Hello again! Sorry for the long wait but I hope you enjoy this chapter! Thank you for reading :D

The Christmas break had ended and I was back at Hogwarts to continue my third year. Before the break, I tried to convince my godfather, Remus Lupin to visit for the holidays after asking him to teach Harry to defend himself against those Dementors, but he declined my invite stating my parents didn't think it would be a good idea for me to ask him without their permission. But, I knew that they wouldn't mind it. I didn't want to press it, so I left him alone and it made me sad because I felt as if he was pushing me away. Was it because I could change into a wolf? Was he afraid he might hurt me because of what he was? I wasn't certain. When I started to leave his office that day, Remus stopped me, probably seeing the sad look on my face and told me that after the Christmas break, we will spend time together, which really cheered me up because I'll be able to build a relationship with my godfather.

Being back at school, I caught up with my friends and talked about what we did during our holidays and also went on another trip to Hogsmeade where the snow had blanketed the entire town as it looked like a whimsical snow globe. I sat down on a smooth stone looking at Ron and Hermione standing by one another peering from the barbwire barrier where the Shrieking Shack stood couple miles away. Seeing these two together always put a smile on my face as I had this funny feeling they were going to be together soon. Being here with my friends was nice and all, but it wasn't as exciting without Harry, who was back at Hogwarts catching up with Transfiguration homework. I was still upset over his aunt and uncle for not signing his permission slip, but nothing could be done now. He'd seemed to be feeling better now after the loss of his Nimbus 2000 and losing his first Quidditch match, I'm sure it was because my godfather spoke to him about giving him private lessons to fend off those Dementors if they ever come across him again. The thought of Harry clouded my mind, causing the strange feeling in my stomach to twist and tingle uncontrollably inside, as if the cold weather here in Hogsmeade wasn't enough.

Harry's P.O.V:

"Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, Reynard, and Prongs are proud to present the Marauder's Map." I spoke out the names appearing on the parchment which was once blank until Fred and George revealed its secrets to me.

"We owe them so much." Fred let out, my eyes fascinated at the familiar names of professors and students with their footsteps walking around the grounds of Hogwarts.

"Hang on. This is Hogwarts. And that's...No, is that really?" I was lost for words, never looking away from this extraordinary map as I spotted the Headmaster and his repetitive footsteps.

"Dumbledore."

"In his study."

"Pacing."

"Does that a lot." Both Fred and George spoke back to each other as this was incredible. I can see everything and everyone on this map and know where they're going. This was going to be easier to leave the grounds without getting caught.

"So you mean this map shows-" My voice trailed off, hearing both Weasley twins answering my unfinished question.

"Everyone."

"Everyone?" I repeated back to George as Fred continued.

"Where they are."

"What they're doing."

"Every minute."

"Of everyday."

"Brilliant! Where did you get it?" I felt excited and couldn't contain the large grin spreading along my face.

"From Filch's office in our First year, after we set off a Dungbomb. There was a drawer in his office marked as "Confiscated and Highly Dangerous" and naturally we wanted to find what was inside. I distracted Filch with another Dungbomb while Fred snatched this lovely treasure from the drawer before we'd escaped." George explained on how they'd acquired the map several years ago.

"Now, listen. There are seven secret passageways out of the castle and we'd recommend…"

"...This one." They spoke out in unison, pointing at certain place marker on the map.

"The One-Eyed Witch Passageway."

"It would lead you straight to Honeydukes' cellar." Fred assured me, as George noticed someone approaching towards us from the map.

"Be best to hurry, Filch is heading this way."

"And don't forget. When you're done, just give it a tap and say…"

"Mischief Managed. Otherwise, anyone can read it." They spoke out again, as Fred drew out his wand at the map causing everything to vanish and became a normal piece of parchment again.

End P.O.V

"Well, well, look who's here. You two shopping for your new dream home? Bit grand for you, isn't it, Weasle-Bee? Don't your family sleep in one room?" Suddenly, Malfoy and his obnoxious friends walked in our path and came here with every intent to cause trouble.

"Why don't you shut up, Malfoy!" I glared at the spoiled privileged Slytherin, standing up from my seat with my fists clenched at each side. Draco responded with an idiotic smirk.

"Oh. not very friendly aren't we. Miss Know-It-All on Werewolves and Animagi." He sneered at my ability to define the differences between to the two terms. I felt Hermione pulling me towards her, as Ron stepped forward to face Draco and his goons.

"Leave her alone, Malfoy."

"Standing up to your superiors, are we now?" Malfoy continued on with his ignorant behavior, that I wanted to smack that toothy grin off his face.

"Shut your mouth, Malfoy." Ron let out, as Draco raised his eyebrows.

"Boys, I think it's time we teach Weasle-Bee how to respect his superiors." Malfoy began while Crabbe began to crack his knuckles while Goyle widened his grin.

"Hope you don't mean yourself." Hermione scoffed off, standing in Malfoy's way as I tightened my fists.

"How dare you talk to me! You filthy little mudblood!" He spat out, denoting her with that horrible name. I was seconds away of revealing my secret to them, as a rogue snowball suddenly hit Draco in the back of the head just before I transformed. Draco turned around quickly, trying to find out who hit him but there was no one there.

"Who is that?" Draco called out, as another ball of snow pelted him in the face. Suddenly, a frenzy of snow balls targeted the Slytherin trio like rapid fire and I began to laugh at the scene as Ron and Hermione joined in too. We watched in awe as a certain someone pulled Draco's legs from the snow and began dragging him pass the barrier and towards the Shrieking Shack.

"What's up, Malfoy? Lost your skis?" Ron spoke through his chuckling, entertained by the scared expression on his face. Draco was then let go and struggled back to his feet as Crabbe and Goyle lifted him up and started to flee away from us.

"Obviously, this isn't a curse of the Shrieking Shack...I wonder who's behind this?" I let out with a wide grin spread across my lips, as the strings of Ron's hat began to move by themselves before this person began to play with Hermione's hair and my scarf.

"Harry!" Hermione spoke out once he revealed himself from his invisibility cloak and laughing to himself.

"Bloody hell, Harry. That was not funny." Ron told him with a serious look before smiling at his best friend.

"Well, since you're here. Why don't we do a bit of shopping?" I suggested to them, as they agreed and soon left the entrance to the Shrieking Shack.

Well, I really hope you liked the chapter. Yes, there's a new Marauder and the clue of the name is the type of animal our Marauder is which if you remember reading earlier chapters of my story will reveal who it is, but more will be revealed as the story continues

Have a great day! :D