A/N: Chapter Twenty...please enjoy :D
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The Marauders Tale: The Hogwarts Years
Chapter Twenty
Christina's Guide to the Future
September and October passed in a haze of bad weather and bad spirits. To cheer themselves up, the Marauders threw themselves into various pranks and night time explorations, as well as the continued researching of Animagi. The news of several more attacks further subdued the students; however the regular trips to Hogsmeade certainly helped.
Tired of James waiting around for Lily, Sirius decided it was time he moved on, and set up dates for the two of them on the next Hogsmeade trip. He, unfortunately, still had to sneak into the small village via the one-eyed- witch, however Sirius professed that he probably wouldn't enjoy it as much if he didn't have to sneak out anyway. Sirius always loved a bit of risk taking.
Remus, unfortunately, was two days away from another full moon, and decided to get as much rest as possible for the transformation. Peter, who wasn't as confident with girls as James and Sirius, had decided to go with the girls, much to the annoyance of James and Sirius, who wondered why they would invite Peter along, but not them.
James waited in the entrance hall for his date. Sirius had already left with Ravenclaw third year Theresa Byrd, a pretty dark skinned girl the boys shared Divination with. James was going with Theresa's friend Laura Cowell. He vaguely remembered her from their Charms lessons. She was quite a good looking girl, with long blonde hair and soft brown eyes. He glanced at his watch, then looked up, and spotted her walking towards him with a wide grin on her face.
"Hi James," she greeted breathily. James smiled in return, and the two set off for the carriages.
"So...how've you been?" asked James, grasping for something to talk about. Contrary to popular belief, he was a complete idiot when it came to girls. Moments with Lily more than proved that.
"Oh, fine. The homework's been piling up a little, but nothing I can't handle."
James felt a little more at ease as the continued chatting. It turned out Laura was quite the Quidditch fan, and they spent the entire afternoon teasing each other over the previous matches (Ravenclaw had indeed lost to Hufflepuff, putting Gryffindor back in the running), and arguing over Quidditch teams. She was a nice girl, he thought, but a little too silly. She seemed to giggle an awful lot over the simplest of things, but a nice girl nonetheless.
After wandering around the village a little, having a nice time, yet nothing too spectacular, the two finally succumbed to the cold, and headed back. James paused as they entered the entrance hall.
"So...uhh...this was fun," he started.
"Yeah...it was," she grinned, soft brown eyes gazing dolefully back at him.
"Listen, I...well...I'm not really looking for anything...you know...serious. I...uhhh," his face instantly fell at the look on her own.
"What do you mean," she frowned, "Don't you like me?"
James bit his lip and ran his hand through his hair. Behind him, a round, small boy, a red head and two blondes stopped to eavesdrop.
"No...I mean, you're great and all...but this was just a date...right?"
Laura scowled at James, and rolled her eyes.
"I can't believe you! Do you like leading girls on? Do you think its fun?"
James mouthed wordlessly. Alright, maybe she was crazy too.
"What! I didn't lead you on...we were just...having fun!"
"Whatever," spat Laura, "I'll see you around."
Laura stalked off, leaving an utterly stunned James in her wake.
James turned slowly, and saw Lily, Bridget and Chris watching him with narrowed eyes.
"What did you do to her?" asked Lily frowning.
"I...I have no idea," said James, still shocked at what had happened.
"Well you must have done something," accused Lily, her voice rising slightly.
"Lily," warned Chris, having noticed something on the stairs.
"Hey guys, what's up?" asked Sirius, suddenly appearing in the hall. He waved to Theresa, who looked rather flushed, and hurried over to his friends.
"Lily calm down," said Bridget softly.
"Potter just completely used that girl," fumed Lily, "You couldn't even let her down gently, could you? Laura's liked you for ages!"
"I didn't know that!" cried James.
"Guy's," said Chris a little more firmly, her eyes still fixated on the staircase.
"What's all the shouting about?" asked Remus, who had just exited the Great Hall after having an early dinner.
"Evans...no...The entire female population has gone crazy!" shouted James, "What is up with you lot!"
"GUYS!"
"What?!" shouted Lily and James, turning to Chris. Chris pointed at a teary eyed, dark haired girl, clutching a letter in her hands.
"Holly...Holly what is it?!" asked Lily, horror ripping through her.
God, she thought, please don't let this be an attack.
Holly glanced down at the letter, and looked at James.
"Grandpa died."
