"Yes Peter, I'm sure you're…overjoyed…to see, me…"Sirius sneered at the shivering man, "Unfortunately for you, I am not happy to see you…at all… you filth murdering son of-"

Remus warned, "Sirius!"

"Right," Sirius caught himself. I am in a school aren't I? I suppose it wouldn't be the best idea to commit murder under the vigilant eyes of young children… but what the heck?" Sirius lunged at Peter only to be restrained be Remus, but the light werewolf was easily being drug by the angry man.

"Sirius, be reasonable," Remus pleaded, "He can give us information about Voldemort. He can tell us his plans." Sirius made no move to stop so Remus continued, "One Marauder can not kill another."

Sirius stopped short and turned to his friend, "That didn't stop him! And it won't stop me either!" Sirius continued towards the quivering man lying on the floor, "You were willing to help me three years ago, what changed?" he snarled.

"Voldemort," Remus stated, Sirius froze, "If we kill him, we lose valuable information." Sirius started towards Peter again until Remus finished, "Information that can save Harry."

Sirius stopped and looked at his godson, then back at Peter. He pulled out his wand and muttered, "Stupefy." Peter froze, stunned.

James walked up to his two friends and the third man who still lay on the ground, "I guess we should get this over with." The other two nodded and Remus levitated Peter out of the room. Most the teachers followed, Snape remained, with Zach's parents.

Zach stood up and motioned to Harry to join him, "I was hoping you would meet my parents?"

"Alright," Harry agreed, the little time he had spent with the boy had proved to be fun, so he was up for this. Zach led the way up to the remaining adults. Snape glared at Harry when they approached the Head Table, but Harry ignored him.

"Hi Mom, Dad," Zach nodded to his parents, "This is Harry."

Zach's mother held out her hand, "An honor to meet you, Mr. Potter." She spoke with a sincerity that didn't reach her eyes.

"Oh yes. What a great privilege to meet the savior of the wizarding world," Zach's father added, voice dripping with sarcasm. Harry could immediately tell why they were Snape's friends. Snape himself was glaring at Harry still.

He eyed the two boys then spoke, "You both have my class in two minutes, I suggest you go there, now!"

"Oh, Severus," Zach's mom cooed, "Surely you don't mind if we chat with Harry for a few minutes." It was a statement, not a question.

"Very well, but Mr. Baucher, I suggest you get to class." Snape growled.

Zach started to protest, "That's okay, I don't mind waiting with Harry." Snape glared more and Zach sighed, "Bye Harry." He glanced worriedly over his shoulder a few times as he left the Hall. Soon it was only Harry and the Bauchers.

"So tragic," Mrs. Baucher spoke, "The lose of your mother… but it would never be you…would it dear… you avoid death so well, especially with so many after your head…" Harry was fast deciding he did not like Zach's parents, they seemed different from their son, and not in a good way. That ominous statement was left hanging in the air for what seemed like eternity, but really was only a minute.

Mr. Baucher then eyed Harry, "I wonder… I wonder if you could avoid death so keenly with no one around to aid you… and no where to hide?" Mr. Baucher smiled and left another minute of silence follow, Harry was scared to respond. The man then continued, "I think not." He moved as if to reach something in his robes. Harry gulped.

A/N: DUN DUN DUN DUN!!!! And so we have another fabulous cliffie with another pathetically short chapter. Haunted Exile is off line for now; it will be joined into this series later though… Happy waiting in suspense until I remember to upload again!