DISCLAIMER: I only wish I owned this! Anything you may recognize belongs to JK Rowling, and I ain't makin' a dime off of this. Wish I was though, and then maybe I could move out of this spacious cardboard box, lol!

A/N: I would just like to take this chance to once again thank my wonderful beta Thanach, who graciously puts up with my atrocious spelling and grammar, lol!

"Phoenixus"

"Atlantian"

Chapter 6: Of Suspicions And Parents

"Albus, where are we going," Gauri asked impatiently as they walked down the bustling streets of the Alley.

"We're going to see a friend of mine in Flourish and Blotts," Albus responded exasperatedly. He had been putting up with the same impatience since they left his office 30 minutes ago and even for a man of Albus' infinite patience it was getting to be a little much. Speeding up his walking to arrive quicker and hopefully head off anymore questions from Gauri, Albus made a beeline directly for the front door of the shop. Entering Albus motioned for Gauri to follow him and be quiet until they were somewhere more secure.

"Professor Dumbledore, sir, how can I help you," Theodore asked with a small smile.

"Hello Mr. Parkinson," Albus replied with a twinkle in his eyes, "May I please speak with Mr. Flourish?"

"I'll go see if he is in," Theodore replied before heading into the backrooms. Little did Albus know he was also looking for a way to eavesdrop on the conversation that was most likely going to take place in the office for his new master. Several moments later Alex immerged from the backroom with Theodore trailing behind him.

"Ah Albus, what can I do for you," Alex asked with his ever-present smile. Gauri inwardly sighed at being around two men who were as eccentric as these two, granted he was a pleasant enough person in his opinion, but these two gentlemen could test anyone's resolve when they got together.

"I was hoping we could speak in your office, Professor Lendella discovered something that you might find rather interesting, but we need to check something that you recently acquired to make sure," Albus explained hinting vaguely enough that nobody other than those who already knew about the tomes from Atlantis would know what he was talking about.

"Of course," Alex told him excitedly, "Let's move to my office." The three men quickly moved towards the office not saying anything else in case there was anyone listening in to their conversation. Once in the office Albus put up several privacy charms to ensure that they weren't overheard.

"Alex, I was wondering if we would be able to look at the potions text that you recently acquired from Harold Samiz," Albus told him.

"Of course, but why do we need all of this security for that," Alex asked confused as he took the tome out of his safe.

"Harry was taking a potions class with me earlier today and began taking his notes in a language I've never laid eyes on before," Gauri began, "I showed it to Albus and he apparently recognized it."

"Do you remember about 60 years ago when we were doing research in the library of the Wizengamot and happened upon that partial scroll that appeared to be in Atlantian," Albus asked.

"Of course," Alex answered, "That's how I recognized the writing in these books."

"I cannot be sure, but the words had the same sound and feel as the ones that those did, but this time we have a few translated words."

"Albus, you know as well as I do that translation spells require more than a few words," Alex told him incredulously as he placed the tome on his desk.

"Most do my good man, most do, there is one that is a recent development, in fact I was going to come over and tell you about it next week when I got some free time but this came up and I thought no better time than the present," Albus responded cheerfully before pointing his wand at the tome. He brought the three words that Gauri had shown him and the translations to his mind before casting, "Vertereabl minimum!" The book shuddered for a moment before a copy of it shimmered to life next to it with the title 'Moste Potente Potions' they all gaped at the fully translated copy of the book. Both Alex and Gauri immediately set on the book looking through it trying to see what potions were still around and what were lost, unfortunately they were both trying to do it at different spots in the book so it made quite the comical scene for Albus. After chuckling for a few minutes he got them to move out of the way and cast, "Copius bis," which created two exact copies of the tome so Alex and Gauri could each see what was contained in the book.

"Albus! You're not going to believe this," Gauri nearly shouted.

"What is it," Albus asked intrigued.

"There's a potion in here to let a werewolf retain his mind on the full-moon! It's called the wolfsbane potion. The potion is very difficult, and all of the ingredients are still readily available which is good, if this works do you know what it would mean?"

"That we are that much closer to helping those who are inflicted with a disease once a month," Albus asked curiously.

