Tales of the Marauders

By: Br*tney

Foreword:

***Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters (which are in the Harry Potter books, written by J.K. Rowling) in any way, and I will not make any money because of this short story. Song lyrics were featured from the Goo Goo Dolls (Just Want You to Know Who I AM), Stacie Orrico (Stuck), Jewel (Intuition) and Eminem (Halie's Song).

First some interesting definitions.

Remus: noun 1. Son of the God, Mars, his twin brother, Romulus, and himself were reared (or raised) by a wolf, later Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome

Lupine: adj. 1. Characteristics of or resembling a wolf. 2. Rapacious; ravenous

Sirius: noun 1. The brightest star in the sky 2. A star in the constellation Canis Major 3. From the Greek word Seirios, meaning burning

This story takes place in Lily Evans' seventh year. You may also recognize several of Rowling's other characters. Keep in mind that this was written after the fifth book.

Chapter 1:

"Damn!" Lucius Malfoy exclaimed, and doubled back in pain. "Stupid statue." He muttered, and then remembering of where he was, he glanced down the Gryffindor corridor.

He heard a quite, but familiar laughter. He immediately recognized Lupin and Black, each burdened with mammoth sized bags. He could smell the warm food, although they were quite a ways away.

/Probably just nicked it from the kitchens, / Lucius thought gloomily, Imagining the party he was not invited to. /To top it all off she's going to be there. Yep, tonight's Potters big break. He finally is going to get her. / He anticipated bitterly.

Malfoy stepped back and clutched his wand, even though he had an Invisibility Cloak on, he couldn't risk being caught, especially unarmed. Lucius let Sirius Black and Remus Lupin pass him, and watched Black awaken the portrait of The Fat Lady.

"Hello there Sirius!" She blushed.

"Good evening, Miss." Black said in a seductive tone

Lupin held back a laugh, but didn't interrupt.

The two of them talked for several moments, before the portrait swung open, not even bothering with the password. It unleashed a crowd of Gryffindors, and the catcalls began.

"Hey there Lupin." and "Wanna dance tonight Sirius?" Along with many other comments were whispered, but one voice over ruled the rest.

"Finally." James laughed, "Another meeting with. ahem.I'm sure."

/Of course Potter wouldn't say it; Sirius Black's flirting with a picture was no mistake. That's what has been getting in and out of the dorms after hours. All it takes a his cloak and The Fat Lady, if she ever told Dumbledore what she's seen, all of the Marauders would be expelled. / Lucius pondered this, another plot to get them expelled was hastily unraveling. Malfoy was soon pulled from his thoughts though, as he slipped into the common room, all the while protected by his cloak.

He smiled, as he was just in time to see Lily Evans' grand entrance. Her dazzling green eyes matched her dress robes exactly, and her curled auburn hair was the perfect shade. Her head was held high, and she looked down on her classmates, with the slightest smile. It was almost as if she knew something no one else could ever figure out, or that she knew she was held at such a higher standard then everyone else that she didn't belong. /Probably the later. She was like an angel, sent to watch over the vindictive and malevolent sinners. As if God would punish such a pure creature by sending her to earth was an antic, a flaw in the immaculate system of fate. / He contemplated Lily's perfection as she reached the last step on the majestic staircase, followed by the Marauders' Girls, giggling and giddy.