trouble.� James said.
�Its your own fault.� Lily said. �Sirius just jumped at Snape.�
�Lil�s� he provoked me. It wasn�t my fault.� Sirius said giving her his best innocent puppy dog face.
�I doubt Headmaster Dipit will see it that way. I bet you will all get a months detention.� Lily said angrily.
�Not if we blame it on Snape.� Sirius said. �Besides he was forward toward you. I was defending your honor.�
�Next time you defend my honor, ASK me first.� Lily huffed.
�Yeah. I�ll defend her honor thanks.� James said.
�Really?� Lily asked smiling.
�Really.� James said.
She ran up to him and hugged him. Harry was watching his parents fall in love.
�Alright, alright. Lets go to the common room before we get in trouble.� Remus said.
�I am glad I had nothing to do with it.� Peter said.
�You never do anything do you?� Harry said. �At least nothing you admit to.�
�What�s that supposed to mean?� Peter asked.
�Never mind.� Harry walked faster away from Peter.
They reached the common room, and Professor Dumbledore was standing just outside the portrait hole waiting for them.
�Sirius, James, and Remus come with me.� He sounded angrier than usual.
He lead them to the Statue of the large eagle, they all knew this headed up to the Headmasters office. They all gulped.
�Blue Banshy.� Professor Dumbledore shouted, and the eagle jumped to life. �Hurry now boys.�
They all stepped on individual steps. They waited for what was to come. Sirius thought 2 detentions would be ok, just as long as he kept away from that nasty Slytherin.
Chapter 5- Forced Friends
�Headmaster Dipit Sir, the children are here to see you.� Professor Dumbledore said.
�Thank you Albus, you may go.� Dipit said. �Now there seems to be a matter of fighting in my school. Between you Gryffindors, and these Slytherins.� He pointed to each group.
�Well you see Sir,� Remus started
�Thank you Mr. Lupin, but no excuses today. I have already come up with a punishment.� Headmaster Dipit said.
�Detentions.� Sirius said almost happily.
�I am afraid not Mr. Black. You would be lucky to get off so easily. No, no you will be switching all your classes. All five of you will be in every single class together until you learn how to get along, and be friends.�
They all just stared at Headmaster Dipit like he had five heads.
�Sir, are you serious.� James asked.
�Quite Mr. Potter.� Dipit said.
�But Sir, I cant work with these, these trouble makers.� Snape said.
�Precisely, and the fact is until you can, you WILL have classes with them. ALL classes.� Professor Dipit looked proud of himself. �You may return to your common rooms now.�
James, Sirius, and Remus all headed back to the Gryffindor common room.
�Can you believe this?!� Sirius said.
�It will take two bloody years before I even THINK about liking those Slytherin creeps.� James said.
�Yeah, but if we pretend to like them, we could get off the hook quicker. Think about it, we could be back to our normal schedules in no more than a weeks time.� Remus said.
�Right. Don�t you think Master Dipit is just a little to smart for that?� Sirius asked.
� No, what we are going to do has to be totally convincing. What if we had Harry curse Snape, then help the Slytherins revive the git.� Remus said.
� Well, that could work, but poor Harry would get into a lot of trouble.� James said.
�Hmm, right. Lets have Peter do it then.� Sirius said. �Personally I don�t care that much if he gets in trouble.
They walked slowly back to the Gryffindor Tower. All the while, the discussed various methods of getting rid of the Slytherins as fast as they possibly could. James suggested they all make a plan together. Sirius and Remus glared at him.
�We cant collaborate with our enemies.� Sirius said muttering a �bloody moron�
As soon as they walked into the common room, Lily and Harry asked how things went with Headmaster Dipit.
�Dipit assigned that ALL of our classes be together.� Remus said sighing.
�What?� Lily asked.
�He fixed all of our classes so that we have EVERY SINGLE bloody class with those Slytherin creeps.� James said.
�Just you five in every class?� Harry asked.
�That�s what Master Dipit said.� Remus replied.
�Until when?� Peter asked walking into the conversation.
� Until we are able to get along with each other.� Sirius said gloomily.
�But that�s like the rest of your lives! Malfoy and Snape will NEVER be your friends. You will always be on opposite sides. Always.� Harry pointed out.
�Your telling us.� James said.
�Well what are you going to do then?� Lily asked.
�I guess we will have to just try and get along with the Slytherins.� Remus said.
�No, no that definitely wont work. What about if we just pretend to get along. I am sure the Slytherins could do that at least.� Sirius said.
The following day at breakfast, Sirius went over to the Slytherin table to propose the idea.
�What do you want Sirius.� Malfoy glaring.
