DISCLAIMER: Oh of course I wrote the Harry Potter series. I've also seen pigs fly. Yes I'm being sarcastic. This means that I don't own Rowling's characters.

CHAPTER 5

Telling Remus

"Oh, hey, Harry," said James uneasily. "Um, so, anyway.."

"I know," said Harry abruptly, taking everyone by surprise. "I know about Remus and all."

"Yeah, that too, and..er, okay, so.."

His brain spinning quickly, he said, trying to seem casual, "Oh, yeah, did you hear us talking in the office?"

The Marauders glanced at each other. Peter was suddenly interested in his shoes.

"Yes," said James carefully. "Would you mind explaining to us about that and all?"

Harry shook his head. "It's nothing, really. My parents were killed by Voldemort."explained Harry, who threw a venomous glare at Wormtail, who was now wringing his hands. "Where's Remus?"

"In the hospital wing. So....was your dad..er.. James Potter..?"

"Nope. You heard wrong. My dad's Neville Rettop and my mum's..erm.. Ginny Delacour."

Ginny Delacour? DON'T BE STUPID, HARRY!

"Oh, er, okay, then. Whose Sirius and how did he die?" asked Sirius, curiously, watching him closely.

Harry found it difficult to talk. To tell Sirius how he died was weird and impossible.

"I don't want to talk about it," said Harry firmly. "Maybe later."

Peter looked relieved. "Listen, do you want to sit with us at the Great Hall this evening?"

Harry Potter, needless to say, was taken back. The traitor was actually being... friendly.

"Okay," Harry answered, uncertainly. Sirius and James looked confused.

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"YOU SCREWED UP THIS TIME, RON WEAS-LOCKHART!" Hermione yelled. "I think your last name was Lockhart..I'm not so sure.." she added uncertainly.

Ron rolled his eyes. "Loski."

"Right," said Hermione nervously, glancing at Remus, who was observing them intently.

"I want to know what's going on," ordered Remus. "I know you're both lying."

"I d-don't know what you're talking about," stuttered Ron.

Remus gave both of them a skeptical look. "Riiiighhhttt....," he drawled, with one raised eyebrow.

"Okay, okay....," said Hermione, anxiously. "But just don't tell anybody else..."

I guess Dumbledore won't mind. After all, it's trustworthy Remus, right?

An idea flashed in her eyes. "Wait! I'll tell you if you join this club called S.P.E.W..."

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It would have been longer, but I need to sleep....huge, huge, life changing exam....