Sorry I took so long. I have been absolutely full of things to do, and when
I had time, I had go to my father's house.
Now, what the hell do you mean Voldemort only appeared when James left school? In the first book, in the first chapter, Dumbledore tells McGonagall that he has been trying to convince people to say Voldemort's for eleven years...
The timeline I am following is this: 1970-Voldemort appears. 1971-James goes to school. 1978-James and company graduates and James and Lily get married. One year later, Lily gets pregnant, and Harry is born in 1980. In 1981 James and Lily die.
Please forgive me if I did counted the years wrong, because I am hopeless in math.
Now, about Sirius finding the meaning of the dreams... well, I admit it is rather stupid, but who said Sirius wasn't intelligent? McGonagall does say in PoA that he and James were very bright, so I just took advantage of that.
Hope you like the next chapter!!
I own nothing related to Harry Potter
Chapter Five
Werewolves, Marauders and Maps
The boys were spending a lot of time in the library trying to find a solution for their problem. Two months passed, and Remus had disappeared again. James noticed that that the first times were on the full moon, so his theory was right. When Remus left, he called Peter and Sirius to talk to them.
"Sirius, Peter, I think I already know what's up with Remus," Peter looked curious and Sirius nodded.
"He's a Werewolf, isn't he?" he asked his friend. James nodded and Peter's eyes widened in fear.
"A-A Werewolf? That's impossible-He can't be a-a Werewolf!" But James just shook his head.
"He is. I've read a book about it, his good hearing, why he seemed a bit tired, why he was a bit reluctant to talk with us in the beginning, his disappearances. it all fits." Sirius nodded agreeing with everything James was saying.
"We have to tell professor Dumbledore! I mean. a Werewolf! That's dangerous! They are dark creatures and treacherous. and-" He stopped as Sirius glared at him.
"Don't you even dare say those things about Remus Peter. In first place, this was not his fault. In second, he is only a wolf once a month; he is human the rest of the days. In third place, he is our friend; he deserves our support, no matter what he is." James nodded in agreement.
"Yes, he being a Werewolf changes nothing. Tomorrow we'll find a way to help in the library. There has to be something we can do." So it was a plan. Little did they know that helping Remus they would change their lives forever. _____________________________________________________________________
The next day, they found Remus in the Entrance Hall, and pulled him into an empty classroom. He seemed very tired and had a few scratches.
"Hey, guys, what's up?" he asked a bit nervously. The three boys traded glances.
"We know, Remus," said James. Remus's eyes widened, and then he paled.
"Know-Know what?" Sirius gave a step forward and said in an incredible straight face.
"About your dancing job in Hogsmeade Remus. OW!!" He shouted after James whacked him upside the head.
"We mean, Remus, about you being a Werewolf," said James. Remus looked down to his feet.
"Oh, right. we'll I'll just. I'll check with Dumbledore to see if I can go home and-"But was interrupted by an indignant Sirius.
"What the hell are you talking about Remus!? To go home? Whatever for!?" He asked his friend. Remus looked confused.
"But, I thought that you wouldn't want to have a Werewolf in your dormitory ." James shook his head.
"We talked about it last night and we decided that we don't care that you become a wolf once a month. You are a great friend the rest of it." Sirius nodded and continued.
"You're a great friend, Lupin, so I guess you are still stuck with us." Remus had tears in his eyes, and suddenly threw himself forward and gave the three boys a brotherly hug. The boys didn't tell Remus that they were looking for a way to help him. They decided that it would take his hopes to high up only to be crushed if they couldn't do it. _____________________________________________________________________
A month before Christmas Holidays.
"I'm telling you, this is impossible!" Said Peter throwing the book he was reading on the table. James looked up from his book a looked at Peter's. His eyes widened.
"Peter, you stupid git!" He exclaimed putting his down and his own book and picking the one Peter was reading.
James started looking into the book, grinning madly. Sirius, Remus and Peter traded perplexed glances.
"James, what's the matter?" asked Sirius cautiously. James didn't say anything, just showed him the cover of the book. Magical Maps-How to make and adding extras.
