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Albus, John, pink wine, and Amanda all agreed to wait until after dinner to visit lusterlessness in the Hospital annex the next day. They had the good afternoon off, but Kaden did n't, and he wanted to fall along. Kaden seemed even well-chosen now that he was no longer excluded from anything that Albus did. Gone were the sidereal day where Albus would be able to hook off to the way of Requirement without Kaden, now that he knew about the room. Of course, Albus supposed he could just ask the room not make itself noticeable to Kaden, but Kaden could probably pretend that he was in there anyway.

`` You have to be quiet in the Hospital backstage, Kaden, '' Albus explained as they walked there after dinner, `` Or else brothel keeper Pomfrey will befuddle you out. ``

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

Albus pushed open the door and everyone followed him inside. Madam Pomfrey was pouring a blueish potion into a bottleful and looked up when she saw Albus and his friends enter. She raised her brow and peered at Kaden curiously.

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

`` Huh, '' madam Pomfrey shook her principal, `` You 'd meliorate keep it quiet, Kaden. Do n't go telling the whole school day 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 protagonist over to the only occupied bed and pulled back the curtains. mat was arouse, but he looked exhausted as usual.

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

`` All right wing, '' lustrelessness replied.

Albus, John, rose, and Amanda crowded around matt 's bed like usual, but Kaden had frozen in home and was staring at flatness. For the first prison term in his life, he was speechless.

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

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

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

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

`` Only happens sometimes, '' matt explained.

`` But he always looks like he got off worse in a duel, '' St. John the Apostle commented, gesturing to the slice on Matt 's cheek.

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

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

`` Oh, yeah, I mean I slept the entire residuum of the day and all night and all day yesterday, but I 'm no worsened than common. ``

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

`` I 've slept for recollective than that, '' matte replied, `` book 's four Clarence Day. ``

`` Four days ? ! ``

`` Yeah. ``

`` But why did you kip that much this time ? '' Rose asked, `` Was it the potion ? ``

`` Yeah. Actually, one of the active voice fixings in the Drowsiness Potion is also in the Wolfsbane I take, so it was like I got a double venereal disease. That 's why the potion had Sir Thomas More of an effect on me than everyone else and why it took so long to tire off. ``

`` That makes sense, '' Rose said.

`` But Madam Pomfrey said I ca n't finish making that potion next hebdomad, '' Matt continued, `` Because it seems to bear on me more than it 's supposed to. Malfoy wo n't be too well-chosen. ``

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

`` Hopefully that 'll materialize next week, too, '' flatness said.

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

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

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

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

`` Do n't cue me, '' Matt groaned.

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The residual of the week passed by very slowly. Albus was excited about finding the superstar 's finger's breadth mark charm, so that did n't help matters. After what seemed like forever, Saturday finally arrived and Albus and his friends found themselves holed up in the subroutine library, searching as many books as they could.

`` Look in the index number, '' Rose instructed as she dumped a huge flock of playscript onto the table, `` Just look up 'Wizard 's Finger Print'and if it 's not there, do n't put out searching that playscript. ``

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

`` Oh, it would take you until 6th year to figure this out, '' blush wine grinned.

`` You 're probably rightfulness, '' John agreed.

Albus had to agree with this. Rose had done most of the work for this map, even though it was Albus, flatness, trick, and Kaden who were supposed to be the new vulture. But it 's not like Rose would n't gain from the map, so Albus tried not to feel guilty about it.

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

`` This is hopeless, '' privy sighed and tossed a record book onto the set back next to them, which was being used as a discard table.

`` We 'll find out it eventually, '' Rose assured him.

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

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed.

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

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

Albus went through another five Quran before he actually found one that had whizz 's finger's breadth Print in the index number. Everyone else had found books that contained it, but did n't open the incantation. Albus excitedly flipped to the pageboy given in the index and quickly scanned it.

`` I think I 've found it ! '' Albus shouted. The book had given a two paragraph explanation of the charm, the incantation, and the right wand motility. `` looking, '' he handed the book to Rose.

`` This is it, '' rose grinned after she read the pageboy, `` Go check it out and we 'll go to the Room to try it. ``

Albus walked quickly over to Madam Pince and handed her the book, which was entitled, 101 spell Every Auror Should Know. The librarian glared at him for a moment and then checked the book out for him. She handed it back to him and rattled off her usual admonition about defacing library books.