~**~
Lily, Sirius, Chris, Bridget, Remus and Peter waited patiently in the common room a week later for James and Holly to return to Hogwarts. They had left almost immediately after Holly received the letter, and spent the last week with their family to attend the funeral. It had been an extremely sad occasion, but George Potter had been sick for a while now. Of course, James and Holly's parents hadn't told them, as they thought he would get better. Unfortunately, he didn't. He'd lived a long, fulfilling life though, a life that would be celebrated, not mourned.
The six friends jumped to their feet as four people climbed through the portrait hole. Jonny hugged his sister and cousin, then went with Olivia to sit quietly in the corner of the room.
James wrapped his arm around Holly and headed towards their friends.
"Hey," smiled James. The girls rushed forward to hug Holly, whilst the boys gathered around James.
"How you holding up?" asked Sirius.
James shrugged, "As well as can be expected...I...I'll really miss him...but he had a great life."
The girls released Holly, then she was enveloped in a hug by Sirius. James ignored the fact they embraced a little longer than usual, and accepted a hug from Chris.
"We're really sorry. If you need to talk or anything, I'm here," smiled Chris.
"Thanks," James nodded. He glanced at Lily, who tentatively reached out, and hugged him. The contact was brief, but it was enough to melt James' heart.
"My granddad died the year before I came here, just let me know if you need anything...to talk or anything."
James' heart swelled at the compassion and genuine sorrow in her eyes. This is why I love her, he thought. She hates me, yet she's still willing to throw that aside to help me. This is why I love her.
"Thanks....Lily."
"You're welcome...James."
~**~
After months of gathering notes and analysing various passages, the boys had finally pieced together a plan, of sorts, as to how to become Animagi. Though the books they had found in the Room of Requirement didn't give all out instructions as to how to achieve such a feat, the boy's combined intelligence was just enough to decipher the various hints and clues.
Meditation. That was the beginning. A focusing of your inner self, or so Remus had explained. To achieve the first step, the boys had come up with James, Sirius and Peter beginning with focusing on their best traits to determine their 'inner animal'. Simple, really.
After that, came a more magical side to the Transformations. Sirius, who had a keen eye for detail, had managed to locate several spells the boys would need, as well as a tricky looking potion to be taken at just the right moment before signs of their transformation began to show. From what they had read, the meditation, spell casting and potion making had to be done within a year; after that, it was up to the boys to continue focusing all of the power they held within themselves to complete the transformation.
"Right, now are you sure you want to start already? I mean, we can look over the notes some more if you like, or –"
"Remus, we want to start...the sooner the better," snapped Sirius. Remus looked slightly taken aback, and set his notes back onto the table, in the Room of Requirement.
"Sorry," apologised Sirius, "I saw Snape skulking after Reg the other day...I mean, for Merlin's sake my brother hangs round with people like them..."
"Is that what this is about? You're worried about your brother?" asked James.
Sirius nodded, "I mean, ever since Crabbe and Grover were talking about that 'thing' they and Regulus were doing...I dunno...I'm just worried about him."
"We don't know if it's anything bad," reasoned Peter, "I mean, it could be a gobstones club or something."
"Yeah right Peter, don't be so naive," hissed James.
"No, like I mean maybe it's nothing, but they want you to think it's something," continued Peter, looking slightly hurt.
"Pete's right, it could be nothing," said Remus.
"Or it could be something," muttered Sirius darkly. The four boys fell silent, not sure what to say next.
"Hey, we came here to break laws, now let's get on with it," joked James. Sirius seemed to brighten a little, and stood up next to James. Remus pulled out his notes and began scanning the page.
"Alright, you need to clear your mind....and focus on what you think is your best trait."
James, Sirius and Peter nodded, and closed their eyes.
James wracked his brains for what he thought was his best trait.
My excellence at Quidditch? No, I don't want to turn into a bird or anything. My brilliance at almost everything he did? Whoa, I am pretty big headed. Although I am proud, I mean, who wouldn't be? Proud of who I am. Yes, I'm proud.
Sirius was bored. Nothing was happening. True, he wasn't really focusing, but he was Sirius Black, he could do anything!
And I would do anything, for Remus, for all of my friends. Hmmm.....loyalty could be my best trait I guess...that and my good looks.
Peter fidgeted nervously. He couldn't do this; he didn't have any best traits. He wasn't exactly the best in the year, but he wasn't the worst. He just liked to stay in the background and hide behind the rest of the Marauders. Just stay quiet, and keep out of trouble. I'm good at that, keeping quiet. Well...quiet, that could be it. And nervous...I am really nervous.