"I can't believe it!!" Said Sirius a bit loudly, receiving a very ugly look from madam Pince. "This is exactly what we need; here James put it in the middle." James did as he was told and the other boys leaned over to read it too.
James was passing the pages, looking through to see if something interested him, then he took out four pieces of parchment and put them in the book.
"Here, I think this is the best for us." Said James pointing at one page. And reading it for the others. _____________________________________________________________________
"Maps-by storing memories
This way of making maps is very popular for people who live in areas where all the secret rooms and passages haven't been discovered yet, the map maker can store all the ones he discovered almost instantly.
The map maker must have a very clear idea of size and dimension so that the map is done perfectly. The parchment must be prepared before used, and if done correctly, the map maker will be able to put extra features in it, as well as add a new area anytime they want. Only one person can add extra features or areas." _____________________________________________________________________
James looked up. "The rest is about how to make it. Now to the next part.
_____________________________________________________________________
Extra Features - To know where other people are and Secret passages
This feature is not commonly used, as it requires permission from the ministry of magic, and also needs to be registered. To be caught with one unregistered can take from a fine to some time in prison.
This feature permits the map maker to give the map the ability to locate people, ghosts, poltergeists and etc, so that the user of the map can avoid unwanted people.
Also, if done correctly, the map maker can make the map realize the intentions of the user, and show only what they need to see, that includes passwords. If the creators knew the passwords, and "taught" them to the map, they will be able to be viewed when necessary and give instruction of how to use them. _____________________________________________________________________
"That's perfect!!" exclaimed Sirius, but Remus and Peter exchanged looks.
"That's illegal," Stated Remus. James and Sirius shrugged.
"Who cares?" said Sirius.
"Now the last part." Said James turning the page _____________________________________________________________________
Extra Features - Giving the map your personality and Access Passwords
Done very rarely with the use of these spells, the map maker can put a bit of his or her personality in the map, that way the user can actually "Talk" to you, even if you are away or dead. The user must remember, though, that they are not talking with an actual person, only a mirror their personality. The map makers can also create a different personality, or one that is mixed.
These personalities can also serve as "guards" for unwanted users, and only permit people who do know the password for its use. Another thing that can be added to the map, is to make it recognize people and intentions. For example, it can manifest itself to people that are similar, and are to the liking of its personality. It will probably begin writing to those people and then reveal itself. The same can be to people it doesn't like; if the map has a creative personality. well results can sometimes be humorous. _____________________________________________________________________
"But James. look at these spells. they are so complex!" Said Remus looking through the pages. James shrugged.
"I think that if we try hard enough we might be able to do them, all we have to do is practice." Sirius nodded.
"I think," Sirius ignored the looks of mock astonishment, "that it's better if we only attempt to do it later in the year. By then the patrols will have relaxed a bit and we'll have a bit more control and ability over magic." All the others nodded.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. We better copy all this down, though, and keep it for when we we'll need it," said James.
The three boys copied everything they would need, put their things away and left talking animatedly. Until.
"I have an idea!!" Said Sirius suddenly stopping in the middle of the corridor making Peter bump into him.
James put a hand to his head and said dramatically, "Oh no." Remus sniggered and Sirius glared at them both.
"Well, if you don't want to know, then I won't tell you." He stated crossing his arms, still glaring. James rolled his eyes.
"Just say it, Sirius." Sirius glared a bit harder at him.
"Oh, so now you want to hear it! That's nice of you, Jimmy." Sirius couldn't hold it any longer. He burst out laughing at the look of disbelief that came on James's face.
"Jimmy? JIMMY!? Why the hell JIMMY?" He asked outraged at what his supposedly best friend called him. Now Remus and Peter started laughing as well. "I'm gonna kill you!" Said James edging closer. Sirius put his had up to stop him.
"James, James, you are forgetting that if you kill me, you'll never know how we can pull another prank without getting caught by the teachers..." James stopped in his tracks. Was Sirius saying what he thought he was? James stopped in front of Sirius, arms crossed, trying to stop a smile from peaking out.
"Continue..." He said still trying to contain the smile. Sirius grinned and motioned the others come nearer. Sirius took out a piece of parchment and showed it to them. Their eyes widened.
