After that, the Marauders as they 'called' themselves pulled away from Katy. Katy had began hanging with Lily and a darker crowd from Ravenclaw, including a tall muscular black boy named Benjamin Bradley who nicknamed himself 'Kojak'. Katy then began dressing into a punk gothic style, avoiding most of the Gryffindors and was escorted around by Kojak who acted like a body guard too her. Everyone thought they were romantically involved, Katy later stated when asked about it 'Kojak was just a big teddy bear at heart.. he knew what I was going through because he was too.. he didnt like people fearing him.. so I didnt.. we had a silent understanding'. The Marauders began pranking people big time and building up the detentions, while Remus began taking Advanced courses and studying hard for his O.W.L's which were at the end of the next year. One night, however, James and Sirius under the invisibility cloak had a run in with Katy and Kojak in the hallway.
James and Sirius stood still listening to Katy and Kojak talk. "Yes.. I know he's working for Voldemort.. but he's their friend they'll never see it!" Katy snapped. Kojak sighed "Kates.. sometimes you just have to let it rest.. fate will unfold itself in due time" he explained resting a big dark hand on Katy's shoulder, who turned her head staring at the ground when Sirius dropped his wand and it rolled out from under the invisibility cloak. Katy snatched it up and reached a hand up, both James and Sirius froze as her hand gently lifted the invisibility cloak from their frames, revealing them. "Spy much?" Katy snapped shoving Sirius' wand back in his hand, handing James the invisibility cloak. "We werent spying.." James muttered, "Right..." Katy said sarcastically rolling her eyes. "Katy.. we should go Filch is coming" Kojak warned. "How would you know?" James asked confused, "Your not the only one who can make a magical map.." Katy said simply turning to Kojak, "You go.. I'll.." she began when James, Sirius and her froze, Kojak hid down a back hallway at the sight of Ms. Norris. "Get under" James said pulling the invisibility cloak over him, Sirius and even Katy. "I dont need your help" Katy protested when she shut up quickly seeing Filch. Sirius grabbed the chain hanging from Katy's belt holding it still as the three of them pressed against the wall, James and Sirius pinned on top of Katy. Suddenly, a rock was thrown from a back hallway, Filch huried to investigate. "Kojak" Katy said watching Filch run off down the hallway. Kojak came out of the back hallway, looking to Katy who laughed quietly running over and hugging him. "Hey guys.." Katy began turning to see Sirius and James gone and then sighed "Thanks" she whispered to the air and went back to hugging Kojak, who tugged her off. "Your welcome" James whispered to the air watching Kojak pull Katy off. Sirius sighed as he and James headed back to the gryffindor commons room. The next day at breakfast, Peter was cheerful and whispered to Sirius and James "The potion is done" he said. Sirius grinned "Really, awesome.. now we have to tell Remus" he said. Remus walked over sitting down with his book in hand, "Tell me what?" he asked boredly not looking up from the book. "We became Animagi so we can be with you when you transform" James said quickly, Remus gaped at him "You three did what?!" he snapped. "No.. No.. No!" Remus said matter-of-factly, "I'll hurt you if you come.. you cant.. you just.. cant" he said turning and walking from the hall. Sirius sighed "He's worried for us.." he muttered. He noticed James wasnt listening and followed James line of sight to see Katy talking to Kojak, Lucius and Snape. Snape glaring at her, Lucius smirking slightly, Kojak resting his large hand on Katy's shoulder as she looked between Lucius and Snape. "Uh Oh.. I dont like the look of this" Sirius said, Peter turned and looked over at them then squeaked. James stood up, Sirius unable to stop him, James walked over to the slytherin table.