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A/N I already posted this chapter, but I had to change a few things after reading the 5th book. This is set in the summer after the GoF so Sirius is still alive!! Yay, he's come back to life!!

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Chapter two ~ Happy Birthday

Harry woke with a start from the dream he was having. It was about Voldemort, he had killed Cedric Diggory and had moved on to him. In his fourth year at Hogwarts Harry had taken part in the Triwizard Tournament, not by chose either, Voldemort's servant had entered him for it.

Near the end both he and Cedric had been transported to Voldemort's lair where Cedric was killed and Harry forced to fight for his life.again.

The Dursleys were his guardians though Harry would much rather be living with his godfather Sirius whom he had found to be innocent after breaking out of Azkaban in his third year. Harry remembered what day it was just as he saw four owls headed for his open window, it was his fifteenth birthday.

The first owl was a letter off his best friend from Hogwarts, Ron Weasley.

Dear Harry,
How's your summer been? I hope those muggles are treating you right? and if they're not get Sirius to sort them out for you. Happy Birthday. I have sent you a present unfortunately its not much, but it's the thought that counts. I asked Dumbledore if you could come and stay and he said no, I suppose he has his reasons but do you want to meet at Diagon Alley?
Ron.

Harry disheartened, opened the parcel which had come along with the letter. It was a limited edition programme from a Cannons Quidditch game.

Next he opened Hermione's letter.

Dear Harry,
I hope your having a good summer, Ron told me that you couldn't go to the Burrow. But I suppose you are safer at your aunt and uncles. I have done all my homework of course; tomorrow I am leaving for Bulgaria. My parents and I are staying with Victor, I haven't told Ron yet.I am not sure how to. Would you like to meet at Diagon Alley?
Love Hermione.

Hermione had met Victor Krum the year before, he had been completing against Harry in the Triwizard Tournament. Not only did he attend Durmstrang, a school rumoured to teach the dark arts he was also an international Quidditch player; a seeker for Bulgaria. Hermione's parcel was as usual a book, a book on defence against the dark arts.

The third owl was from Hogwarts, a list to tell him the equipment and books he would need for the next year.

And the fourth was from his Godfather. Sirius Black had been accused of a horrendous crime which he did not commit, in fact it had been Peter Pettigrew who had killed Harry's parents. Peter had been taking his animagus form, namely a rat called Scrabbers. Then when Sirius had broken out of Azkaban in Harry's third year he had proved himself innocent, but to Harry, Ron, and Hermione only. no one else believed him and he was on the run for his life. Harry hoped that once his name was cleared he could move in with them.

Harry,
Sorry this is a bit rushed, but I do not have a lot of time. I am on an important mission for Dumbledore, cant say anymore. Dumbledore wants you to stay at the Dursleys, but I will try and come and see before you go back to Hogwarts. Padfoot.

Padfoot was his school nickname, this was because he could turn himself in to a big black dog at will. Moony was one of his friends from Hogwarts. Remus Lupin was his real name. He was called Moony because he was a werewolf, this however did not bother his friends. Remus Lupin had taught at Hogwarts in Harry's fifth year until he was forced to leave by Snape. There had always been a strong dislike between the Marauders, Sirius, Remus, James and Peter, and the Slytherins including Snape. Harry picked up his godfathers present, which was hastily wrapped. He tore it open and found a green journal entitled 'The Marauders; a history.'

Harry leafed through it, all four members had contributed. He put all his letters under the loose floorboard under the bed and went down to sleep.

After breakfast the next morning he wrote a reply to Sirius to tell of his eagerness to see him and then settled down to read the journal.

The Marauders: a history

For a start you may be wondering who the Marauders are. Well let me explain. My name is James Potter and I am seventeen years old and in my last year at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and Wizardry. It struck me not long ago that I am soon to leave this walls, these precious stone walls and never return. That is why we the Marauders will leave this book and the map behind, this is the legacy which we present to future Marauders.