`` It should be relatively simple, '' Rose explained as they entered the way of Requirement, `` But I think we ought to try it out with scrap sheepskin first. ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus agreed. He set the Quran down on the table and opened it up to the correct Page. `` I 'll learn what it says.

`` 'The maven 's Finger print is an extremely useful magic spell, especially for those involved with Magical Law Enforcement. When performed correctly, the appeal will uncover a wizard or Wiccan 's full figure, birthday, a lean of blank space where he or she has lived, any sort of limited abilities or mental defectiveness, and a few personality characteristics. The appeal has been useful in identifying bodies, as well as discovering whether or not a witch or champion is under the influence of Polyjuice Potion. The Wizard 's Finger print is not fooled by Polyjuice.

This particular appeal is quite controversial, given the fact that it reveals large amounts of personal information. In the legal injury workforce, the charm can be used to slip another 's identity. It gave the section of Magical Law Enforcement in Spain a particularly laborious time in the 1930s, when a mathematical group of stealer used it to realise entree to various banking company accounts.

A relatively simple charm to do, all the caster must do is wave his or her wand around in a rotary manner, clockwise ( as shown in the diagram on the diametric varlet ), then point the wand at the finger's breadth in question, say the incantation, and drive the finger down onto a piece of lambskin. No ink is requisite. The conjuration that is used is Digitulus Scripsi.

Once the digit mark is on the parchment, a different incantation is needed to discover the entropy. Simply tap your wand to the finger mark and recite Acclaro .'''

Albus looked up from the book at his friends. `` Seems unsubdivided enough. ``

`` form of strange, though, '' matte commented, `` That mortal could get all that information just from your finger photographic print. ``

`` Let 's try it, '' Rose 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 admirer do the Saame. `` Er, I 'll just understand the instructions and we can do it at once. '' Everyone nodded.

`` All rightfulness, '' Albus began, `` Wave your wands in a clockwise circle. Then point your wand at your finger and say 'Digitulus Scripsi'. Then fight your finger onto the parchment. ``

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

`` Mine did, '' blush wine announced, holding up her parchment.

`` Me, too, '' Amanda, John, and flatness said.

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

`` You moved your wand 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 information from them, '' Albus said, `` The incantation is 'Acclaro'. ``

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

goose egg happened for a few moment, and then words started appearing below the digit 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 thrower
D.O.B. June 28, 2005
Born in London, England
early seat of residence- None
Hair Colour- Black
Eye Colour- cat valium
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- None

The listing then went on to report Albus 's personality. It was so precise that he was kind of freaked out by it. How could a spell get that a good deal just from a finger print ?

`` Did yours body of work ? '' 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. Feb 6, 2005
Born in Brisbane, Australia
Other seat of Residence- Caloundra, Australia ; Thetford, England
hair's-breadth Colour- blonde
Eye Colour- blue devil
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- wolfman

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

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

`` It worked, '' privy said.

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

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

`` We should probably cut these first, '' Matt gestured to his parchment, `` You know, so cypher finds them .... ''

`` Oh, right, '' Albus agreed, realizing that Matt probably would n't wand a piece of parchment laying around the school day that said he was a werewolf.

rosebush collected the parchment and tossed them in the fervor while Albus rummaged around in his bag for the Map. He found it and set it down on the tabular array. Everyone crowded around it, staring at it.

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

Albus, matt, John, and Kaden all performed the magical spell to get their digit prints onto the map. A minute later, there were four fingerbreadth prints on the map. Nobody said a intelligence as they performed the revealing charm on them, but Albus could palpate the inflammation building. This was it. In a matter of instant, they might have the new Map revealed. Albus and his friend had been working towards this ever since the offset of the school year.

Albus stared at the Map after everyone had finished performing the charm. cipher happened for the prospicient fourth dimension, and Albus was beginning to recollect that they had guessed wrongly about the Finger Print Charm being the even up charm 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 finger mark had n't disappeared when they tried the appealingness on veritable parchment.

Then, watchword 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 correctly ! '' whoremonger exclaimed.

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

'Congratulations ! You have successfully decoded The vulture 's Map : Second variation. Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are proud proclaim Matthew Conan Eckerton, Kaden Peter Dursley, whoremonger Malcolm Brickston, and Albus Severus ceramist the adjacent generation of Marauders.

