okay..let's see.. its been super long since i've updated.. and i'm really really sorry for the long wait.. but the last few months i have been really busy with everything and life's just been super crazy.. (or at least crazier than normal) i think for this chapter nothing much is gonna happen as its just a sort of a transition chap.. and to make up for it there will be another one in hogwarts.. If I decide to continue the story that is.. but you'll never know.. and i'm not really sure whether i should continue this story.. cos i'm really tempted to just press the "remove story" button right now.. anyway.. back to the story!

Disclaimer: Nothing that you recognise from either series of books are mine.

Recap:

"Now that you are all here, I would like to ask you again who those people are (pointing to Serinde and Anarrima) and where is Remus?"

Sirius started first, being the only one currently who dared to reply to that statement. "Ok, you see sir, I- (and he proceeded to tell Dumbledore what had happened since he knew from his previous erm, trips, that RESISTANCE WAS FUTILE). So you see, that was what happened."

"I see." Dumbledore peered out at them through his new just bought half- moon glasses- his eyes and face impassive as he opened his mouth to talk.

Back to the Present:

Then, to everyone's utmost surprise, instead of words, laughter came pouring out of his mouth. Tears fell from his eyes as he shook in silent mirth. Everyone stared even harder. Serinde and Anarrima both looked slightly amused while Hwee Hwee, Raechelle and Lily had looks of discomfort on her face as they ran through hundreds of reasons in their head why their usually calm and poised headmaster was acting so.. well, out of character.

James, Sirius and Peter's expressions however, were an even better sight to behold. They

all held a sort of "so dumbstruck, i'm confused" look on them, making them look ahem retarded and stupid. When Dumbledore finally regained his composure (although it took a good ten minutes), he just smoothed his beard and stared at the group as

if nothing special had happened. "As interesting as you look, Master Potter, Black and Pettigrew, I assure you that it is entirely unnecessary".

THAT got the three of them back to normal in a flash, and nodding in approval, he continued:"I'm sure you have been wondering what had just happened. Well basically, I too have found that book in question in the library many years before in Hogwarts.

However, unlike a certain group of people, I was although at that young age wise enough.." distinct coughs were heard all around the room "to realise what attempting to perform the spell meant." He looked sternly at the young witches and wizards, his eyes silently questioning them.

"We.. we did not know sir. I guess we acted out of impulse, and we are very sorry for whatever we have caused." Lily spoke out at last, for both her and her friends. Sirius, Remus and Peter however, stayed silent.

Dumbledore nodded, satisfied with her explanation, his eyes never leaving the marauders. "It is alright, I understand. After all, I too was a teenager once, although many do not see this". He paused for effect, all the time keeping his eyes on the marauders, watching them hard. "However, what you have done is serious. The rift you have created travelling in between realms may never mend."

At this, Anarrima retorted irritatedly: "So? What does that mean? I am in no mood to play games, speak quickly."

Dumbledore glared at Anarrima and she defiantly stared back, turning the whole thing into a staring competition. Finally, after a long time, Dumbledore shook his head and smiled, "Indeed. Very well. I do not know how much more tear the boundary between our two realms can hold. Thus, you will not be allowed to cross back into this, middle earth again- not while you risk the mixing of our two realms therefore resulting into a combined land of chaos."

Upon hearing this piece of information, Anarrima really had enough of Dumbledore. How dare he command what she could or could not do, especially if it meant tearing her away from the middle earth she loved so much? Her temper exploded like a fire and she shouted loudly: "You wish! I am leaving this horrid place immediately whether you deem it fit or not. You are not my lord and I need not heed to your commands!" After thousands of years of being pampered and getting her way, she was not at all happy with the situation at that moment. She stomped her feet angrily and then was about to pull Serinde with her out of that room and away from that impossible human when suddenly she vaguely heard words being muttered and then felt nothing. In fact she couldn't even move at all. Her eyes were filled with panic as she tried to struggle with all her might but still found that she could not.

Serinde, who had been quietly standing there just observing the situation, looked to Dumbledore in surprise and with new found respect. Unlike her friend, who had been so busy getting her way that she had not noticed what was said, she knew that he had just uttered a spell. He was a wizard! Her heart jumped at the thought. Could he be one of the maia, sent by the velar to aid them in this place? In her excitement, she blurted out: "Are you one of the maia?"

The rest of them looked at her in confusion, wondering what on earth she was talking about. Dumbledore on the other hand, smiled in amusement, shaking his head. "Unfortunately, I am not. Although I have read of their splendour many a time. Although I am flattered that you even harboured that thought." He winked at Serinde, then

strode over to his book collection and picked out a book which seemed tattered and torn and fit to be thrown into the dustbin. "I do not know how this thing got here, but it depicts every single thing that has happened in your world. Sort of like a mini history book."

Serinde nodded in understanding, then reaching out to the book, asked:" May I borrow it for a while?" She for one was curious to see how much he knew about them. It was always useful to know how much anyone knew about you, be it friend or foe, as Mithrandir had wisely taught her.

Dumbledore gave a little nod, saying: "Of course, now back to the topic. I'm sorry that I had to petrify your friend for the moment. However, she was getting a little too out of hand and that was the only thing I could think of doing without hurting her at all. As I said earlier, you and your friend there may have to stay here a little while, until I can deem it safe for you to return back to your home. I must warn you though, that may happen tomorrow, or it might never happen at all. Be prepared for the worst."

Serinde bit her lip, but stopped herself from saying anything else. Although she too like Anarrima did not enjoy the thought of leaving their beloved home, getting angry about it and trying to force everyone to allow them to return was not the answer. Unlike Anarrima, she did think of the consequences before just rushing into things. After all, what would use would eternity be if you went around doing things recklessly and getting yourself killed in the end?

"As such, they shall be joining all your classes as observers and they shall stay in your dorms until the time comes for them to leave. I hope there will be no problem with this ladies?" He looked to Lily and the rest for acknowledgement, who nodded.

"Good, now, If you will just excuse me, I have some business to attend to." He added, a twinkle in his eye."

As the rest began to leave his office, it was only when they were half way out of the door did they notice that Peter, Sirius and James had not even moved an inch from their previous position. To the girls, that was definitely something unusual. After all, they were usually the first ones out of the door! However, not really caring what they did, except for Hwee Hwee of course, who looked worriedly over her shoulder as she walked with Lily and Raechelle, the rest of the group just exited Dumbledore's office.

Sirius, James and Peter however, were not as lucky to return unscathed. They wanted to get out of the room, they really did. But somehow, their feet stuck like super glue to the ground and they didn't fancy getting into even more trouble just because they made a huge din in Dumbledore's office trying to get loose. Thus, all they could do was stand there and wait for the splattering of huge amounts of saliva and ranting from Dumbledore that was to come.

And then, suddenly, something appeared right in front of Dumbledore and the marauders. Something big, something black, something that looked vaguely sort of like a shadow with a totally ugly out of fashion mask. The marauders looked at Dumbledore in surprise, but to their huge amazement Dumbledore was actually even more surprised then them. Then, the towering object of blackness spoke in a huge thundering voice: "Hearken to me! For Sauron has come!"

Haha.. what does sauron want? what on earth is he doing on earth? and what will they do? Soon to be Continued.. with lots of sauron-bashing!!! oh and be sure to review!