This is chapter three. Well, my mom isn't going anywhere because he has to take some medication so this is my last chapter for…two weeks. Sorry people but I have problems of my own. My bro wants to put internet on his computer too so this one will be offline till he gets something to make a connection between the both of them. Meanwhile I'll be in my only summer vacation this year. It's still in Romania but the other part of the country. Somewhere with hot, relaxing swimming pools and hot girls to talk to. Wish me luck! ;)

Chapter three: Perfect day

The forest was unusually dark and noisy. He looked around to check if anyone was following him. Even after he didn't see anyone, he still felt frightened. What if somebody followed him? His secret will get in the hands of HIM. He didn't like that HE kept sending people for him. Why couldn't HE leave him alone?

He continued walking. A feeling, which he couldn't describe, told him to turn around and face them. He couldn't. Even if he was a Gryffindor, he always knew courage wasn't his strong point.

Wind started blowing and that was too much for him. Even the nature was trying to stop him. He couldn't do that. If he succeeded everything would be alright.

Footsteps! Where are they coming from? They were becoming louder and louder. Pretty soon that was all he was hearing. Why couldn't they just leave him alone? Why did it have to be him? Why couldn't be someone else?

But he knew the answer. He cursed. One day was all it took for his life to change. His life changed forever. Why did he have to go out? It was full moon and he knew what would happen. From that day he was a menace. His parents explained to him why. Now everybody was suffering. Because of him, because of…

"Stupefy!" an angry shout was heard behind him. He ducked. They were here! They were here for him!

He tried to think of a spell but he couldn't remember one.

Soon he was surrounded by them. He couldn't do anything.

One of them stepped forward.

"It's time to pay! You were a real pain to us. But now vengeance is ours!" his eyes were flaming. All the others were laughing.

They all in unison shot the same spell. Jets of green light had hit him in the chest. The laughter became stronger and more barbaric. One of them with red eyes smirked and taunted.

"You should have known better than to mess with us Potter!"

James woke up suddenly. He was covered in sweat. His dream had been so real. The red eyes…like snakes. No one looked like that!

Well, no one except him. James wasn't really sure who HE was. There were many different names. Some thought he was Grindelwald reincarnated. Some said he was worse than him.

James thanked god that he was the only one in the room. He didn't need Sirius's tease or Remus's worried looks. Though he could have at least waited to go with him to breakfast. This was the first day at school and they needed to get to know each other.

"It's got to be me." James thought "how did he find out?"

The common room was empty much to James disappointment. That meant he had to go alone there. How much was the time anyway?

The hunger was eating him alive by the time he got in the great hall. All faces turned to him when he entered. He shrugged and sat next to Remus who was eating alone.

"Why didn't you wait for me?"

Remus was pale and shaking. "Sorry I had to go to the hospital wing!"

James analyzed him and accepted the apology. "Fine but next time, take me with you."

Remus paled even more if that was possible. Without replying he continued to eat.

James joined him but something was still bothering him.

"Where's Black and…the other guy?" for some reason he couldn't remember his name.

Remus pointed at the end of the table. "They tried to go to the slytherins but were rejected and mocked at. The other one is Peter Pettigrew."

James nodded "Maybe now they'll realize how bad those guys are."

Remus shook his head. "He said it's our entire fault he's here in the first place and that he understands them."

Just then a lot of noise erupted from somewhere above them. Owls flied above them giving mail to students. James laughed at the wizard's idea of communicating with each other.

Gasps were heard from the Gryffindor table and James turned to look ignoring the owl that just came to him.

Sirius Black was holding a red envelope that was shaking furiously. He began to open it but he letter seemed to go faster than him and tore itself apart. A screeching sound was heard in the entire room belonging to a woman.

"HOW DARE YOU SIRIUS BLACK DO THIS TO US? HOW DARE YOU END UP WITH GRYFFINDOR SCUM INSTEAD OF SLYTHERIN? YOU ARE A DISCACE TO THIS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. YOU MIGHT AS WELL MARRY A MUDBLOOD FOR ALL WE KNOW! IF YOU DON'T CHANGE YOUR HOUSE BY THE END OF THIS YEAR YOU AREN'T COMING HOME ANYMORE!" with that the letter started to burn and soon it was only ashes.

Sirius sat there staring at the remains of the letter. Tears started forming in his eyes. Then he got up and ran out of the great hall. Peter grabbed his things and got up attempting to go with him but Remus was faster and got in front of him, stopping him.

"Look, he's hurt right now and doesn't know where his future lies. It's best to just leave him alone for a while. Trust me!"

Peter looked at Remus as if thinking what was wrong with him. Then he shook his head and tried to go past him. Remus however was stronger and held him tight.

"You're wrong!" Peter said "he needs me because I'm the only thing he has and the only one that understands him. The sorting hat…told me…"

Remus raised his left eyebrow not understanding the last sentence "The sorting hat what?"

Peter looked terrified at Remus not sure if he was saying too much. "The sorting hat…he told me Sirius was weak and that I have to help him now more than ever. That I'll be rewarded if I do" Peter smiled.