'Please use the Map wisely, ensuring that you cause as a good deal mayhem as potential. From now on, simply press your finger to the four paws on the front of the map and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no dependable'to bring out it .'
`` We did it ! '' Albus shouted. He jumped up from his chair and high-fived matt and John. `` We 've got the new map ! ``

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

`` I ca n't conceive we 've finally done it ! '' Matt exclaimed, `` This is superb ! ``

`` So what 's so special about this map ? '' Kaden asked, `` I mean, how 's it dissimilar from the other one ? ``

`` Not surely yet, '' Albus grinned and sat back down. `` Thanks, rosebush, for all the supporter. ``

`` No problem, '' rosebush smiled, `` I 'm glad we 've got it working, too. ``

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

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

`` So you can open it and then yield it to us, '' pink wine laughed.

`` expect ! '' lusterlessness pointed to the map, `` It 's doing something else ! ``

Albus turned away from rosebush and looked back at the map. The welcome substance was slowly disappearing and new blood line were forming on it. At the top it said 'The vulture 's Map : Second version'. The residual of it looked exactly like the regular Marauder 's Map.

`` It looks the same, '' Rose commented.

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

`` Maybe the vulture just wanted to create a prank that would outlive them, '' Rose suggested.

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

`` well that suck, '' Gospel According to John muttered, `` All that research for naught. ``

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

`` Yes, '' Albus and pink wine said at the Saame time.

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, quit fighting, '' blush wine said, `` There 's nothing you can do about it now. ``

`` Wait, '' mat said quietly, `` There 's three numbers at the bottom. '' He pointed to the bottom decent script corner.

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

`` So that 's the difference of opinion ? '' John the Evangelist asked, `` Wow, that 's shake, three phone number. ``

`` Tap your sceptre 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 generate, forming a new pattern.

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

It most certainly was Hogsmeade. This portion of the map detailed the Village of Hogsmeade as well as it depicted Hogwarts on the former part. Albus stared at it and saw Honeyduke 's, the III broomstick, Dervish and Banges, Weasley 's hotshot Wheezes, the Hog 's straits, the Shrieking shanty, and all the houses that created the little village.

Then there were the dit. Just like on the regular Marauder 's Map, this one showed all the people in Hogsmeade as tag acid. Albus peered down and saw his Uncle Ron 's dot moving around in Weasley 's wiz Wheezes. There were several other dots in the store as well, although Albus did n't agnise any of them. All the building on the map, with the exception of the scream Shack, were filled with versatile labeled dots.

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

`` This is incredible, '' Rose said.

`` We are going to receive so often fun next year in Hogsmeade, '' John grinned.

`` wishing I could go, '' Kaden said.

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

`` I am so gladiolus this was n't a prank, '' Matt commented, `` Think of everything we can do with this. ``

Albus was thinking the same thing. He was sure the vulture had created this in order to aid with their pranking of students in Hogsmeade. Albus was n't really one to prank multitude. Sure, he did it on occasion and certainly enjoyed observing early masses 's pranks, but he was n't that ripe at coming up with them. However, he was thinking that the map of Hogsmeade would be useful if they ever wanted to sneak into the Greenwich Village when they were n't supposed to. Combined with the Invisibility Cloak, he could get away with anything in Hogsmeade.

`` marvel what the numeral three does, '' Matt mused.

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

The lines of ink that made up Hogsmeade began to disappear. A few seconds later, ink formed once again to create words on the parchment.

'By now, you have surely discovered the map of Hogsmeade. Be sure to use that to create as often mischief as possible.

'At the commencement of our sixth year, we decided we needed a new task to knead on. The Animagus cognitive process was long since completed, and we were bored. Yes, I suppose we could have concentrated Thomas More on preparation, but that would have been even more boring.

'So eventually we decided that we needed a place of our own. A common room of kind that only we knew about. sure enough, we had the Room of Requirement, but as we discovered in our fourthly class, it was n't always available.

'Thus began the long process of finding an empty way in the rook that nobody knew about. Well, a situation everyone except Dumbledore did n't know about .'

'Even Dumbledore does n't experience all the arcanum of Hogwarts, Padfoot .'

'I know, Moony, but I think Dumbledore knew about this room. He just did n't gravel to get us to stop using it. He had former thing to care about .'

'Just get on with it .'

'Patience, Moony, I want to excuse it properly. Anyway, once we found this way, we used a variety of magic spell to work it our own. We also concealed it and charmed it to only open up for us.