So who are the Marauders? This first bit is about us.the four famous Gryfindors.

Name: Sirius Black

Nickname: Padfoot

Age: Seventeen

Birthday: 11th of April.

Appearance: erm.handsome.black hair, two eyes, pretty average really.

Personality: can I really answer this? I mean it depends how others see me.okay then James I'll shut up and answer the question. I am fun loving, easy going, exciting, can be serious, ready to die for what I believe in and value friendship above all else.

Family: hmmm well I have parents and a younger brother all part of the huge Black Clan, but I don't consider them my parents!! So Onya (my sister)

Address: Black Manor a.k.a. The Ancient and Most Noble House Of Black. A.k.a 12 Grimmauld Street.

Friends: James Potter, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans, Tamarisk Calico, etc I could go on and on and on and on.

Favourite object: erm.who came up with these questions? Okay then my favourite object is the ring Tamarisk gave me.*embarrassed face*

Favourite subject: Transfiguration 'cause I can turn into a dog and McGonagall doesn't know.ha

Favourite Quote: erm...i have so many of these I suppose my best one is 'You maybe only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.' ~ see I do have a sensitive side!!

Name: Remus Lupin

Nickname: Moony (don't ask)

Age: seventeen

Birthday: 30th June Appearance: well once a month I am hairy with big teeth and massive craving for some humans.that's not what you meant.oh right.

Personality: well I like to think of myself as fun, happy, honest (sometimes), caring etc

Family: mother (no father) Keisha (sister) Taloo (little bro)

Address: Lupin Manor (yeah right!!!) erm.a house

Friends: James, Sirius, Peter, Lily, Tammy, Serverus (yeah we're best mates!!)

Favourite object: now here I actually agree with Sirius.who wrote this??!! I don't have a favourite object but I hate the moon!!

Favourite Subject: erm.none but I hate DADA.for obvious reasons.

Favourite Quote: 'Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to tell the difference.'

Name: James Potter

Nickname: Prongs (Jimbo)

Age: Seventeen

Birthday: 9th November ~ ha I'm the oldest!

Appearance: uncontrollable hair, which often gets me in trouble blue eyes.

Personality: erm.I have this problem where I would do anything for anyone if they ask nice enough.(well sometimes anyway!!!) I'd do anything for my mates, I have a mission in life to enjoy myself.

Family: pure family of witches and wizards, mother, father, aunt, uncle, oh and I mustn't forget Jessica (my daring little sis!)

Address: Godric's Hollow.

Friends: now where to begin.Sirius, Remus, Peter, (this isn't in any order!!) Tam, Lily, Connell, and so on

Favourite Object: the golden snitch which Jessica gave me

Favourite Subject: Charms

Favourite Quote: erm.I don't really have one but if I leave it blank Sirius will kill me so. 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them' I'm the first one!!

Name: Peter Pettigrew

Nickname: Wormtail (I'm not that pleased about this)

Age: Seventeen

Birthday: 19th February

Appearance: about five inches long, twelve with my tail, brown scraggy hair.then when I transform.

Personality: enjoy life, live as long as possible.

Family: what family? You cant call that woman a family!!!

Address: not sure.

Friends: Remus, Sirius, James,

Favourite object: none

Favourite Subject: probably potions because I am ok at it.

Favourite Quote: keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.(don't ask me why!)

So now you know a bit about us. We met on the Hogwarts express, Sirius and I were already friends then we met Remus and Peter. We were all sorted into Gryfindor, I was glad about this, especially since Snape was put in Slytherin, where he belongs.

And so we formed the Marauders, our gang of four made purely for mischief and our fun loving attitude. This is our story.

A/N Please tell me what you think!! Oh and if your into Pirates of the Caribbean please check out my fic it's called 'The Sparrow Rebellion'. Liz wants to find her mother, Jack is a wanted man, and Will, well he just wants to get married!! Any way please check it out!! ~ JessieRose ~