CHAPTER 2
It was that night that Peter, James, Sirius, and Remus decided that Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix, however how beautiful, was crazy and they needed to stay the hell away from her.
Unfortunately, Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix insisted on being their friend and following them around everywhere. She was not dissuaded by the polite talks Remus gave her, the politely worded letters from Peter, the illustrations (with captions!) by James, and the not so politely worded letters from Sirius.
This meant that James, Peter, Remus, and Sirius had to work extra hard to avoid not only Filch, but Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix during their evening attempts to become Animagi.
One night, Jame and Sirius were carefully going over the book they stole from the restricted section that explained how to become an Animagus. Remus and Peter were acting as lookouts, watching for any sign of teachers, Filch, or worse: Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix.
"Damn!" hissed James as he snapped the book shut in frustration. "This book is so vague about how to do it."
Sirius rubbed his eyes and ran his fingers through his hair. "Maybe we should look for another book-"
"But there isn't one!" argued Peter, taking his eyes off the hallway. Remus looked mournfully back at his friends. His face was too pale and haggard looking for a fifteen year old boy.
"Maybe we should just give up," he said quietly. "No way!" said James fiercely. "We're just not trying hard enough. We'll get it soon!"
"Get what soon?" asked a new voice. The boys turned and inwardly groaned. It was Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix.
"Get what soon?" she repeated, fixing her blue eyes on all of the boys. They shifted their feet nervously. Sirius made to hide the book under his robes but Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix crossed the room quickly and took it from him. She flipped through the pages and smiled serenely at him.
"Are you all trying to become Animagi?" she asked.
"Er, sort of," admitted James. "Then let me help!" exclaimed Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix.
"How?" asked Peter, confused. Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix gave him a withering glance and gestured to her amulet.
"My necklace has amazing powers," she explained. "I'll I have to do is chant a spell and you'll all become Animagi!"
"Just like that?" asked Remus warily. Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix nodded enthusiastically. "Of course, there is one condition," she said.
"What?" asked Sirius. Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix smiled.
"I want to come with you guys on full moons," she announced. Remus paled. "How did you know?" he asked in a fearful whisper. Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix strode over to him and place a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it," she told him. "I won't tell your secret. Just let me come with you on full moons. I love adventure."
The boys all exchanged looks. They had been working for months and none of them had come close to turning into any animal. If Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix could change that...Well, it was a small price to pay. The boys all looked to Remus for the final decision.
"Well," he said slowly. "If you can really do it-"
"Perfect!" exclaimed Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix. She pulled James, Sirius and Peter into a circle around her and lifted her arms into the air.
"Oh amulet, giveth me-eth the power-eth to-eth giveth these-eth boys-eth to turn-eth into-eth Animagi!" she chanted. She clapped her hands once and a bright blue light issued from her amulet that showered James, Sirius, and Peter. Then, the light faded and all was normal.
"Did it work?" asked James. Remus shrugged. "I dunno. Try to transform." James, Sirius, and Peter shrugged their shoulders at each other and concentrated. Quickly, they transformed into a stag, a dog, and a rat, respectively.
They stared at each other in their animal forms as Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix clapped in delight. Remus dropped his jaw in surprise. "Wow!" he exclaimed. "Now turn back!"
At once, James, Sirius, and Peter were back to normal. "I can't believe it!" squealed Peter. "We did it! We actually did it!"
"Don't wet yourself," said Sirius coolly but even he could not hide his excitement. "So now that you're Animagi," said Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix, taking out her wand. "We need something to keep an eye on everyone."
She flicked her wand and mumbled a few nonsensical spells and a blank piece of parchment appeared in the air. She took it and handed it to James.
"What is this?" asked James. "It's an enchanted map," explained Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix. "It'll show everyone and everything at Hogwarts. Even secret passageways"
Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix explained how to use it. Despite themselves, the boys were so impressed with Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix that even when she insisted that they now referred to themselves as the "Marauders" and the map as the "Marauder's Map", they allowed it.
"So now I get to come with you when Remus transforms into a werewolf, right?" asked Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix.
"Of course," said Remus. "If you're an Animagus too, then I don't see why not."
Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix smiled and looked down at her amulet. The she frowned.
"I used all the power in my amulet," she said, sounding downhearted. Peter patted her on the back. "That's alright," he said. "You can learn the old fashioned way. With lots and lots of hard work."
Serenity Ashley Jennifer Serena Laura Legolas Carmelita Deletrius Raven Fyre Carmichael Spanx Delacroix's eye twitched at the thought.