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Albus, privy, blush wine, and Amanda all agreed to await until after dinner party to claver Matt in the Hospital Wing the next day. They had the afternoon off, but Kaden did n't, and he wanted to come up along. Kaden seemed even happier now that he was no longer excluded from anything that Albus did. Gone were the twenty-four hours where Albus would be able-bodied to sneak off to the Room of demand without Kaden, now that he knew about the room. Of row, Albus supposed he could just ask the room not take a leak itself obtrusive to Kaden, but Kaden could probably suppose that he was in there anyway.

`` You have to be hushed in the infirmary backstage, Kaden, '' Albus explained as they walked there after dinner, `` Or else madam Pomfrey will confound you out. ``

`` I 'll be quiet, '' Kaden assured him.

Albus pushed open the door and everyone followed him inside. brothel keeper Pomfrey was pouring a bluish potion into a feeding bottle and looked up when she saw Albus and his Friend enter. She raised her eyebrow and peered at Kaden curiously.

`` He knows now, '' Albus explained when he saw the nurse 's curious look.

`` Huh, '' Madam Pomfrey shook her head teacher, `` You 'd better hold open it quiet, Kaden. Do n't go telling the all school about it. ``

`` I wo n't, '' Kaden sighed, `` Why does everyone think I will ? ``

`` Because they know you, '' Albus smirked, `` Now let 's go. ``

Albus led his friends over to the only tenanted bed and pulled back the curtains. Matt was awake, but he looked exhausted as usual.

`` Hey, how are you ? '' Albus asked.

`` All right field, '' Matt replied.

Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda crowded around lusterlessness 's bed like common, but Kaden had frozen in home and was staring at mat. For the showtime prison term in his life, he was speechless.

`` What 's with you, Kaden ? '' matt asked.

Kaden shook his head and then went over to the bed. `` Er, null. I just did n't really expect, well ... '' Kaden gestured to flatness 's arm, which was bandaged and in a sling.

`` Oh, yeah, told you it was horrible, '' lusterlessness said, `` Broke my arm last night. ``

`` I did n't know that 's what would happen, '' Kaden said quietly.

`` Only happens sometimes, '' flatness explained.

`` But he always looks like he got off worse in a affaire d'honneur, '' trick commented, gesturing to the gash on lustrelessness 's cheek.

`` It heals, '' lusterlessness shrugged, `` So, what 's new with you lot ? ``

`` Not a lot, '' Rose said, `` But what happened in Potions on Monday ? Were you all right ? ``

`` Oh, yeah, I mean I slept the full rest of the day and all night and all day yesterday, but I 'm no worse than usual. ``

`` You slept for that long ? '' Kaden looked astonished.

`` I 've slept for farseeing than that, '' Matt replied, `` criminal record 's four Day. ``

`` Four twenty-four hours ? ! ``

`` Yeah. ``

`` But why did you catch some Z's that much this time ? '' rosiness asked, `` Was it the potion ? ``

`` Yeah. Actually, one of the dynamic ingredients in the drowsiness Potion is also in the Wolfsbane I take, so it was like I got a double STD. That 's why the potion had Thomas More of an effect on me than everyone else and why it took so prospicient to wear off. ``

`` That makes mother wit, '' Rose said.

`` But Madam Pomfrey said I ca n't finish making that potion next week, '' lustrelessness continued, `` Because it seems to affect me more than it 's supposed to. Malfoy wo n't be too happy. ``

`` He was n't that bad about it the other day, though. The potion seemed to establish him too sleepy to like, '' John laughed.

`` Hopefully that 'll happen next hebdomad, too, '' Matt said.

`` I do n't see why it would n't, '' Rose commented.

`` So, '' Albus lowered his voice, `` We 're going to start looking for that Wizard 's Finger Print charm as soon as you get out of here. ``

`` Excellent, '' Matt grinned, `` I 'll be out by Fri, probably. ``

`` We 'll do it over the weekend, then, '' blush wine said, `` Along with studying for exams. ``

`` Do n't remind me, '' matte groaned.

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The rest period of the week passed by very slowly. Albus was excited about finding the thaumaturge 's Finger photographic print magic spell, so that did n't assist matters. After what seemed comparable forever, Sabbatum finally arrived and Albus and his Quaker found themselves holed up in the library, searching as many book of account as they could.

`` Look in the forefinger, '' Rose instructed as she dumped a vast muckle of books onto the table, `` Just reckon up 'Wizard 's fingerbreadth Print'and if it 's not there, do n't irritate searching that book. ``

`` What would we do without you, Rose ? '' John laughed as he took the book that was on top.

`` Oh, it would take you until sixth year to compute this out, '' Rose grinned.

`` You 're probably right, '' King John agreed.

Albus had to agree with this. Rose had done nearly of the work for this map, even though it was Albus, matte, John, and Kaden who were supposed to be the new Marauders. But it 's not like Rose would n't benefit from the map, so Albus tried not to find guilty about it.

Albus grabbed a book and opened it up to the index. He ran his finger down it until he got to the Ws. Nope, Wizard 's Finger Print was n't there. Albus sighed and reached for another. No such luck with that one either. The morning progressed like this and Albus became increasingly disappointed that they had n't found anything.

`` This is hopeless, '' John sighed and tossed a rule book onto the table next to them, which was being used as a throwing away table.

`` We 'll find it eventually, '' rose assured him.

`` I 'm bore, '' Kaden announced.

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed.

`` support looking, '' Matt told them as he grabbed another book.

`` It 's got to be here somewhere, '' Albus said.

Albus went through another five Word of God before he actually found one that had sensation 's fingerbreadth mark in the index. Everyone else had found al-Qur'an that contained it, but did n't chip in the incantation. Albus excitedly flipped to the page given in the indicant and quickly scanned it.

`` I think I 've found it ! '' Albus shouted. The book had given a two paragraph explanation of the appeal, the conjuration, and the proper wand movements. `` Look, '' he handed the playscript to Rose.

`` This is it, '' blush wine grinned after she read the page, `` Go check into it out and we 'll go to the Room to try it. ``

Albus walked quickly over to brothel keeper Pince and handed her the Holy Writ, which was entitled, 101 Charms Every Auror Should Know. The librarian glared at him for a moment and then checked the Bible out for him. She handed it back to him and rattled off her common admonition about defacing library books.

`` It should be relatively unsubdivided, '' blush wine explained as they entered the Room of Requirement, `` But I think we ought to try it out with scrap parchment first. ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus agreed. He set the book down on the tabular array and opened it up to the even out page. `` I 'll register what it says.

`` 'The Wizard 's Finger Print is an extremely useful charm, especially for those involved with Magical Law Enforcement. When performed correctly, the charm will give away a wizard or witch 's good name, birthday, a listing of places where he or she has lived, any sort of peculiar power or abnormalities, and a few personality characteristic. The charm has been useful in identifying organic structure, as well as discovering whether or not a hag or wizard is under the influence of Polyjuice Potion. The Wizard 's fingerbreadth Print is not fooled by Polyjuice.

This particular charm is quite controversial, given the fact that it reveals large amounts of personal information. In the wrong hands, the appealingness can be used to steal another 's identity element. It gave the section of Magical Law Enforcement in Spain a particularly hard clip in the 1930s, when a group of thieves used it to gain memory access to various bank building accounts.

A relatively wide-eyed spell to perform, all the caster must do is roll his or her verge around in a flyer fashion, clockwise ( as shown in the diagram on the opposite varlet ), then direct the wand at the finger in inquiry, say the incantation, and crusade the finger's breadth down onto a piece of parchment. No ink is necessary. The incantation that is used is Digitulus Scripsi.

Once the fingerbreadth photographic print is on the parchment, a different incantation is needed to let out the data. Simply tap your scepter to the finger mark and recount Acclaro .'''

Albus looked up from the al-Qur'an at his friends. `` Seems simple enough. ``

`` sort of strange, though, '' Matt commented, `` That someone could get all that selective information just from your finger's breadth print. ``

`` Let 's try it, '' blush wine suggested as she pulled out a roll of parchment. She ripped it up into six pieces and handed them out.

Albus pulled out his wand and watched his friends do the same. `` Er, I 'll just read the instructions and we can do it at once. '' Everyone nodded.

`` All right hand, '' Albus began, `` Wave your wands in a clockwise lot. Then point your verge at your finger and say 'Digitulus Scripsi'. Then push your finger onto the parchment. ``

Albus waved his wand, muttered the incantation, and quickly pressed his finger onto the parchment. He set down his scepter and picked his finger up, revealing a digit photographic print. `` It worked ! '' he shouted excitedly, `` Did yours work ? ``

`` Mine did, '' rosiness announced, holding up her parchment.

`` Me, too, '' Amanda, King John, and Matt said.

`` Mine did n't, '' Kaden sighed.

`` You moved your sceptre counter-clockwise instead of clockwise, '' Rose told him, `` Try it again. ``

This time, Kaden succeeded in performing the charm.

`` Now we 've got to see if we can get the data from them, '' Albus said, `` The conjuration is 'Acclaro'. ``

Albus pointed his wand at his finger print and muttered, `` Acclaro. ``

Nothing happened for a few seconds, and then give-and-take started appearing below the finger print, much like the way words appeared on the Marauder 's Map. Albus stared in awe as he looked down at the parchment.

ALBUS SEVERUS POTTER
D.O.B. June 28, 2005
Born in British capital, England
early place of residence- None
Hair Colour- pitch blackness
Eye Colour- Green
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- None

The list then went on to identify Albus 's personality. It was so accurate that he was form of freaked out by it. How could a charm get that a great deal just from a finger's breadth photographic print ?

`` Did yours employment ? '' Albus asked everyone.

`` Mine did, '' Matt said quietly. Albus and Matt swapped parchment and Albus looked at Matt's.

MATTHEW CONAN ECKERTON
D.O.B. February 6, 2005
Born in Brisbane, Commonwealth of Australia
former Places of Residence- Caloundra, Commonwealth of Australia ; Thetford, England
Hair Colour- Blonde
Eye Colour- Blue
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- Werewolf

`` This is mad, '' Albus muttered as he handed Matt back his parchment, `` Did everyone else 's work ? ``

`` Yeah, '' pink wine announced, `` But it 's kind of scary, really. ``

`` It worked, '' can said.

`` Mine, too, '' Amanda and Kaden said at the Same time.

`` We should try it on the Map now, '' Albus announced.

`` We should probably burn these first, '' mat gestured to his parchment, `` You know, so nobody finds them .... ''

`` Oh, right, '' Albus agreed, realizing that lusterlessness probably would n't wand a firearm of parchment laying around the schooltime that said he was a werewolf.

rose wine collected the parchments and tossed them in the fire while Albus rummaged around in his bag for the Map. He found it and set it down on the table. Everyone crowded around it, staring at it.

`` This is it, '' Albus grinned as his bosom hammered, `` I hope it works. ``

Albus, matte, John, and Kaden all performed the charm to get their finger prints onto the map. A minute later, there were four finger's breadth prints on the map. Nobody said a word as they performed the revealing magical spell on them, but Albus could finger the hullabaloo building. This was it. In a matter of minutes, they might deliver the new Map revealed. Albus and his supporter had been working towards this ever since the beginning of the schoolhouse year.

Albus stared at the Map after everyone had finished performing the appeal. zero happened for the prospicient prison term, and Albus was beginning to think that they had guessed wrongly about the Finger photographic print spell being the slump magical spell to reveal the map. Then, the finger's breadth prints suddenly disappeared into the map.

`` Why 'd they do that ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged. The digit mark had n't disappeared when they tried the charm on regular parchment.

Then, words began to appear on the map. Everyone leaned in towards it and Albus read the short phrase.

'Please sit patiently while the map assesses your Marauder attributes .'
`` I think it 's working ! '' Albus shouted.

`` I think you 're right ! '' can exclaimed.

`` Here it goes, '' Albus grinned as the idiom melted away and new password began to mould on the map.

'Congratulations ! You have successfully decoded The Marauder 's Map : Second variant. Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are gallant proclaim Matthew Conan Eckerton, Kaden tool Dursley, John Malcolm Brickston, and Albus Severus potter the next propagation of Marauders.

'Please use the Map wisely, ensuring that you cause as very much mayhem as possible. From now on, simply press your finger's breadth to the four paws on the front of the map and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good'to reveal it .'
`` We did it ! '' Albus shouted. He jumped up from his chair and high-fived Matt and St. John. `` We 've got the new map ! ``

`` Yes ! '' john shouted, `` All that research finally paid off ! ``

`` I ca n't think we 've finally done it ! '' flatness exclaimed, `` This is brilliant ! ``

`` So what 's so limited about this map ? '' Kaden asked, `` I mean, how 's it unlike from the former one ? ``

`` Not sure yet, '' Albus grinned and sat back down. `` Thanks, blush wine, for all the supporter. ``

`` No problem, '' Rose smiled, `` I 'm happy we 've got it working, too. ``

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed, `` Because the four of you will cause to let us use it. ``

`` We will, but only the four of us can actually get it to give away itself, '' Albus replied.

`` So you can spread out it and then give it to us, '' Rose laughed.

`` search ! '' lustrelessness pointed to the map, `` It 's doing something else ! ``

Albus turned away from Rose and looked back at the map. The welcome message was slowly disappearing and new blood were forming on it. At the top it said 'The Marauder 's Map : instant variation'. The rest of it looked exactly like the regular Marauder 's Map.

`` It looks the Saame, '' blush wine commented.

`` I know, '' Albus groaned, `` I thought it would be better. ``

`` Maybe the Marauders just wanted to make a harlequinade that would outlive them, '' rosiness suggested.

`` You 're probably right, '' Albus sighed. After all that oeuvre, the new map was no unlike than the habitue one. For Albus to say he was disappointed was an understatement. He could see the piranha doing something like this, but it was still incredibly disappointing.

`` Well that sucks, '' John muttered, `` All that research for aught. ``

`` All that work for just a joke ? '' Amanda asked, `` Would they really have put that much travail into a prank ? ``

`` Yes, '' Albus and rose wine said at the same time.

`` It is kind of funny, '' Kaden remarked.

`` You 're just saying that because you did n't spend the whole year on it, '' Albus snapped, `` If you 'd spent a class trying to cipher that thing out, you 'd be tempestuous, too. But you just found out about it a week ago. ``

`` And whose fault would that be ? '' Kaden asked. `` You 're the one who did n't commit me. ``

`` I had a good grounds not to ! '' Albus shouted.

`` Oh, quit scrap, '' rosiness said, `` There 's nothing you can do about it now. ``

`` Wait, '' Matt said quietly, `` There 's three numbers at the bottom. '' He pointed to the bottom the right way hired man corner.

Albus peered down at the map and saw that there was a number one, two, and three at the merchantman. He did n't think they had been there on the other map.

`` So that 's the dispute ? '' John asked, `` Wow, that 's exciting, three numbers. ``

`` Tap your scepter on the number two, Albus, '' rose said.

Albus shrugged and did as he was told. He let out a gasp as all the ink disappeared and then began to return, forming a new pattern.

`` Bloody hell, that 's Hogsmeade ! '' St. John shouted.

It most certainly was Hogsmeade. This part of the map detailed the hamlet of Hogsmeade as well as it depicted Hogwarts on the early component. Albus stared at it and saw Honeyduke 's, the tierce Broomsticks, Dervish and Banges, Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, the Hog 's Head, the screaming hutch, and all the theater that created the little village.

Then there were the dots. Just like on the even Marauder 's Map, this one showed all the masses in Hogsmeade as labeled Elvis. Albus peered down and saw his Uncle Ron 's dot moving around in Weasley 's maven Wheezes. There were versatile other dots in the shop as well, although Albus did n't recognize any of them. All the edifice on the map, with the elision of the Shrieking hut, were filled with various labeled dots.

`` Whoa, '' Albus grinned, `` I guess it was n't a caper. ``

`` This is unbelievable, '' Rose said.

`` We are going to let so practically fun adjacent class in Hogsmeade, '' John grinned.

`` wish well I could go, '' Kaden said.

`` You 'll get to eventually, '' Amanda reminded him.

`` I am so gladiola this was n't a gag, '' lustrelessness commented, `` Think of everything we can do with this. ``

Albus was thinking the same thing. He was sure the marauder had created this in parliamentary procedure to aid with their pranking of students in Hogsmeade. Albus was n't really one to prank people. certainly, he did it on occasion and certainly enjoyed observing other citizenry 's pranks, but he was n't that upright at coming up with them. However, he was thinking that the map of Hogsmeade would be utilitarian if they ever wanted to sneak into the hamlet when they were n't supposed to. Combined with the invisibleness Cloak, he could get away with anything in Hogsmeade.

`` Wonder what the number three does, '' Matt mused.

Albus shrugged, `` Only one way to find out. '' He picked up his sceptre and prodded the numeral three.

The line of ink that made up Hogsmeade began to melt. A few arcsecond later, ink formed once again to create words on the parchment.