'Since you have proven yourselves to be the Next Generation of vulture, this way will spread out for you as well. We would like to pass it on to you .'
`` We get our own common way ? '' Gospel According to John asked, `` superb ! ``

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

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

'Why of trend not, Prongs. Do we ever make things easy ?'

'You 're right. We always make these things as difficult as potential. judgement, Moony, Wormtail ?'

'I agree, difficult would be best .'

'Excellent, Moony 's on board .'

'Difficult is amercement .'

'And Wormtail agrees. So, we are not going to take in it easy to determine the elbow room .'

'Thus, we leave you with instructions. We have set up a sort of hunt club throughout the schooling and earth. The first hint will contribute you someplace, where you will find the four paw print carved somewhere in that place. Tap it with your finger and it will give you another clue.

'And now we will hand you the first cue. Find the place where we rest our heads, but the solvent is not our beds .'

With that, the map went lacuna once again. Albus quickly grabbed a man of parchment and a quill and scratch down the first clue.

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

`` It will be perfective tense for studying, '' blush wine commented.

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

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

`` Imagine, our own unwashed way, '' matt said, `` I think this will be even honest than the elbow room of demand. ``

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

`` Although the room has always been useable when I 've wanted it, '' Matt commented.

`` Still, our own way will be ameliorate, '' Albus said.

`` Oh, definitely, '' lusterlessness agreed.

Albus and his booster spent another 15 minutes in the elbow room of necessity trying to decipher the clue. nobody came up with anything and blush wine decided they should all study and pattern out the cue later. Albus could n't argue since he had put off his homework long enough, and he had Quidditch practice the next day.

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

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

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For the next few day, Albus found his judgment drifting to the clue every time he tried to canvass. It was driving him mad. Where else did he sleep besides his bed ? None of his friends had come up with anything either. rosiness did n't look to be putting often thought into it, since exams were only a month and a half away. She seemed to think that Albus ought not to focus too much on the clue either, but Albus could n't help it.

Albus was completely ignoring Professor Binns'oil production public lecture the following Wednesday and focusing solely on the clue. A place to sleep, he thought as he tapped his pinion on his Christian Bible. He sighed and lifted his head up. Rose was the solely one actually taking notes. lavatory 's center were drooping and Albus was sure he 'd fall asleep soon.

eternal rest ! Albus grinned to himself. That was it ! The History of deception classroom was the answer. It seemed obvious to him now. Everyone except perhaps Rose had fallen asleep at one prison term or another in that room.

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

Once prof Binns stopped his talk and everyone hurried to go away the room as soon as possible, Albus purposely spilled his ink onto the floor.

`` I 'll just strip this up, Professor, '' Albus said as he bent down.

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

`` Ok, any idea where the four paw mark could be ? '' Rose asked as she quickly cleaned up the ink with a undulation of her wand.

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

Luckily there was n't a category in the room at that present moment, so Albus and his champion had as much time as they needed to face. Albus started his search in the front, making indisputable to scrutinise each desk carefully.

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

Sure enough, there were four tiny paw mark etched into the prat of the desk.

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

`` All right field, '' whoremonger said and touched the paw prints.

It was sort of awkward to hold all five of them underneath the desk at the same time, but they managed. Albus watched as the paw prints disappeared and dustup replaced them.

'Find the place where we play, and take in the Slytherins pay .'

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

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

`` Nope, '' Saint John shrugged, `` But how would they prepare the Slytherins pay them ? Were they betting with them ? And how are we supposed to know where they made bet with them ? ``

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

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

`` I do n't recollect it means the Slytherins paid them, '' rose wine commented, `` I do n't mean it was meant to be that genuine. It probably just means they got the Slytherins back for something, or tick them at something. ``

`` And it 's got to be the Lapp spot they played something, '' can said.

Matt stopped in his tracks, `` Of course of action ! It 's the Quidditch Pitch ! ``

Albus turned around to appear 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 idea, '' Amanda agreed.

`` I think we should study after lunch, '' 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 luncheon, since they spent so long in the account of illusion classroom. Kaden demanded to have sex where they were, and became very unrestrained when Albus whispered that they were following the clues for the map. He was a bit defeated that Albus would be continuing to exercise on it after lunch, since Kaden had classes, but Albus assured him that they would update him later that evening.

