A/N: This story takes place in the Golden Age of the Marauders. I have added several of my own characters. It will be probably be narrated by everyone sometime or another. The story starts in Year One and will go to around November 7, 1981 (unless I change my mind) Enjoy!
The Marauders
By: Noelle
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Chapter One: Dwelling on the Past
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I sat in my room in Malfoy Manner, staring out the window. It was raining outside. I watched the drops slide down the window, as I evaluated my life. I, Noelle Marie Charrier, would begin my schooling at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry tomorrow. Unfortunately, so would Lucius Malfoy.
Lucifer Malfoy is my guardian and Lucius' father. He was sure we would both be in Slytherin. I definitely will be. I have been learning dark magic since I could hold a wand. Stupid Lucifer. How could I not be in Slytherin? But this doesn't mean I believe in all that 'Mudblood' rot. My parents didn't believe in it either. They died when I was young. They were murdered. Murdered by Voldemort. And Voldemort actually thinks I'll join him. Yeah, right.
I sighed, and began packing my trunk. All those black robes. Black is such a bland color. Ugh. I picked up my wand. It is 9 and ½ inches, cherry wood with a phoenix feather. It's a beautiful wand. It's my wand.
I finished packing and fell asleep, listening to the soft sound of the rain against my window.
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Dear Journal,
I still can't believe I am a witch. But school starts tomorrow. My mum took me to Diagon Alley yesterday. It was amazing! Wizards and witches were everywhere, and they were all wearing elegant robes of midnight blue, bottle green, canary yellow and other fantastic colours. Our uniforms for Hogwarts are black. Ugh. Black is so plain and ordinary. Couldn't they be more unique?
I met this girl at Diagon Alley. Her name is Arabella Figg, although she insists upon being called Bella. I am meeting her tomorrow at Kings Cross. She is going to show me how to get on the platform.
I also had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting James Potter. He threw this smelly thing at me. I think it is called a dungbomb. I, being the type of person I am, went up and slapped him across the face. Everyone cheered!
Petunia has been weird lately. Ever since I got my Hogwarts letter, she hasn't spoken to me. Well that is, unless she was calling me 'freak' or 'human filth'. 'Tunia and I used to be inseparable. Best friends and sisters. But not anymore.
I have been reading Hogwarts: A History. I hope I get into Gryffindor. It is one of the houses at Hogwarts. There's also Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff. Gryffindor is for all the brave troublemakers. That sounds like me!
Grams has been teaching me some spells. She is also a witch. My mum is a squib. She married my father, a muggle. That's why Petunia has no magical powers. I want to be caught up with everyone else when I get to Hogwarts. That's why I have been practicing magic. I want to prove that those of non-magical parentage can be just as powerful as those who are born into a magical family. And I will!
I still have to pack, so I shall end my entry for today, August 31.
Sincerely,
Lily Evans
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I flew through the air on my broom - a Silver Arrow. I love flying. It helps to clear my otherwise stuffed head. My name is Sirius Orion Black. Don't make fun of my name. It is a timeless tradition in my family to spoil perfectly good starts, by naming us after them.
"Sirius, we have to head home now. Last one there is a Flesh-Eating flobberworm!" yelled my sister Andromada. She is in her second year at Hogwarts. I have another sister. Her name is Estella. She starts at Hogwarts next year. I start tomorrow, on September 1st.
I am not nervous. How could I be, when my partner in crime would also be at Hogwarts? Me and James Potter are going to set the record for most detentions! (Which is around 2,497 detentions) The last record was set by a group of 10 people. But I'll still beat it!
We got to my house at the same time. My mother had cooked a mini-feast. The Potters were coming over for dinner. Andromada set the table while Estella and me waited for James and his sister Jules. Jules is the same age as Estella.
Around five minutes later, James tumbled out of my fireplace. Jules tumbled into him. Mr. Potter and Mrs. Potter, being the sensible people they are, apparated. Mrs. Potter is actually James and Jules' stepmother.
"Sirius! Did you hear the news? Jamsie here got slapped by a girl!" Jules squealed delightfully. "She was pretty too!"
"Really?" I raised my eyebrows. THE James Potter. Getting slapped by a girl? It isn't everyday you get news like this.
" She was not. She was an ugly fire dragon." James said sulkily.
"Jules, what did this fire dragon look like?" I inquired.
"Well, she was kinda tall, and she was skinny. She had long, wavy red hair and bright green eyes." Jules told me.
