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The Marauder Diaries
Chapter Three
"But Dumbledore, sir, Harry was raised by Lily's sister! Do you understand what that means? Petunia hated Lily. I doubt Harry knows anything about Sirius, or me, or anyone. She wouldn't allow it, and neither would that uptight husband of hers. What can I do?" Remus groaned.
"I want you to come to Hogwarts this year and teach. Recently, we've had terrible luck with the Defense Against the Dark Arts job..." Dumbledore whispered.
"Why would you want me to teach, sir?" Remus frowned. "You want me there because of Sirius, don't you? I've already heard about his breaking out of Azkaban. That's the reason, isn't it?" Remus asked.
Dumbledore smiled. "Partly, yes. You never do miss a trick, do you my friend?" He laughed a moment. "Besides, don't you want to meet Harry? You know he starts his third year this year, and he will undoubtedly have your class..." He frowned. "The other half? You're probably one of the only people alive who knows what Sirius can do. Just in case..."
Remus sighed. "I thought I knew...until he murdered three of my best friends," he growled. "I would love to meet Harry, though..."
"I want you to explain it to him, Remus. I need you to explain it to him. He has to hear it from someone, and you were closer to Lily, James, and Sirius than any person I know..."
Remus shook Dumbledore's hand. "I guess it's settled then."
August 31 2001
As of...well, tomorrow, I am Hogwarts newest Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. As to what on earth I plan on teaching these kids? I have no idea. This whole teacher thing is exciting. I have a job...(Kind of surprising since that new damn law came out. That Delores Umbridge is one shady character...)
I think what I am most excited about is finally getting to meet Harry tomorrow. It's hard to believe...but he's thirteen, and the only picture I've ever seen of him is one from the Daily Prophet after Lily and James were killed. I wonder which one of them he looks like? I hope he's not too much like his father...James was brilliant, but even I felt bad for his teachers sometimes...okay...most of the time. But then again, Sirius and I were always there to egg him on...
I wonder how Harry will take all of this when I tell him? I did promise Dumbledore that I would explain everything to him. The only problem is, I'm not sure that I know how...He'll be so angry, so hurt when he finds out. And me having to be the bearer of all his bad news... –Remus J. Lupin
"Professor Lupin, thank you so much for everything. I'll feel a little bit better next time those Dementors decide they want to come around," Harry smiled at him. He looked like his father, Remus thought, but he had Lily's beautiful eyes.
He shrugged. "It was nothing, Harry." He laughed, and pointed at his robes. An old, yellowed piece of parchment was hanging out of Harry's pocket. "Is that map what got you in trouble with Professor Snape earlier, Harry?"
"Yes, well...wait! How did you know that it was a map?" he yelped.
"I have my secrets, too, Harry. That map has been around since the times of your father and I..." Remus answered.
Harry frowned at the mention of his father. "I think it's broken anyway, Professor. Earlier, it showed someone walking around that I know to be dead."
Remus was curious. "Who?" he asked.
"Peter Pettigrew. Ernie on the Knight Bus told me about him. Said Sirius Black killed him after he helped kill my parents..." Harry growled.
Remus wanted to scream, but instead, replied calmly. "Yes, Harry. You're right. But maybe it would be best if I took that map off your hands? I don't want you getting into anymore trouble..."
"So, Peter is alive...wait! What the hell? That would mean that...Sirius was framed! But why? How? Peter! Of course! It has to be something to do with Peter! After all, he is alive, and Sirius was put in jail for killing him. I need to know more..." the thoughts raced through Remus's head as he sat in his office and scanned the map. There! He could see Peter...in the dormitory with Harry! He was moving now. Heading outside, it seemed. And there! There was Sirius. There was more disturbing news. Harry, and his friends, Ron and Hermione, were headed straight for the Whomping Willow. That meant they were headed straight to where Peter and Sirius seemed to be going...
Harry can't have realized what was going to happen once they got into the Shrieking Shack. Lupin had arrived just in time to prevent something terrible from happening.
"Harry, no! He's innocent! Where's Ron's rat? What was his name? Scabbers! Where is Scabbers?" Lupin asked.
Sirius Black was standing over Harry and his friends. "Remus, when did you figure it out?" he asked.
"When Harry said he had noticed Peter on the Marauder's Map. What else could it have been? You must tell me, though. If you were the Potter's secret-keeper, and you didn't tell on them, then how did Voldemort find out?" Hermione flinched at Remus's question.
"I wasn't. I convinced them to change to Peter at the last moment. I thought it would be less obvious. I convinced James and Lily that any Death Eater would certainly come after you or I before they would even think to consider Peter. I didn't know he would sell them out. I feel responsible..."
Harry didn't blink. "What are you talking about? Tell me the truth! I want to know the truth!"