�I come to propose a plan.� Sirius said glaring right back.
�Pertaining to what I might ask.� Severous asked.
�Our punishment, and how to get out of it sooner than we should.� Sirius said smiling.
�Go on then.� Severous said.
�What we need to do is just pretend we like each other. Meaning no insults, no fights, just good kind behavior. This way it looks as if we are getting along. Then perhaps Master Dipit will allow us back to normal classes sooner.� Sirius said. � I think you pratts can handle that?�
�Well, I suppose that would work.� Severous said ignoring Sirius�s pratt comment.
�Alright, we will do that then.� Lucious said. They all reluctantly shook hands, and Sirius headed back to the Gryffindor table for breakfast.
�Hey where are James and Harry?� Sirius asked noticing they were missing.
� Out on the Quidditch pitch practicing. Wood is holding as many practices as he can, he is Quidditch obsessed that Frank Wood is.� Lily said.
� Well alright. Time for our first fun filled day with Malfoy and Snape.� Sirius said. Sirius and Remus headed off to find James, while Lily and Peter Headed off to Defense Against the Dark Arts. As Remus and Serius were making there way to the pitch, James and Harry were going in toward the castle.
�Harry, that was bloody brilliant. I have never seen someone catch the snitch that fast before. Three complete games in under one hour. That�s just bloody amazing.� James said.
�Wood seemed happy about it.� Harry said.
�Oh did his screaming HARRY IS BLOODY BRILLIANT give it away?� James asked laughing.
�Hey guys.� Remus said. � Ready for class James?�
� Harry, Lily is already heading for DADA, you better hurry.� Sirius said.
Harry did just that. In fact he was in a dead sprint all the way up into the castle. He made it into DADA just in time.
�Sorry guys, Wood held an early morning practice.� James said.
�That�s ok but we better sprint to Divination.� Remus said.
The sprinted abnormally fast for boys there age. Perhaps this was due to there �conditions�, or it was just because they were in top shape. The got to the Divination room, and pulled down the ladder.
�Up we go.� Sirius said.
�Ahh my dears.� A young Professor Trelawney said. � I know why you are late, have no fear. Although, then again perhaps you should. You see, I have just had a premonition. It appears that James will come to an unfortunate end. Remus will be in exile, and Sirius in great agony.� Snape snickered at this. � Mr. Snape, I would not snicker. Your future is not much better, I feel you will waver in you loyalties.�
It was rumored that Trelawney had truly once predicted the future. Apparently this is one of those times.
�Well, thanks Professor.� Remus said a little freaked out.
�Now boys, I would like you to work in pairs. Mr. Snape and Mr. Potter, Mr. Lupin and Mr. Malfoy, and Sirius will work with me.� Trelawney said.
�I would be delighted to work with Lucius professor.� Remus said putting on his fakest yet somehow convincing voice.
�Glad to hear it Remus.� Trelawney said. � Now boys lets get to work.�
The rest of the day went along pretty well. They all kept complimenting each other and all the teachers seemed very pleased. Inside there heads they were cursing each other, and wanting to throw up. If you listened to them, however you would have no clue this was so. There plan had worked. It was exactly one week later and Headmaster Dipit called them into his office.
�Now boys, it seems my plan has finally worked.� Dipit said.
�Sir, we get along much better now thanks to you.� James said smiling at him.
�Yes Sir, I never even imagined I would enjoy Severus and Lucius company so much. We even plan on attending Hogsmeade as a group.� Sirius lied.
�Boys, drop this act.� Dipit said.
�Act Sir?� Sirius looked scandalized.
�I know you got together and made a plot to get out of this earlier. But you see in doing that, you gave me just what I asked for.� Headmaster Dipit looked pleased.
�Sir?� Remus said.
�You had to work together, and get along to be convincing, am I correct?� Dipit asked.
�I suppose so.� Severus said speaking for the first time.
�Well, see you prove my point.� Dipit said. � All I wanted was for you five to cooperate and get along. You have done just that by trying to trick me. Im so proud of you boys.�
They all looked at Headmaster Dipit as if something was wrong with him. None of them really understood the way his mind worked, and they thought they didn�t want to either.
�Well that is all. Next Monday you will be back to regular classes. I must warn you though, do not fight with each other. If I hear that you are, it will be back to one small class for all of you., and for the remainder of the year.� He finished.
None of them wanted that to happen, so they all agreed to be at least civil toward each other. The boys headed back to the Gryffindor common room as they had so many times before, when they were stopped by Professor Dumbledore.
The boys said good night to Professor Dumbledore, then headed to the common room. When they came in, Harry was on the couch talking to Lily.