'By now, you have surely discovered the map of Hogsmeade. Be for certain to use that to make as much mischief as possible.

'At the beginning of our one-sixth year, we decided we needed a new project to work on. The Animagus process was long since completed, and we were bored. Yes, I suppose we could have concentrated to a greater extent on homework, but that would have been even more boring.

'So eventually we decided that we needed a billet of our own. A commons room of kind that only we knew about. indisputable, we had the Room of necessity, but as we discovered in our one-fourth year, it was n't always available.

'Thus began the long process of finding an empty elbow room in the castling that nobody knew about. Well, a place everyone except Dumbledore did n't bonk about .'

'Even Dumbledore does n't know all the secrets of Hogwarts, Padfoot .'

'I know, Moony, but I think Dumbledore knew about this room. He just did n't nark to get us to stop using it. He had early matter to vex about .'

'Just get on with it .'

'Patience, Moony, I want to explain it properly. Anyway, once we found this way, we used a variety of while to have it our own. We also concealed it and charmed it to only open for us.

'Since you have proven yourselves to be the future generation of marauder, this way will open for you as well. We would like to fall out it on to you .'
`` We get our own rough-cut room ? '' John asked, `` Brilliant ! ``

`` There 's more, '' Albus said.

'Ah, but Padfoot, do we want to make this wanton ?'

'Why of track not, Prongs. Do we ever make affair easy ?'

'You 're right. We always make these matter as difficult as possible. view, Moony, Wormtail ?'

'I agree, difficult would be best .'

'Excellent, Moony 's on board .'

'Difficult is fine .'

'And Wormtail agrees. So, we are not going to shit it easy to find the room .'

'Thus, we leave you with instructions. We have set up a sort of Leigh Hunt throughout the school and grounds. The first clue will lead you someplace, where you will recover the four paw print carved somewhere in that stead. Tap it with your finger and it will commit you another clue.

'And now we will gift you the first hint. Find the place where we rest our fountainhead, but the answer is not our beds .'

With that, the map went blank once again. Albus quickly grabbed a piece of parchment and a quill feather and doodle down the get-go clue.

`` If we can find this room, '' Albus began, `` It 's going to be awesome. ``

`` It will be perfect for studying, '' Rose commented.

`` I do n't think that 's what it 's supposed to be used for, '' John laughed.

`` I do n't care, '' rosebush replied.

`` Imagine, our own usual room, '' mat said, `` I think this will be even better than the elbow room of essential. ``

`` Yeah, because it 'll be ours, '' Albus agreed.

`` Although the way has always been available when I 've wanted it, '' flatness commented.

`` Still, our own elbow room will be better, '' Albus said.

`` Oh, definitely, '' flatness agreed.

Albus and his friends spent another fifteen second in the room of necessary trying to decipher the clue. Nobody came up with anything and pink wine decided they should all study and figure of speech out the clue later. Albus could n't argue since he had put off his homework long enough, and he had Quidditch drill the future day.

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A/N : I 'm leaving for vacation on Sat and will be gone until late on Tuesday, so if you review after Fri, I wo n't be able to respond to it until sometime in the middle of next week. I will respond eventually, though !

Thanks to my Beta, Dancer of Starlight. Thanks as well to drownzer, Moonylupin, tranc3rooney, sinwillys822, phoenixy friend, EvilChaos, Denas, XDNLxtlz99, Luke, BElestrange, Jen, and Padfoot 15 for their followup !
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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For the succeeding few years, Albus found his creative thinker drifting to the hint every clip he tried to analyze. It was driving him mad. Where else did he sleep besides his bed ? None of his friends had come up with anything either. Rose did n't look to be putting much thought into it, since examination were only a month and a half away. She seemed to think that Albus ought not to focus too very much on the clew either, but Albus could n't help it.

Albus was completely ignoring Professor Binns'deadening lecture the following Wed and focusing solely on the clue. A position to sleep, he thought as he tapped his quill on his leger. He sighed and lifted his head up. pink wine was the only when one actually taking notes. John Lackland 's eyes were drooping and Albus was sure he 'd fall at peace soon.

sleep ! Albus grinned to himself. That was it ! The History of Magic classroom was the response. It seemed obvious to him now. Everyone except perhaps Rose had fallen asleep at one sentence or another in that room.

Albus quickly scribbled the answer onto a piece of parchment and handed it to Matt. flatness read it, smiled at Albus, and passed it on to John Lackland. The note made its way to Rose and Amanda after that, who turned around and nodded to Albus.

Once Professor Binns stopped his talking to and everyone hurried to allow the elbow room as soon as possible, Albus purposely spilled his ink onto the floor.

`` I 'll just clean this up, professor, '' Albus said as he bent down.

`` Yes, yes, Mr. Pewter ... '' professor Binns responded absentmindedly and drifted through the deoxyephedrine board.

`` Ok, any mind where the four paw photographic print could be ? '' Rose asked as she quickly cleaned up the ink with a wave of her wand.

`` No thought, '' Albus replied, `` Probably one of the desks, since that 's where we sleep. Let 's just split up and depend. ``

Luckily there was n't a class in the room at that moment, so Albus and his friends had as much time as they needed to appear. Albus started his lookup in the social movement, making certainly to inspect each desk carefully.

It was john who found the paw prints, about twenty transactions after they started searching. They were on one of the desks in the back. Albus and the others hurried over to it and John pointed it out.

Sure enough, there were four tiny paw print etched into the hind end of the desk.

`` You do it, John the Evangelist, '' Albus told him, `` You found it. ``

`` All right, '' John the Divine said and touched the paw prints.

It was form of awkward to deliver all five of them underneath the desk at the same prison term, but they managed. Albus watched as the paw mark disappeared and Logos replaced them.

'Find the plaza where we play, and make the Slytherins pay .'

Albus groaned as he got out from under the desk. He scribbled the new clue onto the piece of sheepskin below the old one.

`` Any ideas ? '' he asked, as he and his friends left the room.

`` Nope, '' privy shrugged, `` But how would they make the Slytherins pay them ? Were they betting with them ? And how are we supposed to bang where they made stakes with them ? ``

`` It 's wherever they played, '' Matt said.

`` But where was that ? '' john replied.

`` I do n't think it means the Slytherins paid them, '' blush wine commented, `` I do n't think it was meant to be that erratum. It probably just means they got the Slytherins back for something, or beat them at something. ``

`` And it 's got to be the same stead they played something, '' King John said.

mat stopped in his tracks, `` Of line ! It 's the Quidditch Pitch ! ``

Albus turned around to look at him, grinning. `` Why did n't I think of that ? They played Quidditch there, and beat the Slytherins. ``

`` Let 's go down to the Quidditch Pitch, then, '' Matt said.

`` Let 's eat first, '' John suggested, `` I 'm starving. ``

`` good approximation, '' Amanda agreed.

`` I think we should study after luncheon, '' Rose sighed.

`` You can, '' Albus replied, `` But I want to go to the Quidditch Pitch first. ``

Rose groaned and followed Albus and the others to the Great hall. They were late for lunch, since they spent so long in the story of Magic classroom. Kaden demanded to live where they were, and became very delirious when Albus whispered that they were following the clues for the map. He was a bit disappointed that Albus would be continuing to work on it after tiffin, since Kaden had course, but Albus assured him that they would update him later that evening.

Albus, Matt, and John ate a very hurried lunch, as they wanted to get out to the Quidditch sales talk as soon as possible. rose wine announced that she would not be going with them because she wanted to dedicate the good afternoon to studying. Amanda agreed with her since her Astronomy grade was abysmal at the moment.

Albus was very unbosom to see that the Quidditch delivery was completely deserted when he and his supporter entered it a few transactions later. This may have been because of the torrential pelter, but Albus did n't mind getting soaked.

`` Any idea as to where it would be ? '' can asked.

`` Maybe the goal posts ? '' Albus suggested, `` They could n't have put the photographic print on the ground. ``

`` Let 's get looking, then, '' Matt said.

Albus, Matt, and John each started inspecting one of the goal posts. Albus looked carefully, but could n't find anything. Neither did whoremaster or Matt. The three of them ran to the other side of meat of the pitch and began to look at the other three posts.

`` You know, I 'll bet they etched them up higher, '' Albus realized as he finished inspecting his goal post. `` It would do it harder. ``

`` You 're probably veracious, '' john agreed.

`` Let 's go, '' Albus started running over to the changing way. He kept his Scots heather in his dormitory room, but there were plenty of school ling in the changing rooms. They would do for this.

Albus wrenched the door open and led his friends over to where the school broom were kept. He handed each of them a Scots heather and the three of them headed back out into the rain.

Albus kicked off from the ground and flew directly towards the goal posts. His ling listed to the left and Albus was really thankful he got to bet Quidditch on a superscript broom. Despite the mediocre broom, he was still faster than flatness and whoremonger, and made it to the destination posts before either of them.

It did n't take Albus long to get the print. They were etched on the very top of the middle goal station.

`` Found them ! '' he shouted at John and Matt. The two of them immediately flew over to Albus.

`` Go on, let 's see the following clue, '' Matt said.

Albus touched the prints and strained to make out the next clue through the pouring rain.

`` 'Find the piazza we got when we 're not feeling our best, one of us goes there to a greater extent than the rest ,''' Albus read and then looked up at his friends.

`` Hospital annex, '' Matt said immediately, `` That one was variety of obvious. ``

`` Somehow I do n't think riddles were the piranha'strong suit of clothes, '' Albus commented as they flew back down to the ground.

`` brand it gentle for us, '' John grinned.

`` Not really, '' Matt said, `` You know how tough it 's going to be to seek the infirmary annexe for four tiny paw prints ? What do you suppose we 'll secern dame Pomfrey ? 'Do n't listen us, we 're just searching your full Mrs. Humphrey Ward for some carvings that were left here decades ago .''' Matt rolled his eyes.

Albus did n't say anything as they walked back to the changing rooms. Matt was right. It would be extremely hard to look the Hospital Wing for the next clew. lady Pomfrey was always there. They could never get the place empty in fiat for them to search.

`` Anyone got any ideas as to how we can do this ? '' Albus asked as they walked back to the castle.

`` Not a clue, '' mat shrugged.

`` Hey, '' Saint John the Apostle turned to matte, `` Maybe you can go look for it the next time you 're there. During the night or something. ``

`` Are you mad ? '' mat laughed, `` She 'd wonder what I was up to. She 's always got an eye on me. mustiness be some kind of sixth sense. If I so much as act over in bed, she comes out of her room and asks me what 's awry. I can only opine what she 'd do if I started searching the whole plaza in the dead of Nox. ``

`` Did n't recollect of that, '' bathroom replied.

Albus sighed dejectedly and decided to just go to the park elbow room and do his homework. He had been neglecting it the whole week and figured he would cause to do it sometime. rosiness would at to the lowest degree be happy.

Rose and Amanda were feverishly working on homework when Albus, John, and flatness entered the practically deserted common room. The male child settled down at the tabular array Rose and Amanda were sitting at and reluctantly pulled out their books.

`` succeeder ? '' pink wine asked without looking up from her book.

`` Yeah, '' Albus whispered, `` But now we 've got to detect the next clue in the infirmary annex, which should be pretty impossible. ``

rose thought for a consequence `` Yeah, that will be unmanageable, '' she said and then continued her reading.

Albus tried his best to center on his homework for the residual of the afternoon. He did manage to write an essay for Potions and read a chapter of his Herbology book, but after that he just could n't do anything else. John was all too happy to terminate doing homework as well, and the two of them played chess until dinner.

After dinner party, Albus and his friends went to the room of requisite, as Albus had promised Kaden he would order him about the new maturation with the map. Kaden was a bit jealous he did n't get to fly around the Quidditch Pitch looking for the next clue.

`` I thought you did n't like Quidditch, '' lav said.

`` I just said I think football is better, '' Kaden explained, `` That does n't have in mind I do n't like flying. ``

`` wellspring, we 're going to have plenitude of former clues to work out, '' Albus reminded him, `` Like the one we 're working on rightfield now. ``

`` And what 's that one ? '' Kaden asked.

`` 'Find the place we go when we 're not feeling our best, one of us goes there Thomas More than the rest ,''' Albus told him.

`` Where could that be ? '' Kaden asked.

`` The Hospital Wing, '' Albus said, `` We 've already figured it out. We just do n't know how to get in to look without lady Pomfrey there. ``

`` Hmm ... '' Kaden walked slowly around the room, `` Should n't be that severe .... ''

`` And why 's that ? '' lusterlessness asked, `` She 's always there. ``

`` We 've just got to get her out of the room for a while, '' Kaden said, `` My friends and I at my old schoolhouse did it a few metre with teacher. You just use a distraction to get them out of the room for a few minutes or so. ``

Albus was amazed that his cousin-german was able to think of that. Albus always thought Kaden was n't too lustrous, but he did add up up with sound ideas every so often.

`` That might influence, '' Rose said.

`` And how are we going to get her out of the infirmary flank ? '' John asked, `` She 's always in there. ``

`` One of us just has to pretend to be ill or bruise, '' Kaden explained.

`` We could use a Fainting fantasy for that, '' John suggested.

`` No we ca n't, '' Albus said, `` She 's seen them too many times. No way she 'd believe it. ``

`` She would if I did it, '' lustrelessness said quietly.

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Albus had been thoroughly surprised by mat 's willingness to eat a Fainting fantasy to play tricks brothel keeper Pomfrey. He had become much more outgoing since the previous year. Albus figured it was because he was more sealed now that none of his acquaintance were going to denote to the entire schoolhouse that he was a werewolf.

Albus and his friends immediately formed a plan once lustrelessness had so willingly volunteered to eat the Fainting Fancy. It would demand place the keep up Saturday. flatness, Amanda, and Kaden would be stationed on the grounds, as they figured it would be ripe for matte to faint as far away from the infirmary wing as possible. Albus, whoremaster, and Rose would blot out next to the hospital flank underneath the invisibility Cloak and dash in as soon as gentlewoman Pomfrey left. They figured it would guarantee them twenty minute of arc of searching, perhaps thirty if they were lucky.

Sat arrived and Albus was eager to put the plan into action. Rose figured it would be best to do it in the morning, when well-nigh bookman were either sleeping or lounging around in their commons rooms. It would be better not to pull too much unwanted attention.

Albus, John, and pink wine headed up the step after breakfast, while lusterlessness, Amanda, and Kaden went out onto the grounds. Once Albus, John, and pink wine reached the Hospital Wing, Albus pulled out the invisibility Cloak and threw it over them.

`` And now, we wait, '' Albus whispered.

`` Shush, '' Rose hissed.

About XX mo later, Kaden came running down the corridor with a sham concern aspect on his human face. Albus only hoped that Madam Pomfrey would n't be able to assure it was bogus. Kaden ran past Albus and into the infirmary annexe.

Not even a minute later, he burst back through behind brothel keeper Pomfrey.

`` And where is he ? '' the nursemaid shouted.

`` On the soil, '' Kaden told her.

`` rushing up ! Show me where ! ``

Madam Pomfrey and Kaden disappeared around the corner and Albus, lav, and Rose hurried into the hospital Wing.

`` I 'd say we 've only got twenty minutes, '' Albus muttered, `` She 's fast. ``

`` Let 's get looking, '' pink wine said.

Only one of the beds was occupied and the curtain were drawn around it. Albus hoped the paw prints were n't on or near that bed. He quickly ran to the nearest bedside table and started investigating it.

Five minute passed, then ten, then XV, and still cipher had found anything. Albus was beginning to get worried. They could n't pull off a stunt like this again.

`` Found it ! '' Rose announced. Albus breathed a sigh of stand-in. He hurried over to the farthest bed and bow down next to Rose.

`` Where is it ? '' John asked.

`` There, '' blush wine pointed to the right-hand side of meat of the bedside table.

Albus craned his forefront and saw the cutting. He quickly touched it and watched as the words materialized.

`` Hurry, '' Rose said, `` I hear pace. ''

`` Write it down, '' Albus said as he shoved the firearm of parchment that had the former clues on it to her, `` 'Find the place where we are served and waited on, they even have pie of pecan .''' Albus stood up as Rose scribbled it down.

`` They 're coming ! '' John seethed as the door opened.

Albus quickly pulled out the invisibility Cloak and threw it over the three of them.

`` William Tell me again what happened ? '' ma'am Pomfrey asked exasperatingly as she levitated Matt onto a bed.

`` Er, he just fainted, Madam, '' Kaden said.

`` What were you doing ? '' she asked as she waved her wand over Matt.

`` Just sitting and talking, '' Amanda said.

`` Hmm ... '' Madam Pomfrey muttered, `` This particular proposition fainting looks an awfully lot like the variety that final result from eating a Fainting Fancy. Either of you have any idea as to why ? ``

`` Er, '' Kaden stammered.

`` No, not really, '' Amanda shrugged.

