Scientiam, Magia, et Potestas I: Knowledge

by SeptimusJamesLaef

Harry starts to take charge of his fate and learns how to survive. With the help of many friends and a mentor, he will be enlightened with knowledge and continue on his path to greatness. *Currently rewriting the whole thing and planning to post the chapters starting 15 December, 2014*

1. De evasione a Grym

Chapter 1: De evasione a Grym

"Alohomora."

The window spring open.

"How-how-?" said Sirius Black weakly, staring at Buckbeak, the hippogriff.

"Get on – there's not much time," said Harry Potter, "You've got to get out of here! The dementors are coming. Macnair's gone to get them."

"Macnair? The Death Eater?" asked Sirius.

"Death Eater? What is a Death Eater? Actually, tell me later, we need to get going. Hurry up!"

Sirius placed a hand on either side of the window frame and heaved himself out. He swung one leg over Buckbeak's back and was about to fly off when Harry stopped him and asked,

"Sirius, why did Voldemort go after me and my parents?"

"Your parents were extremely powerful people. As for you, the prophecy. Goodbye for now Harry!" and he abruptly left.

"What prophecy?" yelled Harry, but Sirius was gone.

Remus Lupin's office door was open. He had already packed most of his things. The grindylow's empty tank stood next to his old battered suitcase, which was open and nearly full. Lupin was bending over something on his desk and looked up only when Harry knocked on the door.

"I saw you coming," said Lupin, smiling. He gestured to the Marauder's Map.

"Are you leaving?" asked Harry.

"Afraid so," said Lupin. He went over to his bookshelf and took out a slightly older looking book.

"Why are you leaving?" asked Harry.

"Severus let it slip that I am a werewolf this morning at breakfast," replied Lupin.

"Well, I am sorry. I really think you are a fantastic teacher and I hope one day you will come back and teach again."

"No need to apologize. It isn't your fault, but now that I am not your teacher, I feel no guilt giving you this back to you." Lupin handed Harry the Marauder's Map. "I also want to give you this." Lupin gave Harry the book that he had gotten from the bookshelf. Lupin pointed his wand at the book and said,

"I solemnly swear I am up to no good." Words appeared on the cover that read,

The Marauder's Guide to the

Marauder's Map

By Messrs.' Prongs, Padfoot, Moony, and Wormtail

"Wow! Thanks prof – Moony," Harry said smiling.

Remus smiled kindly at him.

"Now I must go, goodbye Harry!"

"Bye Moony! Hopefully I will see you soon!"

And with that Remus Lupin left his office.