"Sirius. there is no way we can do this..." Sirius shook his head.
"Sure there is." He said smiling. The other looked at each other completely bewildered.
"Sirius, none of us are very good at charms, or potions... those are our worst subjects!" Said James trying to put some sense in his friend. Sirius smiled wider.
"But we know a group of three people who can do it... three people who happen to be quite good at potions as well." The boy's eyes widened.
"Surely not... Lily, Heather and Chris?" Asked a very stunned Remus. Sirius nodded.
"And this time, we are aiming to something greater..." he told the others his plan, their eyes widened and their faces broke into mischievous smiles, and their eyes held a wild twinkle, but the strongest came from Sirius and Remus.
"I should have know!!" Came a voice near by, "The pack of trouble makers are at it again aren't you!? Look at your feet!! No respect!! Absolutely no respect!! I will." When Filch wasn't looking they ran away. "Oh, that was close!" said Peter collapsing on the sofa in the Gryffindor common room, closely followed by the others.
"So, when are you asking Lily, Chris and Heather about-" but Remus was cut off by a voice behind them.
"About what exactly?" asked Heather. Lily and Chris were standing next to her. The four boys glanced at each other.
"Um. We need you help." Started James. The girls walked over to them and crossed their arms and looked at them.
"For what exactly?" asked Chris. Sirius spoke up.
"We are actually planning on doing something. But there are a few problems." Lily nodded.
"What problems and what are you planning on doing?" Looking at the others, they sent each other silent agreements to tell them everything. So he did.
Chris stared at him as though he had grown an extra head. Lily's eyes widened and her mouth dropped open and Heather was grinning.
"You do realize, that if you are caught, you could get a suspension or even expelled?" Asked Lily slowly, the same way you talk to someone who has a mental problem. The boys nodded. They sighed and looked at each other then looked back at the boys.
"Okay, what we'll do. We will help you with the potion, we will help you with the charm," said Lily. Heather continued.
"But if you are caught, you say that you did the spell by yourselves, and that we never helped you, deal?" The boys nodded.
"We will give you the potion tomorrow," Said Chris, and the girls left. The boys looked at each other and laughed in their anticipation.
Now, what the hell do you mean Voldemort only appeared when James left school? In the first book, in the first chapter, Dumbledore tells McGonagall that he has been trying to convince people to say Voldemort's for eleven years...
The timeline I am following is this: 1970-Voldemort appears. 1971-James goes to school. 1978-James and company graduates and James and Lily get married. One year later, Lily gets pregnant, and Harry is born in 1980. In 1981 James and Lily die.
Please forgive me if I did counted the years wrong, because I am hopeless in math.
Now, about Sirius finding the meaning of the dreams... well, I admit it is rather stupid, but who said Sirius wasn't intelligent? McGonagall does say in PoA that he and James were very bright, so I just took advantage of that.
Hope you like the next chapter!!
I own nothing related to Harry Potter
Chapter Five
Werewolves, Marauders and Maps
The boys were spending a lot of time in the library trying to find a solution for their problem. Two months passed, and Remus had disappeared again. James noticed that that the first times were on the full moon, so his theory was right. When Remus left, he called Peter and Sirius to talk to them.
"Sirius, Peter, I think I already know what's up with Remus," Peter looked curious and Sirius nodded.
"He's a Werewolf, isn't he?" he asked his friend. James nodded and Peter's eyes widened in fear.
"A-A Werewolf? That's impossible-He can't be a-a Werewolf!" But James just shook his head.
"He is. I've read a book about it, his good hearing, why he seemed a bit tired, why he was a bit reluctant to talk with us in the beginning, his disappearances. it all fits." Sirius nodded agreeing with everything James was saying.
"We have to tell professor Dumbledore! I mean. a Werewolf! That's dangerous! They are dark creatures and treacherous. and-" He stopped as Sirius glared at him.
"Don't you even dare say those things about Remus Peter. In first place, this was not his fault. In second, he is only a wolf once a month; he is human the rest of the days. In third place, he is our friend; he deserves our support, no matter what he is." James nodded in agreement.