Remus was disgusted and was about to comment but Peter lost all patience. "Look it's not only about the reward! He's my friend! I have to help him! I MUST! You're…you're a gryffindor! You're with them!" he pointed an accusing finger at the table where many gryffindors, including James, were. "You don't want Sirius to get better, you want him to suffer! Get out of the way! LEAVE ME ALON…mph!"

Peter was creating pretty much attention by the time James got there and put his hand on Peter's mouth to stop him from shouting. Nevertheless, the entire room was looking at them, whispering.

James turned to Remus and whispered in his ear "Look, you can't stop him. I know he shouldn't run after Black but you see that he can't be convinced. Let him go! Sirius could already be in the other end of the castle so I don't think Peter will have much luck." James let go of Peter and he went out the door running.

Remus looked at Peter's retreat with disgust. "You know what that…thing told me? That the hat said that if he supported Sirius he would get a reward. That's the only motive he was going after him!"

James shrugged "he and the rest of the world! That's all you see these days. Don't you ever listen to WWN? People kill for power these days!" he said grim.

Remus shook his head "yeah but we can't stop them! But him…" he pointed at the door "after things cool down we have to do something about him. About both of them! Or we'll have a serious problem" he said not noticing the pun.

James nodded "Couldn't agree more. But have patience Remus. Take it easy! We have seven years to do that!"

James left to finish his lunch but Remus just starred at the floor "maybe for you but not for me…"

Sirius was already by the lake when Peter got to him. They both smiled at each other. Though Peter was not much fun, he was always there for him when he needed him.

"Hey…" Peter muttered.

"Hey."

They both looked at the lake for a while before Peter broke the silence.

"I'm sorry for what happened there. It isn't your fault. Hogwarts has gone mad. The hat…the hat's stupid."

Sirius continued to stare "Maybe not. Maybe I'm not like them. Maybe I'm like Potter or Lupin."

Peter snorted "those guys don't deserve to live. They're nothing more than a joke played on us. Come on Sirius! Don't change now! That's what they want from you. The fight between good and bad finished and now there's the fight for power. If you want to live your life don't change!"

Sirius continued to stare at the lake. Thousands of questions racing through his mind. Dumbledore's speech from last night echoing in his mind. Good…bad…power…

He finally shrugged "guess you're right. I'm not about to become friends with mudbloods because some cooks say so. My family is more important. I'll explain to them what happened. By the time this week is over I'll be in Slytherin." He turned to Peter "both of us!"

Peter was ecstatic "well said! Here! I brought your stuff. Class starts in ten minutes.

Sirius nodded "what's first?"

Peter checked "defence against the dark arts."

"Oh right. It's that creepy fellow Dumbledore presented. I think I've seen him before…"

By the time they got there the only seats left were in front. James and Remus were in the second row not looking very pleased.

"We couldn't find a toilet and by the time we got here these were the only good seats left." James explained.

Sirius yawned and sat in his "bad" seat in front of James and Peter got stuck in front of Remus.

5 minutes passed until the professor came. His steps were confident opposed to his worn face. James knew him from last year's Christmas party at the ministry. He heard he was come kind of Auror with special missions. No one knew why he was here but something in James's stomach told him he was the cause.

"Hello everybody! I'm Antonin Dolohov. I'm an Elite Auror. I have the best record for shooting curses in 30 years." He said smugly

A kid raised his arm.

"Yes…er…"

" Firenze. Corinne Firenze." The blonde said smiling. "Is it true that your job is to hunt AND kill criminals? Why must you kill them?"

James grinned at her. She was soooo much pretty and so determined. Why hadn't she said hello when he came? Was she still mad? What if he misses his chance and she goes with another boy because he blew it the last night?

James shook his head but continued to gaze at her.

Dolohov cleared his trough. "Well, some criminals are very dangerous and the only way to get them is by the killing curse. It's all necessary and I assure you it's dreadful but I have to do what is right."

This time Remus raised his hand and without presenting himself started "than why did you kill Romulus Wolfsbane two years ago? He didn't do anything illegal. And it wasn't his fault for what he was."

Dolohov seemed to analyse Remus for a while "you're Lupin right? I've heard of you." Remus paled " Romulus's condition was…fragile. If I hadn't done what I've done innocent people could have been hurt!"

"You could have stunned him. It's not that hard! It wasn't his bloody fault. He died because of stupid conceptions!"

"Mr. Lupin that is enough! You don't have any right to question my motives! And if any of you say anything more house points will be taken. LUPIN! My office today at nine. We need to have a chat."

Remus nodded not showing any fear.

"Everybody turn to page 5. Today we'll be learning about what are dark arts."

"What the hell is wrong with you? Are you always like this?" James yelled at Remus when he class finished.

Remus looked furious "No, it's just my special day!"

James gaped "What? Like the one girls have?" he asked confused.

Remus just turned his head "Nothing! I knew you wouldn't understand! Just…leave it! Forget I said anything." After that he stormed off.

James smiled after seeing he was left alone "this day just keeps getting better and better!" he laughed putting his hands behind his head and walking coolly to his next class: Charms.

AN: yeah, yeah, short I know but that's the best I can do. Next time it'll be longer. It'll have the rest of the classes and more secrets that surround our characters are developed. Well, see you in two weeks!