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Chapter 3
Full Moon
Harry was oddly quiet when Hermione and Ron were explaining the situation to Dumbledore.
He saw his parents.. In person...
"..So you see, professor, we need to get back," finished Hermione
"Hey, where's my dad?" asked Ron eagerly. "Is he dating mum?"
Hermione sighed sadly.
"What is your last name, Ronald?" Dumbledore inquired.
"Weasley."
"I am unaware of this right now, as Arthur graduated three years ag."
"Well the point is," said Hermione irritably. "We need to get back!"
"No we're not. Not yet."
It was Harry. He was leaning on his chair, biting his upper lip, staring at the fireplace.
"Yes, we are," Ron contradicted.
"No. You don't know what it's like, do you? Never have seeing your parents..and suddenly they're there. I can't miss this chance to get to know them, Ron," said Harry desperately, turning his head to his two friends. "And we might save Sirius."
Dumbledore was intrigued. "What happens to Lily and James in the future?" he asked.
"They die when I'm one, protecting me from Voldemort. That's how I got the scar," said Harry, monotonously, pointing his index finger to the slash on his forehead.
"And Sirius dies saving harry from the Death Eaters,"piped up Ron.
Harry sucked in his breath sharply. How could Ron be so thick?
Hermione stomped on his foot. "You brainless wanker," she growled.
Dumbledore, sensing the tension, held out some yellow objects on his palm.
"Ah...Lemon drops?"
They politely declined.
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"Good Evening, students," boomed Dumbledore's voice."I would like to introduce three students who were enrolled just recently. Er...Harry Rettop, Hermione Granger, and Ronald..Loski."
There was hesitant clapping. Harry, Hermione, and Ron stood up, nervously, from their chairs.
Except...they didn't look like the beloved Hogwarts trio we know.
Harry had dark brown hair, and his eyes were black. He hated his new look.
Ron had yellow hair and black eyes. You could tell he hated his new look as well.
Hermione happily stayed the same.
They sat, and Dumbledore continued with his speech.
"As you well know, the forbidden forest is out of bounds and I warn the students, (and you know who I am addressing this especially to) that skipping into the forest will result suspension and possible expulsion."
The Marauders tried not to glance at each other.
"Some years ago-decades perhaps, I myself had foolishly chosen to venture into the forest. I've met an drunken dwarf - nice fellow, though rather daft, I must say..he taught me a very good joke about three ostriches sitting in a bar.."
Professor Mcgonagall lifted her left eyebrow.
"Oh..er..right, sorry. As I was saying, the forest is forbidden. Filch had also kindly pointed out that someone had been bewitching his brooms since three years ago.."
Sirius yelled out, "It was ME!"
Just then, two Slytherins pranced on the table. Lucius approached Snape and planted a huge, wet kiss on his lips. It was romantic..but Lucius already had a girlfriend.
In the background, Narcissa scowled.
"Severus," Lucius said, kneeling on the floor. "Will you have the honor of marrying me?"
Snape choked back sobs. "Yes," he gasped. "Yes, I'll marry you!"
"YOU CHEATED ON ME!" shrieked Narcissa. "HOW DARE YOU!"
"I LOVE HIM, NARCISSA!" declared Lucius. "I LOVE HIM AND I WILL MARRY HIM!"
The Great Hall was filled with catcalls and awws.
"It was mostly my idea," said Remus with a smirk.
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Lily sighed. Again. Pranks. Her friends were chatting animatedly with each other, and Lily just stared at the two Slytherins snogging as if there was no tomorrow.
Worse, Dumbledore was okay with it. She glanced at the new kids.
She noticed that Harry was looking at the Marauders with a sad expression. Ron, however, was roaring with laughter, banging his goblet on the table with mirth.
She decided to talk to Harry.
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Harry, though happier by the Great hall incident, was a little depressed. He didn't know why, but he just was.
Absentmindedly, he collided with someone and knocked all of her books around.
"Sorry," he muttered, picking up her books and handing it to her.
He looked up and say a familiar pair of green eyes looking at him.
"It's alright," she said kindly. "I wanted to talk to you, anyway."
Harry let out a sigh. "Yes?"
"I wanted to know..D'you happen to like the marauders?"
"They seem nice and all..Why? Are they horrible?" asked Harry, his eyes twinkling. He was smiling. If Lily only knew who her future husband was going to be...
"Yes," Lily said stubbornly. "They're just horrible. They hex people just because they think they're so damn popular. They strut around and never stop bothering me, especially that Potter."
Harry's smile faded. "James is not horrible. Sure, he can get arrogant, but he's really a nice guy."
"How do you know? You've only known him for a day, after all."
"Couldn't it be that he'll change? He's only sixteen. And he definitely loves you."
Lily reddened. "He's only trying to break Sirius' record for shagging the most girls in the school."
There was hurt in Harry's eyes. "I need to go," he said, and fled down the hall.
Lily groaned. Great. Another Marauder fan.
Lily, Lily, Lily..Oh, if only you knew..
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"Hello, Ron and Hermione," said Remus, politely. "I'm Remus."
Ron continued gaping at him. "Pr-Pr-Professor Lupin!"
Hermione smacked his head. "Bloody idiot," she cried.
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He had seen his mother and father. They didn't know he was their son.
Should he tell them? He wanted so badly to..
He smiled sadly.
He heard a scream and looked up, startled.
Full moon.
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Lily was wandering outside.
There were so many things crammed into her head.
She was in denial, dammit. She really liked James, but she just couldn't show it.
Sighing miserably, she placed her head on the lovely, bright green grass.
Second, Petunia got married with a fat bloke named Vernus or something.Vernus-Verno-
whatever was rich. Drowsily, Lily turned and saw three figures. The Marauders. They looked furious, and extremely worried.
"EVANS!" Sirius shouted.
Just then, she heard a howl.
"EVANS! GET OUT!" bellowed James. "RUN!"
"Tell me what's going on!" Lily ordered, getting up.
"THERE'S A WEREWOLF! OUT!" yelled Sirius.
"Okay you don't have to- Oh My God."
The werewolf turned its head and saw Lily.
She screamed.
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Harry hastily ran out to the grounds. Desperately, he ran to toward the lake...
..and his mother was being confronted by Moony.
His blood went cold. Save her, dad, he thought.
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Moony approached the teens hungrily.
James transformed into a stag.
Lily was furious. "What?? Animagi..GET ME OUT OF HERE!"
"Long story," said Sirius hastily. "Get on his back."
Sirius became a black, bear-like dog and Peter evolved into a rat.
Lily was hoisted on the deer's back.
Immediately, James ran to the castle. Looking back, she saw the werewolf tearing after her, occasionally being held back by Sirius.
They were animagi..
Too frightened to think, she unconsciously slid of the stag's back and was caught by a boy with black eyes. The stag turned and galloped back into the darkness.
Before the stag turned, though, the boy-Harry-Harry???!- extended his arm and stroked the deer's head.
"Dad..." Harry whispered.