"Yes, he being a Werewolf changes nothing. Tomorrow we'll find a way to help in the library. There has to be something we can do." So it was a plan. Little did they know that helping Remus they would change their lives forever. _____________________________________________________________________
The next day, they found Remus in the Entrance Hall, and pulled him into an empty classroom. He seemed very tired and had a few scratches.
"Hey, guys, what's up?" he asked a bit nervously. The three boys traded glances.
"We know, Remus," said James. Remus's eyes widened, and then he paled.
"Know-Know what?" Sirius gave a step forward and said in an incredible straight face.
"About your dancing job in Hogsmeade Remus. OW!!" He shouted after James whacked him upside the head.
"We mean, Remus, about you being a Werewolf," said James. Remus looked down to his feet.
"Oh, right. we'll I'll just. I'll check with Dumbledore to see if I can go home and-"But was interrupted by an indignant Sirius.
"What the hell are you talking about Remus!? To go home? Whatever for!?" He asked his friend. Remus looked confused.
"But, I thought that you wouldn't want to have a Werewolf in your dormitory ." James shook his head.
"We talked about it last night and we decided that we don't care that you become a wolf once a month. You are a great friend the rest of it." Sirius nodded and continued.
"You're a great friend, Lupin, so I guess you are still stuck with us." Remus had tears in his eyes, and suddenly threw himself forward and gave the three boys a brotherly hug. The boys didn't tell Remus that they were looking for a way to help him. They decided that it would take his hopes to high up only to be crushed if they couldn't do it. _____________________________________________________________________
A month before Christmas Holidays.
"I'm telling you, this is impossible!" Said Peter throwing the book he was reading on the table. James looked up from his book a looked at Peter's. His eyes widened.
"Peter, you stupid git!" He exclaimed putting his down and his own book and picking the one Peter was reading.
James started looking into the book, grinning madly. Sirius, Remus and Peter traded perplexed glances.
"James, what's the matter?" asked Sirius cautiously. James didn't say anything, just showed him the cover of the book. Magical Maps-How to make and adding extras.
"I can't believe it!!" Said Sirius a bit loudly, receiving a very ugly look from madam Pince. "This is exactly what we need; here James put it in the middle." James did as he was told and the other boys leaned over to read it too.
James was passing the pages, looking through to see if something interested him, then he took out four pieces of parchment and put them in the book.
"Here, I think this is the best for us." Said James pointing at one page. And reading it for the others. _____________________________________________________________________
"Maps-by storing memories
This way of making maps is very popular for people who live in areas where all the secret rooms and passages haven't been discovered yet, the map maker can store all the ones he discovered almost instantly.
The map maker must have a very clear idea of size and dimension so that the map is done perfectly. The parchment must be prepared before used, and if done correctly, the map maker will be able to put extra features in it, as well as add a new area anytime they want. Only one person can add extra features or areas." _____________________________________________________________________
James looked up. "The rest is about how to make it. Now to the next part.
_____________________________________________________________________
Extra Features - To know where other people are and Secret passages
This feature is not commonly used, as it requires permission from the ministry of magic, and also needs to be registered. To be caught with one unregistered can take from a fine to some time in prison.
This feature permits the map maker to give the map the ability to locate people, ghosts, poltergeists and etc, so that the user of the map can avoid unwanted people.
Also, if done correctly, the map maker can make the map realize the intentions of the user, and show only what they need to see, that includes passwords. If the creators knew the passwords, and "taught" them to the map, they will be able to be viewed when necessary and give instruction of how to use them. _____________________________________________________________________
"That's perfect!!" exclaimed Sirius, but Remus and Peter exchanged looks.
"That's illegal," Stated Remus. James and Sirius shrugged.
"Who cares?" said Sirius.
"Now the last part." Said James turning the page _____________________________________________________________________
Extra Features - Giving the map your personality and Access Passwords
Done very rarely with the use of these spells, the map maker can put a bit of his or her personality in the map, that way the user can actually "Talk" to you, even if you are away or dead. The user must remember, though, that they are not talking with an actual person, only a mirror their personality. The map makers can also create a different personality, or one that is mixed.