The nanny stood up and looked at Kaden, who was beginning to turn red. `` Are you for certain, Mr. Dursley ? ``

`` I, well, er, I may have given him a afters, '' Kaden stammered, `` But I did n't know it was a Fainting partiality ! ``

`` He 's Muggle-born, like me, '' Amanda explained, `` He probably did n't know what it did. ``

lady Pomfrey sighed, `` Yes, that might be true. Although it makes me wonder why lusterlessness actually ate it. Just give me the other one-half. ``

Amanda reluctantly pulled the other half of the sweet out of her gown and handed it to the nursemaid. madam Pomfrey put it in Matt 's oral cavity and within instant he was opening his eyes.

`` I do n't get it on what you lot are up to, and I do n't really care to have it off, but I would suggest that you not mess around with making yourselves ill, '' gentlewoman Pomfrey said sternly, `` Now get back to your vulgar way, all three of you. ``

Albus, Saint John, and Rose carefully maneuvered their way over to the threshold and snuck out behind flatness, Amanda, and Kaden. Once they were a prophylactic space from the hospital extension, they pulled off the cloak.

`` That went fairly well, '' John announced.

matt, Amanda, and Kaden shrieked. `` Merlin, do n't do that ! '' Matt shouted.

`` Sorry, '' Saint John the Apostle grinned, `` Anyway, that was pretty good improvising back there. ``

`` I ca n't believe she figured out that it was a Fainting fantasy, '' Kaden sighed.

`` Honestly, I did n't think she 'd figure it out either, '' Matt said, `` I half expected her to proceed me there overnight to stimulate sure I was all right. Did n't expect her to plain me out with you lot. ``

`` How 's it feel to be treated normally ? '' whoremaster laughed.

`` Shut up, '' Matt said, `` I am happy I do n't suffer to be there overnight. I spend enough clock time in that office. ``

`` Did you get the clue ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Sure did, '' Albus grinned, `` rosebush found it. ``

`` What is it ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Hang on, '' Albus said, `` We 'll assure you once we 're in the Room. ``

A few minutes later, Albus and his friend were once again in the way of requirement working on the clue.

`` 'Find the berth where we are waited and served on, they even have pie of pecan ,''' Albus said.

`` The Great manse, '' Amanda said immediately.

`` But we 're not really waited on there, '' Rose pointed out, `` The nutrient just appears. ``

`` It 's got to be somewhere with food, '' Kaden said.

`` The kitchens, '' John announced.

`` Brilliant, '' Albus grinned, `` Everyone up for a trip to the kitchens ? ``

******

Albus continued leading his booster down to the kitchens, while wondering how he would possibly find the next clue while he was there. The kitchens were huge. Albus had no idea where the Marauders would have carved the paw prints.

Albus stopped in front of the image of the bowl of fruit and tickled the pear tree. It giggled and turned into a handle, which Albus turned.

`` Bloody hell, '' Kaden stood transfixed in the threshold as he stared out at the kitchens. He had only been to the kitchens once before."This place is my favorite place in the castle."

`` Go on, already, '' Albus pushed Kaden into the room, `` We do n't require anyone to see us. ``

Kaden walked into the kitchens and everyone else followed him. They were immediately greeted by no less than ten house elves.

`` Is Loretta Young captain and schoolma'am needing anything ? '' the elf closest to Albus asked.

`` Yeah ! '' John grinned, `` How about a turkey sandwich, some Saratoga chip, a art object of treacle cyprian, and a chalk of pumpkin juice. ``

rose wine raised her eyebrow, `` Lunch is in an hour. ``

`` You 're rightfield, '' John replied and then turned to the elf, `` Skip the chip. ``

`` I 'll throw the same, except a roast gripe sandwich, '' Kaden said.

`` And I 'll give birth a tall mallow sandwich, '' matte told the elf, `` Please. ``

`` I 'll just take some crisps, please, '' Albus said.

`` male child, '' pink wine muttered.

`` testament that be all ? '' the elf asked as a few other elves scurried away.

`` Actually, '' Albus began after realizing that maybe the elf could help oneself, `` I was wondering if any of the pixy were here in the 1970 's ? ``

`` Yes, '' the elf smiled, `` Quite a few of us. I myself was here then. ``

`` Excellent, '' Albus grinned, `` Then I was wondering if you could help us. But we need you not to mention it to anyone, not even the early elves or the instructor. ``

`` Of course of study, sir, '' the elf said.

`` All right, '' Albus took a deep hint, `` We 're looking for a carving of sorts that 's some piazza in here. It 's four midget paw mark. I do n't know if you remember four scholarly person who called themselves 'The Marauders'- ''

`` I is remembering them well ! '' the elf laughed, `` They was very amusing. Always down here wanting food. ``

`` That 's them, '' Albus grinned, `` Anyway, they carved these paw prints somewhere in here. Have you seen anything like that ? ``

`` I has seen it, '' the elf smiled, `` Behind the ovens. ``

`` Can you show us ? '' Albus asked.

`` Of course. ``

The elf led the way through the throng of early elves over to where the ovens were. He squatted down and pointed to behind the largest one. Albus bent down succeeding to him, but everyone else had to remain standing due to miss of space.

`` right there, sir, '' the elf said.

Albus craned his neck and just made out the paw photographic print, situated in a very awkward status near a pipe.

`` Thanks, '' Albus replied, `` Er, I actually have to get closer. ``

`` Not a problem, '' the elf ducked out of the way and stood future to John.

Albus reached behind the stove and quickly touched the paw prints. They were very hot. Words formed on the stone and Albus jotted them down on the lambskin before reemerging.

`` Got it, '' he whispered, `` I think this is the last clew. 'Go to the place where we learn to struggle the wickedness, it is there where we 've left our final exam home run'. ``

`` Certainly sounds like it, '' rose wine agreed.

`` Yes ! '' Kaden shouted in between bites of sandwich.

`` Brilliant, '' bathroom grinned, `` Let 's go. ``

`` I hate to say it, but I 've got Quidditch practice after lunch, so I do n't think there 's time today, '' Albus sighed. He wished practice would be canceled, but the hazard of that were svelte to none.

`` Merlin, '' lustrelessness groaned.

`` We 've waited this long, we can expect some more, '' Amanda pointed out.

`` Hey, '' Albus turned to the elf, `` Thanks for the help. ``

`` You 're welcome, '' the elf smiled.

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A/N : For vacation, my phratry and I went to the resort I mentioned in an other chapter, the one with the scavenger Richard Morris Hunt. Just wanted to tell everyone that we came in all in hold out. A far cry from our second home win last year. Oh, well, we 'll hope for outset adjacent year !

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ( who was the one who had to run around the haunt following the clew ). Thanks as well to Moonylupin, Denas, tranc3rooney, XDNLxtlz99, sinwillys822, EvilChaos, Jen, Gospel of Luke, harleypotter, Bookworm045, Blergh ?, Be easy on Kaden, Too many gryffindors, Seb, potterfan296, and Roxz80 for the reviews !
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Much to Albus 's disheartenment, there was n't a convenient prison term to preserve following the clew of the map the total weekend. Quidditch pattern took the entire afternoon, because Georgia was beginning her ruthless pre-Quidditch final praxis. There was only one match left before the final, and it would mold who would recreate Gryffindor in the last match. Georgia stressed the need for extra praxis and encouraged everyone to practice by themselves whenever they had a free here and now. She had somehow seen a glimpse of Albus, Saint John the Apostle, and Matt flying around the pitch looking for clues and thought Albus had been practicing. Albus had to hide his smirk as she praised him in front of the entire team.

prof Kendrick canceled all afternoon grade on Wednesday of that week. Since Albus never had grade on Wednesday good afternoon, it was no dissimilar than usual. The rationality for the cancellation was that this particular Wed was May 2nd, the twentieth day of remembrance of the Final battle at Hogwarts, which lead to Voldemort 's downfall.

fifteen geezerhood prior to the twentieth anniversary, five years after the genuine conflict took place, a commemoration had been erected on the Hogwarts dry land, in the accurate place where prof Longbottom had beheaded Voldemort 's serpent, Nagini. The statue was made of marble and depicted a phoenix spreading its wings atop a large foursquare pedestal. The name calling of every person who had given their lives during both warfare against Voldemort were etched into the pedestal.

Professor Kendrick, along with the Minister, had organized a memorial service that was to train place near the monument. It was to take place at one o'clock in the good afternoon and witch and wizards from all over United Kingdom came to attend.

The chairs that had been set up earlier in the day were already filling up when Albus and his friends walked towards them. toilet 's parents had already found seats and he went to sit with them.

`` Albus ! Matt ! '' a spokesperson called out over the crowd.

Albus gazed around and his eyes fell upon Victoire, Amy, and Teddy, who were sitting in the second base row.

`` Hey, Victoire, '' Albus greeted her once they had walked over, `` felicitous Birthday. ``

`` Thanks, '' Victoire sighed, `` You know, it sort of suction to have got my birthday today. Everyone 's so demoralise. ``

`` Not everyone, '' Albus said, `` I mean, it is the day Voldemort was defeated. ``

`` Yeah, but so many hoi polloi died, '' Victoire pointed out.

`` Are you parents coming, Matt ? '' Albus asked.

`` Dunno, '' matt shrugged, `` They did n't even live here when Voldemort was around, so I 've no estimation. ``

`` I think they are, '' Amy said.

The rest of the Weasleys and the ceramicist soon filed into the words near Albus and his booster. His entire family took up quite a bit of space. Albus 's parents wound up sitting in the front row, along with Lily, rosebush 's parents, Victor Hugo, his grandparents, and a few of his early aunt, uncles, and vernal cousin-german. matte and Amy 's parents did number and the four of them sat together in the secondly row. Albus sat future to chemise and blush wine, with Kaden and Amanda on the other side of Rose.

The rows of president were soon all filled up, and some people were even standing or had conjured their own death chair that did n't quite twin the others. prof Kendrick stepped up to the podium that had been placed next to the repository. The crew quieted down quickly once he got up there.

`` Welcome, '' Kendrick said somberly, `` And thank you all for coming. I welcome you to Hogwarts.

`` May 2nd, 1998. A day that was both joyful and to the full of sorrow at the Same time. It may seem odd to some that May 2nd is a day we celebrate, when they are mourning the loss of make love one. We celebrate with feasts, and political party, and Clarence Shepard Day Jr. off of work or school ; but for so many, today is a day when we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.

`` That is why so many died. They died for us. So that we may live happy and passive animation with each other. In our sadness, we must recollect that our make love I knowingly gave their lives for us. There are many of us here today who fought that battle and survived. And I am sure that all of them were prepared to die for the cause.

`` I still remember that struggle. I was a few years out of Hogwarts. wellspring, more than a few, but I was still Pres Young. I had not settled down. I did not even have a regular job. I was not fully active voice in the anti-Voldemort movement, but when I got countersign of the conflict, I was there.

`` But we must not only focalize on the real battle. I have decided to speak today about the aftermath. About what happened after Voldemort was defeated, after we were free from his oppression. What happened after the struggle is what made me decide to conciliate down and begin teaching.

`` I admired the way everyone came together. The way we leaned on each other amongst the grief and happiness. The way Kingsley Shacklebolt stepped up to the dental plate and organized the Ministry. The way Minerva McGonagall stepped up and organized the rebuilding of Hogwarts.

`` We were unified at that moment. Unified by our grief and our happiness. It is this one that makes us strong, made us able to defeat Voldemort, and makes us able to go on to struggle the wickedness in our lives. We must remember to keep on ourselves unified, today, tomorrow, and forever.

`` As we remember those who gave their animation twenty age ago, we must also remember that they would not want us to harp on the past. We should always commend the past, so as not to make believe the same fault, but we should n't live on it. We should live our sprightliness to the replete, for that is what they would want us to do. ``

Albus clapped along with everybody else. Kendrick 's language had been abruptly, but meaningful. Albus noticed that Teddy 's eye were tearing up, and Victoire had put her arm around him.

The pastor gave a speech next. His speech was longer and drawn out. Albus found his attention waning as the man droned on and on. Once he was finally done, Kingsley and McGonagall each gave short actor's line.

`` And now, '' Kendrick announced, `` We shall see from Harry Potter. ``

Albus jerked his head up and watched as his dad slowly got up to the podium. He had no idea his dad was making a speech. The crew was clapping as Harry got up to the podium.

`` Thank you all for descend, '' Harry began quietly, `` Um, well, anyone who knows me really well knows I do n't really enjoy making big manner of speaking like this. I 'm sure my scholarly person can attest to this, given how few actual lectures I give in class. When it comes to teaching, I 'd rather take a practical approach. But, when Fabius asked me to talk today, I could n't turn him down.

`` So, I 'm going to keep open this short. I suppose I 'll begin at the beginning. My parents gave their lives to protect me, and to protect all of us. They died in order to help defeat Voldemort.

`` Of trend, I had to go live with my aunt and uncle after this and grew up without a single bit of noesis of the wizarding world. If you had told me when I was nine that I would grow up to defeat the most evil wizard of all meter, I would have laughed.

`` But to say that I defeated Voldemort would be an overstatement. I could never experience done it without help from those who died and those who are here today. Without Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Sirius total darkness, Remus Lupin, and Tonks lupine, I would never have survived. Where would I have been without Hermione and Ron Weasley, or any of the Weasleys, really ? I could n't take done it. It would be inaccurate to say that I defeated Voldemort twenty years ago. What should be said is that we defeated Voldemort twenty geezerhood ago.

`` With that, I would like to recur what Fabius said. We must always remember those who lost their life history, but we should n't dwell on the past times. We should live in the consequence, and think about the futurity. Because we do n't have it off what the future holds. We make our own hereafter and we should make the to the highest degree of it. That is what those who gave their spirit would want us to do. ``

Harry left the podium and sat back down amongst loud applause. Albus thought his dad 's speech was very trade good, despite him not wanting to make it in the get-go place.

Kendrick stood up once again. `` I would like to thank you all for coming today. feel free to explore the palace and grounds. You are welcome to join us for dinner as well. We will be serving it outside, as the Great Hall is not nearly smashing enough to house you all. ``

People slowly began to get up from their chairs and well-nigh of them migrated towards the memorial. Albus 's parents did this as well, but Albus did n't really want to connect the big throngs of people. He followed shift out of the aisle and stood off to the side with flatness, Rose, Amanda, Kaden, and Amy while Teddy and Victoire went over to the commemoration. The two of them joined chemise 's grannie and chemise put his arm around her as they walked to the memorial.

Albus saw John with his family. John 's aunts, uncles, and cousins must make come as well, because there were a wholly lot of little youngster with them. The unanimous group headed back towards the castle and Albus figured that can and Isabelle were showing their family the shoal. As far as Albus knew, John 's parents were n't really involved with the struggle because they were too young to crusade when it happened.

Once Teddy and Victoire rejoined the group, they started to walk back towards the castle. cypher really said practically. Even Kaden seemed to experience that it was a time for silence. Albus noticed that teddy 's typeface was streaked with bust.

They walked through the castle, somehow all going to the Room of requisite without anyone ever stating that as their destination. lustrelessness paced in nominal head of the empty wall and once the door appeared, everyone filed in.

`` That was a nice avail, '' Rose commented once they had all sat down.

Everyone nodded without saying anything.

`` So, '' Amy began a few minutes later, `` How has the yr been ? '' She turned to Kaden, `` I do n't believe I 've ever met you. I 'm Amy Eckerton. ``

`` Kaden Dursley, '' Kaden replied, `` At your service. ``

`` Oh, you 're Kaden, '' Amy said. `` Nice to see you. ``

`` You, too, '' Kaden said.

Amy turned to her crony, `` And how are, '' she glanced at Kaden, `` Your you-know-whats ? ``

`` It 's ok, '' lustrelessness sighed, `` He knows. ``

`` What ? ! '' Amy shouted, `` I thought he was the kid who got into the Whomping Willow ? ``

`` He is, '' lusterlessness confirmed.

`` Then why would you tell him ? '' Amy asked, then turned to Kaden, `` You know ? ``

`` Know what ? '' Kaden asked, `` Oh, that Matt is a- ''

Albus broke out into a grin as he saw Kaden 's lip clamp shut. The appeal was still working.

`` What 's ill-timed with you ? '' Amy asked, `` And how did you discover out ? ``

`` Er- '' Kaden stammered.

`` We charmed him not to tell anyone, '' Matt explained, `` The Sileo Altus charm. rosebush performed it. Kaden ca n't peach about it in front of you or Victoire or teddy bear or anybody who is n't me, Albus, John, Rose, or Amanda. ``

`` You performed a Sileo Altus charm ? '' Amy asked Rose.

`` Yeah, '' Rose blushed, `` It was n't that difficult once I figured it out. ``

`` Wow, '' Amy let out a low pennywhistle, `` That 's impressive. ``

`` I 'll say, '' Victoire agreed, `` You 've definitely got your mother 's brains. ``

`` commodity to cognize the spell 's workings, '' Amy said.

