"It's done!" announced Remus, flopping tiredly onto the couch in Gryffindor's common room.

"Brilliant!" exclaimed Sirius in excitement, snatching the piece of 'blank' parchment from his friend's hand. The other two Marauders leaned closer to look as Sirius placed the parchment flat on the table. Making sure that no one was close enough to hear, he whispered, "I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good."

Immediately, lines appeared on the parchments, crisscrossing to reveal the detailed map of the Hogwarts grounds. In one corner, words spiraled into existence.

Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, Purveyors of Aids to Magical Mischief-makers, are proud to present THE MARAUDER'S MAP.

"Awesome!" Sirius said as his eyes scanned through the Map, watching the dots move about. Suddenly, the contents vanished. "Prongs!" he whined as James wiped the map clean.

"Wait, let's check the defense mechanisms first!" said James. "Wormtail, you try."

Peter tapped the Map with his wand. "Um… I, Peter Pettigrew, forgot the password."

At that, Remus also sat up, curious about the Map's response.

Mr. Moony would like to express his condolences to Mr. Pettigrew concerning his failing memory.

Mr. Padfoot suggests that perhaps Mr. Pettigrew requires a visit to St. Mungo's.

Mr. Prongs wonders if Mr. Pettigrew is addled in the brain.

Mr. Wormtail wishes Mr. Pettigrew a good day, and would like to emphasize that they would never give the password to someone quite so dimwitted.

"I just insulted myself," Peter said in an affronted tone, but couldn't contain the laughter that bubbled up at the sheer ridiculousness of the situation.

Sirius gave a shout of laughter.

James grinned. "I'll go next." He drew out his wand and tapped the now-blank parchment. "The awesome James Potter requires you to reveal your secrets!"

Remus laughed. "This one will be even better."

Mr. Padfoot presents his surprise at the fact that Mr. Potter's head has not exploded from over-inflation.

Mr. Prongs agrees with Mr. Padfoot and suggests that Mr. Potter sticks a pin into it, just to let some air out.

Mr. Moony thinks that Mr. Prongs is a bloody hypocrite but seconds that course of action to Mr. Potter.

Mr. Wormtail requests that Mr. Potter minds his own business, the insufferable big-head.

"Moony insulted me twice!" complained James.

"You were asking for it," Remus told him calmly, pulling the Map towards him. "What are you?" he asked the Map.

Mr. Padfoot would like to think of this as a great accomplishment.

Mr. Moony implores Mr. Padfoot to shut up, and states that this is nothing but a piece of blank parchment.

Mr. Wormtail disagrees, but would rather not say what this truly is.

Mr. Prongs welcomes anyone with mischief in mind, but otherwise requests whoever is asking to keep his filthy nose away from other people's business.

"That was rather harsh for such a polite question," said Remus, not looking particularly irritated.

"My turn!" Sirius grabbed the Map excitedly, pulling out his wand. "Sirius Black, mischief-maker extraordinaire, commands you to reveal your secrets!"

Mr. Prongs applauds the appearance of a fellow mischief-maker, but is of the opinion that no one will be quite as extraordinary as he.

Mr. Wormtail feels inclined to aid this potential misfit.

Mr. Moony implores Mr. Prongs and Mr. Wormtail to be more wary about the secret.

Mr. Padfoot states that if Mr. Black is half as awesome as he implies, he should be able to figure the secret out himself.

The Marauders wish Mr. Black a good day and present best wishes on figuring out the password.

Grinning, the four friends traded mischievous looks. By an unspoken agreement, they tapped their wands on the Map simultaneously. "I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good."

EDIT: Seriously. I just forget to add an Author's Note at the end, and no one reviews. I'm flattered to receive 5 story alerts but why no reviews? (raises eyebrow)

Well, I'll say it now: Please review! I'd love to know what you think of this story. (smiles)