�Say Harry.� James began. � Dumbledore wants you to meet him outside the Great Hall in about two minutes.�
�Right. Thanks� Harry said heading for the portrait hole. � see you all later then.�
�Yea, ok see you later then.� Lily said
Harry left. He walked pretty fast because he didn�t want to keep Dumbledore waiting. He was just racing down the stairs to the Great Hall, when he spotted him.
�Ahh, Harry. I see you made it.� Professor Dumbledore said.
�Hello Sir.� Harry said. � Sorry I am late.�
�That�s quite alright Harry.� Dumbledore said.
�What did you need me for Sir?� Harry asked.
� Well, it seems that I was mistaken on how long the potion would take to brew. It seems that, in about two weeks it will be fully prepared and ready for you.� Professor Dumbledore finished.
�Thanks you Professor.� Harry said. � I was wondering sir, when I go back will anyone remember me?�
�I am afraid not. As soon as you return home, there memories will be wiped of your existence. There is a slight possibility that, if indeed the individual is very bright and, memory charms don�t work on them, they might remember you.� Dumbledore said.
�But how exactly how will there memories be erased of me?� Harry asked.
�As soon as you drink the potion, it will emit a heavy cloud of fumes through out the entire school. As soon as the students and teachers inhale, there memory will be erased.� Dumbledore said.
�Will you remember me Sir?� Harry asked.
�Perhaps.� Dumbledore said. �Perhaps indeed.�
�Okay. Thank you Sir.� Harry said.
� I will contact you in about two weeks time when he potion is ready.� Dumbledore said. �You may go now.�
�Thank you Sir. I�ll see you in transfiguration class.� Harry said.
He headed back up to the common room, but was stopped half way up by the �gang�. He was quickly turned around to head to dinner.
�What did Professor Dumbledore want Harry?� James asked.
�Oh nothing just wanted to talk to me about the upcoming Quidditch season.� Harry lied.
�OH. I wonder why he didn�t ask me about it as well.� James said.
�I don�t know. I have known Dumbledore for a long time now. My parents were extremely close to him.� Harry said sadly.
�What do you mean were? Do they hate him now?� Peter asked.
�You idiot.� Sirius hit Peter upside the head. �His parents are dead!�
�Oh sorry.� Peter said. HE immediately shut up, and slowly faded behind Lily. Lily seemed to be the only one who gave sympathy to Peter. This most likely was because of her general good nature.
"No your not." Harry said, but decided to let it go.
�So Harry,� James said changing the subject. �You ready for our first Quidditch match Saturday?�
�Very ready. Those Slytherins have no chance.� Harry said.
�That�s the kind of thing I like to hear.� Frank Wood said coming up from behind them.
�Hey Wood.� James said.
�How�s it going Frank?� Remus asked.
�Good just made up some new Quidditch plays. I thought I might review them with the team over dinner.� Wood said.
�Like father like son.� Harry thought. � Why over dinner?� Harry finally said.
�Harry, Harry. Harry. We HAVE to be prepared. Gryffindor has won the house cup every year since I have played Quidditch. I fully intend to keep it that way.� Wood said.
� Right, my sentiments exactly.� James said. � I truly think Wood here is one of the best Keeper�s Hogwarts has ever seen.� James said.
They all finally got to the Great Hall, and took their usual seats at the Gryffindor table. Wood was about to call there �meeting� when Peter suddenly broke down crying.
�What wrong with him?� James nodded to the sobbing fat blob that was Peter.
�Who knows.� Sirius said.
�Peter, are you ok?� Lily asked.
�No.� Peter said briefly.
�What�s wrong?� Lily asked.
�Its just .. I am sick of it!� Peter whimpered.
�Of what Pete?� Lily asked putting a hand on his shoulder.
Peter looked up and did something totally unexpected. He reached up and kissed Lily. Then he promptly got up and ran seeing James face.
�Why you little! You better run, IM GONNA KILL YOU. You little RAT!� James got up, he was steaming mad.
�JAMES! Please calm down sweetie. Its alright, he was upset that�s all.� Lily said taking him by the shoulders.
�But HE JUST! Lily�� James said pleading.
She gave him the most pleading puppy dog face of the century, and he gave in and sat down.
�James, you better go find Peter and apologize.� Lily said.
� Alright, but Harry�s coming with me.� James said pulling Harry up from the table.
�James�� Harry protested.
Suddenly Severus walked over to the table as James was pulling Harry up.
�Letting the fat kid get away with kissing your girlfriend Potter?�
�Shut up Snape you greasy git.� Harry had wanted to say that for some time now.
�Easy Harry. Severus does have a point.� James said.
Harry �huffed� and sat back down.
