A/N: Ok. Now, this isn't the real sequel to Sirius' Potion Mistake. This is more of the ½ version of it. The real sequel mentions some parts from this story in it, so I decided to post this story up before the real sequel so you can understand it better. You'll have to wait for the real one. Anyways, the summary.

It's the Marauders and Maraudettes' sixth and seventh years at Hogwarts. Their DADA teacher had retired so, Dumbledore had to hire a new one. He is staying for two years. Join him as he joins the Hogwart's family, because there is no dull moment from severe Quidditch accidents to secret loves. And with the Marauders as students, Professor Harold Peeler had better keep on his toes.

Chapter 1: Mr. Peeler

"Another year." James Potter sighed.

"I wonder what pranks we'll pull this year." Sirius Black added

"Did you get your warning?" Peter Pettigrew asked.

"Oh yeah." James and Sirius told him.

"I think Mr. Potter is regretting ever giving you that cloak." Sirius told his best friend.

"I bet." James said. "I wonder if Evans will break down and go out with me."

"Yeah right." Sirius and Peter told him.

"Where's Moony?" Peter asked.

"Prefect meeting." The other two sighed.

"Our first full year as animagi." Sirius said.

"This will be great." James added.

"Are you three behaving?" A voice said from the entrance to the car.

The three boys turned around to see their fourth member.

"Hiya Moony!" Sirius said cheerfully.

"Of course we're behaving." James said innocently.

Remus Lupin rolled his eyes.

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At the feast,

The sorting was long and boring. It was all the Marauders could do to keep from pranking someone. However, Sirius had the idea that the best prank was no prank. He explained to the others,

"You see, everyone will be expecting a start-of-term prank from us. So, by not doing a prank, it makes it even funnier."

Indeed, all of the students were eyeing the room nervously. The only people who looked relaxed were the Marauders, Albus Dumbledore, and the new DADA teacher.

"Everyone!" Dumbledore said about to do his usual routine. "Welcome to another year of Hogwarts. I have only a few announcements. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Mr. Harold Peeler as your new defense teacher." Dumbledore said.

The young read-headed man next to him stood up and gave a short bow.

"Also, for first years, please take note that the Forbidden Forest is forbidden to all pupils. A few other might need reminding as well." He said looking over to where the Marauders where sitting. They waved at him.

"I have also been asked by Mr. Filch, the caretaker, to remind you all that no magic should be used between classes in the corridors.

"Quidditch tryouts will be held in the second week of the term. Anyone interested in playing for their house teams should contact Madam Hooch."

"Now, enjoy the feast." He said waving his hands.

The food appeared out of nowhere.

"What do you think of the new teacher?" Spica Jenkins asked her friends.

"He's kinda cute." Lily Evans observed.

"Young." Melissa Oxford added.

"Probably graduated recently." Sara Montgomery said.

"Must have gone to a different school then. I wonder what brings him here." Spica said

"Hey Evans!" James called to Lily.

"NO!" she told him firmly.

Nobody noticed the new professor grinning at them, except one sagacious headmaster.

"Do you find any particular students interesting Mr. Peeler?" Dumbledore asked the young man.

"Yes. Who is the young boy with black hair who just called to "Evans?"" Harold Peeler asked.

"Ah. That is Mr. James Potter. Chances are he was trying to ask Miss. Lily Evans to accompany him on the next trip to Hogsmeade." Dumbledore told him.

"They make a cute couple." Peeler said.

"Is there a particular reason why you've taken an interest in Mr. Potter?" McGonagall asked.

"Not just him." Peeler told her. "The group of boys around him as well as the group of girls with Miss. Evans."

"You better watch out for them." McGonagall warned. "Especially the boys. They are a group of pranksters."

"They can't be that bad." Peeler told her. "At least not worse than my girlfriend's brothers."

"A girlfriend?" Slughorn asked the young professor.

"Yes." Peeler answered. "She's my best friend's sister. We started dating at the end of my fifth year. She still had an extra year of school left."

Just then, the Marauders came up to the table

"How old are you?" Sirius asked Peeler

"Mr. Black!" McGonagall scolded.

"It's alright." Peeler told her. "I turned 18 last July."

"18?" James asked in awe. "I can't wait to leave. Why'd you want to go back to school?"

"It's not THAT bad." Remus told his friend.

"I agree with Mr. Lupin." Peeler said.

"What are you four doing up here?" McGonagall asked.

"We wanted to get to know Mr. Peeler." Sirius said innocently.

"How did you know my name was Lupin?" Remus asked the new Professor.

McGonagall turned to Peeler as if expecting an answer.

"Mr. Lupin." Peeler said to Remus. "May we speak in private?"

Remus left alone with the young professor who was only two years older than him.

"Mr. Lupin." Peeler said when they were alone. "Dumbledore had informed me that a Remus Lupin was infected with lycanthropy. And to let you know, I know my Defense Against the Dark Arts. I know how to tell which humans are infected with that disease. I sensed that you were the same Remus Lupin the headmaster told me about."

Remus had turned pale.

"I won't tell anyone." Peeler continued, "I may know my Defense, but I would NEVER hurt or discriminate against you. I have a really good friend who has the same problem you do. I have high hopes for you AND your friends."

"Thank you Professor." Remus said to the new DADA professor.

"No problem. Now, let's get back to dinner, shall we?"

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"What did Peeler want?" Sirius asked Remus when they returned to their seats.

"He wanted to let me know that he is aware of why I will be absent and to let me know that he isn't bias towards people like me." Remus told him truthfully.

"What?" James asked wondering if he heard right.

"You heard me." Remus said. "He has a friend who suffers like I do."

"I've heard everything." Peter said in awe.

"Guys." Remus continued. "I don't think we should prank him."

"What? Ok Moony, you lost it." Sirius said. "We HAVE to prank him to see how good he is."

"Well, count me out. He said that he knows his defense and I'm not going to suffer his wrath."

TBC