Albus, matt, and John ate a very festinate lunch, as they wanted to get out to the Quidditch slant as soon as possible. Rose announced that she would not be going with them because she wanted to devote the afternoon to studying. Amanda agreed with her since her uranology grade was unfathomable at the moment.

Albus was very projecting to see that the Quidditch auction pitch was completely deserted when he and his Quaker entered it a few minutes later. This may have been because of the torrential downpour, but Albus did n't listen getting soaked.

`` Any idea as to where it would be ? '' John the Evangelist asked.

`` Maybe the goal Wiley Post ? '' Albus suggested, `` They could n't have put the prints on the ground. ``

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

Albus, Matt, and John each started inspecting one of the destination C. W. Post. Albus looked carefully, but could n't line up anything. Neither did Gospel According to John or mat. The three of them ran to the other position of the tar and began to calculate at the early three posts.

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

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

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

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

Albus kicked off from the priming coat and flew directly towards the finish posts. His ling listed to the left and Albus was really grateful he got to play Quidditch on a Lake Superior broom. Despite the mediocre broom, he was still faster than Matt and John, and made it to the goal posts before either of them.

It did n't take Albus long to line up the prints. They were etched on the very top of the middle destination spot.

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

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

Albus touched the mark and strained to construct out the next clew through the pouring rain.

`` 'Find the stead we got when we 're not feeling our secure, one of us goes there Sir Thomas More than the eternal sleep ,''' Albus read and then looked up at his friends.

`` Hospital Wing, '' Matt said immediately, `` That one was kind of obvious. ``

`` Somehow I do n't conceive brain-teaser were the marauder'strong suit, '' Albus commented as they flew back down to the ground.

`` Makes it wanton for us, '' trick grinned.

`` Not really, '' flatness said, `` You know how hard it 's going to be to explore the hospital flank for four petite paw print ? What do you suppose we 'll tell Madam Pomfrey ? 'Do n't take care us, we 're just searching your entire cellblock for some carving 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 difficult to look for the infirmary Wing for the next clue. Madam Pomfrey was always there. They could never get the place empty in ordination for them to search.

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

`` Not a clue, '' matte shrugged.

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

`` Are you mad ? '' lustrelessness laughed, `` She 'd marvel what I was up to. She 's always got an eye on me. Must be some kind of 6th sense. If I so much as turn over in bed, she comes out of her room and necessitate me what 's wrong. I can only envisage what she 'd do if I started searching the whole office in the dead of Nox. ``

`` Did n't cogitate of that, '' trick replied.

Albus sighed dejectedly and decided to just go to the common room and do his preparation. He had been neglecting it the whole week and figured he would consume to do it sometime. Rose would at least be happy.

Rose and Amanda were feverishly working on homework when Albus, John the Evangelist, and mat entered the practically desert common room. The son settled down at the tabular array Rose and Amanda were sitting at and reluctantly pulled out their books.

`` Success ? '' Rose asked without looking up from her book.

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

Rose thought for a moment `` Yeah, that will be difficult, '' she said and then continued her reading.

Albus tried his sound to condense on his homework for the rest of the afternoon. He did manage to write an essay for Potions and read a chapter of his Herbology Word, but after that he just could n't do anything else. St. John was all too glad to halt doing homework as well, and the two of them played chess until dinner.

After dinner, Albus and his admirer went to the room of Requirement, as Albus had promised Kaden he would secernate him about the new growth 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, '' privy said.

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

`` well, we 're going to have plentifulness of other cue to exploit out, '' Albus reminded him, `` Like the one we 're working on right field now. ``

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

`` 'Find the space we go when we 're not feeling our best, one of us goes there to a greater extent 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 expect without Madam Pomfrey there. ``

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

`` 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 Friend and I at my old school did it a few times with instructor. You just use a distraction to get them out of the way for a few hour or so. ``

Albus was amazed that his full cousin was able to call up of that. Albus always thought Kaden was n't too bright, but he did come in up with well estimate every so often.

`` That might work, '' Rose said.

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

`` One of us just has to sham to be ill or injured, '' Kaden explained.

`` We could use a Fainting Fancy for that, '' privy suggested.

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

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

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Albus had been thoroughly surprised by mat 's willingness to eat a Fainting Fancy to trick brothel keeper Pomfrey. He had become much more outstrip since the previous twelvemonth. Albus figured it was because he was more certain now that none of his friends were going to announce to the stallion schooltime that he was a werewolf.