�Severus, I chose not to be violent towards those I don�t like. This way I don�t develop violent habits. It works quite well I might add.� James said.
�Well,� Snape said being quite friendly. � I would watch out for that one if I were you. He seems very jealous.�
�First time he has ever been correct about anything� Harry thought. �He�s right you know.� Harry said never thinking he would AGREE with Snape.
Snape nodded and headed back to the Slytherin table. James though �Maybe that week of classes together did do something.�
The gang (minus Peter) finished up dinner and headed up to the common room.
Remus looking rather nervous called Sirius and James over for a private conversation. After about ten minutes they came up to Harry.
�Uh, Harry.� Remus began.
�We have a little bit to tell you.� James said finishing Remuses sentence.
�Might want to come outside with us.� James told Harry. �Here come under this with us.�
James pulled out his invisibility cloak. Harry immediately recognized it. However this cloak was perfectly new. I didn�t look more than a year old, and it was hardly worn in. Very unlike the one Harry currently owned. James put the cloak over them. Harry was surprised it hid the four of them so well. Lily apparently wasn�t coming. She held the portrait hole open, as the four walked out. Harry thought he heard Peter calling after them, but ignored him. Apparently they all chose to ignore him. He thought Peter was screaming � HEY GUYS! WAIT FOR ME! HEY WAIT UP! GUYS! WAIIIT!� Harry thought � Wormtail deserves everything he gets.� They headed onto the grounds, and made there way to a small patch of trees just next to the Womping Willow. When they were completely hidden from the castles view, James took off the cloak.
�You better take Remus over to the Womping Willow Sirius,� James said. � I will explain things to Harry.�
Sirius and Remus nodded, and headed off to the Womping Willow. Harry watched as Sirius poked the knot on the Womping Willow. It froze instantly, and Remus disappeared. Sirius headed back over to wear James and Harry stood.
�Harry, have you noticed that the last two full moons, none of us haven�t slept in our rooms?� James asked.
�Well, I was actually beginning to wonder.� Harry said acting oblivious.
�Well you see,� James said Sirius joining them now. � Remus is a werewolf.� James waited for a reaction from Harry.
�He�s a � a werewolf?� Harry said shocked at his own acting skills.
�Yea. Isn�t that awesome!?� Sirius said.
�Sirius.� James shot Sirius a dirty look. � it�s a serious condition. Its not �awesome�.�
�Right, I didn�t mean it like that.� Sirius said. �Point is Harry, Remus is a Werewolf.�
� I believe you.� Harry said.
�You do?� James and Sirius said in unison.
�Yes, I do.� Harry said.
�Oh good, then you wont mind if we tell you one more thing?� James said.
�Alright, go on then.� Harry said. No sooner did the words come out of his mouth, then did James turn into a stag. Sirius quickly followed suit, by changing into a dog. James suddenly changed back.
�And Sirius, Peter, and I are all unregistered animagi. ((sp??))� James said. Harry sat down for dramatic affect.
� I know this might be a bit to take in, but try to bare with us.� Sirius said.
�Woah. I would have never expected.� Harry said.
�You wont tell on us will you?� Sirius asked.
�Of course not!� Harry said.
�Well, in that case Harry, welcome to the Marauders. Officially, that is.� James said grinning.
Chapter 7 - Quidditch
James, Sirius, and Harry talked the remainder of the night away. James and Sirius shared many of there adventures with Harry. Harry really felt accepted. As the sun crept slowly up, they waited for Remus to come out of the Womping Willow. After about ten minutes they saw him. His hair was extremely messy ( he resembled James, and Harry) but other than that he was perfectly neat.
�Good night Remus?� Sirius asked.
�Oh smashing.� Remus said sarcastically. � Did you fill Harry in on everything?� Remus asked.
�They sure did.� Harry answered for them.
� Did you all sleep outside?� Remus asked.
� Who said we slept?� James said.
�Oh . Let me rephrase then- Did you stay out here for the entire night?� Remus asked.
�We did.� Sirius said.
�Hey, we better be heading back to the common room. I expect people will be waking up in about half an hour to forty five minutes.� James said.
He picked up the invisibility cloak. They huddled together in a little group. James threw the cloak completely over them, so they were totally covered. They silently crept there way back into the castle, and into the common room. The portrait of the Fat Lady was so groggy, that she mindlessly swung open, not even noticing who was ( or in this case wasn�t) entering the common room. They kept the cloak fully on, and headed into there room. Finally, after closing the door behind them, they took the cloak off.
�We might as well get like three hours of sleep.� James said.
�Yeah, normal people wont be awake until at least 9:30. That gives us a three and a half hours.� Remus said.