These personalities can also serve as "guards" for unwanted users, and only permit people who do know the password for its use. Another thing that can be added to the map, is to make it recognize people and intentions. For example, it can manifest itself to people that are similar, and are to the liking of its personality. It will probably begin writing to those people and then reveal itself. The same can be to people it doesn't like; if the map has a creative personality. well results can sometimes be humorous. _____________________________________________________________________
"But James. look at these spells. they are so complex!" Said Remus looking through the pages. James shrugged.
"I think that if we try hard enough we might be able to do them, all we have to do is practice." Sirius nodded.
"I think," Sirius ignored the looks of mock astonishment, "that it's better if we only attempt to do it later in the year. By then the patrols will have relaxed a bit and we'll have a bit more control and ability over magic." All the others nodded.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. We better copy all this down, though, and keep it for when we we'll need it," said James.
The three boys copied everything they would need, put their things away and left talking animatedly. Until.
"I have an idea!!" Said Sirius suddenly stopping in the middle of the corridor making Peter bump into him.
James put a hand to his head and said dramatically, "Oh no." Remus sniggered and Sirius glared at them both.
"Well, if you don't want to know, then I won't tell you." He stated crossing his arms, still glaring. James rolled his eyes.
"Just say it, Sirius." Sirius glared a bit harder at him.
"Oh, so now you want to hear it! That's nice of you, Jimmy." Sirius couldn't hold it any longer. He burst out laughing at the look of disbelief that came on James's face.
"Jimmy? JIMMY!? Why the hell JIMMY?" He asked outraged at what his supposedly best friend called him. Now Remus and Peter started laughing as well. "I'm gonna kill you!" Said James edging closer. Sirius put his had up to stop him.
"James, James, you are forgetting that if you kill me, you'll never know how we can pull another prank without getting caught by the teachers..." James stopped in his tracks. Was Sirius saying what he thought he was? James stopped in front of Sirius, arms crossed, trying to stop a smile from peaking out.
"Continue..." He said still trying to contain the smile. Sirius grinned and motioned the others come nearer. Sirius took out a piece of parchment and showed it to them. Their eyes widened.
"Sirius. there is no way we can do this..." Sirius shook his head.
"Sure there is." He said smiling. The other looked at each other completely bewildered.
"Sirius, none of us are very good at charms, or potions... those are our worst subjects!" Said James trying to put some sense in his friend. Sirius smiled wider.
"But we know a group of three people who can do it... three people who happen to be quite good at potions as well." The boy's eyes widened.
"Surely not... Lily, Heather and Chris?" Asked a very stunned Remus. Sirius nodded.
"And this time, we are aiming to something greater..." he told the others his plan, their eyes widened and their faces broke into mischievous smiles, and their eyes held a wild twinkle, but the strongest came from Sirius and Remus.
"I should have know!!" Came a voice near by, "The pack of trouble makers are at it again aren't you!? Look at your feet!! No respect!! Absolutely no respect!! I will." When Filch wasn't looking they ran away. "Oh, that was close!" said Peter collapsing on the sofa in the Gryffindor common room, closely followed by the others.
"So, when are you asking Lily, Chris and Heather about-" but Remus was cut off by a voice behind them.
"About what exactly?" asked Heather. Lily and Chris were standing next to her. The four boys glanced at each other.
"Um. We need you help." Started James. The girls walked over to them and crossed their arms and looked at them.
"For what exactly?" asked Chris. Sirius spoke up.
"We are actually planning on doing something. But there are a few problems." Lily nodded.
"What problems and what are you planning on doing?" Looking at the others, they sent each other silent agreements to tell them everything. So he did.
Chris stared at him as though he had grown an extra head. Lily's eyes widened and her mouth dropped open and Heather was grinning.
"You do realize, that if you are caught, you could get a suspension or even expelled?" Asked Lily slowly, the same way you talk to someone who has a mental problem. The boys nodded. They sighed and looked at each other then looked back at the boys.
"Okay, what we'll do. We will help you with the potion, we will help you with the charm," said Lily. Heather continued.
"But if you are caught, you say that you did the spell by yourselves, and that we never helped you, deal?" The boys nodded.
"We will give you the potion tomorrow," Said Chris, and the girls left. The boys looked at each other and laughed in their anticipation.