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Author's Note: I have to apologize again for the long wait. Fan fiction has been very unreliable. I figured my readers deserved a treat, another chapter. I hope you like it. Please review! Special thanks to Little Miss Fearless, MarauderGirl52 (cool name by the way), and xXinLovewiththeSupernaturalXx, for reviewing

Ch. 4 Back Together Again

Sirius couldn't believe his luck. He was on his way to the Potters. With his Uncle in tow, Sirius wasted no time in wondering whether or not his parents suspected this clear violation of the family order. Sirius didn't much care at the moment. He was almost there.

"Alright were almost there" His uncle said looking at his pocket watch. It was 9:35. The Potters were due to meet them at 9:30. His uncle and him had flew part of the way her and walked the rest.

"What are those Muggles doing over there" Sirius asked. Uncle Alphard looked at them and smiled. It seemed like he was happy Sirius was curious about the men on the strange objects.

"The Muggles are getting gas for their motorcycles" Uncle Alphard explained.

"What does gas do" Sirius asked remember the word his uncle had used.

"It helps the motorcycle run" He said.

"Cool!" Sirius said amazed. He wanted a motorcycle.

"SIRIUS!" A booming voice yelled. Sirius turned around and saw a frantically waving James Potter. Sirius laughed.

"Hello Sirius!" Mrs. Potter smiled giving Sirius a hug.

"Were excited for you to come" Mr. Potter smiled giving Sirius a hug as well. Sirius wasn't use to hugs, but found he didn't mind it so much anymore.

"Your brave people taking on four 12 year old boys at once" Uncle Alphard chuckled.

"I'm sure they won't be too much trouble, James is looking forward to this summer. We have plenty for the boys to do" Mrs. Potter said confidently.

"Have fun, Sirius" Uncle Alphard said brightly waving. Sirius got into the car and the Potters were off to their next destination.

The Lupins' house was way out in the woods in the country. It took about 2 hours to reach his house. While they drove the Potters talked about what was e on in their lives. Mrs. Potter listened intently about the time James got detention (unfairly of course). Mrs. Potter clearly doubted that James got a detention that he didn't deserve. Sirius was amazed with Mr. Potter's driving and wanted to try it. Would Mr. Potter teach him if he were to asked? Finally they reached Remus's house. It was a small cottage, but Sirius thought it looked like a place he would love to live in. Mr. Potter honked the horn. Remus came out with his parents later.

"Good Morning" The Lupins said cheerfully. Mr. Lupin but Remus's stuff in the back of the car. Sirius didn't know why but the sight intrigued him. Maybe it was because he never saw parents being so attentively to their kid.

"Ok Remy, be good" Mrs. Lupin kissing Remus on the cheek. Remus slightly blushed, clearly embarrassed the affection his mother was giving him. After Mr. Lupin gave him a one armed hug they were on their way to Peter's house. Peter came out.

"Calm down, James" Mr. Potter chuckled at the antics of his sons.

"All my brothers are here!" James said happily. Everyone looked at him stunned at his declaration. James blushed and sat back in his seat.

"Do all three of you have your seatbelts on" Mrs. Potter asked sweetly.

"Oh mom" James whined.

"You put that seatbelt on this instant James Potter" His mother said firmly. Sirius chuckled at the glare James sent him. He didn't know how much he missed his friends. It finally felt like summer.

The boy spent all their time exploring the tiny tony near the Potter's home the first week. Would get up late, eat lunch, and were out until supper. One day, James suggested that they go on a hike in the forest but Remus shot down that idea. The boys looked at him curiously but didn't ask him. It was almost been four weeks when Remus announced he had to leave.

"I have to go guys, full moon" Remus said bitterly.

"We understand" James said kindly.

"It's not fair! I hate this! My whole life is changed because I'm a stupid werewolf. I am in pain all the time, my face is all scratched up, I have to miss school a lot because of it, I can't do it anymore" Remus said hysterically.