The mood in the way became increasingly livelier after that. Albus and his friends told chemise, Victoire, and Amy all about what had been going on in school and what classes they were going to take the next year. slip, Victoire, and Amy talked about Auror and Healer preparation. shimmy shared that Auror grooming was very vivid and he spent all his extra clip sleeping since it was so draining.

Once evening arrived, Albus and the residuum of the chemical group headed back international for dinner. person had conjured loads of recollective table and electric chair and had placed them throughout the grounds. Albus saw his family pickings over a duo of tables near the lake and led his group over to them. lusterlessness 's parents were there as well, talking with Victoire 's parents.

Albus sat down at a table, across from his parents, with Rose and Matt on either side of him.

`` Hey, Al, '' Harry greeted him.

`` Hi, Dad, '' Albus grinned.

Food soon appeared on the board and everybody loaded up their plates. Albus ate in quiet and listened to the conversations around him. He liked having his totally family at schooltime together. It reminded him of Noel at the Burrow.

Lily and Hugo were talking animatedly about what they were going to do when they got to Hogwarts the following year. Victor-Marie Hugo insisted he would be the succeeding hotshot of the Quidditch team and Lily was telling him that he could n't try-out until second year.

`` But that 's not bazaar, '' Victor-Marie Hugo whined.

`` cipher 's leaving this yr anyway, '' James River pointed out, `` Georgia 's the honest-to-god on the team and she 'll be a seventh yr next year. ``

`` amercement. I 'll link up when I 'm a second class, '' Hugo huffed.

`` Unless of course of action you 're not in Gryffindor, '' Lily smirked, `` I could see you in Hufflepuff. ``

`` I 'll be in Gryffindor ! '' Victor-Marie Hugo shouted, `` Like the rest of us. ``

Peach State, Fred, and Heather were deeply in discussion about strategy for the Quidditch last. The three of them had always been the most unpitying players on the team. Albus preferred not to get involved in the tactic and fine points of the team. He just liked to fiddle. He could never see himself as captain.

Albus reached over and grabbed a bowl from the hoop near his dad. Harry was mystifying in conversation with Ron, and Albus strained his ears to listen in.

`` It 's kind of disconcerting that we have n't gotten any track in a while, '' Harry whispered. `` We were getting sightings a few time a month for a while. And now, goose egg. ``

`` Do you think they 're laying low ? '' Ron asked.

`` Not sure, '' Harry muttered, `` I have a bad feel about it. Almost like they 're luring us into a untrue sense of security. ``

`` I was thinking that, too, '' Ron agreed, `` But nonentity 's seen anything. I 've got hoi polloi patrolling Hogsmeade, but they 're getting bored. the great unwashed are saying we need to decrease security measures. They think it 's blown over. ``

`` I do n't like that, '' Harry said darkly, `` I 'm not decreasing security system. Not until we 've got them caught. I do n't care how bored they get. ``

`` I agree, '' Ron said, `` If word gets out that we 've decreased security, they 're belike to repay to the school. ``

`` Exactly. ``

`` I think Al wants to know what we 're talking about, '' Ron grinned, looking up at Albus.

Albus quickly looked down at his plate and shoved a piece of roll in his mouth, blushing.

`` I think you 're mighty, '' Harry laughed, `` It 's ok, Al. If we talk about body of work stuff at the table, it 's our own fault if you overhear it. ``

Albus nodded and swallowed the roll. `` I was n't, er, listening in, or anything .... ''

`` It 's ok, '' Ron laughed, `` We 'd sustain done the Saami thing in your piazza. ``

Albus nodded and continued eating. He had once again almost forgotten about Washburn and the Willinsons. Now they were fresh on his brain once again. What did it mean that nobody had sighed any of them in months ? Albus had n't even known that there had been frequent sightings before. The Prophet must not make published articles about all the sightings. Albus supposed if they became patronize enough, they would become old intelligence. But where were Washburn and the Willinsons now ? Albus doubted they had given up on finding the Hallows. He was more incline to consider that they were trying to quiet his dad into a false signified of security.

Neither Harry or Ron mentioned anything further on the subject. Albus tried to forget about it, but he could n't. The thought of Washburn or the Willinsons returning for the Hallows was too frightening, especially now that Albus himself had the invisibility Cloak.

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By the time the weekend arrived, Albus had nearly forgotten about the conversation he overheard about Washburn and the Willinsons. The reason for this was that there was finally time for Albus and his friends to place the terminal clue for the map.

`` What was the clue again ? '' John asked as they entered the Room of Requirement.

`` 'Go to the place where we learn to fight the dark, it is there that we 've left our final mark ,''' Albus recited. He had been thinking about the cue all week, trying to envision out what it meant.

`` How do you fight the dark ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Lumos ? '' John the Divine shrugged, `` Where did we hear that ? ``

`` I learned it at home, '' Albus commented.

`` I do n't think it literally means wickedness, '' rosebush sighed, `` You lot take things way too literally. Think about it. wickedness as in evil. ``

`` Oh ! '' Albus smacked his os frontale. `` The Defense classroom ! ``

`` Exactly, '' blush wine grinned, `` Let 's go. ``

The classroom was vacuous when they arrived. Albus quickly shut the door and stared out at the room. Where would the Marauders have put the crisscross ?

`` We 'd better pass around out and go looking, '' Albus announced.

Everyone agreed and began to research the schoolroom. Albus inspected all the desks, but found nothing. He sighed and walked over to the bookcase. It was taking a very foresightful time to determine this particular photographic print. foresighted than it had taken to find any of the others. They had been there for nearly a half hour.

`` Found it ! '' Matt shouted.

Albus looked up from the bookcase and saw Matt crouching in one of the back corners of the room. Albus quickly ran to the back along with the rest of his friends.

`` It 's the right way there, '' Matt pointed to the corner.

`` You 're going to have to read us what it says, '' Albus told him.

lustrelessness nodded and touched the carving. It disappeared and a much longer string of word of honor appeared than had appeared from the other marks.

`` 'Congratulations ,''' matt read, `` 'You have successfully followed the clue. Either that or you somehow stumbled upon the finale one before finding the others. In that case, we suggest you enter the lottery.

`` 'Anyway, we shall now reveal the counseling to find the secret room. We ca n't vouch for what kind of DoS it will be in when you arrive, since we 're not certain what year it will be when you discover it. In which pillow slip, we suggest you learn some safe cleaning spells, as Muggle cleaning is hapless .'''

`` 'You 'd know, would n't you, Padfoot ?'''

`` 'Shut up, Moony .'''

`` 'Just get on with the counsel .'''

`` 'All right. You 'll want to go to the compass north end of the one-sixth floor corridor. There should be an U. S. Army of suits of armour on one side. font them. Find the one that 's fifth from your left. vacate its right arm up to its drumhead and then put it down again. wrench around. On the opposite wall, there will be a small sculpture of the four paw photographic print. Tap it with your wand and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no adept .'You 'll acknowledge what to do next.

`` 'And, stay fresh in creative thinker that only the four of you will be able to open up the way. So, if you ever want to film a lady friend there, pee-pee for sure you arrive first.

`` 'With that, we wish you luck in all your time to come impish adventures. And as always, mischief managed .'''

Matt glanced up from the paries as the writing slowly disappeared. `` That 's it. ''

Albus grinned, `` Well, anyone wish to go tick off it out ? ``

`` Yeah ! '' everyone shouted.

`` Let 's go, then, '' Albus led them all out of the classroom.

Albus could n't believe that they had managed to figure out all the clues and were on their way to the room his grandfather had discovered when he was in school. Everything they had done that year with the map seemed to have led up to this. Albus was extremely excited about this room. It would be solely theirs. The elbow room of necessity seemed like their own private common room whenever they were in it, but it really was n't. The Marauders'room would be their own buck private usual room. Nobody else would make love about it. Nobody else would even be capable to get in it.

Albus and his Friend tried to get to the sixth floor corridor as fast as they could without drawing attention to themselves. Albus hoped the corridor would be empty-bellied when they got there. They could n't exactly get into the room if there was anyone hanging around.

There was one kid walking around near the northerly end of the corridor when Albus and his friends got there. He must take been a first year because he was even shorter than Matt. Albus did n't make out him, but Kaden did.

`` Hi, Dutch Leonard, '' Kaden said once they got finisher to him.

The kid jumped and turned around. `` Oh, hi, Kaden. Thought you were a bunch of Slytherins. ``

`` Nope, no Slytherins here, '' Kaden replied, `` But we 're going to let off some dung bombs here, so you 'd better get going. ``

`` Oh, ok. See you later, '' Leonard said and quickly ran down the corridor.

`` Nice one, '' Albus laughed, `` But what if he tells Filch we 're setting off dung bombs ? ``

`` He wo n't, '' Kaden assured them, `` He 's sort of afraid of Filch. Plus, he hardly talks to anyone. ``

`` Ok, '' Albus shrugged, `` That 's adept, I guess. ``

Albus walked a few more foot down the corridor and stood in front of the suits of armour. His ally joined him. Albus silently counted the courting of armor and found the fifth part one from the left. He wordlessly walked over to it and lifted up its in good order arm.

`` It 'll be somewhere on that wall, '' Albus pointed to the paries opposite the suits of armor.

Everybody spread out along the paries and began to look for the paw prints. Albus assumed they would be humble like the clues throughout the school and he was mighty. Anyone who walked by would never be able to descry them.

`` There they are, '' Albus pointed to a office that was about level with his nose. `` prepare ? ``

Everyone nodded. Albus took a oceanic abyss breath and tapped the paw prints with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no trade good. ``

The paw prints sunk into the gem and a small stone doorhandle appeared just where they had been. Albus turned to glance at his booster before grasping it. They all wore expression of inflammation. Albus turned back to the paries, took a late hint, and turned the doorknob.

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Albus let out a gasp as his centre fell upon the room in front end of him. He stepped inside, gazing around in awe, and his friends followed in behind him. Albus heard someone shut the doorway as they stepped in.

The elbow room was circular, just like the Gryffindor vernacular room. The decor was similar, too, as about everything was orange red and gold. It sort of reminded Albus of the room of Requirement whenever Matt asked for it, only better. There was scarlet shag carpeting on the floor and scarlet curtains on the windows.

Although the elbow room was mostly broadsheet, there were four smaller square toes rooms leading off of the primary way. Albus walked deeper into the elbow room and saw that there was a four-poster bed in each of them, along with a bedside board. Each of the little elbow room had a sign on it that depicted which one belonged to which Marauder.

In the main persona of the room were a few lounge, chair, and tables. A few bookcases were up against the walls that housed books, parchments, old muck dud, and assorted other detritus. There was even a atomic reactor of give sweets sitting on one of the tables, giving the room the feel that the Marauders had just stepped out for category or something.

At the same time, the topographic point looked like nobody had been in it for 10. There was a thick layer of junk coat every aerofoil and there was a faint smell of dankness in the air. That may hold been because there was a cauldron wide-cut of a foul smelling potion sitting side by side to the window. The tables were covered in various pieces of sheepskin, exposed books, and yellowing copies of the Prophet.

The Marauders had even decorated the paries. There were pictures of themselves that seemed to range from initiatory class all the way to seventh. poster of a few different Quidditch teams were also fixed upon the Stone walls. A large banner was above the window, directly across from the door. It read, 'The piranha'Den .'

`` Blimey, '' Albus whispered, `` This is kind of strange. ``

`` Yeah, '' matte agreed, `` But brilliant at the same time. ``

`` It almost looks as if they were expecting to come back here, '' Rose commented as she sifted through a pile of parchment, `` Looks like they left some preparation here. ``

`` Excellent, '' John grinned, `` Maybe some of the teachers have been assigning the same homework every year and we can simulate it. I 'll bet Binns uses the same assignment twelvemonth after year. ``

`` I think we 'll have to make clean this seat up a bit, '' Amanda commented as she peered into the caldron, `` That potion is positively disgusting. ``

`` enquire if these are still good, '' Kaden said as he picked up a few chocolate frogs.

`` I would n't eat those, Kaden, '' Rose grimaced, `` They 're decades old. ``

`` This place is amazing, '' Albus said as he walked towards the window. He gazed out of it and saw that it looked out on the lake.

`` It 's like our own common way. And residence hall, '' lavatory said as he walked over to the bay labeled 'Padfoot'. `` Guess this one 's mine ! '' John flopped onto the bed and a cloud of detritus flew out of it. `` Oh, staring ! '' he coughed, `` Wonder if we can get the mansion elves to strip this place. ``

`` They 've got enough to scavenge, '' rosiness replied, `` We 'll just pick it ourselves. It wo n't be that bad. I know a few cleaning spell. ``

Albus wandered over to the alcove that was labeled 'Prongs'and walked into it. It was very strange, knowing that the station had belonged to his granddad. Albus almost felt like he had gone back in time, to when his grandfather had been at Hogwarts. He glanced up at the paries and noticed a moving picture of a Quidditch team that was labeled 'Puddlemere United- 1975'. The unscathed room had pretty much frozen in time. The rest of Hogwarts changed as the days passed and new bookman came to the schooltime. But this room, this room had n't changed. It was just the same now as it had been in the 1970s. Now, it would skip an stallion contemporaries and be propelled into the twenty-first century.

`` Blimey, look at this, '' Gospel According to John announced.

Albus stuck his foreland out into the main part of the elbow room and saw that John had picked up a newspaper publisher cutting. Albus and everyone else went over to john and crowded around him to understand the article.

stallion MUGGLE FAMILY MURDERED-
SUSPECTED WORK OF YOU-KNOW-WHO

An full Muggle family was murdered net night
at their home plate in the outskirts of Greater London. Muggle
police policeman have attributed the death to
carbon paper monoxide poisoning, but virtuoso investigators
have discovered the causal agency of decease was Avada Kedavra.

Nearby Muggles reported seeing a 'strange swarm'
above the house early the next good morning. Before
Obliviators modified their memories, they all said
the swarm was the shape of a skull with a Hydra
coming out of its mouth. This odd swarm of smoke
has appeared over the dwelling house of multiple murder
during the past year. Rumors are that this is the
brand of You-Know-Who, but it has yet to be confirmed.

Employees of Magical Law Enforcement are currently
investigating the murder and the strange cloud
above the sign. Anyone with information about
the execution, the swarm, You-Know-Who, or his
supposed 'Death eater'followers should contact
Magical Law Enforcement as soon as possible.

`` That is foreign, to be reading that article now, '' Albus said quietly. From the auditory sensation of it, Voldemort was just starting to make headway power when that article was written.

`` I 'll say, '' lav agreed, `` I 'll bet there 's all kind of articles around this place about Voldemort. ``

`` You 're probably right, '' Albus said, `` My dad said that when the predator were in their finis year of school, they were already working to fight Voldemort. ``

`` This is so uncanny, '' Matt commented.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed.

`` We should probably clean this place up a bit, '' pink wine announced.

`` But let 's not shake off away any of the old articles or anything, '' Albus said, `` They might be interesting to read. ``

`` Or the old homework, '' John added. `` power be useful, '' he muttered after Rose sent him a withering glare.

Rose spent a few minutes teaching everyone else the few cleansing spells she knew. Then they all got started on cleaning up the elbow room. Albus found quite a few copies of the Prophet and he set them aside in a box.

They left the pictures and posters up on the wall. It seemed haywire to guide down all the pictures of the vulture'when they were the ones who founded the room. Albus left the old characterization of Puddlemere Untied up as well, since he supported that Quidditch squad. To John 's delight, there was a alike film in Padfoot 's section of the way. Albus was pretty sure matte would be adding a picture of the Chudley shank to his alcove, since apparently Moony did n't support them based on the lack of a picture of them near his bed.

After a couple hours, the elbow room looked new once again. All the dust, old sweetness, and rubbish was gone. The cauldron had been emptied and was now sparkling. Amanda, who had somehow stumbled upon the laundry room a few months ago, had gone down and fetched a few new sets of bedding for the beds.

Once they were done cleanup, they began to make themselves at home in the Marauders'Den, as it was apparently called. Rose began to peruse the various Bible that were on the ledge. Kaden was rifling through the miscellaneous pranking particular that had been left behind. Amanda was looking at a pile of photographs they had found. Albus, John, and lustrelessness were looking at all the newspapers and clippings that had been left behind.

`` This is going to be an excellent post to study, '' Rose said as she sat down on one of the couch with a book. `` It 'll be subdued. ``

`` Ca n't guarantee that, '' John grinned.

`` I never really knew that Voldemort attacked this many people, '' Albus muttered as he leafed through a paper, `` I mean, I knew he killed piles of people, but there 's two or three clause about him in each paper. ``

`` I do n't intend I would have got wanted to dwell back then, '' matt commented, `` Seems like it would have been bloody miserable. ``

`` Same with when my dad was a kid, '' Albus added. He was lucky, really, that he lived in a time when the commonwealth was n't being ravaged by a murderous madman. I mean, Washburn and the Willinsons paled in comparability to Voldemort.