"Yes! And Mr. Lupin that you were telling me about wouldn't have to be in as much pain during his transformations if this text is to be believed," Gauri said nearly frothing at the mouth, "I must get to the Apothecary. Some of these ingredients it doesn't matter when they're picked, the rest I'll have to get during the correct moon phase."

"Well, we know that Harry is writing in Atlantian, the question remains is how," Albus asked quietly to himself. "Alex, If you wish I will teach you that spell later in the week. Just make it up to the castle as you appear to be quite busy at the current time," Albus told him with a chuckle.

"Whatever you say Albus, see you later," Alex told him absentmindedly. Albus just laughed some more before Apparating with a small pop back to Hogsmead.

(Break)

"Harry, doesn't that young man look something like you did when you first showed up a year ago," Eliz asked being careful not to mention Atlantis. They were eating dinner up at the head table as they were a little too old to be seated with the students and Harry hadn't been sorted into one of the four houses.

"Yeah, he does," Harry replied looking carefully at the 15 year old boy sitting at the Gryffindor table with messy black hair and glasses. "I got rid of my glasses just before I came there so maybe that's my father," he whispered in her ear.

"From what I've heard from the other teachers, those four like to play pranks all the time, though they are hardly ever caught," Eliz told him.

"How much do you want to bet that the little welcome we got when we were heading towards the entrance hall the first day was due to them," Harry asked with his eyes full of mirth.

"I wouldn't take that bet, I know I'd lose," she said with a small chuckle.

"How would you like to get a little payback? I haven't done a good prank it far too long."

"When were you a prankster," she asked. She knew most of his life and she had never heard about this.

"When I was in high school. Me and a few of my friends would target the school bullies with pranks to…ah…persuade them not to bully on anyone. We were affectionately called the Marauders by the teachers," Harry explained.

"Did I heard you say the Marauders," Minerva asked, "What have they done now?"

"What do you mean," Harry asked perplexed.

"You mean you haven't heard yet? James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Remus Lupin are known as the Marauders. They pull pranks anywhere and anytime they can," she told him before her lips formed a thin line when she noticed said Marauders appeared to be conspiring a new prank at their table. "I have a feeling that we're going to have to put up with another prank tomorrow."

"Most likely," Harry responded chuckling at the similarity he had with the boy that appeared to be his father. They both pranked while in school and both of their groups carried the name of Marauders. "What can you tell me about them? Other than their penchant for pranks?"

"Well, Remus is the studious one of the group. He was made a prefect this year to attempt to exert control over the group, which he hasn't quite been able to do. He carries good grades in all of his classes. Peter Pettigrew is more of a follower to the other three than a group member, he's not as powerful magic wise, or as intelligent, but they all treat him as a brother. Now James Potter and Sirius Black, those two are the worst two trouble makers I have ever had in Gryffindor house," she explained, "From what I have heard Sirius tends to be the one to think up the pranks while James is the leader of the group. They treat each other like brothers and anyone that attempts to harm one of their group faces the wrath of all four of them. While James and Sirius might not be as studious as Remus is, they are quite gifted magically and quite intelligent. They could get excellent grades if they applied themselves even half as much to their classes as they do to their pranks. Mr. Potter met his match in Lily Evans though, no matter what he does she always gets him back. Those battles are always amusing, and we staff have a pool running on when they'll put aside the pranks and finally get together."

"What do you mean," Eliz asked.

"Oh James and Lily have been arguing like an old married couple since day one, it's quite plain to see that they are crazy about each other, but Lily is quite stubborn. James has been asking her out since the middle of their third year," Minerva explained, "She has always turned him down, sometimes violently, although I can't say he's taken the best approach."

"Interesting," Harry murmured. Harry steered the conversation away from the Marauders towards the school so he and Eliz could learn a little more about the school they were in and they wouldn't raise suspicion about why they were so interested in four students. Later that evening, after Harry and Eliz reached their rooms, they plopped down on a couch in front of the fireplace in the sitting room. Each deep in thought about what they had learned earlier that evening.

"Eliz," Harry said with a mischievous glint to his eyes.

"Yes love," she responded liking the look on his face.

