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But it took far longer than we had anticipated to gather all of the necessary items for the map. It was also far more expensive than we had imagined. The only one of us with suitable means to purchase everything that we needed was James but he didn't want to make his parents suspicious so we went the hard way. We scraped and saved every last knut that we earned and sent order forms by owl to several shops enquiring about their prices.

It was two months before we had everything sorted. A very busy two months at that. It was jam packed with classes, homework, detentions, minor pranks, big Halloween prank (in which the Slytherin table was blown up!), full moons and of course Quidditch practices.

We also had our first Quidditch game against Hufflepuff. Our seeker displayed no mercy and after an hour, I snatched the Snitch claiming a 170 point win for the Lions!

However, not everything was fun and games.

Almost every morning, the Daily Prophet brought bad news. The news seemed to be getting worse and worse. Muggles and Muggleborns were being killed by Dark wizards. Two more ministry of magic officials had gone missing too.

Our main focus however was not classes or even pranking, but the latest animagi obstacle to overcome-the Patronus charm. We went to the library (gasp!) and gathered several important books. Our jaws dropped when we saw how ridiculously complicated it was. It wasn't even on for OWL's! It was NEWT standard!

We spent an entire fortnight studying the theory in our spare time, but eventually we felt as though we simply could not postpone it any longer. It was time to conquer the Patronus charm. We locked ourselves into an old, disused classroom and began.

"Remember, the Patronus charm is the only 100% accurate test as to the form your animagus will take", Remus chanted, reciting the definition almost word-for-word from our trusted guide. "However, it takes a highly skilled being of magic to produce a corpeal Patronus."

"The Patronus Charm conjures an incarnation of the caster's innermost positive feelings", James continued.

"A Patronus is conjured as a protector", I picked up.

"It's form is different for every Witch and Wizard", Peter recited.

"A corpeal Patronus will only be conjured when the caster is focusing on an extremely strong positive memory", Remus added.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, let's get on with it already!" Sirius prompted impatiently.

We gathered in a horseshoe shape and whipped out our wands, holding them in front of us. Everyone was suddenly nervous, I could see beads of sweat on Peter's forehead.

I scanned through my memories for the best one to use. The first one that I thought of was when I got my Hogwarts letter. That had been a good day.

We exchanged looks and nodded. I concentrated with all my might on the memory.

"Expecto Patronum!" We chanted in unison, our faces contorted in concentration.

Nothing happened. We barely managed to conceal our disappointment.

"That was to be expected, we need to choose different memories." James pointed for once in his life being the practical one. We nodded.

What was happier than Hogwarts? What about when I had gotten the place as Seeker? I had been thrilled! I grinned to myself at the memory.

"Ready to try again?" I found myself asking.

"Yup!" Sirius said, popping the 'p'.

Once again we recited, "Expecto Patronum!"

My mind flooded with broomsticks, Snitches and cheering. To my surprise, I felt something warm flow through my body, heading for my right hand in which my werewolf whisker wand was held.

When I looked up, I saw a vague, simmering silver mist expulsing from my wand but as I had lost concentration, it rapidly faded out of sight.

"That was spectacular!" Remus breathed. Peter nodded fervently, looking at me in a new light and Sirius and James looked slightly put out.

"Come on guys, you can do it too!" I encouraged, "That was only some mist, it didn't mould into its form!"

We spent the next two hours practicing the charm. Remus, James and Sirius soon matched my success and with more practice, we strengthened our attempts and held it for longer, but poor Peter didn't manage it yet.

"Don't worry Pete, you'll get it soon," Remus comforted Peter, whom looked slightly upset.

"Moony?" I asked quietly, once we were alone in the empty classroom.

"That's my name!" He joked, but then added in a more serious tone, "Yes?"

"As a matter of interest, what memory are you using?"

He blinked and much to my surprise, he blushed. I'd never seen the calm, collected Remus blush before. He didn't just get rosy cheeks like most people-his entire face turned crimson!

"Um, I'll tell you…some day", he said softly, not quite meeting my eye. Then he quickly made an excuse to leave and fled from the room.

I blinked, completely puzzled and sat there for a further ten minutes, staring into space.