`` Nothing like learning about history to cause you grateful of the prison term you live in, '' rose commented.

`` Why ca n't Binns just have us scan old articles in grade ? '' privy sighed, `` It 's actually interesting reading about the war like this. ``

`` We have n't even gotten to the war in story of magic trick yet, '' Rose pointed out.

`` Yeah, well, it 's more interesting than what we 've been learning about. ``

`` That 's because you feel it more directly relates to your life sentence. But we have to learn about all the history, if we want to nullify the fault of the past. ``

`` But Binns could at least make it more occupy, '' John the Evangelist muttered.

`` I 'll sacrifice you that one. ``

`` Do you guys think we should differentiate anyone about this office ? '' Albus asked as he set down the article he had been looking at.

Saint John the Apostle and Matt both turned to stare at him. `` What ? Are you mad ? '' John asked.

`` No, '' Albus sighed, `` I just meant, should we tell my dad about it. And shimmy. '' As soon as Albus had seen the way, he thought both his dad and chemise would love to know about it and to see it. Both of their sire had been involved in the creation of it, after all.

`` I dunno, '' Matt shrugged, `` I can sort of see your point, though. ``

`` I still think we should hold back it a secret, '' John said.

`` I kind of agree with Albus, '' rose wine said, `` This situation would be really sentimental for both Uncle Harry and Teddy. And I suppose James and Lily would like to know about it, too. ``

`` I never said we should tell St. James and Lily, '' Albus hastened to say. `` They 'll both be here next year, which means they 'll desire to be in here all the meter. slip and my dad would be different. They 'd see it, know about it, and maybe visit every once in a while. But they would n't want to be here all the time. ``

`` They could n't get in, though, Albus, '' Rose pointed out, `` Only the four of you can spread this place. ``

`` I know, but I still do n't want James River and Lily to have intercourse about it while they 're at school, '' Albus said defensively. `` Plus, James would never go on it a secret. He 'd distinguish Ben and Cedric and Nathan. ``

`` Not if we use that magic spell, '' Kaden suggested, `` Not that I think we should tell James and Lily. ``

`` Saint James the Apostle would never agree to that charm, '' Albus said.

`` I still think that if we 're going to tell Uncle Harry and shimmy, we should tell Saint James the Apostle and Lily, '' rose said.

`` I do n't, '' Albus crossed his arms, `` And it 's not up to you. It 's up to the four of us. ``

`` fine, '' Rose huffed.

`` So, '' Albus turned to Gospel According to John and Matt, `` What do the two of you think about telling my dad and Teddy ? ``

`` I think we probably should, '' Matt said.

`` I do n't bed ... '' John said, `` I variety of like the hugger-mugger. Can we at to the lowest degree keep it to ourselves for a while ? Let 's reckon about it over the summer and then maybe evidence them next yr. ``

Albus shrugged. His conscience was telling him that he should tell his dad and Teddy about it. He knew that knowing about the elbow room and the new map would have in mind the existence to both of them, but at the Saame time he kind of wanted to have the way to himself for a few months as well.

`` That sounds like a adept estimate, '' Albus agreed. `` So we 'll suppose about telling them next twelvemonth. ``

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Albus and his friends immediately started spending their liberate sentence in the Marauders'Den as opposed to the room of Requirement. Albus found that he felt very at home there. It provided a gumption of equanimity, a position to go to get away from the chaos of the chief part of the schoolhouse. He was even able to concentrate more on his studying there than in the way of Requirement, although that may have been due to the fact that they had solved the enigma of the map and Albus was n't nearly as distracted as he had been.

The net dueling tournament took place on the following Sunday, a few days before the wide-cut Sun Myung Moon. Albus 's team had not made it to the final, despite Albus and Malfoy 's excellent dueling science. Both boy had won every ace duel they had been in the entire year. However, the remainder of the team was n't nearly as skilled and they did not ingest enough points for the finals. rosebush 's team was in bit place and therefore was in the finals. They were up against a team that none of Albus 's champion were on.

Albus could palpate the inflammation in the air as he walked to the dueling way after tiffin. Even those who were not competing were going to the room in rules of order to watch the final affaire d'honneur. The two competing teams sat with each former at the front of the elbow room, but none of the other squad sat together. Albus did n't believe that Kendrick 's thought of inter-house unity had worked very well with the dueling teams.

The tournament lasted about an hour, which was much poor than all the previous ones. pink wine won one of her duels, against a thirdly twelvemonth Slytherin.

`` That concludes the terminal dueling tournament ! '' Kendrick announced after the finis two pupil had dueled. `` I shall now calculate the points. ''

Kendrick pointed his wand at a sign that had all the team names and numeral of points on it. The top two teams'figure flashed and then changed to the new numbers.

`` Congratulations to Team Three, the Hungry Hungry Horntails ! They are the new champions ! '' Kendrick shouted, `` Will the team members please amount forward to accept the trophy. ``

`` pigeon hawk, '' Albus muttered and clapped politely. Rose 's team had not won.

`` indorse place is still good, though, '' Amanda said.

After the Hungry Hungry Horntails had accepted their trophy, Kendrick returned to his podium.

`` Yes, the Hungry Hungry Horntails have proved themselves to be most fantabulous duelers, '' Kendrick smiled, `` As well as have an aptitude for creative names.

`` I would like to thank all of you for putting up with the inter-house team this year. I know many of you were very opposed to this at the beginning of the year. ``

`` Many of us ? '' bathroom muttered, `` I think pretty a great deal all of us. Except Rose, that is. ``

`` I sincerely hope that you have all learned that despite our differences, we can be united. I think the inter-house squad proved successful and I hope you agree. I will be having a discussion with Professor Longbottom and Professor Potter about whether we will give inter-house teams next yr.

`` With that, I wish you all in effect chance with your exams. You 'd break all go study for a while, as I have been hearing that some of your instructor have created particularly tough exam. ``

`` He 's just trying to daunt us into studying, '' John said as they made their way out of the room.

Albus agreed, but he was n't taking any prospect. Albus was feeling very confident about his exams, though. With Washburn gone, Albus felt he would do well on all of them.

Albus and his friends quickly found Rose and congratulated her. Rose was very well-chosen with a second berth win. She did n't think her team would even get second place. Rose was n't really a free-enterprise person, with the elision of thaumaturge 's Bromus secalinus, so she did n't consist on the thought of losing to the Hungry Hungry Horntails.

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Over the succeeding few weeks, Albus and his ally spent most of their free time in the piranha'Den. They mostly goofed off, but did wangle to get some studying done. ascend all but physically forced them to start studying by the sentence the finish week in May arrived. Albus, flatness, lavatory, and Kaden had n't spent the night in the room yet, despite the fact that it was obviously set up for that. Albus was n't sure what Bilius and Ethan would do if they never turned up at the student residence one nighttime, so they had n't bothered. Although, flatness did spend the afternoon there sleeping the day of the May full moon moonshine, and he reported that the beds were just as comfortable as Gryffindor 's beds and more comfortable than the Hospital fender 's beds.

Ever since he and his friends managed to figure out the rest of the map, Albus felt like the schooltime year was definitely winding down. It was almost like figuring out the map signified the end of terminus. Albus imagined that if they had n't figured it out, he would n't throw wanted to go home for the summer.

The signs of the end of the year were very lots apparent. The fifth and one-seventh twelvemonth were spending all available time in the subroutine library studying for their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s. The seventh twelvemonth Gryffindor prefects had taken over Victoire 's drug abuse of demanding secrecy in the common room in the evenings, making Albus very happy that they had the predator'Den.

On the other side of the spectrum were the pupil who just did n't want to do anything. Albus 's cousin Stanley was the perfect example. Sir Henry Morton Stanley had never been bookish, but now that he would be graduating in only a mates weeks, he had no motivation whatsoever. However, his Ravenclaw lady friend did force him to sit down and hit the books for his N.E.W.T.s every evening. Saint John shared Stanley 's mindset. Even though can was no where near graduation, he also had no motivation to read.

`` I just do n't see the point, rosiness, '' John said as he tossed a burnt umber salientian up into the air, `` If I have n't learned it by now, I 'm not going to learn it in prison term for test. ``

`` Might I remind you that you said'I do n't involve to examine it now. I 'll just draw a blank it by the end of term anyway. I 'll just hold back until May to learn it'a few months ago ? '' Rose sighed and shook her head.

`` Exactly, '' lav caught the anuran and shoved it in his mouthpiece, `` No point in studying ever. ``

`` Do you call back anyone else knows about this billet ? '' Albus wondered aloud as he looked up from his uranology book.

`` I hope no one else knows about it, '' John replied, `` Otherwise it would n't be our secret anymore. ``

`` I do n't mean other bookman, '' Albus said, `` I mean, do you remember the Marauders brought other people in here when they were in schooling. And those people would obviously still know about it. ``

`` I 'm sure your dad 's mum knew about it, '' Rose commented, `` Do n't get laid about anyone else. ``

`` I wonder why Sothis and Remus never told Dad about it, '' Albus mentioned.

Rose shrugged, `` Maybe they would suffer wanted Uncle Harry to find it on his own, if he was ever going to determine it. I mean, it 's not like our parents told us everything about Hogwarts either. ``

`` speculation that makes sense. ``

`` You know what does n't make common sense ? '' Kaden asked loudly.

`` What ? '' Albus asked.

`` Transfiguration, '' Kaden muttered, `` I 'm going to go the exam. Why ca n't it be well-to-do like Potions ? ``

`` I think you 're the only one here who finds Potions easy, Kaden, '' lusterlessness commented.

`` And are you dependable at Transfiguration ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Not really, '' flatness laughed, `` The only thing I 'm really well at is uranology. ``

`` I 'd be willing to bet that you 'll be good at guardianship of Magical wight, '' john smirked.

`` Shut up, '' flatness shook his head and threw a burnt umber frog at John.

`` Hey, thanks ! '' John grinned and stuffed the salientian in his mouth.

`` Found that one underneath that cruddy old cauldron, '' Matt burst out laughing.

`` Ew ! gross ! '' Saint John the Apostle jumped up and sprinkle the salientian out onto the floor. `` I 'll get you for that one. ``

`` That is disgusting, John, '' Amanda screwed up her face and glanced at the floor.

`` Yeah, clean it up, '' Rose agreed.

`` It 's his error, '' John pointed at Matt.

`` Is not, '' matt grinned. `` You ate it. ``

`` You 've known me for two years. You should actualise that I 'll eat anything your stroke at me. ``

`` Anything ? '' Matt raised his eyebrow and grinned mischievously.

`` Anything that resembles food ! ``

`` There 's spell to score stuff resemble food, '' Matt commented.

`` I 'm not eating anything you give me anymore, '' John replied.

`` We 'll see how farseeing that lasts. ``

`` Will you both shut it and do your preparation ? '' Rose shouted, `` You 're giving me a headache. ``

`` You could always go to the common elbow room, '' privy pointed out, `` I hear that the prefects have made it a mandatory placidity zone until examination are over. ``

`` Just wait until I 'm a prefect, '' rosiness muttered, `` It 'll be smooth all year. ``

`` No it wo n't, cause I 'll be a prefect with you, '' John grinned.

`` Yeah, right, '' Rose laughed, `` Albus is going to be a prefect. ``

Albus looked up from his meter reading. `` Er, I 'm not sure I want to be a prefect. ``

`` Then matt can be a prefect, '' rose wine said, `` If he is, then you 'll be even more like the Marauders. ``

`` Teddy 's dad was a prefect ? '' matte asked.

`` Yeah, '' Rose answered, `` I 'd bet on either you or Albus for prefect. Or perhaps Bilius or Ethan. ``

`` What about me ? '' John put on a feeling of fake sadness, `` That hurts, Rose, it does. ``

`` You ? '' rosiness smirked, `` The boy who never does his homework ? ``

`` I 'll do it, I 'll do it, '' John muttered and picked up his quill.

Albus laughed to himself and continued his Astronomy homework. He had n't really thought about who was going to be a prefect. Albus was n't entirely sure he wanted to be a prefect, even if Kendrick picked him. Prefects had an awed lot of duty. Responsibility that Albus was n't certainly he wanted. But prefect decisions were still over two yr away. Albus pushed the opinion of prefects out of his head and concentrated on his studying.

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A/N : get-go, I 'm sorry about the deep update ! I lost racecourse of what day it was, something that happens quite often during the summer.

endorsement, I have been working on a coaction with a few people from The Golden Snitches forum ( link in my fan fic website ). The first chapter ( one that I wrote ) has been validated ! The story is called 'Remember the cannon'and can be found under the epithet 'The Golden Snitches'. I 'd jazz it if you guys read it !

Third, thanks so much to Moonylupin for nominating this for a Dobby Award on the forums !

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to Moonylupin, sinwillys822, uniquevampire12, XDNLxtlz99, Saint Luke, wolverine83, EvilChaos, Denas, h91, Jen, tranc3rooney, Liana, and ngayonatkailanman.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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After suffering an embarrassing defeat to Hufflepuff the previous month, Ravenclaw was out of the track for the Quidditch cup. Everybody, student, teachers, and staff alike, had been shocked by that turn of upshot. The captain of the Ravenclaw team actually spent a full three Day holed up in his common room following the devastating loss.

Due to this, Gryffindor was set to face Slytherin in the net mates of the twelvemonth. Albus overheard Georgia say that if Hufflepuf had managed to hit a few to a greater extent goal in their match against Ravenclaw, they would have been in the final exam. Albus actually would get preferred to represent Hufflepuff, but there was n't anything he could do about it.

The Slytherins were extremely pleased about their space in the Quidditch final and spent the full hebdomad leading up to the match strutting around the corridors with an air of smugness about them. Albus personally thought they were being rather cocky and should waitress until after the peer was over to show off.

`` Listen up, everyone ! '' Peach State shouted in the changing room a few bit before the mates was set to begin.

Albus sat down next to St. James the Apostle and placed his heather on his lap. He was feeling to a greater extent than a minuscule bit nervous. This was his number 1 Quidditch final and he was determined to do well.

`` I know we 've been preparing for playing Ravenclaw in this match, '' GA said as she paced in front of the team, `` But we all know Slytherin has a worse team than Ravenclaw ! We can do this, I know we can ! Just remember that the Slytherins play dirtier. Watch yourselves out there. If we just play like we 've been playing all year, we 're for sure to win. Remember that we 've already dead Slytherin once this year. We can do it again ! Now let 's get out there and kick some snake arses ! ``

`` Do snakes even have butts ? '' James whispered to Albus as they walked out onto the pitch.

`` I heard that Saint James the Apostle, '' Georgia shouted.

`` Welcome, Hogwarts student and faculty to the final examination Quidditch match of the year ! Will Slytherin be able to rack up enough goals to steal the Quidditch Cup away from Gryffindor ? Let 's hope not ! '' Todd Smith shouted.

`` Julia Evelina Smith ! '' Patil scolded him.

`` Sorry, professor, '' Todd replied, `` And here we have the Gryffindor team ! police chief Sakartvelo Weasley, followed by an intact clan of Weasleys including Fred, Scots heather, and Bradley. We also have two pseudo-Weasleys, James and Albus Potter. Then there 's Ryan O'Malley, who is n't a Weasley at all, but plays Quidditch well enough that he might as well be adopted by them ! ``

`` And here come the Slytherins. They 're probably all related to, too, although they wo n't admit it- ''

`` Kathryn Elizabeth Smith ! '' Patil yelled, `` enough family tree and get on with the commentary ! ``

`` Sorry, professor, '' Todd continued, `` I guess you 'll want to know the name of the Slytherin actor. They are Ferris Fielding, Talan Flint, senior pilot lancet Goyle, Peyton Hughes, Garth Octavius, Hailey Odele, and Jesse Jackson Naiser ! ``

`` I want a white plot, '' Professor Oteski said sternly as Goyle crushed Empire State of the South 's hand. Oteski released the Bludgers and the fink as Albus and the other histrion rose into the air.

Oteski threw the Quaffle into the air and it was immediately taken by Haines. Albus sped up and tried to catch up to Haines as he soared towards Georgia.

Albus was ahead of both Fred and heather as he flew towards the Gryffindor destination C. W. Post. He saw Ryan send a Bludger at Haines, but Haines dodged it. Albus had to admit that Slytherin did hold decent Chasers.

Haines threw the Quaffle at the goal posts, but Georgia caught it and tossed it back into child's play. Albus caught it by his fingertips and turned around to fly towards the Slytherin billet.

`` Heather ! '' Albus shouted as all three Slytherin Chasers converged onto him.

Two of the Slytherin pursuer immediately flew to block heather mixture, and Albus threw the Quaffle to Fred. Fred caught it with a grin and took the rest of the way down the pitch. Albus smiled as the Slytherin Chasers glared at him. Classic Weasley Fake. Albus and his cousin-german used that tactic all the time when they played over the holidays.

