How are they in the mirror? Well, not the mirror. The reflection.
I feel a headache coming on trying to figure it out, and I rub my temples.

I step toward the mirror, and place my palm on the suface. I don't know what I expected to happen. Maybe that it would shed some light as to why I am seeing them. But nothings happened. No epiphany, no lightbulb flashing above my head.

Maybe it shows us the people we know. But I don't think that's it.
Our relationships? People we're close to?
God, this is so frustrating!

I head back to the dormitory, making a mental note to look in the library for any books on mirrors. Or to ask someone. That would make more sense.

-x-

"Where did you go last night?"
"Well, after you told me to 'keep still or get out' I went for a walk."
"A walk? At midnight?"

I roll my eyes at Marlene. "What else was I supposed to do? I couldn't sleep."
"Why? Is there something wrong?"
Lily joins us on the couch, and we turn our heads to look at her.
"Nothing's wrong. I just couldn't sleep."

"So, what's on the agenda tonight?" James drops down onto the opposite couch, and stretches his legs out.
Peter joins us, sitting on James' legs. "Peter, get off! You're squashing my legs!"
"Sorry!" He screeches, choosing to sit on the floor.

"Nothing! There is litertally nothing to do."
"I have an idea," Sirius and Remus sit on the ends of the couch. "how about we go on a little adventure?" Sirius grins, and looks to James.

"MM?"
James nods, and grins just as widely. "MM."
"Oh, no," Lily says, getting up. "I don't want any part of what you're doing."
"Me too. I'm not going to get in trouble because of you." Alice joins Lily by the staircase, and they look at Marlene and I with raised eyebrows.

"Aren't you coming with us?"
"Oh, come on, Lily. Lets just have some fun while we can."
She shakes her head at Marlene, then looks towards me. "Aria?"

I shake my head. "Sorry, Lily. I agree with Marlene."
Lily huffs. "Fine. But don't come crying to us when you get into trouble."
Lily and Alice retreat up to the dormitory.

"So, what's MM stand for?"
We all crowd around the table, the boys sitting on the opposite couch, while Marlene and I sit on the other.

Seeing Remus and Sirius together since seeing them in the mirror is..strange. It's like a sense of Déjà vu.
"Ok, so in our sixth year, we created The Marauders Map. When you look at it, it shows you where everyone is at that exact moment. It also shows all of the secret passages into and out of Hogwarts."

"And you made this?" They nod. "You four, alone, made this?"
"Yes! You don't have to sound so surprised, Aria. We are capable, you know."
"How did you do it?"

"The Homonculous Charm."
I'd never heard of this charm before.
"Lets stop with the talking. Lets take a look at the map."

-x-

"That's the map? A bit of parchment?"
"I hate to break it to you, guys, but there is nothing on the parchment. You might be mentally unstable."

They just grin at Marlene and I, then James takes out his wand and places it on the parchment.
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

As soon as the words leave James' mouth, ink starts to fill out the page.
First, a big ink blob fills the center of the page, with the words 'The Marauders Map' displayed in the middle.

At the top, the words 'Messers Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and prongs are proud to present,'

Then, a hand-drawn picture of Hogwarts fills out the rest of the parchment, not leaving any parts bare.
When it is finished, I lean closer for a better look, and read the words aloud.

"Messers Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs are proud to present, The Marauders Map."

"Still think we're mentally unstable?"
"This is..this is-" I look to Marlene, then back to the boys. "..Crazy." I finish.
"Yes, it is crazy," Marlene huffs. "How long have you had this map?"
"Only for-"
"I'm not done! We've been friends for years, and you only thought to tell me about this map now?"

"Look, who cares? You know now. Do you want to go explore the castle or not?"
Reluctantly, Marlene nods her head. "But I'm still angry at you all."

-x-

"How many times have you done this before?" I whisper to Sirius.
"A few times," He whispers back. "Don't worry, we won't get caught."
"Who says I'm worrying?"

Oh, who am I kidding, I was worried. So worried, in fact, that I almost wished I went with Lily and Alice when I had the chance.
Sirius turns his head to look at me, eyebrows raised. "I know you. You're worried."
"Maybe a little." Maybe alot.

"Like I said, don't worry."
"Oi, hurry up you two! Do you want to get caught?"
No. I pick up my pace, stopping next to Peter and James.

"Ok...where is the secret passage?" Marlene asks.
James points outside, past Hagrids hut. I immedietly see what he is pointing at, and my heart starts to beat even faster than what it already was.

"The Whomping Willow."

"There is no way I am going down there. I am not going to die because of you idiots."
"Oh, come on, Aria! Take a little risk."
I shake my head firmly.
"Fine. We'll have to find another passage."

We set the map on the ground, and we all fall to our knees around it.
"There's one here. Just a few floors down. Is that one up to your standards, princess?"
I narrrow my eyes at James. "Don't call me that."
"Sorry, your highness."

I try to make a retort, but another voice cuts me off.
"What do you think you're doing?"
James quickly takes his wand out and, holding it over the map, quickly whispers, "Mischief managed."

We all look up, to see Mr. Filch and that damn cat.

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I'm am so sorry I haven't updated for a while! I've had exams, revision, and I've been ill.
But heres the new chapter, hope you all like it :D