Chapter two: Explanations
"Ah, Mr. Snape, Mr. Potter, and Mr. Black, what can I do for you?" Dumbledore asked as they walked in. James and Sirius took their usual seats in the comfy red chairs in front of his desk. Severus; however, stood behind James and Sirius.
"Professor Trangula sent us here, sir"
"Oh? and why is that?" Dumbledore asked the three boys, his eyes twinkling.
"They blew up my cauldron!" Severus pointed at Sirius and James, who shrugged in reply.
"Is it our fault that you suck at everything?" James said, "Professor, he sent a copperhead at us!"
Dumbledore turned back to Severus, "Is this true, Mr. Snape?"
Severus glared at James, "Yes, sir, it is, they provoked me, though, I assure you." Sirius let out a large snort.
"No matter what the case, sending a copperhead after another student is nonnegotiable, you will have to serve two weeks of detention." Severus scowled at this, "You may go back to class." Severus turned around, muttering to himself, and headed out. James and Sirius stood up to follow, "No, Mr. Potter, Black, I'm not done with you." They sunk reluctantly back in their chairs.
"Professor, why should we get in trouble, we didn't do anything!" Sirius protested.
"Can you tell me what you were doing before Mr. Snape sent a snake at you?"
"We were working on our potions, like we where supposed to!" James answered Simi-truthfully.
Dumbledore's eyes continued to twinkle as he sat in thought after a minute he spoke again, "Mr. Black, you may go, Mr. Potter, I need to speak with you."
James groaned, "Professor, I didn't do anything!"
"This isn't about what has just happened," James looked into the old wizard's twinkling eyes, something about his face told James he should shut up and do what Dumbledore said without protest. He nodded sadly.
"I'll wait for you outside, "Sirius muttered under his breath to James as he stood up to leave, "Goodbye Professor!" He said loudly, giving a cherry wave as he walked outside.
James sat silently, wondering what Dumbledore needed to talk to him about, he figured it had to be really important, but was baffled to what it could be. Something serious enough that Sirius couldn't even know about it., or at least hear it at the same time he did. James had no doubt in his mind that he would be telling the rest of the marauders after their classes were over. It hade more sense for Sirius to hear it now, right?
"James," James was surprised that Dumbledore was calling by his first name, usually it was 'Mr. Potter'. "I'm sure you are wondering why I asked Mr. Black to leave?" James hated it how he always seemed to know what you were thinking.
"Yes, sir, I was"
"Well, you remember The Order of the Phoenix?" James nodded. "Well, the reason it was created, Voldemort, has been searching of purebloods." James' eyes grew slightly wider. He was a pureblood. But, then again, so was Sirius, shouldn't he listen to this too? "Your parents-"
James froze. "Did something happen to them?" He stood up, his eyes looking fearful.
"No, calm down, nothing serious has happened to them." James didn't sit down; something had happened to them, he just hoped they were ok. "They have gone into hiding." This calmed James down a little bit, but not completely. "They did this because Voldemort has been looking for followers. And I'm sure you know his number one rule?"
James nodded, "Join him or be killed?" He muttered.
Dumbledore nodded. "Yes, and you know your parents out never join him, so they have decided to hide from the wizarding world for a while. They also gave me this before they left," Dumbledore handed James a letter, which he took, then returned to his seat.
"Professor, where did my parents go?"
"I'm afraid I can't tell you, it could be dangerous."
"Dangerous how?" James asked, almost angrily.
"Dangerous meaning Voldemort or his followers could discover where your parents are, then kill you" The usual twinkle in his eyes was still there, but it was now much smaller, James noticed.
"But, sir, I'm at Hogwarts!" James threw his arms up for effect, "What could possibly happen to me here?"
"There are many things, Mr. Potter; it would take me days to explain everything that could go wrong." Dumbledore said, "and you may open your letter now" James nodded and tore off the top, then took out the letter itself, and started to read. He instantly recognized his mother's bubbly writing.
Dear James,
James, dear, I'm very sorry that you couldn't see your father and I before we left, but it was for the better. I'm sure Professor Dumbledore has explained everything to you, and I'm also extremely confident that you understand this, and are taking it well. We don't know how long we'll be here, -I would love to tell you where we were, but you know the dangers of that- and your father and I thought it would be wise to tell you ourselves, or at least the closest we can. Oh, before I get too sidetracked, Professor Dumbledore proposed this idea to us before we left, it involves you. He told us that –if you wanted, of course- you could also go into hiding. You don't have too, but it would be safer, Dumbledore promised us that he would explain it all to you. Oh, dear, I'm sorry, we're getting ready to leave, Moody- you remember him, don't you?- is here, you know how he hates to wait, If you really need to contact your father or I send word to Dumbledore. He'll make sure that we get it. And, one last thing, if the end of your sixth year comes around before we get back –hopefully you won't have to do this- send us a letter. And, find someone to go home with; I don't want you in that big house by yourself. If it's unavoidable Remus and Sirius can say with you at your house. I know how Sirius' parents can be, and sometimes Remus'. Good luck, we love you very much!
Your loving parents,
Mom and Dad
James finished the letter quickly, he was a pretty fast reader, and looked straight into Dumbledore's eyes. "What were they talking about, with the thing about me?" He asked.
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