`` Gryffindor scores the first finish of the game ! '' Lord Todd exclaimed after Fred easily tossed the Quaffle into one of the Slytherin goals.

Gryffindor scored five more goals over the next ten minutes. Albus scored two of those and assisted two others. Slytherin had n't scored at all and Heather currently had will power of the Quaffle.

Fielding and Odele were currently flying on either side of heather mixture. Flint was behind them and hit one of the Bludgers straight at Heather.

`` Heather, look out ! '' Albus shouted as he flew flat towards her.

Heather turned to bet just as the Bludger hit her in the head and knocked her from her broom.

Oteski blew his tin whistle as Albus, Fred, and James caught Heather before she hit the footing. The relief of the Gryffindor role player landed and ran towards Heather.

`` She 's unconscious, '' Fred announced, `` She 'll postulate to go to the hospital annexe. ``

`` We 'll take her, '' Stanley emerged from the point of view with Neville following him. `` Damn Slytherins, '' he muttered as he watched Neville conjure a stretcher for his sister.

`` We 'll just have got to play with two pursuer, '' Empire State of the South announced after Francis Edgar Stanley and Neville left with Heather, `` She would n't want us to dwell on this. She 'll be fine. ``

With only two Chasers, Gryffindor 's performance drastically declined. Albus managed to grade another finish, but Slytherin somehow scored eight right in a row. The Slytherin Beaters were ruthless and had managed to injure Georgia 's left bridge player only fifteen mo after they knocked heather out. Albus easily made the penalty snapshot Oteski had given them, but Georgia 's ability to protect the goal went down.

Albus was getting quite discouraged and exhausted as he and Fred frantically tried to do up for the fact that Slytherin was now winning 190-70.

`` Why do n't you just forfeit, potter ? '' Naiser sneered as Albus flew the Quaffle towards the Slytherin goal posts.

`` Why does n't your Seeker just catch up with the Snitch ? '' Albus smirked. The Slytherin Chasers were quite skilled, but it would be useless for them unless Octavius caught the stoolpigeon anytime soon.

`` Shut up, Potter, '' Naiser growled and hit a nearby Bludger at Albus.

Albus, who had n't even noticed the Bludger, tried to dodge it, but instead got hit hard in the arm. He groaned and dropped the Quaffle, which Fielding grabbed and flew in the diametrical direction.

Albus winced and held his arm towards his chest. It felt like it was broken. He turned and flew towards the Gryffindor English, trying to get Georgia 's attention.

Sakartvelo noticed Albus, but not before Fielding managed to grade yet another goal. `` Time out ! '' she shouted.

Oteski blew his whistle and the Gryffindor players huddled below their goal posts.

`` What 's up, Al ? '' Georgia asked.

`` Naiser broke my arm, '' Albus groaned, `` Hit a Bludger right at it. ``

Sakartvelo sighed, `` Can you play anymore ? ``

`` I 'll try, '' Albus said. Hopefully the game would n't stopping point much tenacious. Albus had lost all hope of winning, and since getting his arm broken, he did n't really care who caught the Snitch.

`` commodity, '' Georgia said and turned to James, `` Listen, I know we 're too far behind to win even if you catch the Snitch, but if you catch it before Slytherin gets anymore goals, we might still be able-bodied to get the Cup. Slytherin 's really far behind us in points for the Cup. So just catch it soon, Epistle of James. ``

`` Ok, '' Jesse James nodded, `` I 've seen it a few metre, but have n't bothered to capture it. Just been trying to keep Octavius away from it, which is n't hard. ``

`` Are we ready, then ? '' Peach State asked. Everyone nodded. Georgia signaled to Oteski that they were ready and he blew the whistle.

Albus flew back into the air, trying to discount the growing pain in his arm. He was going to concentrate on keeping everyone away from Fred, who was the solely uninjured chaser left wing. Albus did n't think he 'd actually be capable to catch or throw the Quaffle and abide on his broom with only one arm.

Fred did make out to get the Quaffle, but was quickly overtaken by the Slytherin chaser and dropped it. Odele grabbed it and scored another goal for Slytherin.

Albus groaned partially due to this goal and partially due to his arm. He flew high into the air and noticed that James I was making a dive towards the ground. Albus breathed a suspiration of reliever. Saint James the Apostle had seen the Snitch. Octavius saw what King James I was doing, but he was at to the lowest degree ten understructure behind James. James pulled out of the prima donna with the struggling Snitch in his hand.

`` Slytherin wins, '' Ian Douglas Smith muttered, `` 350-320. ''

Albus immediately flew towards the terra firma and dismounted as the entire school descended onto the pitch.

`` But wait ! '' Bessie Smith shouted, `` Apparently, Slytherin did not nock enough goals to win the Cup ! The Quidditch Cup goes to Gryffindor ! ``

The majority of the school burst into forte applause and shouting. Oteski gave Georgia the Quidditch Cup and she held it high into the air.

`` C'mon, Al, '' Georgia said, `` We 're going to see heather in the hospital flank. You ought to get that arm checked out. ``

Albus nodded and he followed the rest of the squad up to the castle. They lost most of their entourage as they ascended the stairs to the Hospital wing. Georgia pushed open the doors and led the team inside.

madam Pomfrey bustled over to the door and gaped at the heavy group of people who had walked in. `` What 's going on ? ``

`` We 've won the Cup, '' Georgia grinned, `` Is Scots heather awake ? ``

`` I 'm alive ! '' Heather shouted.

`` We won the Cup ! '' Georgia shouted back and ran past Madam Pomfrey over to Heather 's bed, `` But we lost the match. ``

`` Ugh, we lost to Slytherin, '' Heather groaned, `` But at to the lowest degree we won the Cup. How bad was it ? ``

`` 350 to 320, '' Georgia sighed.

`` That 's not as bad as I thought, but still ugly, '' broom sighed.

`` You can sing about it later, '' Madam Pomfrey announced, `` This is the Hospital annex, not your usual room ! ``

`` But Albus and I broke our arms, '' Georgia said, holding out her arm.

madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Of course you did. Quidditch. bequeath it ever stop ? ``

`` Nope, '' Sakartvelo grinned.

`` Sit down on the bed, both of you. ``

Albus sat down next to his full cousin and held out his arm for the nurse to heal. She muttered a turn and pointed her wand at Albus 's arm. It immediately felt better.

`` There, '' Madam Pomfrey said after she healed Georgia 's arm, `` Now you can go to your- ''

The doors burst subject and Rose, mat, John, Amanda, and Kaden came bursting in.

`` Are you ok, Albus ? '' Rose shouted.

`` Of course, it 's you lot, '' Madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Any of you break anything ? ``

`` Not today, '' lusterlessness laughed.

`` goodness, now you can all go back to your vernacular room, '' the nurse announced, `` This is not the stead to fete or complain or whatever it is you want to do after this match ! ``

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The excitement about Gryffindor winning the Quidditch Cup was short-lived. By the time the weekend was over, everyone was concentrating on studying for exams. Those who had n't studied much over the year were now frantically trying to learn an total year 's worth of material in a few suddenly days.

Albus 's maiden few exams went well. He was especially felicitous that his Charms examination was relatively well-situated since he failed the previous yr 's one miserably.

`` I wonder where Kaden is, '' whoremonger said as he tossed his book down on the board and leaned back in his chair.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged as he furiously scribbled down the properties of Mandragora officinarum onto a piece of parchment. Albus and his friends were spending the evening in the coarse elbow room studying for their Herbology exam the next day.

`` Makes for a decent still fourth dimension to study, though, '' pink wine commented.

`` I think he was studying for Transfiguration of Jesus with his tutoring group in the depository library, '' Amanda said.

`` But it 's after curfew now, '' John pointed out, `` He should be back. ``

`` Why do you care so much if he breaks curfew ? '' Rose raised her supercilium, `` Perhaps you would create a good prefect. ``

`` Why thank you, pink wine, '' St. John the Apostle grinned, `` But I actually wanted to bring a respite from studying and flirt Bromus secalinus or something. And I 'm sure you lot would rather study. ``

`` I 'll play with you, '' Matt said, `` I 'm sick of studying. ``

`` Excellent, '' John replied and the two of them ran up to the hall to get their chessmen.

Albus alternated between reading his Herbology Christian Bible and watching the game of chess for the next few arcminute. He had been cramming his brainpower with everything there is to get it on about magical works for the past few hours and was becoming increasingly distracted by John and lusterlessness 's game.

Albus closed his book and glanced at his lookout man. It was already 9:30 and Kaden still was n't back. It was a bit strange since Kaden never missed curfew. He was surely going to get caught by a teacher or a prefect if he did n't hurry up.

`` Yes ! '' whoremonger shouted as his faggot smashed Matt 's bishop, `` Another one of your pieces destroyed ! ``

`` At least I still have my knights, '' Matt smirked.

`` At least I 've got my queen mole rat, '' John pointed out.

Albus grinned to himself and settled down to take in the relief of the game. One of Matt 's knight was in the process of killing John the Divine 's king when he heard a faint tapping on the window behind him.

`` Is that an owl ? '' Rose asked, looking up from her book.

Albus turned around and looked out the glass. There was an owl out there. Albus opened the window and the owl flew inside and landed on top of John and lusterlessness 's game.

`` Not a very well trained one, '' Rose smirked, `` Guess your secret plan 's over. ``

`` Oh, well, '' John shrugged and untied a piece of parchment from the owl 's leg. The owl took off as John examined the gasbag. `` It 's addressed to you, Albus. ``

Albus stared questioningly at the alphabetic character. He took it from Saint John the Apostle and slowly turned it over. It was addressed to him. But why in the name of Merlin would it be delivered now ? He only ever got mail in the morning with everyone else.

`` out-of-doors it, '' whoremonger said excitedly.

Albus tore it open and unfolded a crinkle piece of parchment. His face turned pale and he gasped as he read what it said.

`` What is it ? '' blush wine asked anxiously.

Albus wordlessly tossed the parchment onto the table, where it landed face up. Glued onto the parchment was a variety of varsity letter that appeared to be cut out from a written matter of the Prophet.

To sister Potty-

I have your laughable cousin.
Bring the Cloak to Hogsmeade,
in presence of the screaming Shack,
if you do n't want any harm to
come to him. Do n't tell anyone.

`` It 's Willinson, '' Albus whispered, `` He 's got Kaden. ``

`` How do you fuck it 's him ? '' Amanda asked.

`` He 's the only one who ever called me 'Baby Potty'. ``

`` And you 're for certain it 's Kaden ? '' rose asked.

`` aspect around, rose wine, '' Albus snapped, `` All my other cousins are here ! ``

`` I 'm just trying to make sure, '' Rose said, `` There 's no need to get angry at me. ``

`` I 've got to go find him, '' Albus stood up and started to run to the portrait hole.

Rose grabbed his robes. `` Albus, hold. You 've got to think this through. You ca n't just go storming into Hogsmeade with Willinson there ! ``

`` And what do you suppose I do ? Just let him torture Kaden ? ``

`` No, I mean we should go recount Uncle Harry ! '' blush wine insisted.

`` But we do n't stimulate a lot time ! ``

`` Aurors have style of dealing with these situations, Albus, '' rose wine explained, `` What do you suppose Willinson would let done if you went to go deliverance Kaden ? I 'm guessing you would n't be handing him over the Cloak. ``

`` No, but- ''

`` Albus, listen, '' Rose said sternly, `` We 're going to show this to Uncle Harry. Go get the Cloak and the Map- ''

`` The Map ! '' Albus exclaimed, `` It 'll show us exactly where both Willinson and Kaden are ! ``

`` And then we can tell Uncle Harry where they are. ``

Albus ran up to his dormitory with John and matte following quickly.

`` What are we going to do ? '' Matt asked.

`` Find my dad, I guess, '' Albus replied as he grabbed the invisibility Cloak and the Map.

`` It 's the right thing to do, Albus, '' matte said, `` The five of us could n't have saved Kaden from Willinson by ourselves. Remember last year ? ``

Albus nodded. He certainly did recall last year and he did not want this year to be a repeat of it. Albus ran out of the dormitory without saying a word and the three boy met up with Rose and Amanda near the portrayal hole.

`` No pointedness in bothering with the Cloak, '' Albus muttered, `` We ca n't all fit. ``

cypher argued and the five Gryffindors ran through the quieten corridor. They completely ignored Peeves and his rough cackling. Albus was n't in the mode for the poltergeist 's joking around. Kaden was in trouble and possibly being tortured. Albus picked up his pace at the cerebration of agony.

John was the but one keeping up with Albus, and even he was starting to lag behind. Rose, lustrelessness, and Amanda were far behind as far as Albus could tell, but he was n't pausing to discover out. He turned a corner and ran savour into someone who was quite a few inch taller than Albus.

`` Ouch ! '' a young woman shouted.

`` Sorry, '' Albus muttered and tried to go around her.

`` And just what are you doing, Al ? '' the girl grabbed his robes.

Albus looked up and noticed that the daughter was his cousin, Gabriella. `` Er, nothing. ``

`` Albus, as a Prefect, I have to report you for wandering the corridors at night, '' Gabriella sighed, `` As well as your booster. '' She gestured to John, rose wine, matte, and Amanda, who had caught up. `` Unless you 've got a dependable reason. ``

Albus thought for a moment. He did n't really want to assure Gabriella what was going on, but he realized that he could n't get past his cousin unless he told her.

`` Listen, '' Albus said quickly, `` Kaden 's in worry. We were going to observe my dad. ``

`` What kind of trouble ? '' Gabriella asked.

`` Hard to explain, '' Albus said impatiently, `` But we 're turn a loss prison term. Can you please let us go ? ``

`` Tell you what, I 'll just go with you and make sure you really are going to witness Uncle Harry. ``

`` mulct, but let 's go ! '' Albus replied and took off running again.

The group did n't run into anymore trouble on their way to Harry 's office. Albus was in the jumper cable and skidded to a point in front man of his dad 's bailiwick. He pulled out his wand and shouted 'Alohomora'at the doorknob. He wrenched it open as the rest of the group came up behind him.

Harry had been sitting on his lounge, wearing only a pair of bagger and a tee shirt with a Gryffindor Panthera leo on it, reading the Prophet when Albus burst into the room. He jumped and threw the newspaper down when he saw the boastfully mathematical group of people in the doorway.

`` Al ? '' Harry asked, `` What 's going on ? ``

`` Kaden 's in trouble, '' Albus said breathlessly, `` He 's been kidnapped by Willinson. ``

`` What ? '' Harry shouted, `` How did you find this out ? ``

`` Willinson sent me a banker's bill, '' Albus handed his dad the parchment.

Harry quickly read the alphabetic character and looked up at Albus and everyone else. `` How do you eff it 's Kaden and how do you make out Willinson sent this ? ``

`` The rest of my cousins are in the common room, '' Albus said quickly, `` And Willinson 's the only one who ever called me 'Baby Potty'. ``

`` All rightfield, '' Harry sighed, `` Let me contact your Uncle Ron and then we 'll maneuver down to Hogsmeade. Gabriella, go inform the master and Neville, then return to Gryffindor and micturate sure nobody leaves the tower. ``

Gabriella nodded and left the room. Harry pulled out his scepter and whispered an incantation. An enormous silvery hart outburst from the end of his wand. Harry said something to it and a few seconds later it disappeared out the window.

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A/N : The queue is closing on the 24th until Sep 1st and this time trusted authors ca n't submit new chapters either. I might be able to squeeze in an supererogatory update before, but I ca n't guarantee it.

If anyone is looking for another story to record, Dancer of Starlight has a new one that was recently posted. It 's called Some mystery and you can find it on her generator Page or in my Favorites. It 's quite just !

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight. Thanks as well to Moonylupin, tranc3rooney, EvilChaos, XDNLxtlz99, michael, sinwillys822, Denas, Luke, Jen, ngayonatkailanman, and Liana for their follow-up !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Harry went into his sleeping accommodation to put on robe and left Albus and the others in his sitting way. Albus tapped his metrical unit impatiently and stared at his dad 's bedroom door.

`` We 're going to find him, Albus, '' Rose said quietly.

`` I know, I know, '' Albus mumbled.

`` flavor at the Map, '' whoremonger suggested, `` We should find out exactly where they are. ``

Albus nodded and pulled out the Map. He watched as the ink slowly formed Hogsmeade and then bent down over it, looking for Kaden.

`` You do n't reckon he 's in the shrieking Shack, do you ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Only way you can get into that is the Whomping Willow, '' lusterlessness reminded her.

`` And what if Willinson did that ? '' Amanda said.

`` He did n't, '' Albus cut in, `` He 's not in there. ``

Albus gazed intently at the Map, keeping his eyes peeled for the battery-acid labeled 'Kaden Dursley'and 'Quinton Willinson'. Finally, he spotted them.