"What do you say to getting into a little prank war with my dad," he asked hopefully.

"I'd say that's a rather good idea. What should we do," she asked. They spent the remainder of the night discussing various pranks they could use on the Marauders as payback for the prank they were subjected to the first day. Had anyone been around they would've been quite worried due to the amount of cackling coming from that room.

(Break)

"Have you seen my notes," Harry asked as he got ready for his potions class.

"They're on the table next to the couch," Eliz told him. Harry went over and grabbed the rolls of parchment double checking the language he wrote them in before giving a sigh of relief. "What did you do," she asked suspiciously.

"Nothing too serious, I just began my notes in class yesterday in Atlantian," Harry responded absentmindedly.

"Nothing too serious," she asked incredulously, "Might I remind you that we just sold two books in Atlantian to a book store here no more than a week ago? Should he get suspicious and talk to the Headmaster who would undoubtedly have researched anyone who'd had heard of us they'd know about them!"

"Uh oh," was all Harry said before running out the door with a very angry Eliz chasing him. Class that day passed without incident and by the time he returned Eliz had calmed down quite a bit. It seemed that she had decided instead of getting mad and not having anything to use that extra energy on she would drag Harry to begin the prank war on the Marauders. Throughout the remainder of the week Harry and Eliz pranked and were pranked in an all out war that amused the school to no end as they for once weren't the targets of the Marauders. Each group showed up to meals in various states of prank: they had been transfigured, their hair/skin/clothes charmed, they were singing/dancing, laughing uncontrollably, crying every five minutes, hiccupping with no cure, and various other pranks. Both sides of the mini-war enjoyed what was happening immensely and used every trick they could think of to not get caught and not get trapped in the others prank. Needless to say it was quite an interesting week for the students of the school.

Harry and Eliz were named honorary Marauders by James, Sirius, and Remus while Peter for some reason had a severe dislike for both of them. To cap off the end of the prank war they combined their pranking skills to get the entire school, staff included, in one big prank. At dinner time on Friday everyone was sitting down dining wondering what would happen that night in the war that had been raging in the school. After 15 minutes the first person was affected with a pop, a Slytherin, where they had been sitting a lion cub was now laying. Before anyone could react everyone else in the hall was similarly affected. Each and every student or staff member was turned into a baby version of their houses rival. Slytherins were lion cubs, Gryffindors were baby snakes, Hufflepuffs were baby eagles, and Ravenclaws were baby badgers. Even the staff was showing their previous house rivalry, the most amusing was when the snarky Head of Slytherin turned into a baby eagle. The changes were timed to only last five minutes so before everyone changed back the six culprits high-tailed it out of the great hall so as not to get into trouble.

A/N: That's all for this chapter. Next chapter there'll be some actual dialogue between the Marauders past and present, but this chapter was more for setting up why they would talk and to do more set up for Albus' suspicions. That'll play a larger roll in the final chapter, which will be the chapter after next. I haven't gotten any submissions for the wedding contest yet, only 6 more days before the contest ends people. If I don't get any then you'll have to use your imagination because I won't write the wedding. Anywho, hope you enjoyed the chapter!

Review responses:

Gaul1: Thank you. I hope you like how I worked that out.

Shadowmonk: That would be telling, lol. Thank you.

Laughing Cat: Well Happy Belated Birthday to you, lol! I hope you enjoyed the chapter.

Night-Owl123: Thank you.

Kaaera: This is the beginning of the interaction between him and his parents, you'll get the actual dialogue next chapter though. If I don't get any submissions on the wedding chapter there won't be one to even see, lol! I have to agree with you on being thankful about not having to worry about planning a wedding for years to come. I doubt I'll be getting married any time soon, nearly did that twice already :shudders: that was a mistake.

Athenakitty: Fine, he is except with taking notes, probably not. Thanks for the review!

TuxedoMac: Thank you, I'm glad you think I did a good job setting things up well.

Xyverz: Not at all, I could always use a bit of constructive criticism. You'll see more of the unwanted attention in the next chapter along with interaction with James and perhaps Lily. I hope this chapter is up to your expectations.

Jbfritz: Thank you!