Chapter 5
"Dumbledore?" suggested James.
"Nah."
"The Ministry of Magic?" Suggested Lupin.
"No way."
"Then who?"
"I still don't think we should tell anyone." Said Sirius stubbornly.
"C'mon guys it's getting dark, we should head back."
"Aww, is wittle Remmie afwaid of da dark?" said Sirius in a taunting voice.
"Shove off Sirius, I just don't think we should be in the woods at night when we know there is even the slightest chance the murderer could be around."
"Remus is right, Sirius, we would be a pushover for a fully grown witch or wizard with a wand."
"Aww, you guys are no fun. Besides nothing is going to hurt someone as good looking as me!" said Sirius, who was now pulling out a spare comb from his pocket and combing his hair.
Lupin was about to push Sirius into a puddle of mud when they heard someone, or something on the trail behind them.
They all jumped about a foot in the air and climbed up the nearest tree. They found there was a tree house way up in the branches and leaves, far out of sight. Sirius had recognized it at once as his. The stayed frozen at the window until a flashlight came shining on the path below. A man, old and grouchy looking was searching the forest. He carried a flashlight what looked like a pitchfork.
They waited until he was out of hearing range then James pulled something out of his pocket. He unfolded it and said,
"Anyone up for a little follow the leader?"
"Why did you bring that?" asked Sirius
"Just in case. Lets go."
They followed about fifty feet behind the man until they came to a fork in the road. Remus insisted on going down the path back to Sirius's uncle's house, but Sirius wanted to follow the man.
"Oh, shit," said Lupin all of the sudden.
"What?" said James and Sirius in unison.
"Full moon."