Disclaimer: Harry Potter is the sole property of Jk. Rowling and Warner Bros. This is not made for profit, but for fun. I can never match the amazing writing that Ms. Rowling has done.
Author's Note: I am so happy to reach this point in the boys life. When reading the Prisoner of Azkaban I always wondered about this part in the lives of the Marauders. I personally would love if Jk. Rowling do a set of books about the Marauders. I would definitely be first in line to buy the boys. As always I would love my readers feedback.
Ch. 9 The Problem
Sirius hadn't so much looked in Regulus direction since his party. Sirius didn't care though. He had given up caring. If he was going to insult everyone Sirius was associated with then he wasn't going to even bother. The only thing that was keeping his brother out of his mind was the completion of the map and anamagi training. Remus had found a spell the boys could use to find out what their anamagi form was going to be. James needed the distraction since he was suspended from the Quidditch team. It wasn't permanent until they figured out what was wrong with him.
"First we complete the map, and now we get to find out what animals were going to be!" James said excitedly. James hadn't fainted again after the first time he did. His parents were taken him to St. Mungo's again this coming weekend.
"First we need a password. I charmed it so that those people that get the password wrong will be insulted. We also need a password to wipe it clean." Remus said making the finishing touches on the map.
"I got it how about the password is I solemnly swear I'm up to no good" Sirius suggested. He had put a lot of thought in it. He thinks that being the Marauders it was an appropriate phrase to open the map.
"That's a great idea Sirius" Remus said pointing his wide.
"And to wipe it clean it's Mischief Manage." James said practically jumping up and down. Sirius was glad he was back to normal, at least for James.
"This is the Marauder's Map" Remus said approvingly.
"When are we going to use it?" Peter asked.
"I purpose we use it the night James gets's back." Sirius said.
"Agreed" James said.
"That's a great idea. We can go to the Shrieking Shack" Remus suggested.
"You actually want to go there" Peter said shocked. It was a known fact that Remus hated going there for his transformation.
"It's not so bad, when I don't go there to transform" Remus said shrugging. James gave him a pitying look. They once told him that they wished for once they could switch places with him.
"Ok let's do the spell" Remus said trying to change subject.
"I'll go first." Peter said bravely. Remus pointed his wand at Peter. He looked really nervous. Sirius looked on excitedly. It was Remus after all.
"Ok Anamagi, Anamgus" He said clearly and confidently. Peter shrank. A few minutes later a small brown rat was where Peter was.
"You're a rat, Peter" James said simply. Sirius was trying hard not to laugh. Remus did the counter course.
"A RAT, I'm a rat" Peter said indignantly. James chuckled at his indignation. Sirius was trying so hard not to laugh it felt like his ribs was cracking. Next was James's turn. Remus did the spell and then there was a stag in their dorm.
"I'm a rat and he's a stag" Peter pouted. Sirius had to admit James had a beautiful anamgus form.
"Ok Sirius you next" James said excitedly. Sirius heart began to beat faster. He felt like telling them to forget it. Then it would mean James and Peter would become anamagi without him. He closed his eyes and braced himself. It felt like Sirius was being pulled in all directions. Seconds later Sirius was on all fours. He realized he had a tail. James, Remus, and Peter burst into laughter. If Sirius could talk he would tell them where they could shove it.
"Excellent. I knew it" Remus laughing wiping the tears in his eyes.
"Aw Remus can we keep him. I can train him and take him out for a walk" James said practically chocking.
"As long as you get him fixed" Remus chuckling. He did the counter course and Sirius was himself again.
"You guys are gits" Sirius pouted.
"I should have known your Anamgus form will be a dog" James said cheekily
"This is honestly the best day of my life" Remus declared smiling. It wasn't his usually smirk.
"I have new nicknames for you guys." James said jumping up and down.
"Ok what are they?" Sirius said rolling his eyes. James went to get his bedside table to get his wide.
"Henceforth your name from now on is Wormtail" He said taping his wand on Peter left shoulder. Peter grimaced but he didn't respond
"Why Wormtail?" Remus asked.
"His tail looked like a worm" James explained next he went Sirius and tape his should with his wand. It was like a king knighting a solider.
"I hereby declare you Padfoot" James said seriously.
"Padfoot?" Sirius asked weakly.
"It sounds like a good dog name?" James shrugged.
"What about you?" Remus asked
"Prongs" Sirius said as if it was obvious. James looked at him rather proudly.
"Get it because he's a stag" Sirius said.
"I like it" James smiled.
"Can you make a new intro to the map, Mooney?" James asked.
"Yes" Remus said taking the map in hand.
History of Magic was the most boring subject ever to be taught at Hogwarts. It was taught by Professor Binns, a ghost. The story was that he fell asleep in the staff room and woke up as a ghost. The class was so boring that even Remus had trouble paying attention. Sirius decided not to waste a class period.
S- Can this be any boring?
J- At least I'm not drooling like poor Wormtail.
P- I am not!
R- Guys pay attention
J- Spoilsport
R- The full moon is tonight, remember
S- That explains the crabbiness.
R- I am not crabby
P- You are. just a little bit
S- He's not just crabby. He is a slave of the moon, a person with a furry little problem.
J- In other words, a werewolf
R- Why am I friends you prats again?
S- Because we're devilishly handsome, funny, amazing, charismatic. Pick one.
R- You guys are none of these things.
J- That hurt Mooney.
P- Remus, do you have chocolate?
R- No, sorry Wormy.
S- Liar!
R- I would never lie about chocolate.
J- He's got you there
S- Class is done, let's get out of here quick
P- I hear they have chocolate pudding for desert
R- Yum
Sirius put the his books and his quill in his bad. They boys sprinted to the Great Hall. It was Sirius's favorite, ham sandwiches. There was chocolate pudding much to Remus's delight. They were deep in conversation when Lily Evan's came up to them.
"Um, I think you drop this Sirius" Lily said. Sirius looked at the paper and recongnize it as the note from History of Magic class.
"Thank you" Sirius said taking the note. A horrible thought occurred to him. Did she read the note? Remus's secret was in the note. Lily's eyes turned to Remus.
"Well I better go" Lily said turning around.
"Was that the note" Remus whispered. He had noticed the look Lily gave him.
"Yes" Sirius said weakly. He felt so bad. If Lily knew it was his fault.
"I gotta go" Remus said getting up. He ran out of the Great Hall.
"What was that about?" James asked.
"Lily might know about Remus" Sirius said horrified.
"Let's go find him" James said getting up. Peter and Sirius followed suit. A pair of green eyes following them as they did.
Next Chapter: Can Lily keep a secret? Will she tell Snape?