"Anything changed?" asked James, his eyes still squeezed shut.
"No, sorry," said Remus. James sighed, and repositioned himself, ready to give it another go.
After several hours of focusing and clearing their minds, the Marauders decided to call it a night early, and resume their nightly explorations of the castle. They piled back under the invisibility cloak and stepped out into the deserted corridor.
"We'll get it soon, I swear I felt the strange urge to start walking on all fours," whispered Sirius. James stuffed his fist into his mouth to stop from laughing, and led his friends down the stone corridor.
~**~
"Peter, you have to be the clumsiest person I've ever met!"
"Yeah! Well my clumsiness found us that passage in first year."
"Alright Pete, calm it!"
"Sorry."
The Marauders wandered aimlessly around the school, as was usual on a Friday night. They'd spent most of the evening researching Animagi, but after realising they were getting nowhere, decided to call it an early night. It wasn't too late, but late enough to get into trouble of the boys were caught.
"How many have we found so far?" asked Remus.
Sirius pulled out a slip of paper and scanned it for a moment, "Five passages out of the school and too many secret doors and trick steps to count."
"How many more do you think there are?" asked Peter.
James shrugged, "No idea, but –" he stopped. There he was again. This was the third time this week.
"He's following us....I know it," hissed Sirius.
"How can he be, we always put the cloak on before we leave the common room," whispered James.
"Sirius, look, theres Regulus!"
Sirius stiffened as he watched his brother approach Snape. The boys moved closer to get a better view.
"There you are, I've been waiting ages," snapped Snape.
Regulus scowled, "A prefect held me up, stupid Hufflepuff."
James glanced at Sirius, whose face had completely fallen. He placed his hand on his shoulder and squeezed it a little.
"What did you want anyway?" continued Regulus.
"Your brother...him and his little friends are up to something. I saw them leaving their common room a few months ago really late, and since then I've been watching them...well...I've haven't actually seen them, but I know they've been out late."
Regulus shrugged, "So. Maybe they're just exploring, loads of kids do it."
"At three in the morning?"
Regulus frowned, "How come you haven't been caught?"
Snape smirked, "I have my ways. Another thing, you know Lupin, right?"
Remus inhaled sharply.
"Yeah, he's a nice guy...little nerdy though," admitted Regulus. Sirius shot his friend an apologetic look.
"Have you noticed he's been disappearing a lot lately? I think it's been going on since he got here."
Regulus chuckled, "Oh, I know about that. I noticed too. Sirius said his mum's sick."
Snape snorted, "Yeah right. Those four are up to something, and I intend to find out what it is."
"Why are you so obsessed with them?" frowned Regulus, "They're all you ever talk about...them and Lily."
"Shut up," hissed Snape, "Listen, I want you to try and find some stuff out. Your brothers a fool, he thinks he can trust you."
"He can trust me!" defended Regulus, "I'd never betray him."
"What about that little club you joined with Grover? Do you even know what that is?"
"We practice curses," shrugged Regulus, "Just self defence."
Snape cackled, "It's not self defence idiot, I've been to those meetings."
Regulus looked down, "So what, all my friends are in it, and my mum and dad think it's a brilliant idea, they even want me to invite Sirius to join."
"He won't, he's too loyal to his precious boyfriend Potter."
Sirius' frown had been growing deeper and deeper since the two Slytherins had begun talking. This was the last straw. He lifted his wand and whispered something. Suddenly, Snape felt himself being blasted against a wall. James grabbed Sirius' wand arm and shook his head. He slowly led the four boys towards Snape, who was sprawled on the floor.
"What was that!" cried Regulus, looking wildly around. Snape struggled to his feet, his wand held out before him. He cried out as he felt his robes being pulled up and over his head. Something shoved him, and he crashed into a nearby stone bust. Regulus burst out laughing, clutching his sides. Underneath the invisibility cloak, James and friends were wracked with silent giggles. Snape clambered to his feet, and grabbed Regulus' arm.
The two ran, and the four boys began laughing out loud.
"James...that was brilliant!" cried Sirius. Remus and Peter nodded their agreement, still laughing too hard to speak. James shrugged, and grinned.
"Come on, let's get back."
~**~
The next morning, Sirius was still refusing to talk about what he had heard Regulus and Snape talk about the night before, although he had taken to throwing a few things around the room to vent his anger. On their way to Charms, the boys spotted Regulus and his friends loitering near the Transfiguration classroom.