"Calm down mate" James said calmly putting a hand on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry guys, I get crabby around the full moon" Remus said blushing embarrassed by his outburst.

"Its ok mate we understand." Sirius told him. It was understandable that Remus would act this way. Sirius figured having bones move every month must not feel good.

"I wish I could stay a little longer" Remus said.

"Marauder Hug!" James declared putting his arms out. The other three looked at him. Deciding to amuse there friend did the Marauder hug. It was James's version of a group hug.

"You know just because you put "Marauder" in the title does not make it special" Remus smirked slightly cheered up.

"Yes is does because it makes it awesome." James said without question.

"Well the hug managed to cheer you up" Sirius said smirking.

"It wasn't because of the hug" Remus said defiantly.

"Sure it wasn't" James smirked.

"Oh shut up" Remus said rolling his eyes smiling.

"I'm hungry" James said.

"So am I" Sirius agreed.

"Me too" Peter said following the lead.

"Then let's go back" Remus said.

"Oh come on Moony, Mrs. Potter might have chocolate" Peter told him noticing their friends tone.

"Moony?" Remus asked him confused.

"I'm surprised you heard that" James said knowing what a chocoholic the werewolf was.

"I know chocolate,... but Moony?" Remus asked.

"Well you're a werewolf and you get moody before the full moon." Peter explained.

"I like it" Sirius said happily.

"Why didn't I think of that" James said practically green with envy.

Sirius knew that they had to do something to help Remus, they just didn't know how. Sirius and James decided to learn everything they can about werewolves, so that maybe they could find a way to help him.

Sirius heard a big bang. He shot up. He looked around the room. James wasn't in his bed. Confused Sirius looked for the others.

"What was that" Remus said groggily.

"It was James" Sirius said.

"Were did he go?" Peter asked yawning.

"Dunno, I'll go see" Sirius said getting out of bed. He closed the door lightly and walked down the hall way. The house was quiet. Suddenly there was a thud.

"James" Sirius called running down the stairs. When he reached the front room he was down on the floor.

"What's going on in there?" Mr. Potter said getting up. Sirius had just got into the room. Sirius was horrified to see that James was bleeding.

"What happed" Mr. Potter said horrified.

"We heard James getting up" Sirius said quietly. Mr. Potter ran to James.

"Come on Jamie" He said kindly. Sirius hadn't seen that much blood ever.

"Sirius you hold this to James's lip while I go get my wand" He said running up the stairs.

"Wha happen?" James said wincing.

"You got out of bed" Sirius said confused. He didn't remember anything?

"I slept walked?" James winced again.

"You're you got your arm on the glass table" Sirius told him. Mr. Potter came back with his wand, Mrs. Potter, Peter, and Remus in tow.

"Did you sleepwalk, Jamie" Mrs. Potter asked kindly cleaning up the blood.

"Yeah, I guess so" James said weakly.

"We need to talk to a healer about this." Mrs. Potter said.

"No! I'm fine" James said horrified and looking weak in front of his friends. Sirius didn't think he had anything to be ashamed of. He wished his parents would give attention to him like both the Potters gave their only son.

"James Potter you will go if you like it or not" Mr. Potter said sternly. Mrs. Potter told the other boys to get back to bed. Mr. Potter took James to St. Mungo's, the wizard hospital, so he could get a blood replenishing potion.

"Do you think he'll be alright" Peter said fretfully.

"He will. Though I didn't know James talked in his sleep" Remus said. Sirius looked at him confused.

"I was the last one to fall asleep, and James was muttering in his sleep" Remus explained.

"Oh, that's strange" Sirius said.

"Very strange" Remus said thoughtfully.

"What?" Sirius asked.

"Nothing, maybe I'm just being a worrywart" Remus shrugged, lying down on the floor. Sirius had to wonder if maybe Remus wasn't being a worrywart.

Next Chapter: Back at Hogwarts again! The Marauders have an interesting start to the new term. James decides to try out for the Quidditch team.