Jaz sat on his bed even after the other boys had gone to bed. He could hear the gentle breathing and snuffling softly, but sleep would not take him. He had found several initials carved into his bed and one of them was HJP. This was his dad's bed. The same one he had slept in while he was at Hogwarts. He knew they kept beds in storage until they were needed. They did the same thing at Lyanesse. Still unable to sleep he got up and opened his trunk, "Lumos," he said softly producing a small light at the end of his wand. Arianna had taught him that one right after he had gotten his wand a few weeks back: A welcome to Hogwarts gift from her. While he was looking through his things he found a bit of parchment and a note written on it in his mother's beautiful script:
Jaz, this has been in the family for the past two generations. You are the third. I know you will uncover its secrets in time. I have no doubt that you will have adventures and friendship just as your father and I did.
Oh, and DO NOT tell your father I gave this to you. Both he and your grandfather think this is still in the secret room they think you and your siblings and aunts and uncles know nothing about.
Jaz's eyes opened wide. He knew what this was...and his mother was the one giving this to him? It was strange to say the least. His mother was always one for following the rules and telling him that she never wanted to punish him for things she found out about. It was like lightning going off in his head. All this time his mother had been telling him 'Don't get caught'. His mother...his mother, the headmistress of Lyanesse University, respected and almost revered...no, he had to be mistaken. His mother would never tell him something like that. Not when all she did in school was follow his dad around trying to keep him out of trouble. Best friends with his aunt Hermione who lived to follow rules...although they said she was worse as a kid. He didn't know why his mother would give this to him, but he knew he wouldn't waste an opportunity like this. "I, James Sirius Potter, solemnly swear I am up to no good." He breathed out.
Writing appeared on the parchment 'Messrs. Moony, Padfoot, and Prongs are pleased to know that you have found your way to our little piece of heaven. Since our time at Hogwarts the castle and grounds have changed and we are pleased to be with you on this journey to rediscover and add to this wonderful map. We are joined by Thunder, Rufus, Mercury, and DarkPeace. On your journey through Hogwarts we will be there for you, always.' The words disappeared and he saw his name and the room he was in 'First Year Boys Dormitory'. He smiled a little feeling like he had a real friend through this. He didn't know who these people were, but he was glad they were there. They had never told him where they got the Marauder's Map. His grandfather had told him that he and his friends had it in school and always had a twinkle in his eye when he said it, but that was all. It was a map of Hogwarts and together Jaz was certain they could uncover the secrets to Hogwarts.