Remus explained the Imperius Charm to Harry. Sirius told him of how his parents were hidden, how only a special 'secret-keeper' would know where they are, how the charm would only be broken if the 'secret-keeper' were to reveal where his parents were. Sirius explained exactly how it was that he had been framed. Remus told Harry how he realized Sirius had been framed after he saw Peter himself on the Marauder's Map...how, since Peter always seemed to go wherever Ron went, that Peter (an animagi himself) had to have been Scabbers.
Harry nodded. "Ron, give me the rat," he demanded.
"But Scabbers..."
"It's not Scabbers! That rat helped murder Harry's parents!" growled Sirius. He aimed his wand, a spark shot out, and Scabbers became Peter Pettigrew.
They had started back through the secret passageway leading to the Hogwarts grounds when Remus felt his stomach lurch. He groaned. Sirius looked up, alarmed. "Run! RUN!" he screamed. Remus was transforming...and he had forgotten to drink his potion in his rush to save his friend. "Remus...come on...you know who I am...you know who you are..." Sirius whispered, trying to slowly retreat. "You know who you are, my friend," he repeated.
Remus couldn't remember anything after that. The transformation had completed itself. With a loud howl, he pushed past Sirius, knocking him down, and made his way into the Dark Forest.
June 7 2002
I was forced to leave Hogwarts today after the horrid incident several days ago. I remember Sirius. I told Harry everything. We told Harry everything. And Peter, I remember him. Was he arrested? Harry has told me that he and his friends helped Sirius escape. He is in hiding right now. I feel better though, now that I know the truth...now that Harry knows the truth. And Sirius is free of Azkaban...although not totally free. Not yet, anyways. I only wish that I had been there. I could've testified. I was there, after all. I saw what happened. Now there is nothing I can do. At least I helped Sirius in the best way I could...although I will always feel as if I could've done more.
Harry says he has no regrets. He still has to go live with those terrible Muggles, though. I would take him in myself if it were possible. I met Lily's sister once, and she was horrible. The Ministry of Magic would never allow it, though. At least Harry has Sirius...err...in a way. And I will always be there for him. Yes. It's the least I can do for Lily and James... -Remus J. Lupin
A/N: Do you guys get how I am writing this? I'm using events from the story (not actual wording, obviously) to create later entries in Remus Lupin's journal. After all, something has to happen in order for him to write about it, doesn't it? Chapter four will be us soon!
The Marauder Diaries
Chapter Three
"But Dumbledore, sir, Harry was raised by Lily's sister! Do you understand what that means? Petunia hated Lily. I doubt Harry knows anything about Sirius, or me, or anyone. She wouldn't allow it, and neither would that uptight husband of hers. What can I do?" Remus groaned.
"I want you to come to Hogwarts this year and teach. Recently, we've had terrible luck with the Defense Against the Dark Arts job..." Dumbledore whispered.
"Why would you want me to teach, sir?" Remus frowned. "You want me there because of Sirius, don't you? I've already heard about his breaking out of Azkaban. That's the reason, isn't it?" Remus asked.
Dumbledore smiled. "Partly, yes. You never do miss a trick, do you my friend?" He laughed a moment. "Besides, don't you want to meet Harry? You know he starts his third year this year, and he will undoubtedly have your class..." He frowned. "The other half? You're probably one of the only people alive who knows what Sirius can do. Just in case..."
Remus sighed. "I thought I knew...until he murdered three of my best friends," he growled. "I would love to meet Harry, though..."
"I want you to explain it to him, Remus. I need you to explain it to him. He has to hear it from someone, and you were closer to Lily, James, and Sirius than any person I know..."
Remus shook Dumbledore's hand. "I guess it's settled then."
August 31 2001
As of...well, tomorrow, I am Hogwarts newest Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. As to what on earth I plan on teaching these kids? I have no idea. This whole teacher thing is exciting. I have a job...(Kind of surprising since that new damn law came out. That Delores Umbridge is one shady character...)
I think what I am most excited about is finally getting to meet Harry tomorrow. It's hard to believe...but he's thirteen, and the only picture I've ever seen of him is one from the Daily Prophet after Lily and James were killed. I wonder which one of them he looks like? I hope he's not too much like his father...James was brilliant, but even I felt bad for his teachers sometimes...okay...most of the time. But then again, Sirius and I were always there to egg him on...
I wonder how Harry will take all of this when I tell him? I did promise Dumbledore that I would explain everything to him. The only problem is, I'm not sure that I know how...He'll be so angry, so hurt when he finds out. And me having to be the bearer of all his bad news... –Remus J. Lupin
"Professor Lupin, thank you so much for everything. I'll feel a little bit better next time those Dementors decide they want to come around," Harry smiled at him. He looked like his father, Remus thought, but he had Lily's beautiful eyes.
