The Marauders' Papers
Bits and pieces from the Marauder Era
collected to understand what exactly happened at Hogwarts during the time of
Remus Lupin, James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew.
Told entirely through notes, detention slips, homework, essays, etc.
-Disclaimer: I'm not J.K. Rowling. These characters are not mine.-
--Any suggestions? Feel free to ask.--
Excerpt from Peter Pettigrew's Journal
Journal,
Today James, Sirius, and I all successfully mastered the animagi transformation. Well, they had to help me through it, but that's ok. The point is, is that I'm actually able to do something complicated and impressive. Although I'm still nervous about seeing Remus as a werewolf, who could bite me at any moment if he felt like it. Oh, by the way, I'm a rat...isn't that great. I was hoping for a lion or something, but oh well, perhaps being a rat will come in handy sometime.
I managed to pass my Transfiguration exam, thanks to Remus who started tutoring me since the beginning of term. McGonagall was extremely pleased, saying I could do anything if I would just put my mind to it.
Alright, I got to go, Sirius is hitting me in the head with a book. Apparently its dinner time and Sirius is hungry.
Charms
REMUS, WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY!
What is it James? And you do realize that we sit on opposite sides of the classroom? I'm still trying to figure out a way to get this slip of parchment back to you.
DON'T BOTHER WITH RANDOM QUESTIONS! WE HAVE A CODE 275 ON OUR HANDS!
Not again...what did it involve this time?
Think the worst Moony
Oh no, it's the hair, parents, and pixies isn't it?
And Slytherins
Great, it'll take Sirius weeks to get over this. Full details please.
Sirius was sleeping about 10 minutes ago. He was twitching too, which meant he was dreaming. He woke up frantically. I had to hush him before he got in trouble by Flitwick. Anyways, I guess, it was another one of his dreams. According to what I can infer, in his dream, a group of Slytherins, and his parents, trapped him in a corner, cut his hair, and then unleashed a dozen or so pixies.
Is he in the hyperventilating stage right now?
From what I can tell.
Alright, what you need to do is assure him that no one is going to cut his hair off, and that pixies aren't going to attack him.
What about his parents and Slytherins?
Um...remind him that he has the ability to beat any Slytherin in a duel of any sort. And also tell him that his parents are close to disowning him as it is; they don't even like to speak to him anymore. I'm going to send something over to Wormtail. He needs to know about this.
Good idea, I'll respond as soon as he hits his revenge stage.
Wormtail, code 275
Again?
Parents, cut hair, pixies, and Slytherins.
That's worse then last time. What stage is he in?
Last time I checked it was the hyperventilating stage.
Is James tending to him?
Yeah. From what I can see, James got a pocket mirror to show Sirius that his hair is still long.
Good thing class is ending soon.
I pity the first Slytherin he runs into. He'll want revenge.
He really needs to learn the difference between dreams and reality.
This is Sirius, Wormtail, do you really think that'll happen anytime soon?
History of Magic
Prongs, I'm bored.
So am I Padfoot my friend, so am I.
Look at Moony, acting all interested.
Well, it is Moony after all.
I don't know how that boy does it. There isn't one day that I haven't fallen asleep in this class.
We all know Padfoot; we can hear your snoring.
Do you think anything would happen if I threw a book through Professor Binns?
Dunno. Wanna find out?
Detention
Culprit(s): Sirius Black and James Potter
Crime: Throwing books through me, Professor Binns
Punishment: Polishing the trophies, without magic.
Additional Comments: ---
Signed: Binns
Dinner
Hi Moony, Padfoot, and Wormtail.
May I inquire to why you are writing to us, during dinner?
I know why.
Why?
Evans cursed his mouth shut for the remaining part of the day.
Stop laughing at me, Moony.
It's been a long time coming mate.
She's been ticked off at you since first year.
Yeah, when you attempted to "sweep her off her feet", literally.
And then when you attempted to make her "fall heads over heels in love", literally.
Ah the good old days. Wormtail, could you pass me the ham?
Sure Prongs.
Oh looky here comes Lily.
Why don't you ever call her Lily when talking to her?
Takes away from my image.
Your image.
Yes, my image. Moony, can you tell Lily I would still love to take her out to Hogsmead.
No, you tell her.
I can't.
Then write to her or something.
Evans, I would still love to take you to Hogsmead.
Would you like me to curse your hand off?
Not in particular. But if it means you'll go out with me...
Not on your life Potter.
What about Remus's?
Thanks James, thanks for offering up MY life so you could possibly get a date with Lily.
What are friends for?
Not Remus's life either, Just leave me alone, please.
You know I won't do that.
If you don't stop writing to me, I will curse off your hand.
No, you won't.
Try me.
Fine, fine. Goodbye my love, for now. Hope you have a splendid dinner.
Excerpt from Sirius Black's Charms Essay.
Sirius Black
I chose to do my Charms essay on the Tickling charm. This charm makes the target laugh uncontrollably. I've actually used it a few times. Well, more then a few times. It's an excellent way to shut someone up without really breaking any rules (at Hogwarts anyways). I have learned from experience to not leave the Tickling charm on for too long, as it tends to cause uncontrollable coughing fits. If anyone wants to use a Tickling charm, I say to try it out on Snivellus, I mean, Severus Snape. He looks really funny when he's laughing because you can tell that he doesn't laugh often. His face contorts into something like an odd smile that's not really a smile. You can tell it pains him really to laughAnd then his greasy hair goes in his face...and well, it's hard to explain, but it's really funny to watch. Just be ready to run when you take the charm off him. He knows just as much curses as 7th years.
Herbology
Prongs, what are you doing?
Seeing if Lily will notice me.
By flexing your muscles and smiling?
It works for the other girls.
Haven't you learned that Lily isn't like other girls?
You're right; she's better
I would run if I were you Prongs.
And why is that?
She's got her wand out.
Maybe she's going to confess her love to me by magic.
For some reason, I highly doubt that,
You've been listening to Moony too much.
No, I just remember what happened before.
No need to mention that.
The matchbox incident.
I told you not to mention that.
A/N: One of these days I'll get around to writing down what exactly the matchbox incident was. For now, use your imagination. Review please. It makes me smile.
