Chapter 4: Our Old School

"Well," Harry said. "We had a new defense professor each year."

The three Marauders and the two boys of the Golden Group were in the kitchens talking.

They had talked about devinations and how the teacher had always predicted Harry's death, which had yet to happen. They also described Transfiguration. Their teacher reminded the Marauders of McGonagall. Potions the first five years gave the Marauders the creeps, but last year's reminded them of their own. Harry and Ron had told them how Dumbledore reminded them of their own headmaster.

"First year had an evil spirit in the back of his head." Ron added. "Second year was all talk, no action. Most he ever did was let loose a bunch of pixies, tried a spell that didn't work, then left us to clean up the mess."

The Marauders winced.

"Third year was the best." Harry said. "However, he retired after our Potions Professor told everyone about his condition."

"What was the condition?" Remus asked.

"He had lycanthropy." Harry explained.

The Marauders paled and glanced over at an extremely pale Remus.

"Of course, I didn't want him to leave." Harry added.

"You didn't want the monster to leave?" Remus asked testing the boys.

"DON'T call him that." Harry defended. "He took time out of his schedule to teach me the patronus. We had a bunch of dementors around and I'm badly affected by them. Also, he was one of my dad's best friends. Actually, he's one of my guardians. He's anything BUT a monster."

This gesture caused the three Marauders to smile.

"However, the guy who bit him is." Ron added.

"Fourth year was a Death Eater under the influence of Polyjuice Potion to disguise himself as a retired auror." Harry continued. "Fifth year was a Ministry toad. Don't get me started on her."

"You're still sore about her banning you from Quidditch?" Ron asked.

"Of course." Harry said.

"Sixth and this year," Ron continued for his friend "was a slimy git who ended up saving Harry's life last July. Actually, he was the Potions professor our first five years."

"Then you were transferred?" Sirius asked.

"Yeah.' Ron said with an embarrassed grin.

Harry then sighed.

"What's wrong?" James asked.

"I just miss everyone" Harry said. "Especially Ginny."

"My sister?" Ron asked in amazement.

"Don't hate me," Harry told his friend. "But I've fallen for her."

"Finally." Ron said. "Hermione told me that Ginny has fallen for you."

"AND YOU'RE JUST NOW TELLING ME THIS?!" Harry yelled.

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Later when Ron and Harry were with Hermione and Dumbledore,

"Looks like you, smells like you, sounds like you, acts like you." Remus said to James. "You sure he's not you?"

"Yeah." Peter added. "What's that saying? Acts like a duck, sounds like a duck, looks like a duck, it's a duck?"

"He's my age." James said. "And even though I like the name "Harry", he's not related."

"Maybe he's your son from the future." Sirius suggested.

"That's ridiculous." James said.

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Meanwhile,

"We managed contact with the future." Dumbledore told the time travelers. "Your parents will be contacting you via Fawkes until we can find a way to get you back to your own time."

"That's great. Thanks Professor." Hermione said.

After they left.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU TWO SKIPPED CLASS LIKE THAT! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? HARRY! YOU'RE HEAD BOY IN OUR TIME! EVEN THOUGH WE AREN'T HEADS HERE, THAT DOESN'T MEAN WE CAN'T ACT AS RESPONSIBLE! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELVES?!" Hermione yelled

"My dad was an interesting guy at my age." Harry said.

TBC