They all agreed and slept. No one woke them up though. It was almost lunch time when Lily came in the room.
�Boys! Wake up!� Lily yelled.
�Two more hours mum.� Sirius said sleepily.
�Sirius Black! You get up this INSTANT!� Lily shouted in his ear.
�Huh?� Sirius said. �LILY?� He suddenly remembered where he was.
� What� s going on?� Remus asked rubbing his eyes.
�You twerps almost slept straight through lunch. Wood is going crazy looking for James and Harry. I am supposed to get you � IMEDIATLEY� according to Wood.� Lily laughed.
Harry and James both shot up from bed.
�QUIDDITCH!� they both yelled.
�Yeah, Quidditch. If the both of you don�t hurry up, your going to miss the beginning of the game. Wood is freaking out. I would grab your broom�s and run if I were you.� Lily said.
She didn�t have to say anything further. The boys were up and dressed before you could blink. They were running out the door, and racing to the Quidditch Pitch. They got there just in time.
�Sorry Wood,� Harry said out of breath. �we over slept.�
Wood looked at them both suspiciously. It had been a good thing they made it when they had. Two minutes later, and Wood would have replaced them.
�Just get over here.� Wood said annoyed. � Now, lets run the play James taught us last practice.�
They all shook there heads in agreement. They were all extremely eager to play the first game. Harry had to prove himself today. He had to show them he was good. He had to catch the snitch.
�Lets go team.� Wood said giving them each an encouraging pat on the back.
They walked out onto the field. They positioned themselves, and got ready for the whistle. They heard it. They all took off. The snitch, bludgers, and quaffle were all set loose. Harry tried to watch where the snitch went, but it was gone to fast. For now, he watched the game. He dodged as a bludger flew past his head. Slytherin had the quaffle, there three chasers were zooming down the field. They took there shot, and Wood easily blocked it. Wood caught the quaffle, and threw it at James. James put his plan into action and the game really took off. Before Harry realized it, the score was 50-0 Gryffindor.
The Gryffindor fans were ecstatic. The Slytherin�s were all grimacing. Many were shouting insults at the Gryffindors. However, no one could hear them. Partly being because the Gryffindors were on the total opposite side of the pitch. Suddenly, Harry saw it. He spotted the snitch. HE raced for it. The Slytherin seaker spotted Harry diving, and assumed he was after the snitch. He to began diving for it. Harry was under pressure. If the Slytherin seaker caught the snitch, Slytherin would win. Harry was just millimeters away form reaching the snitch. He reached for it� He finally got it.
� Gryffindor wins.� The announcer wins. � 200 to 0!! GRYFFINDOR WINS!�
�Nice job, Harry.� James flew over.
�Nice on Harry.� A random teammate said.
Frank flew over to where James and Harry were hovering.
�Good game. Very good game.� Wood said with a huge smile on his face. He flew into the waiting room.
Harry and James soon followed him. After they got their showers, they headed up to the tower. They were bombarded by cheering and butterbeers upon entering the common room.
�That was AWESOME!� Sirius said to both James and Harry.
�Thanks Sirius.� Harry said. �It was all because of Wood.� Harry saw Wood come up form behind them.
�Oh Harry, your to kind. To kind indeed.� Frank said pretending to blush.
They partied for the remainder of the night. The next week seemed to just disappear. Before Harry knew it, Dumbledore came up to him.
�Hello Sir.� Harry said as Dumbledore approached.
�Harry, I have some good news for you.� Professor Dumbledore said.
�Yes?� Harry said
�The potion will be ready for you tomorrow evening. You have just about one whole day left to spend with your new friends.� Professor Dumbledore said.
�Thank you Professor Dumbledore Sir.� Harry said.
�Please, go enjoy your dinner. I hear the house elves worked especially hard on this meal tonight.� Dumbledore said. � Then again, they work hard every night. Its a shame they hardly get recognition.. Oh Well see you tomorrow evening then�
�Thank you Sir, I will.� Harry said. �Gee, I wonder if Hermione has ever talked to Dumbledore about S.P.E.W.� He thought.
Chapter eight-Going home
Harry went to dinner with his friends. His new friends, some of which he would never again meet. (His parents) Others, he would see, but not want to. (Peter aka: Scabbers) Harry sat in bed that night thinking about the past two months. He had been able to meet his parents. He got to spend time with them. He got to know them. Harry thought �Malfoy actually did me a favor. He didn�t know what he was doing.� And tomorrow it would all be over. He would be back in his own time, with his own friends. He would return to a world where Voldermort was regaining power. Word was a major wizarding war was about to begin. A world without his parents. THE END