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Chapter 6: Their First Escapade

During their first couple of weeks James, Sirius, and Remus have made it known, to the school, that they were proclaimed as the Marauders. All girls worshiped them. They were the most popular guys in school and we're in every girl's hearts.

The Marauders liked this new development, since they didn't get as much attention from France because they were home schooled.

"Yo! Prongs, wait up! Were you even paying attention in class?" asked Sirius catching up with James after Potions.

"Sorry Padfoot. I had something on my mind," apologized James turning to face Sirius. He was actually staring at Ms. Lily Evans. He loved the way she bit her lip in concentration when she was doing her bookwork, he loved the way she tucked her fiery, red hair behind her ears when it came out of her ponytail. The truth is, he loved everything about her. He was too worried that he might do something stupid if he stayed in class not one second longer, so he ran out as soon as class was dismissed.

"That's ok, Prongs. As if I didn't notice you staring at Lily. I would've ran out, too," said Sirius sympathetically. He was going through exactly the same thing, except with Annie Adams (one of Lily's best friends).

"Yeah. I know," James sighed. He wished he didn't have to go to this school! Any school but the one Lily was in. "I jus-", but James was cut off by Remus yelling down the corridor to where they were.

"Hey. Guys," panted Remus when he ran to catch up with them, "Dumbledore suspects that there might be Death Eaters in the Forbidden Forest and he wants us to go check it out," he whispered, looking around for anyone trying to pry into their conversation.

"Duty calls," sighed Sirius. He was getting sick of this whole thing, but what are they going to do about it?

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"So, what exactly does he suspect and how does he suspect that there are Death Eaters in the middle of the day near a school with three spies keeping lookout 24/7?" Sirius asked exasperated. The three were dashing across the grounds of Hogwarts towards the Forbidden Forest.

"Hey, man. He just told me that he suspected that there were gonna be Deatheaters in the Forbidden Forest. So, the less you complain, the quicker we can get there. Got it!?" snapped Remus.

James and Sirius were just gaping at Remus. He hardly snapped at his friends. After a few moments, Sirius had to ask what James was also thinking.

"Is it the time of the month, Moony?" asked Sirius cautiously.

"Yea," whispered Remus keeping his pace. Sirius kept quiet the rest of the way, much to the relief of Remus and James.

A couple of minutes later when they were in the heart of the Forbidden Forest, James pulled the other two behind a huge tree.

"What's the big de-?" asked Sirius irritated, but James covered his mouth roughly.

"Shhhhhh," he whispered pointing to a gang of Death Eaters in the clearing. They were talking rather hastily.

"Patterson, do you have the information?" asked a burly Death Eater. A boy of about seventeen was nodding his head vigorously.

"Yes, Von. I have it. When we present it to the master tomorrow he will be greatly pleased."

"Good. Very good," said the Death Eater known as Von.

"Malfoy. Do you have any information on her?" Von turned around and asked his question to the person behind him.

"Of course. Don't worry, Von. She will be on our side by the time summer starts," Malfoy said maliciously.

"Excell-," Von was interrupted by James, Remus, and Sirius who had had enough of their conversation.

"What the hell!" screamed the Death Eaters as they tried to fight the Marauders, which was not working since the Marauders were totally kicking their ass.

"Cruc-" one Death Eater shouted at James, but James was too quick and said "Expelliarmus!" in retaliation.

About half an hour later most of the Death Eaters were sprawled on the ground unconscious, while the other half apparated into nothing.

The Marauders were badly hurt. James had a black eye, a broken leg, and a couple of broken ribs. Sirius broke his wrist, had many cuts on his arms, and his nose was bleeding profusely. Remus hadn't been hurt that much; he just had a sprained ankle and a couple of cuts.

"Well, shall we take these losers to Dumbledore?" asked James limping slowly to Malfoy. Luscious Malfoy, to be precise, was terribly injured. After having the body bind put on him, James tortured him the old fashioned way.

"I can't believe that this slime ball had the nerve to even show up at school. I thought he was expelled and sent to Azkaban two years ago when he Crucioed a fourth year," said Remus solemnly.

"I guess he got out then. Who the hell were they talking about?" asked James frustrated. Oh great! Now we have to try to find out whom they want on their side! Who the hell in this school would be wanted by Voldemort? James asked himself, but then registered what Dumbledore said to them on the Hogwarts Express.

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Flashback:

"Her name is Lily Evans. She has the top scores in the school and she's in Gryffindor. If Voldemort gets to her, he might turn her against us. So, keep an eye on her," said Dumbledore, his eyes beginning to twinkle again.

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James was deep in thought. If his calculations were correct, then Lily Evans is the one they want! She must be really smart or something to be wanted by Voldemort. James thought briefly before he remembered that he must get back to Dumbledore and tell him what he just found out. He wanted Dumbledore to keep a safe watch on her. He didn't know why, but Lily was special, more so than the other girls.

"Hey guys. I just found out who Voldemort wants," James said urgently. Remus and Sirius suddenly snapped their head up.

"Who?" they asked in unison.

"It's Lily Evans. The Head Girl," said James gravely. Sirius and Remus knew that he had a thing for Lily.

"Oh. Sorry man. Do you know why they want her?" asked Remus after the initial shock.

"Dumbledore said that she was smart or something."

"Oh," said Remus. He didn't know what else to say.

"Let's just get this done," Sirius suggested. He was listening to the conversation. He felt sorry for his best friend. Lily must be really special if she got James this worried.

"Wait!" Remus said suddenly, "We can't take them up to school, so James run to Dumbledore and bring him quick!"

"Ok," said James scrambling out of the Forbidden Forest, or rather limping as fast as he could.

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Sorry if this took sooooooooooo long!!!! I had a major brain fart. And my dad wouldn't let me on the computer for more than an hour and if you knew me then you'd know that I like to read fanfics for a loooooooonnnnnnng time. LOL. Who doesn't? Thanx 2 all my 'views. I luv y'all! ~krazee4LJ~