"You three go ahead, I need to talk to him," said Sirius. James bit his lip, quite reluctant to leave Sirius in a situation like this.
"Are you sure, cause we'll stay if you want."
Sirius shook his head, his eyes fixated on his brother, "No, I'm fine, just tell Flitwick I forgot my book."
James nodded, and left with the others. Sirius took a deep breath, and started towards Regulus.
"Hi, Reg."
Regulus looked up from his friends, and grinned, "Sirius! How are you?"
"I'm good," replied Sirius absently. He was watching Regulus' friends closely, noting the wary looks they were giving him.
"Do you mind if I borrow my brother," he asked through gritted teeth.
Crabbe, one of Reg's friends, scowled, "What do you say Reg?"
Regulus nodded, "I'll see you in Potions," he turned to his brother, "Come on."
Sirius and Regulus left the Slytherin second years, and walked to a small alcove.
"What did you wanna talk about?"
Sirius clasped his hands in front of him, "Well...uhhh...I just wanted to know how you're doing."
Regulus shrugged, "Fine. Professor Slughorn said I have your talent at Potions," he added with a grin.
Sirius nodded, "That's great Reg, but...well, I really meant, how're you settling in with the Slytherins, I know last year you were hanging around with Narcissa alot, and I was just wondering how you're doing since she left."
Regulus smiled, "I'm fine, really. I've made loads of new friends, I figured I should try and meet as many new people as possible."
Sirius sighed, "I'm worried about you Reg, about the people you hang around with."
Regulus frowned, "There's nothing wrong with them, they're really friendly!"
Sirius rolled his eyes, "To pure-blood's, maybe. You do realise most of the people you're hanging around with are following that idiot Voldemort."
Regulus flinched at the mention of the name, "Sirius! You can't say his name!"
Sirius snorted, "I'm not afraid of a name, and I'm not afraid of him. You're getting in with the wrong crowd; don't turn into our parents Reg!"
When angry, the two Black brothers looked almost identical. Their eyes darkened, the haughty good looks possessed by the Black's making them look quite formidable indeed.
"And what's so bad about that! Our parents are happy! They have everything they want!" cried Regulus.
"Our parents hate each other; their lives are ruled by hatred! They'll never be happy because nothing will be good enough for them!" shouted Sirius.
Regulus flinched a little, his brother seeming to tower over him.
"Sirius, you're worrying for nothing. It's my life, you can't tell me what to do!"
Sirius closed his eyes, his brow furrowing, "Reg...What's this about a club you've joined?" he asked slowly. He couldn't hold it in anymore, he needed to know.
Regulus blinked...how did he...?
"How...it's a Charms club...a few of us get together to practice Charms," he exhaled slowly, "Not all of us are naturally smart, Sirius."
Sirius felt his chest tighten. Regulus didn't trust him anymore...he was slipping away.
"Right...well...just think about what I've said," he glanced back at his brother as he turned to walk away, "You know I love you Reg, I just don't want to see anything happen to you."
Sirius walked off, and disappeared around a corner. Regulus stared at the spot where he had stood, chewing his lip nervously. What if Sirius was right?
He shook his head. No, his parents knew what was best, and they were happy about the club he'd joined, about the friends he'd made. Sirius was only saying this to get at their parents; he'd always been like that. Regulus shook his head again, and stalked off to potions. Sirius was wrong...he was right.
~**~
"Ahh, Mr Black, so nice of you to join us," said Professor Flitwick with a frown, "Take your seat, Mr Potter will explain what we are doing, and that'll be five points from Gryffindor for being late."
Sirius dropped his bag beside his chair and sat down, determinedly avoiding the curious stares of his classmates.
"How'd it go?" asked James, putting down his wand.
Sirius shrugged, "As good as can be expected. Listen, I really don't want to even think about it. The kid's an idiot, I'm sick of looking after him."
James nodded slowly, "You sure mate? Bottling it all up will just make it –"
"I said I don't want to talk about it," snapped Sirius.
James sighed, and turned back to his work. For all Sirius was his best friend, it still hurt him a little that he wouldn't open up, and at least talk about it a little.
"We're practicing the Locomotor charm, if you're in the mood to do some work," he said finally.
"When am I ever in the mood," said Sirius with a hint of a smile. James chuckled.
"Fair point. How about we go down to the Quidditch pitch after dinner and vent some of your anger out on the bludgers."
"Can we paint the Slytherin crest on them," said Sirius darkly, "Or better yet, Snivellus' face?"