`` There ! '' Albus pointed, `` Inside that house that 's secretive to the Shrieking Shack. ``

`` Can you tell what 's going on ? '' Rose asked.

`` No, '' Albus said, `` Willinson 's on the opposite side of the menage as Kaden. ``

The bedroom room access burst open and Harry came running out. Albus hastily put away the Map.

`` Dad, '' Albus said as he followed Harry out into the corridor, `` I know where they are. They 're in the house closest to the screech Shack. ``

`` How do you fuck ? '' Harry asked without turning around or stopping.

`` I just do. Trust me. You 've got to bristle in there and preserve Kaden ! ``

`` Albus, '' Harry said as they ran through the darkened corridors, `` I ca n't just send citizenry into a house without any proof that Willinson and Kaden are in there. ``

`` But I have validation ! '' Albus sighed.

`` Then you 've got to tell me what it is. ``

Albus groaned inwardly and turned his head around to meet john and Matt 's gaze. They had agreed not to tell anyone about the Map until the following year. But the looks on Saint John the Apostle and lusterlessness 's faces told Albus that both of them agreed that they should tell Harry in order to help Kaden.

`` It 's hard to explicate, '' Albus began, `` But the compass point is, is that I have a Map of Hogsmeade that works the same way as the marauder 's Map. ``

That stopped Harry in his raceway. He whirled around and stared at Albus with a mingled look of confusion and awe on his face.

`` Did you make it ? '' Harry asked.

`` No, '' Albus said, `` The Marauders did. ``

`` But-but, '' Harry spluttered, `` I thought they just made one of Hogwarts. Where did you find it ? How did you receive it ? ``

`` It 's a long taradiddle, Dad, '' Albus sighed, `` I 'll say you later, but we 've got to go find Kaden. ``

`` Right, '' Harry agreed and started running again.

Albus followed him, thinking about how after tonight, the new Map would no longer be a secret.

By the time Harry and Albus left the Hogwarts grounds and entered Hogsmeade, they were far ahead of Albus 's friends. Harry paused in social movement of The Three broom handle and waited for them to grab up.

It was an unusually strong night for the outset of June. There was n't a hint of wind, nor a cloud in the sky. The superstar were all out and the almost broad lunar month illuminated Hogsmeade enough that they did n't take to light their scepter. Albus wondered for a ready indorsement if matt should have just stayed in the schooling due to the phase of the moon, but did n't loiter on the idea. Albus was much too focused on Kaden to think about much else.

Albus waited impatiently with his dad, but was startled at the audio of a loud crack cocaine. He turned around to see his Uncle Ron.

`` What 's going on, Harry ? '' Ron asked.

`` Kaden 's been kidnapped by Quinton Willinson, '' Harry whispered, and explained about the line Albus had received, but he left the section about the map out.

Saint John the Apostle and Amanda skidded to a stoppage behind Harry and Albus and looked around nervously. `` Rose ... and ... lusterlessness ... are far ... behind, '' John the Evangelist panted.

`` You ... lot run ... fast, '' Amanda commented.

`` They 'll catch up, '' Harry said and then turned to Albus, `` Do you have the Cloak ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Albus nodded.

`` commodity. But do n't fall in it to him. Listen, I let you lot come along because I figured if I did n't, you 'd lift out anyway. But I do n't want you getting involved. stop behind me at all sentence and obey whatever I tell you, '' Harry said sternly. `` I do n't require a repetition of stopping point year. ``

Albus nodded reluctantly. `` All right. ``

`` good, '' Harry replied.

rosiness and Matt ran up behind John and Amanda a few second later. `` Did ... we ... miss ... anything ? '' mat asked.

`` No, '' Harry said, `` Now, I want you all to conform to me. Wands out. If soul tries to attack you, you 've got my permission to use whatever hex or hex comes to your creative thinker. ``

Albus drew his wand and followed his dad down the quiet street. He had to admit that despite the fact that he was worried about Kaden, it was kind of exciting to go on a charge with his dad and Uncle Ron. The only time he 'd ever seen them in Auror style was the premature spring, and Albus missed much of his dad 's affaire d'honneur since he was dueling Quinton Willinson at the time.

The group continued down the street, past the desert shops and silent house. Albus had never been in Hogsmeade at night before. It was variety of spooky, especially as they left the more populated expanse and approached the Shrieking shack.

`` Ooo, spooky, '' John whispered.

`` You 've got to be pipe down, '' Harry said.

`` Sorry, '' whoremaster muttered.

Harry and Ron stopped in front of the theater that was closest to the screeching shanty. It was a one-level building, that looked in dire need of repairs. The shutters were falling off, the paint was chipped, and parts of the siding were missing. It looked like it had n't been lived in in years. The forage was vastly overgrown and Albus spotted a few dwarf holes near the bushes that were along the road. All in all, it looked almost creepier than the scream shanty. Harry and Ron stooped down and squatted behind the bushes. Albus and his friends did the same.

`` Stay here with them, Ron, '' Harry whispered, `` I do n't want Willinson to acknowledge they 're here. I 'm going to negotiate with him. ``

`` All right, '' Ron agreed.

Albus watched as his dad got up and sneak up the walkway to the planetary house. He stopped when he was halfway up it.

`` Quinton Willinson ! '' Harry called in what must sustain been a magically amplified voice, `` Are you there ? ``

`` Who 's there ? '' Willinson 's voice called. Albus peeked through the Dubyuh, but he could n't tell if Willinson was in the windowpane or not.

`` This is Harry Potter, '' Harry replied, `` I think we should tattle about what 's going on. ``

`` What 's there to talk about ? ``

`` You captured my cousin-german, '' Harry said, `` You 've made demands in order for us to get him back. I think we need to issue forth to an agreement. ``

`` You know what I want ! If you give it to me, you can suffer your cousin back ! ``

`` What the ruddy hell is going on out here ? '' a phonation shouted from behind Albus.

Albus turned around quickly and saw an old wizard ambling down the road in a dressing robe, with his baton held out in front line of him.

Ron stood up and pointed his sceptre at the man. He motioned for Albus and his friends to stay behind the bushes.

`` Can I help you, sir ? '' Ron asked.

`` I want to recognise what 's going on in that house, '' the man demanded.

Ron pulled out his Auror badge and flashed it to the man. `` I ca n't tell you that, but I assure you that the situation is under control. Please stay behind this seam. '' Ron waved his wand and a wild blue yonder line appeared where the grass met the road.

`` fine, mulct, '' the man muttered and crossed his limb, but made no move to go back to his house, `` Never any peace around here. Whether it 's those blinking ghosts in that decrepit old shack or Aurors screaming in the dead of night .... ''

`` If you 'll come out of that house, we can mouth about your need, '' Harry said.

`` I 'll fall out when you give me the Cloak ! ``

`` I 'm afraid that 's not potential, '' Harry replied.

`` I 've got my wand ! I 'll hex him, I 'm not afraid to do it ! ``

`` Is individual captured in there ? '' a woman shrieked.

Albus turned around again. There was now a minor bunch of Hogsmeade residents clad in a variety of pajamas, dressing robes, and cloaks, standing just behind the line Ron had drawn.

`` composure down, dame, '' Ron said, `` We have everything under control condition. ``

`` I would n't do that if I were you, Willinson, '' Harry said, `` You 'll get a long stint in Azkaban for that. ``

`` I do n't wish ! If you do n't give me that damn cloak I 'll blaspheme this kid to side by side century ! ``

`` He 's got a kid in there ? '' the woman shouted, `` And you think you 've got everything under control ? ``

`` All he wants is a cloak ? '' a man shouted, `` Why do n't you just generate it to him ? Get the kid out alive ! ``

`` Listen, kinfolk ! '' Ron shouted, `` You do n't translate the circumstances. If you continue to question our action at law, I 'll have to ask you to return to your star sign. ``

`` I do n't think you will, Willinson, '' Harry said.

`` And why 's that, Potter ? ''

`` That 's Harry thrower ? '' another woman shouted, `` Let me through ! I want to meet him ! ``

`` Ma'am, '' Ron held up his hired hand, `` As I said before, if you do n't quell back, I 'll have to ask you to go out. ``

`` Because I taught you, Quinton, '' Harry said a slight quieter, `` I do n't think you 're like your father. If you come out now, we can overwhelm this. ``

`` No. You 're wrong, Potter. I am like my father. We want the Lapplander things. And to do that, we need that cloak ! ``

`` Just let Kaden leave, and we 'll tattle. ``

`` No ! Are you going to open me the bloody cloak or not, ceramicist ? ! ``

`` I am not. ``

`` Then I 'm going to hex the kid ! ``

`` That would be a bad idea, Willinson, '' Harry said.

`` Somebody do something ! '' another cleaning woman shouted.

Ron whispered an incantation and a silvery terrier appeared out of his baton. He talked to it and it disappeared into the night. Moments later, a crone and a mavin Apparated succeeding to Ron.

`` We 've got a 230, '' Ron muttered, `` Lewster, stay here and keep the gang back. They 've been pushy. Newman, surveil me. '' Ron turned to Albus, `` Rose and Al, stay here. Under no luck are you or your friends to get along into the house. ``

Lewster, the wizard, took Ron 's topographic point in front of the gang and scowled at them. Ron and Newman walked up the concrete and stood behind Harry.

`` You asked for it, thrower ! '' Willinson shouted. A few instant later, Albus heard a shrieking coming from the house.

`` Go get that kid ! '' someone in the gang shouted.

Albus watched as Harry, Ron, and the other Auror ran up to the door and blasted it open.

`` C'mon, '' Albus stood up.

`` What ? '' blush wine exclaimed, `` My dad said to stick around out of the star sign ! ``

`` We 're not going in the business firm. We 're going to look out through the windowpane. You think I can just sit here and not recognise what 's going on ? ``

`` But Albus- ''

`` I figure we 'd better wear upon the Cloak, so only two of you can come with me. ``

`` I 'll go, '' Saint John the Apostle and Matt said at the same time.

`` Then let 's go, '' Albus replied.

`` But Albus- '' rose stammered.

`` You 're not talking me out of this, Rose. ``

John and flatness stood up and Albus threw the Cloak over the three of them. They walked quietly up to the theater, leaving Rose with her mouth gaped opened and Amanda shaking her head. The other Auror, Lewster, did n't even seem to notice them leave and Albus had a feeling he would n't have cared anyway.

Albus crouched down in front of a windowpane and peeked inside. He was happy that Willinson had been keeping Kaden in the nominal head room, and they were capable to see. Kaden was cowering in a corner while Willinson stood in presence of him. Willinson had his verge pointed right at Harry, who was standing directly in front of him. Ron and Newman were slightly behind Harry, their wands pointed at Willinson.

`` Merlin, '' Albus whispered.

`` Bloody hellhole, '' John the Evangelist said.

`` We should go in there and avail, '' Albus said.

`` No, '' mat grabbed the backbone of Albus 's robe, `` They 're Aurors, they can do by it. Plus, your dad said to delay away, we 'd be in huge hassle if we went in the house. ``

Albus sighed and crouched back down. mat was right. There was n't anything Albus could do. His dad had it under control condition. He turned to the window and watched what was going on.

Kaden looked up and saw Harry and the early Aurors. He immediately stood up and started to run over to them. Willinson turned around and pointed his wand at Kaden.

`` Do n't even suppose about it, kid, '' Willinson growled, `` outride where you are, or I 'll bedamn you. ``

Kaden sat back down with a look of scourge on his face. Albus was surprised they were capable to try what everyone was saying. The old star sign must bear had a cluster of whirl around the window.

`` Willinson, '' Harry began, `` We 're going to need you to let Kaden come with us. Then we can peach about this. ``

`` No, '' Willinson growled, `` Not unless you give me the Cloak. You got it on you ? I told your son to bring it. I see he did n't follow my orders. He told you about it. ``

`` Yes, he did, '' Harry replied, `` And I do n't feature the Cloak on me. ``

`` I do n't believe you. Accio Cloak ! '' Willinson pointed his wand at Harry, but nothing happened.

`` See ? No cloak, '' Harry said, `` Now eject Kaden and we 'll talk. If you come now, your time in Azkaban will be reduced. ``

`` I 'm not going to Azkaban. ``

`` You kidnapped and attacked a child. You 're going to Azkaban, '' Harry said.

`` I do n't think so, '' Willinson growled and pointed his wand at Harry, `` Expelliarmus ! ``

But Harry was too flying for Willinson. He dodged the magical spell and sent one back at Willinson. Willinson and Harry broke out in a duel, with magical spell flying everywhere.

`` This wo n't net farsighted, '' Albus muttered, `` He 's an awesome dueller. ``

Ron ran from behind Harry and over to Kaden. He pulled Kaden up and made a dash for the door. Willinson spotted them and sent a enchantment, but John Henry Newman blocked it. Ron and Kaden burst through the threshold and were greeted by clapping from the crowd.

`` Should we go back ? '' Matt asked.

`` No, '' Albus muttered, `` I want to see what happens to Willinson. ``

Harry was still dueling with Willinson, and Newman had joined in as well. None of Willinson 's spells were actually making inter-group communication with Harry or Cardinal Newman, and most of Harry and Newman 's go were blasting apart furniture as Willinson dodged them.

Cardinal Newman sent a head trip jinx at Willinson and caused him to fall over a recrudesce chair. Harry immediately disarmed him and caught his wand. Newman conjured rope and boundary Willinson 's hands. The two Aurors then lifted him to his feet and started to trail him out of the house.

`` Now we leave, '' Albus announced. The three boy stood up and walked as fast as they could back to the bush.

`` I 'm surprised you did n't get caught, '' Rose muttered when they sat back down.

`` form of strait like you 're disappoint, '' Saint John smirked.

`` What happens now ? '' Matt asked.

Albus looked out at the crowd. Now that Willinson had been caught, Lewster was trying to dust them. about were going back to their rest home, but a few stubborn ones had to be shouted at a bit before they would leave.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged.

`` You lot are going back to school, '' Ron said.

Albus stood up and saw his Uncle Ron, standing with Kaden just beyond the Dubya. Kaden still looked scared out of his mind and stood shaking with Ron 's arm around his shoulder. Albus walked over to them, followed by the ease of his friends.

`` What 's going to materialize to Willinson ? '' John asked.

`` Harry will demand him to the Ministry, where he will have charges put against him. Then he 'll go to Azkaban. ``

`` Good, '' Albus said.

`` Now, let 's get back to Hogwarts, '' Ron said, and began to walk up the road, back into the main part of Hogsmeade.

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Ron decided that Kaden should go to the Hospital Wing, and Madam Pomfrey reluctantly let Albus and his friends stay with him. Ron left shortly after he explained what had gone on. He had to go speak to Kendrick and then go to the Ministry to help oneself Harry with the paperwork.

`` You know, '' Madam Pomfrey said as she handed Kaden a potion, `` You lot are beginning to remind me a lot of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Two years now, you have gotten into worry at the end of the twelvemonth. ``

`` It 's not our flaw, '' Albus shrugged.

`` I know it 's not, '' ma'am Pomfrey said, `` Now, I 'll let you bide for a half hr or so and then you 've got to get back to your usual elbow room. Especially you, flatness, you look a bit peaky. ``

`` I 'm fine, '' Matt shrugged. He did expect exhausted, most probable due to the fact that the full Sun Myung Moon was two years away.

`` nonsense, '' Madam Pomfrey muttered, `` Were you outside with the rest of them tonight ? ``

`` Er, yeah. ``

The nurse sighed, `` You know you 're not supposed to. I 'm getting you a potion. '' She ran off to a cabinet and returned with a goblet of steaming liquid. She thrust it to matt and he downed it, wincing at the disgusting taste.

Once lady Pomfrey returned to her study, Albus turned to Kaden. `` Ok, excuse what happened. '' Albus was dying to know how Willinson had captured him.

`` It was Felix Willinson, '' Kaden said quietly, `` I was on my way back from the library and he snuck up behind me and Stunned me. I was stuck, could n't act. Felix pulled me into a nearby classroom, where Willinson was waiting. Except he was n't Willinson. He was a seventh class girl, or what looked like a one-seventh yr girl. He must have taken Polyjuice Potion. Anyway, he somehow found an Invisibility Cloak. Which kind of makes me enquire why he wanted yours. But he threw it over me and levitated me to Hogsmeade and to that old theater. And well, you know the rest period. ``

`` Wow, '' Ablus replied, `` You 're ok, though, right ? He did n't perform any really bad curses on you, did he ? ``

`` No, mainly he just tried to scare me, and it worked, '' Kaden whispered, `` I do n't see how I 'm in Gryffindor, Albus. I was n't brave at all. ``

`` Yes you were, '' Albus assured him, `` Do n't say that. I dueled Willinson last yr. We all did. And we were all scared. ''

Matt, John, Rose, and Amanda all nodded.

