Hello there I am new to the Harry Potter zone,but I thought I would write a story to see how it goes. Let me tell you now this is about the Marauders and isn't really canon because J.K. Rowling didn't give us loads on these guys. However when I get farther along if I decide to do a story on Harry I will decide if it will be canon or not. I do not own the Harry Potter characters that you recognize. Any you do not are my characters.

Chapter 1: The Beginning.

James Potter was ecstatic!! He had finally received his letter to go to Hogwarts! He was able to begin his training as a wizard. He bounded down the stairs screaming, "MOM, I got my Hogwarts letter!!!!"

Mrs. Potter smiled to herself. "Really James? That's great! I'm proud of you son. Are you excited?"

"Of course! I can't wait to go!!! When does dad get home? I can't wait to tell him!!!"

"Tell me what?" Mr. Potter said as he walked into the room.

"DAD!! I got my Hogwarts letter!" said James who was beaming.

Mr. Potter chuckled. "Well, I am certainly proud of you James. We will have to start getting you school supplies. You have about a month until you have to leave so we will shop soon.

One Month Later.

"Are you all packed?" said Mrs. Potter smiling down at her son.

"Yes!" James said excitedly. "When do we leave in the morning?"

"Hmmm I think we should leave around nine thirty." Mr. Potter said while he wrote the time down on the calendar.

"Well James you had better head up to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day!" Mrs. Potter said.

"All right! Come up and say goodnight!" James raced up the stairs in order to try and get to sleep faster to make his first day of school arrive sooner. James climbed into bed and he thought of his best friend, Chris, who would not be able to go with him. He sighed sadly. Hogwarts would have been better if Chris could have gone.

Soon Mrs. Potter came in and kissed her son goodnight. As she left she passed her husband who was coming in to say goodnight as well.

"Well, goodnight James. I hope you can sleep tonight! Tomorrow will be a very busy day!"

"Yea, it will. I only wish my best friend could come with me dad." James sighed.

Mr. Potter looked at his son with eyes full of understanding. "I know how you feel James. I had to leave my best friend when I went to Hogwarts as well, but I made new friends very quickly! I met your mother in the fourth year and we became good friends. Sleep tight James."

James woke up at seven. He was soo excited today was the day he would leave for Hogwarts! He wondered which House he would end up in. His father had been in Gryffindor, but his mother had been in Ravenclaw. James got out of bed and quickly got dressed into his clothes. His Hogwarts robes were packed away in his trunk and he would change into those later. He ran down the stairs and into the kitchen where his mother was making pancakes.

"Look who is finally awake!" Mrs. Potter grinned.

"Morning Mom! Morning Dad!" James said as he sat down.

Mr. Potter folded up the Daily Prophet and smiled at his son. "Are you ready to leave James?"

"Of course I am! I am so excited about today!" James exclaimed.

His mother laughed and set the pancakes on the table and the Potter family ate breakfast together.

The family finished and Mrs. Potter started putting the dishes into the sink. James ran up the stairs followed by his father to get his trunk. He ran into his room and found a cage with a brown owl in it. The owl turned its head to look at James curiously.

"Is this owl mine?" James asked his father astounded.

"Yes James, We decided to get you an owl for a present." Mr. Potter replied laughing.

"He is beautiful!! I will have to think of a name for him." James grabbed the handle of the owl cage while his father grabbed his trunk and they both headed downstairs. They met Mrs. Potter at the bottom and the three Potters got into their car and drove to King's Cross. Soon the car drove into the station parking lot and the family walked into the station.

"Platform nine." James said as they pasted a barrier and then he looked towards the next number and stopped. "Platform 10? Where is platform nine and three quarters Dad?"

"Well James we have to run at that barrier in between the two platforms and we will go right through it."

James looked at him with wide eyes. "We have to run at a solid barrier?"

"Yes James. Now come along." Mrs. Potter said.

The family started running at the platform and as they were about to hit it James closed his eyes. When he opened them there was a scarlet steam engine in front of him.

"Wow we made it!" James exclaimed.

Mr. Potter laughed. "Of course we did James."

"Well we better get you on the train." Mrs. Potter said.

The family walked towards the train and Mr. Potter helped James lift his trunk and owl cage onto the train. James turned towards his parents to say goodbye.

"Take good care of yourself James!" Mrs. Potter said as she hugged him close. "Make sure you write to let us how what is happening at Hogwarts."

"Have fun James!" Mr. Potter said as he hugged James. "Just make sure you behave." He winked.

"I will." James said as he climbed onto the train. He looked back at his parents and waved. They both waved at him. His dad was smiling while his mom had tears in her eyes.

James started down the corridor and looked into compartments for a place to sit. He finally found an empty compartment. He went in and stowed his trunk and owl. Then he sat down next to the window.

Suddenly, the door slid open. A boy with long black hair stood there and he looked at James expectantly.

"Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here? Most the compartments are full."

"Not at all." James said as he got to his feet. "Do you need any help with your trunk?"

"Thanks." the boy said as the two of them stowed the trunk and then sat down.

"What is your name?" James asked.

"Sirius Black," he said, sticking out his hand. "What is yours?"

"James Potter," James said as he shook Sirius' hand. "What year are you?"

"This is my first year. Looks as if it is the same for you. Are you nervous?" Sirius asked his new friend.

"Yeah I am, but I am sure everything will be great!" James said. "What House do you think you will be in?"

Sirius' face seem to darken. "My whole family has been in Slytherin, but I don't want to be. I would rather be in Gryffindor. However my parents will probably be upset with me."

James smiled. "I want to be in Gryffindor too!!! My dad was in that House!"

The two boys were so busy talking that they didn't notice a shabby looking boy open the compartment door.

"Do you two mind if I join you in here?"

James looked up at the boy and quickly gave him a smile.

"Not at all. Come and join us!"

"What is your name?" Sirius asked as he helped the boy stow his trunk.

"Remus Lupin. What about you two?"

"James Potter."

"Sirius Black."

"Well it's nice to meet both of you!" Remus said as he sat down.

"Nice to meet you as well." James replied politely. "What about you Remus? What House do you want?"

"Well I would either like Gryffindor or Hufflepuff. My parents said those are good Houses."

James laughed. "Looks like we all want to be in Gryffindor. Let's hope it happens."

The three boys continued to talk as the train went along the track getting closer to Hogwarts.