Disclaimer: Yes as you all know, I do not own these people, except for ummm Jen and Emma. So yeah. Anyway I have school starting tomorrow, so I'll maybe update once a week, over the weekend and all. Sorry about that. I will try to be nice on the cliffies though seeing as how you have to wait a week. But maybe not. I don't know yet. I hope you all are enjoying the story. So here it is, chapter umm I think we are on 11 now. Enjoy.
Sirius pulled the invisibility cloak out of his pocket as Ron and Remus ran to the side to hide in the shadows. Sirius put it over him quickly with the marauders map and looked up. The Professor walked over to Ron and obliviated him, then did the same to Remus. Sirius looked on wondering why he had done that. Then his eyes reverted back to the marauders map. The dot labeled Harry Potter 1 (A/N Ok some of you were right. It is Harry. But I don't know where Moody came from. Unless it was the lesson that did it. Sorry about that red herring.) was staring back at him. Harry Potter 2 and James Potter were in the other classroom. Sirius was shocked. TWO Harry Potters? What is the world coming to? As if having one Potter in school wasn't enough. Now there were three! He'd have to tell everyone later. Sirius eyed the professor warily, and once he left he enervated his friends.
"Padfoot old buddy? What's going on?"
"Well Moony, it seems like our dear professor has some explaining to do."
"What do you mean," asked Ron.
"Apparently, our professor is Harry Potter."
"Huh?" asked Ron and Remus in unison.
"As in there are two Harry Potter's here. Look at the map."
"Padfoot, are you ok? I only see Harry and James in the other room, and us."
"What? Are you serious?" Ron and Remus both laughed.
"No you are."
"Very funny. Our Moony has turned into a comedian. Now he'll be they tap-dancing werewolf from Saratoga." (A/N no idea where Saratoga is, it just kinda popped into my head. But whatever.) "But I am serious Moony. In more ways than one. It really was Harry Potter. What with all this crazy time-traveling stuff, it must be him again. I mean, the map doesn't lie. And there aren't very many Potters now are there? And the timing and everything fits."
"I didn't know you were capable of such advanced thought Padfoot."
"Shut it Moony. I think we're on to something. And you two got obliviated by the way. You had seen it too."
"Wow. Maybe that's what happened to Harry and James! When me and Mione walked out from- well when we found them, they had like fainted or something. They must have been obliviated! I agree with you Padfoot. We need to tell Harry and James."
"Ok back to the common room then."
The marauders regrouped at the common room and talked about their professor. Harry whole-heartedly agreed. James was agreeing as well. Peter was still MIA. He had seemed to been knocked out of the group for some reason. He was appearing more distant and everything. James and Sirius didn't notice because of their girlfriends and Harry. Remus had his problems with Emma so Peter had just been a little bit forgotten about. Until he walked in on them.
"Hey guys. What's up?" Ron and Harry looked up scowling, the rest offered their open arms.
"Wormtail! Long time no see. How's it going?" asked James.
"I'm ok. Sorry I've been so busy. I've just had, well you know, stuff to do. N.E.W.T.S. are coming up this year you know."
"Oh don't be a spoilsport Wormtail. If you do really bad you can still become a death eater." The marauders all broke out laughing at Sirius's joke. Harry and Ron gave a weak chuckle. Wormtail fidgeted uncomfortably.
"Oh we're just messing with you Pete. Come on. Cheer up. We have a great prank for the Slytherins tomorrow. Just keep an eye open when they drink up," said Sirius, trying to hold back his laughter.
"Haha. Yeah and watch afterwards when they try to talk." Said Remus.
"Yeah those Slytherins always seem like their heads are up their asses," stated James.
"So we thought we'd acknowledge the fact," said Ron.
"Anyways. Marauders! To bed! And we arise in the morn!" yelled James.
"To wreak havoc on the school!" said Sirius.
"And leave our legacy on this fine place." Stated Remus.
"All for one! One for all! If you need mischief, give the Marauders a call! Hooray!" The original Marauders let out their battle cry and charged up the steps to the dorms.
The next day, they all hurried down to breakfast. They all sat with their girls, excluding Peter. Today would be the Halloween Ball, so they all assumed Peter would be looking for a date, so his absence was not that missed. Jen sat on Sirius lap and played with his food. Lily sat next to James, and to everyone's shock, held his hand. Ginny sat on Harry's lap, to the annoyance of Ron, but before he could say anything, Hermione started snogging him senseless and gave Harry and Ginny a wink.
"Eww. Not during breakfast. Come on. At least find a nice couch or closet. Sheesh." Everyone laughed, and Ron surfaced, blushing a nice tint of magenta. Hermione, flustered as she was, had a smile painted on her face.
"So, Halloween ball huh? Everybody ready?" asked Lily.
"Well, seeing as how Lily and I put it together, it should be the best ball you guys will ever have. Period," stated James emphatically.
