A/N: I didn't receive any reviews for my last chapter, so either no one read it, or it just plain sucked oo… I would really appreciate reviews of any kind: encouragement or even flames. They keep me writing, and I know what my readers want! Enjoy, and please review.

L'amour interdit

By: Leesh

Chapter Five: Eh?

Lily looked from the sobbing Alessandra, to the letter the girl held in her hands, not knowing if she should read the letter.

"Read it," Alessandra sobbed.

However, Lily was spared reading the letter as she heard footsteps approach the two girls. Looking up, Lily saw a light, and the built figure of her boyfriend.

"James!" she called. James ran to Lily and Alessandra, and was about to ask what happened when Lily held her hand up and began to speak. "I need you to go get Professor Dumbledore. Take this letter to him. I don't know what's in it, but it is best that he reads it."

James looked down at the crying girl who was now in Lily's arms, before nodding and running quickly to Professor Dumbledore's office.

James was in the Gryffindor Common Room talking with his best friends, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew. They had been best friends since the train ride to Hogwarts in first year, when they all discovered they shared a common interest: wrecking havoc on the surrounding world. They called themselves The Marauders, since they were known to prowl the many passageways of Hogwarts, stalking Slytherins, whom they constantly tortured with their pranks.

There was one Slytherin in particular who James and the rest of the Marauders enjoyed to torture. His hooked nose and black, greasy hair made him the perfect target for their torment. Severus Snape was a seventh year like them. He came from a pureblood family, who shared the idea that no witch or wizard should marry outside of the magical community, and that muggleborns should not be permitted entrance into magical studies.

Severus had always been a loner, from his first year at Hogwarts, when he buried himself into Dark Arts studies. It was no surprise that many students at Hogwarts were frightened of Severus, who knew more about the Dark Arts than seventh year NEWT students. His vast knowledge in the subject placed him the top of the class every year, which of course angered James Potter.

The Marauders began torturing Snape or Snivellus as they preferred to call him, in their first year when Snape asked Kelly Wallace out. Kelly was a Gryffindor and belonged to a well known wizarding family. She was a quiet girl, who was often found reading or talking quietly with her friends. When Snape asked her out, she politely turned him down; however, James Potter who had been looking for a reason to torment Snape saw this as the perfect opportunity. Thus, the constant bickering, torture and pranks began on Severus Snape.

Now, don't get your dear old author wrong. Severus Snape wasn't an innocent victim of the Marauders pranks. James wasn't the first to make a move against Snape… oh no… it all started back in elementary school when James and Severus were seven years old. You see, James wasn't all that "cool" in elementary school. Oh no. In fact, Severus was the cool one, and James was the subject to constant torture…

It was the first week of grade two. James was swinging on the monkey bars in the warm breeze of the afternoon. He was hoping that when he came back to school this year, things would be different; that Snape would leave him alone, and let him play in the sand box alone like he preferred. Unfortunately, his hopes were diminished when he heard a snotty voice behind him. Turning around, James came face-to-face with Severus and his cronies.

"Hello, Pot-head. I see you've fixed your glasses," Snape sneered. James grimaced as he thought of that day in July when Snape crushed his glasses with his foot. James turned around, deciding to ignore Snape.

"Don't you turn your back on me Potter! I'm talking to you!" James continued to ignore Snape. This unfortunately was a bad move, he later realized, as he felt a hand push his back. James was lying on the ground, his arm beneath his body. He realized it was broken and began to cry…

James grimaced as he remembered that day. He had cried for hours when he got home with a pink cast. The next day, when he returned to school, was even worse for James…

"Oh, look! It's Pot-head with a pink cast!" Snape pointed, laughing at James who had his head down, as he walked past.

Stopping at the doors, he waited for the bell to ring, signaling that he was allowed inside. Unfortunately for James, Snape followed him.

"Hey, Potter, I'm just wondering how you're going to wash yourself with that cast on you."

James looked up at him, questioningly. "What?"

"Because you're going to need it when I'm through with you!"

In a matter of moments, James was stuck in the garbage can that had previously been beside him. After struggling for a while, James was finally able to get himself out of the garbage, where he then proceeded to class…

"James! James!" James was brought back to reality by Remus who was currently waving a hand in front of his face, calling his name. "James, are you okay? You're off in your own little world…"

James stuttered for a moment before replying. "Yeah… Just thinking, you know. About that girl that Lily and I took to Professor Dumbledore's office. She really freaked us out…" James looked into his hands. He hated lying to his friends, however, they knew nothing of his past with Severus, and he had no intention of them ever finding out the truth. As far as they were concerned, James just hated Severus because he belonged to a pureblood family who hated anything non-magical.

"Oh! Mate, I'm sure she'll be fine. Lily said she's just had a rough past, right…?

"Yeah. It was eerie, though…"

Sirius clapped James on the back. "Lily's with her. You can ask her about it later. Let's start planning our next prank, mate!"

Remus looked over at Sirius. "You're so caring, Padfoot!"

Sirius grinned, "I am."

Remus just rolled his eyes at his friends' antics. Remus was the quiet and serious of the group of Marauders. He was studious for many reasons, although he realized that in his future, even if he had 12 NEWTS he would be unable to secure a relatively good job. Remus Lupin was a werewolf. He was bit ate age nine on All Hallows Eve, while he was exploring the woods behind his house. Since he was bitten, he was shunned by everyone, even his family. The exception, however, was his father, who risked everything he had to give Remus a normal life.

Willard Lupin was a well known wizard throughout the magical community. He worked as an auror, and in his last three years, he worked against Lord Voldemort. He was killed in Remus' sixth year, when he was captured by a Death Eater during battle, and tortured so much, that his body had literally fallen to pieces.

Willard's life was not in vain, however. He successfully sent Remus to Hogwarts after talking with Professor Dumbledore, who set up monthly precautions for Remus, who escaped to the Shrieking Shack during the full moon. Remus made excuses for his monthly exits, telling James, Sirius and Peter that he was visiting his ill mother. None of them bought it, however, and quickly discovered Remus' illness. It was then that they became animagi to help Remus with his transformations. Remus quickly realized that he had the best friends he could ever ask for.

Remus smiled and rejoined the conversation. Yes, sometimes Sirius could be a conceited little prick, but really, he was a great friend… just sometimes hyper… and rude… and pigheaded… Yes, you get the picture.

Sirius was Hogwarts' star prankster. He used his talents to hide the fact that his life was absolute shit. He left his home at age sixteen and lived with James and his family, as He didn't share the same views as the Black family, who believed that anything non-magical was scum. Sirius was one who believed that most people deserved a chance, and tried to give that to everyone at Hogwarts. The exception, however, came with Severus Snape, who was close family friends of his. He shuddered at the thought.

"Sirius, I don't think your idea will work," piped up a boy with mousy hair.

"Peter, when have my ideas not worked?"

Peter looked thoughtful for a moment. "Well, Sirius, there was the time when you set Professor Flitwicks' books on fire, when you were supposedly aiming for Malfoy's hat…"

"And there was the time when you almost killed Lily's cat in your dog form," laughed James.

"And the time-"

Remus was prevented from finishing his sentence when Sirius stood up. "Okay, okay! I get it!"

The Marauders erupted into laughter and the whole common room turned to look at them.

"BOO!" yelled Sirius.

Everyone looked at him puzzled.

"Uhmm.. ahhh?" said Suzie, a pretty blonde haired prefect who was sitting by the fire.

A/N: Please review, guys! I realize this chapter was boring, but I needed to give some past into the characters. WHEEEEEEEE…..