"I'm going to miss you guys." Remus said gently as she gave them each a hug goodbye. James was sad that she had gone into that weird girl mode where she had to hug by digging her shoulders into your chest.

"Are you sure you don't want to come over to my place?" James asked. Remus shook her head yes.

"Sorry, but I need to stay here."

"All by yourself?" Peter asked.

"Yeah."

Damocles was leaving. Remus put on a strong face, but all the other boys saw the true pain she felt. He was leaving her. He said he had enough information, now he just had to go search the world for the right ingredients, but, well, you can never tell when someone is just lying to make the truth a bit more bearable.

"Too bad." Sirius said, "James and I are going to have a lot of fun." James smiled. Sirius was a lot like Remus, the way he put on a smile and a bad joke to dam up his true feelings. His mother disowned him. She blasted his name off their family tree all because Sirius hated them. He hated his family with every ounce of his being, and James loved him for that.

Sirius understood that having "pure blood" didn't entitle you to some majestic throne. James had never really thought about that stuff, but with Remus, and the news going around nowadays, it really made him think. What if all that awful stuff was happening to their Moony? What if she was being beaten or killed just because of her half-blood. He'd never make fun of anyone because of their blood. In fact, he'd do just the opposite. He swore, they all did, to stand up for those who were bullied. No one would ever call Remus a monster, or freak, not without having to go through the rest of the Marauders.

"I'll take this down time to read up more on the news." Remus said, her smile wavering for a split second. This was a serious time. Things were happening that they didn't really understand. Some people said a war was going to start, others said that a war had already started.

"Write us about anything you find out." James said. Remus smiled gently and smoothed down his hair.

"You really got to stop ruffling it up."

"Why? Looks dapper."

She rolled her green eyes, and James felt a warmth bubble up in his chest.

"You look like an idiot."

The warmth grew, and by Sirius's eyes, he knew the other boy was feeling the same. Even Peter was smiling, and he was about to head home. This was their true family, and leaving each other was always the worst part of the year. There would be no more detentions together, no more poking fun of Snivellus, no more trying to woo Lily Evans, no more waking up early to help put Remus back together, until next year, that is.

"We better get on the train." James said. Everyone's smile disappeared. He hated being the one to say it, but it had to be said.

"Bye, Remus." Peter said first.

"Bye, Peter."

"See you around, Remus. Don't let that furry problem get the best of you." Sirius said and held his arms out for a moment like he was going to hug her for a second time, but went for a pat on her arm.

"How will I ever survive?" she said sarcastically.

"Goodbye." James said simply and as he boarded the train, he messed up his hair.

Moony,

It's been great so far; I think my mother loves Sirius more than me.

J. P.

Moon-Moon,

You won't believe it, but someone finally thinks I'm better than Potter. I hope your summer is going better than mine.

Always, Sirius.

James and Sirius

You guys better keep writing to me. I'm dying of boredom here. Any upcoming plans I need to research?

R.L.

Moon-Moon,

James is being a butt and doesn't want to write, so this is from the both of us. Sorry to hear about you dying. Can I keep your books? Actually, we've been thinking of making something big. A map. A map of every room in Hogwarts.

Always, Sirius, and Sometimes, J.P.

James and Sirius,

A map? I can do that. It's not like I have anything else to do. These are the times I really wish summer was shorter.

R.L.

Remus J. Lupin,

Sorry for not writing earlier. I hope all is well. Enjoy your summer, and do not get into too much trouble.

Peter Pettigrew

Moony,

Sirius is sick. We think it's the flu. He'll be up on his feet in a few days, though, so no worries. Good luck with the map. Have you read the news? I hear there is some strange things happening, Moony. Keep safe.

(I am not a butt) J.P.

James,

Tell Sirius I hope he is back to his annoying self soon. I've been getting the news everyday from Hogsmeade. It is crazy, all this talk about that one really powerful wizard, Voldemort, right? And his followers. I heard they are trying to kill mixed bloods.

R.L.

Moon-Moon

I'm fine, thanks for the well wishes. I've heard about it too, it seems pretty crazy. I heard there has been a murder, a muggle murder. Can you believe that? A muggle family was murdered! There is still no evidence on whether or not it was magic related, but I think so. It irks me to think my parents are on the side of that messed up crazy head.

James and Sirius,

It's getting worse. I don't know why, but it's getting worse,

R.L.

Remus,

What's going on? Is it your furry problem? You haven't been hurting to much, have you?

J.P and Sirius.

I'm fine. Sorry about that last letter, I was just feeling sick. I'm fine. I finished the sketching of the map, and as school starts, I'm going to practice this spell I learned.

R. L.

Moon-Moon,

Glad to hear that. Scared us for a bit. Don't do that again. Great job on the map! That didn't take you long at all. Keep in touch.

Always, Sirius.

Moony,

Hey, is something going on? You haven't written in a week.

J.P

Remus,

Remus, please reply to us. Even Peter is getting worried.

J.P and Sirius.

Remus J. Lupin,

Answer these letters! Please. Are you in trouble?

J.P and Sirius

Remus Joan Lupin,

This isn't funny anymore. Seriously. Oh, and guess what, Sirius was adopted. That's right, mum loved him so much, she had to make it official.

J.P. And Sirius

James and Sirius,

They say my dad is one of them. He's a Death Eater. He's going after people like me. Werewolves. Squibs. Congratulations on being adopted, Sirius.

R. L.