Many weeks had passed. Before they knew it, the final days of summer had slowly become the cool days of autumn. The leaves were changing colors. The scenery of Hogwarts never looked more beautiful. The drafty castle was significantly emptier today because it was the final Hogsmeade day before Halloween.

The quartet had planned on going as the founders. Well a trio had decided on that. Marcus was not happy to say the least.

"I AM NOT DRESSING UP AS ROWENA RAVENCLAW" bellowed Marcus.

"AND I REFUSE TO BE A SLYTHERIN" countered Cedric.

"Katie, do you want to go as the original golden couple, Helga and Godric?" Oliver asked annoyed.

"Why not? Those two can be our cough sex cough slaves. It would beat your other options."

"But what will they say…"

"Fine!" Oliver shrieked.

"Ollie did you voice just crack?" Cedric said jokingly.

"We need something brilliant…"Katie began.

"I got it!" Oliver said unexpectedly.

"What?" the remaining three asked.

"We go as James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Lily Evans. We can be the Marauders minus Pettigrew and give the twins a run for their money!" Oliver said confidently.

"OH MY GOD!" Katie shrieked.

People began shooting them odd glares, well aside for their weird assortment of people sitting together.

"WE CAN CAUSE SNAPE…" Cedric began.

"AND TREWLANEY…" Marcus continued.

"AND FILCH…" Katie chimed in.

"So much hell they won't know what hit them. Plus they will think it's the twins anyway. How far do we want to go with the costumes?" Oliver finished.

"What do you mean?" they asked.

"Glamours, magical signature masks, etc. We can make it look authentic. But we CANNOT reveal our identities."

"ALL THE WAY" the other three continued.

"We need to be careful. It's still a very sensitive subject. But what better day to honor them, but by a tribute to their greatness. Poor Harry…" Oliver said.

"I heard the muggles are horrible" Cedric began.

"How did…"Katie began saying before Marcus cut her off.

"Katie, love. Ministry family members. Fudge and Dumbledore have been allowing it. Turning a blind eye. McGonagall and Amelia Bones have made various appeals, but the Ministry doesn't care. If he is not a squib, the Ministry is in for hell!" Marcus said cackling.

"So it's settled. The Marauders!" Oliver said triumphantly.

The training had gone well. Their magical reserves were slowly increasing. It was hard work, both practicing and covering their tracks. Oliver and Marcus pretended to be doing whatever quidditch captains did. Katie and Cedric did the only thing they could do, forget things around the castle.

During one of the sessions in the Room of Requirement a book had fallen off of a shelf. A piece of parchment had fallen out of the dusty tome.

"To our heirs,

Great things are in store for you. Read the contents and brew the appropriate potions. READ VERY CAREFULLY! Have Oliver make them. You will only have one chance. Many of the ingredients are rare, but not impossible to find, or at least that's what we assume will happen to them by your time.

We have many more secrets to share, but not until you have mastered this one.

The Four, with Love

Liam and Ethan, Bridget and Alec.

Author's Note

Sorry it took so long!

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