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Ch. 7 Detention with Rockwood
Like nothing happened Lupin came back again. Sirius was getting as bad as James. Sirius noticed he had more scratches. He looked healthy but looked like he was getting over a bad bout of flu. James asked him where he went. Remus told them that he was in the hospital wing. Sirius knew that was a lie.
"While you disappeared we came up with a brilliant idea" James said.
"What?" Remus asked.
"We want to create a map of Hogwarts" James said.
"That will take forever" Remus said thoughtful.
"What do we have to do first" Sirius asked.
"We will have to know Hogwarts inside and out, then we have to make a model map, then do learn the spells to do it" Remus told them.
"What kind of spells" Peter squeaked.
"Well protective spells, so the wrong person doesn't read it" Remus said.
"We should start walking around the school at night" James suggested excitedly.
"On the weekends" Remus said.
"Why" Sirius whined.
"Because we don't want to fall asleep during class." Remus said.
"Oh how horrifying it would be if we take a nap during History of Magic" Sirius said sarcastically. Remus whacked him on the head with his textbook.
"Don't be smart" Remus warned.
"Sorry Remus" Sirius apologized. James and Peter laughed.
"That's what it take to shut him up" James laughed.
"That hurt" Sirius said rubbing the back of his head.
"Well you stress me out" Remus retorted.
"You stress me out" Sirius responded.
"Let's go before you guys kill each other" James laughed. Remus and Sirius always fought but made up very quickly, as if nothing happened.
"So how soon can we get the map done" James asked.
"It could take a long time" Remus said.
"But were going to do it, right" Sirius said.
"Of course we are" Remus smiled.
Defense Against the Dark Arts was horrible. In one week alone Professor Rockwood gave Remus a 0. It was clear to see that there was mutual hatred between Professor and Student. What worse was that they were doing a unit on magical creatures and the evil professor said they had a huge project to do for the class. He paired them up into pairs. Sirius got Remus, Peter got Lily Evans. To James's horror he was partnered with Snape.
"Next few class periods we will be discussing" He stopped and wrote on the board.
"Werewolves" He said dramatically. The bell rang.
"I can't believe that "
"JAMES" Remus warned.
"He's making me work with Snape" James whined.
"I'm sure it would be fine" Remus said. Peter started fake crying.
"What is it Pete" Sirius said dramatically.
"Snape is going to kill Jamie" Peter cried. Remus looked at them disapprovingly.
"You guys are such jerks to me" James pouted.
"Oh lighten up Jamesy boy" Sirius said slapping his shoulder.
"Learning about werewolves and stuff should be cool" Peter said.
"I think it's just busy work" Remus declared.
"Why" Sirius asked.
"We should be doing something useful like learning the Shield Charm" Remus said.
"You already know the Shield Charm" James reminded him.
"I know that, I just don't see what werewolves have to do with Defense Against the Dark Arts" Remus shrugged.
"Well if we met up with a werewolf we'll know what to do" Sirius said. Remus opened his mouth as if about to tell him what to do when you meet a werewolf but thought better of it.
"Let's go to Lunch, Defense Against the Dark Arts make me hungry" James said.
"It was worse because it was double" Remus said disgustedly.
"Race you" Sirius said. All four boys ran. Remus got to the Great Hall first.
"Dang you fast" James said gasping for breath.
"And your just slow" Remus laughed.
As promised Professor Rockwood talked about Werewolves for the next couple of classes. One thing that wasn't counted on, Remus missing class.
"Where is Mr. Lupin" Professor Rockwood asked James.
"He's sick" James lied.
"I don't appreciate lying Mr. Potter, 10 points from Gryffindor" He snapped.
"That's not fair" Sirius said.
"You want 10 points taken away from you Mr. Black" Professor Rockwood warned. Sirius shut up.
"Now class, what are the ways you can kill a werewolf" He asked.
"But Professor, aren't werewolves human most of the time" Lily Evans asked. She sounded horrified at the thought of killing a werewolf.
"A werewolf is a werewolf, Ms. Evans" He said simply.
"Like Lily said. There humans most of the time, wouldn't it be murder" Sirius asked.
"I will not debate werewolf rights with a bunch of first years" He said.
"Well that was a cheerful class" Sirius said.
"I wonder where Remus was at" James asked.
"There he is" Peter pointed.
"Remus where were you" Sirius asked him.
"I didn't want to waste my time learning about werewolves and other stuff like that" Remus said.
"Oh come on it's not that bad" James said.
"You got a 0's for the day" Sirius said.
"I get a 0 for just going" Remus pointed out.
"If I can deal with Snape being my partner, you can survive a class period with Rockwood" James declared.
"Come on Remus, I need your help. You grade effects my grade" Sirius whined.
"Fine I'll go tomorrow" Remus said defeated.
"Mr. Lupin" A voice behind him said.
"Yes Sir" Remus said quickly.
"The other professor might allow you to miss their classes, but do not expect the same treatment from me" The professor said nastily.
"I'll come tomorrow" Remus said quietly. He seemed to have found his shoes interesting.
"You have detention every night this week" Professor Rockwood said.
"Yes sir" Remus said.
"What a git" James said shaking his head.
"That he is" Sirius said.
"He is going to murder me during one of detentions" Remus said frighten.
"He's a git not a murder" James said. Remus was convinced.
True to his word, Remus went to Defense Against the Dark Arts. He wasn't far behind because Sirius had done most of it. Remus was very grateful. Peter and Lily seemed to be getting along with their project. James however wasn't so lucky.
"I hate working with Snape" James said.
"What did he do now" Sirius said sympathetically.
"He called me an idiot because I didn't label something right" James said.
"It's only for a little while" Remus said.
"Easy for you to say. I'm surprised my homework doesn't have greasy on it" James said.
"You know you could be a little nicer to him" Remus warned.
"What would be the sense is that" James said. Remus knew it was a losing battle.
"At least it's an easy project" Peter said.
"Easy for you to say, you got house elves" James said.
"You have Centaurs, what's easier than that" Sirius asked.
"Having Werewolf like you" Sirius said.
"It's not exciting work I assure you" Remus said.
"Oh come on, if moon cycles aren't interesting. I don't know what is" Sirius said.
"Well it's not the work is more of my mental project partner" Remus said.
"Yeah, HEY" Sirius said suddenly remembering Lupin was talking about him.
"I can't wait until this project is over" James moaned.
"I think we should plan another prank" Sirius said.
"On Snape" James asked hopefully.
"Who else" Sirius said.
"Let's do something different this time" Remus begged.
"You mean you'll actually willingly help us" James asked.
"I suppose so" Remus said.
"YEAH" Sirius and James yelled in victory.
"Oh shut up" Remus said. Peter chuckled.
"It's funny" James said.
"What you face" Remus retorted. James smacked him on the arm.
"That hurts Remy, that hurts" Sirius said.
"What a coincidence so does my arm" Remus said rubbing his arm.
"What do you suggest we do to Snape, Remus" James asked.
"I think we might need to do something a little more daring" Remus stated. Sirius and James looked excited.
Next Chapter: Remus helps them pull off their biggest prank yet. Sirius and James try to find out where Remus disappears to. Rumors start of a new creature living at Hogwarts. The Marauders meet Albus Dumbledore for the first time.