James laughed, earning a stern glare from Professor Flitwick, "Whatever you want mate, just as long as you pull yourself out of this mood. I swear, you're worse than a girl."
Sirius snorted, and punched James in the arm, "You really are a prat Potter, it's no wonder Lily won't go out with you."
"Harsh," said James in mock offence, "Evans will come around, just you watch."
Sirius barked a laugh, and shook his head, "And in the meantime, why don't you try out some other girls?"
James sighed, "After Laura, I'm sort of put off. That girl was bloody mental!"
Sirius chuckled, "She was just a tad, mind you, Theresa wasn't much better."
"Dumped her?" asked James, waving his wand.
Sirius nodded, "Yeah, I can't be tied to one girl James, you know that."
"I feel like this is my fault," sniggered James, "I was the one who told you to star dating girls to get away from Holly."
Sirius laughed, and patted James on the back, "Remember that next time you have a go at me for finishing a girl."
~**~
Lily, Holly, Bridget and Chris wandered down to the Great Hall that evening chatting about the upcoming holidays and what they'd be doing for it. Holly seemed to be doing alot better than in the previous weeks, and was slowly returning to her normal, sarcastic self. But the biggest topic of the moment was the fact that Lily and James had actually spoken to each other, without raised voices.
"This is big Lils, you've hated him since first year, and now look at the two of you!" said Chris jovially.
Lily rolled her eyes, "Hate's a strong word Chris, I just severely disliked him."
"And now?" asked Holly.
Lily shrugged, "I don't know. I mean, when I saw what he was like with you after...well...you know," she glanced at Holly, who nodded.
"We know...so, is that why?"
Lily shook her head, "I don't know. Partly, but he seems to have really calmed down lately. I haven't seen him pull a prank, or hex anybody. And he hasn't asked me out, can you believe it!"
Bridget chuckled, "I never thought the day would come."
"Maybe he finally got the message," mused Chris, "I mean, you did make it pretty obvious you weren't going to go out with him, despite our protests."
Lily raised an eyebrow, "You still think we'd make a good couple, don't you."
Chris nodded, "I have it all planned out."
"You're kidding," snorted Holly.
"I don't think she is," laughed Bridget.
Chris grinned, "I'm really not. Lily and James are going to fall in love by the end of Hogwarts, mark my words."
"And the rest of us?" asked Holly with interest.
Chris looked as though she was pondering this for a moment, "Bridget will fall for some Spanish wizard she meet's on holiday."
"It's possible," chuckled Bridget, "I might as well live there."
"And Holly will tame Hogwarts resident bachelor," continued Chris with a smirk.
"He wishes," Holly rolled her eyes with a hint of a smile.
"And you?" asked Lily.
"Me? Well, I'll become Minister for Magic and marry that new chaser for the Tornados....Jeremy Burke I think he's called."
Lily snorted, "You know he's ten years older than you."
Chris shrugged, "If he's still good looking, there won't be a problem now, will there?"
"You're crazy," snorted Holly as the girls took their seats in the hall.
"And you're too sceptical about life, how do you know none of that will come true?"
Holly shrugged, "Maybe because Lily has no attraction to James whatsoever, because Sirius will never realise that to be in a relationship means lasting longer than a week, because it will be a sad day for Britain when Christina Coddlesworth is named Minister for Magic?"
Chris frowned, "Oh ye of little faith, just you wait Holly, I'll prove you wrong...in fact," she glanced around, " I bet you that by the end of Hogwarts, you will be dating Sirius 'The Ladies Man' Black, and dear Lily will be head over heels in love with James."
Holly paused for a moment, then held out her hand, "You're on Coddlesworth, now what are the terms?"
"Whoever loses must," she glanced around the hall, her eyes resting on the boys, who were deep in discussion about something, "Snog Peter Pettigrew for a full minute."
Holly's mouth fell open, "No way, I refuse!"
Chris chuckled, "Then you admit I'm right?"
Holly's eyes narrowed, "Never, you're on," she shook Chris' hand, then turned to her dinner.
"This will certainly be interesting," Bridget whispered to Lily.
"Thank God I don't like James," giggled Lily.
Well, any good? Let me know, as always :D
p.s: I have no idea how to become an Animagi...this is just my guess :)
p.p.s: To any Americans reading, Congratulations :D I watched President Obama's inauguration today, and it's the first one I've ever watched. He is very inspiring, you must all be very proud :D
Grace ~