"Hey guys? What's going on with the Slytherins?" asked Jen. The marauders snorted into their breakfast.
"It looks like they can't talk," pointed out Emma.
"Out with it Potter! What did you do?" Lily began to raise her voice.
"James was just helping them realize how far up their asses- sorry- butts, their heads were."
"If you listen closely, they are talking Emma, just out of another hole. Seeing as how most of them you can't distinguish which is which…" By that time the marauders were laughing uncontrollably. The rest of the school had begun to notice. The Great Hall rang with laughter. The Slytherins stormed out of the hall. To the marauders disappointment, Snape had not drunken his goblet. Ah well, they thought, you can't have everything.
They walked back to the common room and passed the time playing exploding snap, and Harry lost spectacularly to Ron in wizard's chess. After a while, the girls went up to 'get ready.'
"But they have 5 hours," whined Sirius. His snogging session had been interrupted. He seemed a little upset.
"It's ok Padfoot. There, there. That's a good boy," and James started scratching Sirius behind his ear. They roared with laughter. Sirius put another puppy dog face on and that brought on a fresh bout of laughter. They stopped to breathe and looked at each other seriously. Then they burst out laughing again. James headed off to Hogsmeade to get 'something for Lily' and Sirius went with him. Remus sat by the fire reading, and Harry and Ron kept up the chess. After a few hours, they headed upstairs to get changed for the ball. James and Sirius had returned, gifts in hand, and James and Harry shared the mirror, failing miserably in their attempt to subdue their unruly hair.
"Like father like son eh guys?" said Ron. Sirius and Remus laughed while the Potters scowled. They eventually gave up and the group headed down to wait for their dates. Ron, Sirius, and Remus all watched when their dates came down, each as stunning as the last. They got up to leave and they were near the portrait when the two redheads walked out. Both Potters lost their breath. Ginny and Lily had an aura floating around them that suffocated anyone within reach. They were wearing matching dresses that were a shiny white. They looked like a pair of angels, thought James and Harry. Their red hair was tied back in a tight bun with a single lock of hair floating by their cheeks. They got to the bottom of the stairs and grabbed their dates, forcing them out of their daze, and headed towards the ball.
Harry and Ginny held hands and walked out to the ball together. Harry's parents, being head boy and girl, kicked off the first dance after Dumbledore made some announcements and they had all eaten. They danced pretty well together, and looked even better. Harry and Ginny soon joined them, and everyone couldn't help but notice how much the two couples looked alike. They danced for quite awhile and a slow song came on. The two couples were completely oblivious to everyone else. Sirius had taken off with Jen under the invisibility cloak, and Remus and Emma were sitting down having a drink. Hermione and Ron were with them. Everyone had left the dance floor but the two couples and everyone stared at them in awe.
Sean Creevey (A/N I know the Creeveys parents were muggles but you'll understand the reference.) began snapping photos of the two remaining couples on the dance floor, and knowing James's friends, gave them to Remus and Hermione. Hermione got a copy of James and Lily for Harry as well.
Back on the dance floor, Harry was staring intently into Ginny's eyes. "I love you Harry," Ginny said.
"I love you too Ginny." They had leaned in to kiss and they met each other halfway. Ginny parted her lips and Harry leaned in.
BANG
Startled, they broke apart and looked around wildly. Harry's hand reached for his wand, as did Ginny's. He met his parents' eyes and they too were confused. Then they looked up at the band and realized that had been a special effect. Talk about ruining the moment. Then Harry glanced at his watch. It was a quarter to midnight. Ron's watch would be setting off soon. He ran over and grabbed Ron and Hermione. He dragged them out, not noticing Remus, Emma, Jen, or Sirius. His parents came after them and talked to Sirius. Harry and his friends ran out towards in empty classroom.
"Guys, come one. We have to get ready to leave," said Harry. Ron sneezed and Harry looked around. He thought he had heard something, but Ron's sneeze had happened at exactly the same time. He couldn't see anyone so returned back to the situation at hand.
"Well come on everyone," Ron said. "All we have to do is hold on to each other. I'm wearing the watch so just make sure that we are all touching." They all gathered around Ron. Harry felt a tug at his robes but assumed that it was just the wind.
"Three-two-one." And they were off. (A/N. Normally, I would stop around here. But seeing as how you have to wait like a week, I'm going to be nice and give you one more scene. And then maybe more, depending on whats up. I have half an hour. So here I go.)
They landed with a thud. They looked around. They were no longer in Hogwarts. Harry had no idea when they were, let alone where. He looked around. They were in an empty house. At least, it seemed empty. Then he heard a cry coming from the room. Ron pulled out Harry's old invisibility cloak that they had brought with them and huddled together under it in the shadows. They saw a woman walk in towards the baby that had cried. Harry heard someone gasp. It was his mother. (A/N another good place to stop. But I am too nice for my own good.)
"Harry, it's ok. Everything will be fine. I promise," his mother said. Just then, a noise came from downstairs.