"Can we eat?" asked James, trying to change the subject.
"Well, dinner is done." My mum, Felicity, announced.
We ate and talked about how great Hogwarts would be. We then went outside and played quidditch for awhile. At around 9:30, the Potters left. I went upstairs, to finish packing. Robes, dungbombs, cauldron, invisible paint, school books, fireworks, and tons of other tricks. Hogwarts will be great!
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I, the one and only Arabella Figg, will begin my education tomorrow. I will be going to the best Wizarding School in the world - Hogwarts. Just the name is magical. I cannot wait until tomorrow!
I am a pure-blooded witch. Not that it matters. My father has told me all about Hogwarts. He went to Hogwarts and was in Gryffindor. That's what house I want to be in. I guess Ravenclaw wouldn't be too bad. However, if I get put in Slytherin, I will leave. My mum went to Beauxbatons.
I went to Diagon Alley yesterday. I met this girl - Lily. She is really nice. However, disaster struck. James Potter (a stupid git) was trying to hit Severus Snape (a stupider git) with a dungbomb. But it hit Lily instead. Poor Lily. But being the redhead she is, she went up and slapped him. It was hilarious! I think that Lily and I will be great friends…
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I sat in my room, watching the sunset. The rest of my life will begin tomorrow. I will go to Hogwarts.
My parents divorced when I was young. They both remarried. I live with my mother, Anastasia Barnette. My stepfather, Nathan Barnette, is nice. But I want to know who my real father is. My mother never talks about him.
"Michael Joseph Barnette!" my mother screamed. She stomped up the stairs and into my room. "Did you put those biting teacups in the cabinet?" she asked.
"Of course not. Why would I ever do a silly thing like that…" I said, trying to look innocent. It obviously didn't work.
"You, young man, are lucky to be leaving tomorrow. Otherwise, you would be grounded." She said, in a strange tone of voice. It was half angry/ half amused.
Did I forget to mention that I am a bit of a prankster? Well, I am.
"Michael, are you packed?" my mother asked me.
"Yes mum" I answered.
"Well, go to sleep early, we have to leave early tomorrow."
"When are we leaving?" I asked.
"Around 5:00 AM. Nathan is going to drop you off at a friend of his."
"Whose house?" I asked.
"The Blacks. They have a son starting at Hogwarts. I think his name is Sirius."
"Oh." I glanced at my mother. "Mum…"
"Yes honey?' she said, ruffling my slightly messy hair.
"Be careful. Voldemort is gaining power." I said.
"Don't worry about me. Goodnight." She kissed my forehead gently, and turned off the lights.
"Mum." I called to her
"Yes?"
"Mum, I love you."
"I love you too Michael." She said softly. "Sweet dreams"
I fell asleep.
Anastasia stood watching her darling son sleep, knowing it would be the last time she ever saw him.
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I am the infamous James Harold Potter. I am eleven years old (My birthday is in June) and I start at Hogwarts tomorrow. Me and Sirius Black are going to break the record for most detentions and most pranks. Most of mine will probably be on that wretched fire dragon. She had no right to slap me! I didn't mean to throw the dungbomb at her, she got in the way.
"James?" my father knocked on my door.
"Come in"
"Do you have the stuff Mr. Zonko sent you?" my dad asked. My dad and Mr. Zonko were friends at Hogwarts.
"Yes. I have it all." I answered.
"Elisabeth is sorry she can't be there tomorrow. She had to leave ten minutes ago. But, she wants you to have this." My father handed me a box. I opened it.
"Wow! It's a Nimbus 1300!" I said in awe.
"Elisabeth wants you to smuggle it into Hogwarts."
"Elisabeth is my stepmother. My father and real mother divorced when I was 3.
"And James, I want you to have this." My father handed me a brown parcel. I tore it open and gasped.
"It's a… It's a…" I was speechless.
"It's an Invisibility Cloak. It has been passed down through our family for generations. Now, it's yours." He patted me on the back.
"Thanks Father! Wait until I show Sirius!"
"Goodnight son." He closed my door.
Watch out Hogwarts - Here I come!
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A/N: Well, that's the first of many chapters. I think it was pretty good. I'm not gonna beg for reviews, but they are greatly appreciated. Constructive criticism, comments, ideas, anything else… Flames will be used to set Voldemort's head on fire. (Wouldn't you love to see that?) Ciao!