He shrugged. "It was nothing, Harry." He laughed, and pointed at his robes. An old, yellowed piece of parchment was hanging out of Harry's pocket. "Is that map what got you in trouble with Professor Snape earlier, Harry?"
"Yes, well...wait! How did you know that it was a map?" he yelped.
"I have my secrets, too, Harry. That map has been around since the times of your father and I..." Remus answered.
Harry frowned at the mention of his father. "I think it's broken anyway, Professor. Earlier, it showed someone walking around that I know to be dead."
Remus was curious. "Who?" he asked.
"Peter Pettigrew. Ernie on the Knight Bus told me about him. Said Sirius Black killed him after he helped kill my parents..." Harry growled.
Remus wanted to scream, but instead, replied calmly. "Yes, Harry. You're right. But maybe it would be best if I took that map off your hands? I don't want you getting into anymore trouble..."
"So, Peter is alive...wait! What the hell? That would mean that...Sirius was framed! But why? How? Peter! Of course! It has to be something to do with Peter! After all, he is alive, and Sirius was put in jail for killing him. I need to know more..." the thoughts raced through Remus's head as he sat in his office and scanned the map. There! He could see Peter...in the dormitory with Harry! He was moving now. Heading outside, it seemed. And there! There was Sirius. There was more disturbing news. Harry, and his friends, Ron and Hermione, were headed straight for the Whomping Willow. That meant they were headed straight to where Peter and Sirius seemed to be going...
Harry can't have realized what was going to happen once they got into the Shrieking Shack. Lupin had arrived just in time to prevent something terrible from happening.
"Harry, no! He's innocent! Where's Ron's rat? What was his name? Scabbers! Where is Scabbers?" Lupin asked.
Sirius Black was standing over Harry and his friends. "Remus, when did you figure it out?" he asked.
"When Harry said he had noticed Peter on the Marauder's Map. What else could it have been? You must tell me, though. If you were the Potter's secret-keeper, and you didn't tell on them, then how did Voldemort find out?" Hermione flinched at Remus's question.
"I wasn't. I convinced them to change to Peter at the last moment. I thought it would be less obvious. I convinced James and Lily that any Death Eater would certainly come after you or I before they would even think to consider Peter. I didn't know he would sell them out. I feel responsible..."
Harry didn't blink. "What are you talking about? Tell me the truth! I want to know the truth!"
Remus explained the Imperius Charm to Harry. Sirius told him of how his parents were hidden, how only a special 'secret-keeper' would know where they are, how the charm would only be broken if the 'secret-keeper' were to reveal where his parents were. Sirius explained exactly how it was that he had been framed. Remus told Harry how he realized Sirius had been framed after he saw Peter himself on the Marauder's Map...how, since Peter always seemed to go wherever Ron went, that Peter (an animagi himself) had to have been Scabbers.
Harry nodded. "Ron, give me the rat," he demanded.
"But Scabbers..."
"It's not Scabbers! That rat helped murder Harry's parents!" growled Sirius. He aimed his wand, a spark shot out, and Scabbers became Peter Pettigrew.
They had started back through the secret passageway leading to the Hogwarts grounds when Remus felt his stomach lurch. He groaned. Sirius looked up, alarmed. "Run! RUN!" he screamed. Remus was transforming...and he had forgotten to drink his potion in his rush to save his friend. "Remus...come on...you know who I am...you know who you are..." Sirius whispered, trying to slowly retreat. "You know who you are, my friend," he repeated.
Remus couldn't remember anything after that. The transformation had completed itself. With a loud howl, he pushed past Sirius, knocking him down, and made his way into the Dark Forest.
June 7 2002
I was forced to leave Hogwarts today after the horrid incident several days ago. I remember Sirius. I told Harry everything. We told Harry everything. And Peter, I remember him. Was he arrested? Harry has told me that he and his friends helped Sirius escape. He is in hiding right now. I feel better though, now that I know the truth...now that Harry knows the truth. And Sirius is free of Azkaban...although not totally free. Not yet, anyways. I only wish that I had been there. I could've testified. I was there, after all. I saw what happened. Now there is nothing I can do. At least I helped Sirius in the best way I could...although I will always feel as if I could've done more.
Harry says he has no regrets. He still has to go live with those terrible Muggles, though. I would take him in myself if it were possible. I met Lily's sister once, and she was horrible. The Ministry of Magic would never allow it, though. At least Harry has Sirius...err...in a way. And I will always be there for him. Yes. It's the least I can do for Lily and James... -Remus J. Lupin
A/N: Do you guys get how I am writing this? I'm using events from the story (not actual wording, obviously) to create later entries in Remus Lupin's journal. After all, something has to happen in order for him to write about it, doesn't it? Chapter four will be us soon!