"Lily, take Harry and go! It's him! Go! Run! I'll hold him off-" The sounds of someone stumbling from a room- a door bursting open- a cackle of high-pitched laughter- Then, they all heard a thud. Someone hit the ground. A flash of green light and the room they were in burst open. It was Lord Voldemort. Harry realized this was the day his parents died. He remembered it from the dementors. But this was it.
"Not Harry! Not Harry! Please- I'll do anything-"
"Stand aside. Stand aside, you silly girl! Now…"
"Not Harry! Please no, take me, kill me instead- Not Harry! Please…have mercy…have mercy…"
"Get out of the way you foolish girl! Fine! Have it your way. Avada Kedavra." Another rush of green light, and his mother was gone. Died, protecting him. Harry heard Voldemort muttering some words and saw him pull out a pocket watch. Harry almost gasped. He quickly shut his mouth and watched.
"And they said that you would be the one to defeat me? A mere boy. Hah. I am Lord Voldemort. I do not die that easily. I, who have made so many strides past those who tried to become immortal. And you are all that stands in my way. Ironic really. You are about to help me on my way to immortality. So much for the savior of the world. Go back with your parents. Avada Kedavra. Harry stared. The green light rebounded, forcing it back at Voldemort. He screamed and his body was destroyed. Harry saw what looked like his tattered soul flee. Harry heard his baby self begin to cry. Harry looked up and saw Wormtail walk in. He was shocked. Wormtail took in everything, grabbed Voldemort's wand and walked out. Harry and the others quickly followed. Once they were out of the house, Wormtail turned on it and destroyed it. He ran back without a second glance. Harry looked and saw the house in ruins. But he was still alive and there. The baby him that is. With a new scar. The pocket watch was destroyed. So much for that horcrux. Harry stayed behind, trying to gather his senses. They stayed there for awhile. Harry watched as he saw his godfather show up. He ran in and grabbed baby Harry and took off on his motorcycle. That wasn't supposed to happen…Harry thought. They followed and saw Sirius drop Harry off at his flat. Harry was confused. He didn't know what was going on. Then they followed Sirius again. And then they left, walking wherever Sirius went. Harry then ran into Wormtail again. They were still under the cloak.
"Peter! I've been looking all over for you!" yelled Sirius.
"Sirius! How could you? Lily and James! Dead because of you. You sold them out. How could you Sirius!" Sirius looked on, confused, and then understood. He pulled out his wand but Wormtail already had his out. He blew up the street and his finger. Then transformed before Sirius could do anything. Sirius was shocked. He looked around. He was going to blow. Then he did the only thing he could do. He laughed. He released all his energy. And then Harry saw Fudge and the ministry show up and take Sirius into custody. It was all he could do to not run at them. Harry was in shock. He didn't know what was going on. He ran back to Godric's Hollow. Then he felt strange. He looked around. He saw everything changing. It was like watching a muggle video in rewind. He saw it go all the way back. Then he saw Sirius again show up to take him. But Hagrid was there as well.
"Hagrid let me have him. He's my godson after all. I'll look after him." Sirius said, determination blazed in his eyes.
"I can't Sirius. It's on Dumbledore's orders. I'm sorry. I know how much Lily and James meant to you. They were the best witch and wizard you could ever wish to meet. We'll get him. Mark my words we will."
"Here Hagrid. Take my bike. I won't need it anymore." Hagrid took the motorcycle and flew off, undoubtedly to No. 4 Privet Drive. Harry and the gang couldn't follow so they went after Sirius. Then they saw him corner Wormtail. They felt like déjà vu. The same thing happened as before. They were very confused. They all walked off afterwards and sat down.
"They must have changed time. That's the only way. They thought Sirius was a death eater and that I was gone. They figured the prophecy had been completed to a point and that I was the chosen one. And they thought the worst. So they changed time. It must have been with that watch of Dumbledore's. He said it was like yours Ron." Harry's expression had hardened. He had to be calm until they were back in their rightful time. Harry heard someone sob and looked around. He didn't know who did. Then he heard a beep.
"Harry it's the watch. Were about to leave again. Grab on." Everyone, with hardened emotions, grabbed on to Ron. Ron felt a tug on his robe but assumed that it was just the wind. Then everything spun around them in fast forward and they fell unceremoniously in Hogwarts Headmistresses office. They looked up and saw on the table the Daily Prophet. October 31st, 1998. They were back in the present. They had just missed a couple months. They sighed in relief. They were back. Harry looked around and saw his friends, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny. Harry's invisibility cloak had landed off to the side. He pulled out his wand and muttered 'Accio invisibility cloak.' (A/N I was considering being evil and give you all an awesome cliffie. Actually I think I will. You all will love/hate me. It is a fine line after all. So here you go. The one line that changes everything.) The invisibility cloak flew into his hand, and before he could put it up, so did another.