A/N: And now, the sequel you have all been waiting for is here. Dang, I have never gotten so many reviews on (what was going to be) a one-shot before. I am very, very grateful to all who shared with me how much they enjoyed this story, and grateful to the ones who didn't think it was funny, also. I love you guys! I don't think this one is quite up to its predecessor's caliber, but whatever…I present to you…

How to Write a Marauder Era Fan Fiction

By Remus J. Lupin (And a little help from friends)

Hello. I wish I could tell you that the world of Marauder fan fiction was one where you could find better reading than the regular, generic world of Harry Potter. But, alas, there is something very wrong with the world today, and thus, the rules for writing a Marauder Era fan fiction are as follows.

Firstly, it must include, of course, the Marauders--James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and I, Remus Lupin--although, there are also a few characters who must, at least, appear in the fan fiction. These characters are, but are not limited to, Lily Evans, Severus Snape, Bellatrix Lestrange and/or Lucius Malfoy. This, my friends, is where many authors get confused. "Professor Lupin," some ask me, "if I include the following characters, does this make my fic a Marauder Era fan fiction?" And, it does not. For there is one thing you are forgetting! Setting, my dear fellows setting! You can not, I repeat, you can not have a Marauder Era fan fiction without mentioning, at least once, that this story is set during the 1970's. You might even incorporate it into your title, such as "That 70's Hogwarts--" A title which, surely, has not been used by fan fiction authors dozens of times.

Now that you have your characters, and your setting, it is time to include various plot elements which make your Marauders story truly…er…unique? I will let Ginny Weasley, a young woman, surprisingly, well versed in the art of fan fiction explain a few of these.

--Thank you, Professor. Yes, the truth is out. I write fan fiction. I have ever since I was young. And I can truly say that I was the first to write a Ginny/Harry fan fiction! Ahem. There is one thing that must be included in a Marauder fan fiction, and this, my friends, is the idea of young love. There are a variety of pairings from which to choose from. Sirius/Remus, Sirius/James, Lily/James, Lily/Remus, Severus/Lily…there are so many pairings to choose from, and it doesn't really matter who you choose! Anyone can be paired up with anyone else. It's amazing!

Also, there must be certain stereotypes involved. More or less, James and Sirius can be the same person. Many times, Sirius is obsessed with his hair. He is also very, very funny. James must also be very, very funny. Remus has to be studious and quiet, and Peter must always be kind of shifty, so that later everyone can say. "Why did I never realize Peter was such a bastard? He was so mysterious and shifty?"

Also, at all times, the Marauders must refer to each other by their nicknames, and don't you forget it.

--Thank you, Ginny. More or less, these are the rules you need to know. Everything else that you have learned in How to Write a Fan Fiction should help you on your way. But, I still must mention one thing…and this is the Time Travel sequence. Because of the discovery of the Time Turner in Prisoner of Azkaban, we are able to set up scenarios in which Harry goes back in time. When Harry goes back in time, he must either a) Meet his father and befriend him or b) Learn something important about his parents and himself. Other scenarios, of course, have been used, but we find that these work the best. Next is Peter Pettigrew, to give us some other helpful hints.

--Er…I've…been asked to…give hints? Here they--erm--are.

1) Include a HUGE mystery/detective scene about Remus being a werewolf.

2) Make Lily and James do a scene from Romeo and Juliet (or some other romantic play.)

3) Be sure to use Queen songs as songfic choices whenever Remus and Sirius are alone together.

4) The Marauders should have endless confrontations with Severus Snape, and any other future Death Eaters.

5) When you run out of ideas, throw in something completely random--no one will care. It's the 70's, remember?

And now, the obligatory fan fic written by Harry Potter.

a/n: Omg serious is hot.

Harry is all I want 2 go c wat my parents wer lik. cries. He steels time terner from hermine and makes 3 wishes.

I wish 2 go bak too the 70's…

The 70's…

Hey Serious, knock nock.

Whos dere?

James.

james who?

james potter

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHhahahahahahhhhhha, good 1 prongs. u are relly smarte and funnie." Sad serious

OMG thot harry. That's my dad.

Wheres moony? said james.

Reading a boring book. They look over and remus is reading a boring book about werewolves.

"I wonder why moony is reading about werewolves?"

"he iz a werewulf." harry whispers.

"R u a werewulf, moony?" seriius said.

"yes."

all of the sudden, severus is SNOGING (OMG I luv the wurd snogging0 lily evans. James gets reel mad and they fight.

Serious and Remus and Peter sit and watch. then peter does black magik and runs awaye.

Serious and remus are alone…omg.

I can dim the lights and sing you songs full of sad things

We can do the tango just for two

I can serenade and gently play on your heartstrings

does this meen we are boyfrends? asked remus.

"yeah I guess so." Serius said.

"we have to go snog then."

"yup."

james punch severus. Lily say omg we hav to snog now.

Dam, my dad is cool. Says harry.

THE END

A/N: No, not as good as the first, but it's all right. After all, there always must be an obligatory bad sequel. I mean, take a look at, say, Ocean's Twelve? Or the Lion King 2? It's necessary.

Seacrest, out.