`` See ? '' Albus said, `` beingness brave is n't about not being scared. I bet even my dad was scared tonight. I 'm sure you were brave. Did you try to hex Willinson at some point ? ``

`` Yeah. ``

`` So you were brave out. You tried to duel him. Someone who was n't endure would n't have tried to duel him. ``

`` I guess. ``

`` I 'm serious. You 're weather, Kaden, '' Albus said, `` You do belong in Gryffindor. ``

`` All right wing. Thanks, Albus. ``

`` No problem, '' Albus smiled, `` You 're officially one of us now. You 've dueled Willinson. ``

Kaden laughed a piddling, `` Just so long as it does n't suit a habit. ``

`` I do n't reckon it will, '' Albus grinned, `` He 's going to Azkaban. ``

`` Good, '' Kaden said, `` But Albus, why did he want your cloak ? Do you experience why ? ``

Albus exchanged glance with blush wine and then sighed. `` Yes, I do lie with. It 's really, really complicated. I 'd have to explain my entire initiative yr of school day for you to understand properly. ``

`` fountainhead, I 've got zippo better to do, '' Kaden grinned, `` I 'll be bored out of my psyche in this place. ``

`` The affair is, Kaden, '' Albus sighed, `` That I really ca n't tell you. It 's got a lot to do with my dad defeating Voldemort. He, my mum, my Uncle Ron, and my aunt Hermione kept a secret from me, rose, James, Lily, and Hugo for long time. I 'm not even sure if Lily and Victor-Marie Hugo know about it yet. But anyway, James, Rose, and I found out last year, and it 's got everything to do with why Willinson wants my cloak.

`` My dad did n't want us knowing because he does n't want a altogether lot of the great unwashed to know. He thought we 'd tell the great unwashed. He made us call not say after he explained everything last year. So I really ca n't tell you. My dad 's got to. I think he will, though, after tonight. ``

`` I never get to know anything, '' Kaden sighed, `` I 'm guessing all of you know about it ? ``

`` Er, yeah, they do, '' Albus said, `` But only because they were involved in dueling Willinson net year. That 's why I think my dad will separate you soon. ``

`` All right, I 'll try and be patient, '' Kaden said.

`` Your half time of day 's up ! '' Madam Pomfrey announced, `` Off to your dormitory. I want you all to get some rest ! Honestly, it 's almost midnight ! ``

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A/N : I managed to squeeze in another update ! There 's only one Thomas More chapter after this and it wo n't be posted until the queue is give again.

Thanks to my genus Beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to ngayonatkailanman, Liana, tranc3rooney, Moonylupin, Jen, sinwillys822, Luke, and EvilChaos for their reviews !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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There was a page long article on the social movement of the prophesier the next morning that detailed every aspect of the late night 's incident in Hogsmeade. Well, it did not explain what exactly Willinson was after, but everything else was mentioned. Kaden became an instant celebrity as soon as he left the Hospital annexe after breakfast. Almost the entire school, including a few Slytherins, wanted a first hired man score of how he got kidnapped. Kaden did n't prove any of the fears he had the previous Night as he greatly embellished what went on in the old abandoned business firm.

Harry still had n't returned from the Ministry. Albus figured he was still in use with sentencing Willinson to Azkaban. Albus did n't let long to dwell on it, though, because they had the terminal of their examinations that day.

`` I am so gladiolus those are over ! '' John the Evangelist exclaimed at dinner that Nox, `` I say we political party in the common room tonight ! ``

`` Some of us, '' Gabriella leaned over the table, `` Still have got O.W.L.s to involve. ``

`` Oh, er, right hand, '' John muttered, `` Never mind. ``

`` We can still company, '' Albus whispered, `` Just not in the common room. ``

`` Oh, yeah, '' John grinned.

`` And then I tried to kick his scepter out of his hand, but he grabbed my leg instead, '' Kaden explained to a few over-excited Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs who had wandered over, `` So, I bit him. He shrieked like a lilliputian miss. ``

Albus rolled his eyes. `` This just gets mad and crazier. ``

`` Aw, come on, Albus. You 've got ta admit that he 's making it sound better, '' John said.

`` But biting Willinson ? '' Albus raised his eyebrow, `` That 's disgusting. ``

`` You 've got an owl, Albus, '' Rose pointed to an owl that was soaring down towards Albus. It was Harry's.

Albus took the letter and opened it. toilet and Matt read it over his shoulder.

dearest Al,

thing are pretty much taken care of at
the Ministry. I 'll be back around seven.
Meet me in the Entrance dormitory then. Bring
rosiness, Kaden, mat, St. John, and Amanda. I 'd
like to talk to you about final stage night.

Love,
Dad

matte looked at his watch. `` That 's in a one-half time of day. ``

`` one-half time of day to drag Kaden away from his fans, '' John smirked.

A half 60 minutes later Albus and his acquaintance were standing around the ingress Hall, waiting for Harry. Kaden had reluctantly left his gaggle of girl, only after Albus had told him that Harry was going to excuse about the Cloak.

`` Well, well, what have we here ? '' a wheezy interpreter said from behind them.

Albus spun around and saw Filch limping towards them with a smirk on his face.

`` Loitering in the entrance antechamber, '' Filch muttered, `` What are you up to, I wonder .... ''

`` Er, '' Albus said.

`` Another detention, before the twelvemonth 's up .... ''

`` They 're with me, Filch, '' Harry shouted from the doorway, `` And it 's not curfew yet. ``

`` right hand, right ... '' Filch muttered and shuffled off in the opposite direction.

`` So, Room of Requirement sound good ? '' Harry asked.

Everyone nodded and followed Harry up the stairs. They were stopped no less than three sentence by diverse pupil wanting to talk to Kaden. Albus and privy broke out in hysterical laughter after the tertiary person asked for his autograph. Eventually, they did manage to take a crap it to the Room.

Everybody settled themselves onto the various comfy armchairs and lounge that were in the room.

`` Are you going to tell me why Willinson wanted Albus 's cloak ? '' Kaden asked immediately.

Harry laughed, `` Yes, do n't worry, Kaden. I 'm going to explicate everything. ``

`` Excellent, '' Kaden grinned.

Harry launched into the recollective story about the Hallows, beginning with how he, Ron, and Hermione first learned about the Hallows, including the Tale of the Three Brothers, and ending with the incident that happened the last spring. By the time he finished, Kaden was staring at him open mouthed and a spirit of awe on his face.

`` Blimey, that 's pose, '' Kaden grinned.

`` I 'd appreciate it if you would n't severalize anyone about this, Kaden, '' Harry said seriously.

Albus tried to dampen his laughter as he turned to look at Rose.

`` What 's so shady ? '' Kaden asked.

`` You. Keeping a closed book, '' Saint John the Apostle grinned.

`` Oh, shut it. I 've kept secrets. ``

`` I 'm sure enough Kaden will be able to keep it a secret, '' Harry said.

`` So, '' Albus began, changing the subject, `` What 's going to happen to Willinson ? ``

`` He 's in Azkaban right now, '' Harry explained, `` He has a minimum ten years prison term, maximum twenty years. He 's not too happy about it, but too bad for him. ``

`` goodness, '' Albus said, `` What about Felix Willinson ? ``

`` wellspring, all he really did was hex Kaden, which happens all the time here. I 've assigned him a few detention. ``

`` What about those other blokes ? '' Kaden asked, `` Washburn and Willinson 's dad ? ``

`` They 're still on the run, '' Harry sighed, `` But we 're looking for them. Quinton would n't contribute us any info when we questioned him. ``

`` Hope you find them soon, '' Kaden replied.

`` Me, too, '' Harry said and turned to Albus, `` Now, Al, could you excuse about this new map you showed me last night ? ``

Albus looked at his dad and then slowly got the map out of his bag. He unfolded it and held it up. `` Er, yeah. ``

`` Where did you find it ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` Attic of the mansion. It was hidden in an old photo album of the vulture. ``

`` Do you still have the album ? ``

`` Yeah, it 's up in my trunk. ``

`` I 'd like to see it over the summer, '' Harry said, `` But what I 'd like now is for you to explain exactly how this map works. I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

`` All right wing, '' Albus glanced at his friends and then back at his dad, `` At first, we had no idea what to do with it. So we tried random poppycock like charm and the musical phrase for the predator 's Map. Eventually we figured it out, but it turns out this map was more rarify than the predator 's Map.

`` For it to work, four Gryffindors have to be 'the next marauder. ``

`` Wait, what ? '' Harry asked.

`` The predator somehow made it so you could only get the map to reveal itself if you were one of four boys who are like the Marauders. ``

`` That is impressive legerdemain, '' Harry said quietly.

`` So, somehow the map recognized that I was related to one of the marauder and thought I might be one of the new Marauders, '' Albus explained, `` And, it 's true. I am the new Prongs. ``

Harry stared at Albus. `` pigeon hawk. That is unbelievable, Albus. ``

Albus smiled. `` And Matt, John, and Kaden are the other new marauder. It would n't have worked without them. ``

`` wishing to guess who 's who ? '' John grinned.

Harry smirked, `` You 're Padfoot. ``

`` Is it that obvious ? ``

`` Yes, '' Harry, Albus, and rose said at the same time.

`` wellspring, guess who matte and Kaden are, '' whoremonger said.

`` I think I 'm even more obvious than you are, '' matte muttered from the couch he was laying on.

`` You 're Moony, '' Harry said, `` Which leaves Kaden to be Wormtail. You variety of got the rack up end of the sight. ``

Kaden shrugged, `` I do n't have to be exactly like him. ``

`` Of course not, '' Harry agreed. `` So, how did you prove to the map that you were the new predator ? ``

`` Er, '' Albus shrugged, `` We had to do some, well, some stuff. ``

`` What kind of stuff, Al ? '' Harry smiled, `` I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

Albus sighed and quickly explained what they had spent the entire year doing. Harry was shaking his point and laughing by the time Albus had finished.

`` I ca n't say I 'm felicitous that you snuck out of the rook and spent the night in the Shrieking shanty or that you Stunned deer in the forest near Rose 's house, but nothing bad happened. Just do n't do anything like that again. ``

`` All right, '' Albus shrugged.

`` Ok, now I want to see this map of Hogsmeade. ``

`` Sure, '' Albus pulled out his wand, `` Only the four of us can get it to show up, though. ``

Albus revealed the map and handed it to his dad. He only hoped that Harry would n't mark the thirdly page. Albus did n't want to narrate his dad about the closed book room yet.

Harry spent about ten minutes looking at the map and then handed it back to Albus. `` Al, I 'm really glad you managed to find that. It means a lot that the four of you can be the future coevals of vulture. Now, I 've got to go talk with the headmaster. I 'll see you tomorrow. ``

`` Nox, Dad, '' Albus got up.

`` Night, Al, '' Harry stood up and gave his son a hug, `` Love you. ``

`` passion you, too. ``

John stood up as soon as Harry left. `` Ok, you lot, let 's go celebrate the end of exams ! ``

Albus, Rose, and Amanda got up as well. `` Good approximation ! '' Albus grinned.

`` Are you sleeping ? '' John poked Matt.

`` I was, '' Matt groaned.

`` Aw, occur on, we want to go celebrate in the other room. ``

`` Ugh, all right, I 'm coming, '' Matt sat up, `` Are n't you lot tired ? We got almost no eternal sleep last dark and then had to be up too soon for examination. ``

`` Not really, '' Saint John shrugged, `` But I know you are. I saw you fall asleep on your story of Magic exam. ``

`` It would be hard not to, '' Matt yawned, `` The category is bad enough, but a test ? ``

`` I agree with you there, '' John said.

Albus, Matt, John, and Kaden wound up spending the night in the marauder 's Den. matte fell asleep in his bed as soon as they got there, and no one had the gist to wake him up. Well, John did, but Rose convinced him not to. The girls left shortly before curfew, after a few round of drinks of Exploding pushover and whiz 's cheat, as well as the feeding of legion Chocolate anuran and Bertie Bott 's Beans.

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The remaining hebdomad of school went by incredibly fast. Albus and his friends spent most of it outside, once mat was out of the hospital annex that is, playing Quidditch and goofing off. Kaden 's many protagonist slowly trickled away and soon he was just a even student again. Ravenclaw won the business firm Cup yet again. Albus and rose went to yet another Hogwarts graduation, this time for their cousin Stanley. Albus had a feeling he 'd be going to every single Hogwarts graduation for at least the next ten years. He would probably be so throw up of them by the clip he graduated that he would n't even want to attend. Stanley 's commencement exercise was much the like as Victoire 's had been, and shift 's the class before.

`` I ca n't conceive my number 1 year is over, '' Kaden sighed as they were riding the train back to Jack London, `` It 's definitely been the best year of school ever. ``

`` Never a sluggish moment at Hogwarts, that 's for sure as shooting, '' Albus laughed.

`` I 'll say. Wonder what 'll hap side by side spring ? ``

`` Hopefully, nil, '' Albus replied. He had had sufficiency of the duels with Willinson. All Albus wanted was a school year that did not involve anything Kaden would conceive exciting.

`` I think I 'm going to be bored this summer, '' Kaden announced, `` Not being able to do magic. ``

`` Oh, I forgot to tell you, '' Matt began, `` My mum said you lot could fare pass a few Clarence Shepard Day Jr. at my theater this summer, if you want. ``

`` Yeah ! '' Kaden shouted excitedly, `` Your sign of the zodiac has got to be more exciting than mine. ``

`` If you want exciting, you ought to see my Uncle shit 's house, '' matt said, `` You want to come up over, Albus and lavatory ? ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus grinned.

`` Count me in, '' John said, `` I 'll be up for getting away from my sis. Ashtyn 's going to be unbearable this summer, what with her going to Hogwarts in the fall. ``

`` Lily, too, '' Albus said.

`` And Victor-Marie Hugo, '' Rose added.

`` Well, I have n't got any unseasoned siblings, so we 'll have the household to ourselves. Besides my parents, that is, '' flatness pointed out.

`` Excellent, '' John the Evangelist grinned. `` So, anyone doing anything exciting this summer ? Anymore sang-froid trips, Amanda ? ``

`` I do n't think so, '' Amanda said, `` I wish we 'd go back to Ireland, though. ``

`` My parents said we might to to the States to see my uncle, '' Matt said, `` Depends on their work schedules, though. And Amy 's. ``

`` zippo exciting for me, '' Albus said.

`` Me either, '' blush wine said.

`` Or me, '' John laughed, `` We 're pretty boring, are n't we ? We 'll just have to raise the ruction at Matt 's house. ``

`` ripe luck with that with my mum around, '' mat smirked, `` I swear she 's got optic on the book binding of her head. ``

`` I think all mums do, '' John shook his head, `` So, when did your parents say we could occur over ? ``

`` Dunno, '' lusterlessness shrugged, `` Depends on when we 're visiting Uncle seaman, I suppose. I 'll owl you. ``

`` Sounds skilful. ``

The oddment of the train ride passed quickly. Albus dozed off towards the end of it, only to be shaken awake by Rose. Albus sat up and looked around the compartment. lusterlessness and Amanda were yawning and sitting up as well. John and Kaden were both completely covered in soot and were cleaning up what looked to be a rather vicious round of Exploding Snap.

`` You two ought to practice that over the summer, '' rose said cheerfully, `` And perhaps learn a cleaning charm or two. '' She pointed her sceptre at each of their faces in turn of events and restored them to their usual strip state.

`` Yeah, yeah, '' whoremaster muttered.

`` Just you wait, '' Kaden grinned as he opened the door and walked out into the corridor, `` Come Sept, we 'll wipe the floor with you. ``

`` I 'll believe it when I see it, '' rose smiled.

Albus laughed to himself as he followed his friends out into the corridor. He joined the throng of students emerging onto the platform. Albus spotted his parents and Lily, standing succeeding to Rose 's parents and Hugo. He pushed through the crew of student and made his way over to them. Albus was happy to be going home, but at the same metre he was excited about the following schooling year. He would be a third class, which meant he could chew the fat Hogsmeade. Albus grinned to himself as he thought about all the possibility that Hogsmeade would make with the new Marauder 's Map in his pocket.

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A/N : Well, that 's it ! I really hope you all enjoyed it. To answer the query that a lot of multitude will probably ask in reviews, I am writing a sequel to this ! It 's nearly finished and quite different than this one. I do suffer some John Major editing to do and am going to try and start that soon, but I do n't forebode posting the first-class honours degree chapter for another twenty-four hour period. Not to observe the fact that it is still currently being called Albus ceramicist and the Unnamed sequel and I need to come up with a lasting title. School has started, so my writing time is limit. I will probably put up updates about how the redaction is coming along on my web log on the HPFF assembly, so feel free to arrest it out !

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to phoenixy friend, ngayonatkailanman, Luke, sinwillys822, 1OldHPFan, Jen, Moonylupin, Denas, Liana, tranc3rooney, potterfan296, and EvilChaos for their revaluation, as well as anyone who has read/reviewed the previous chapters !