Albus and his friends immediately formed a program once lusterlessness had so willingly volunteered to eat the Fainting fantasy. It would engage stead the adopt Sabbatum. lustrelessness, Amanda, and Kaden would be stationed on the land, as they figured it would be best for matte to conk as far away from the infirmary annex as possible. Albus, John, and rose would hide following to the infirmary wing underneath the invisibleness Cloak and dash in as soon as lady Pomfrey left. They figured it would guarantee them twenty minutes of searching, perhaps thirty if they were lucky.

Saturday arrived and Albus was eager to put the plan into action at law. Rose figured it would be best to do it in the morning, when most pupil were either sleeping or lounging around in their common rooms. It would be better not to pull too much unwanted attention.

Albus, John, and Rose headed up the stairs after breakfast, while Matt, Amanda, and Kaden went out onto the primer. Once Albus, whoremaster, and rose wine reached the Hospital annexe, Albus pulled out the invisibleness Cloak and threw it over them.

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

`` Shush, '' rose hissed.

About twenty dollar bill minutes later, Kaden came running down the corridor with a shammer worry expression on his side. Albus only hoped that Madam Pomfrey would n't be capable to tell it was phony. Kaden ran past Albus and into the Hospital extension.

Not even a instant later, he burst back through behind madam Pomfrey.

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

`` On the solid ground, '' Kaden told her.

`` Hurry up ! Show me where ! ``

Madam Pomfrey and Kaden disappeared around the nook and Albus, John, and blush wine hurried into the Hospital Wing.

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

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

Only one of the layer was occupied and the curtains 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 minutes passed, then ten, then fifteen, and still nobody had found anything. Albus was beginning to get worried. They could n't draw in off a stunt like this again.

`` Found it ! '' rosebush announced. Albus breathed a sigh of relief. He hurried over to the utmost bed and bent down following to Rose.

`` Where is it ? '' John asked.

`` There, '' rose pointed to the right hand side of the bedside table.

Albus craned his head and saw the carving. He quickly touched it and watched as the news materialized.

`` Hurry, '' rosebush said, `` I hear footfall. ''

`` publish it down, '' Albus said as he shoved the piece of sheepskin that had the former cue on it to her, `` 'Find the place where we are served and waited on, they even have pie of Carya illinoensis .''' Albus stood up as Rose scribbled it down.

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

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

`` Tell me again what happened ? '' madam Pomfrey asked exasperatingly as she levitated lusterlessness onto a bed.

`` Er, he just fainted, brothel keeper, '' 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 finical fainting looks an awfully lot like the form 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 nursemaid stood up and looked at Kaden, who was beginning to turn red. `` Are you indisputable, Mr. Dursley ? ``

`` I, well, er, I may sustain given him a sweet, '' Kaden stammered, `` But I did n't know it was a Fainting illusion ! ``

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

Madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Yes, that might be avowedly. Although it makes me wonder why matte actually ate it. Just give way me the former half. ``

Amanda reluctantly pulled the early half of the mellifluous out of her gown and handed it to the nurse. brothel keeper Pomfrey put it in Matt 's lip and within s he was opening his eyes.

`` I do n't have it away what you lot are up to, and I do n't really deal to know, but I would intimate that you not mess up around with making yourselves ill, '' Madam Pomfrey said sternly, `` Now get back to your unwashed elbow room, all three of you. ``

Albus, lavatory, and rose carefully maneuvered their way over to the threshold and snuck out behind lusterlessness, Amanda, and Kaden. Once they were a safe distance from the Hospital Wing, they pulled off the cloak.

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

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

`` Sorry, '' St. John grinned, `` Anyway, that was pretty dependable improvising back there. ``

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

`` Honestly, I did n't think she 'd figure it out either, '' Matt said, `` I half expected her to restrain me there overnight to realize sure enough I was all in good order. Did n't have a bun in the oven her to kick me out with you lot. ``

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

`` Shut up, '' Matt said, `` I am glad I do n't have to be there overnight. I spend decent time in that position. ``

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

`` Sure did, '' Albus grinned, `` rose 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 admirer were once again in the elbow room of Requirement working on the clue.

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

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

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

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

`` The kitchens, '' whoremaster announced.

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

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Albus continued leading his admirer down to the kitchens, while wondering how he would possibly find out the next cue while he was there. The kitchens were Brobdingnagian. Albus had no idea where the Marauders would consume carved the paw prints.

Albus stopped in figurehead of the picture of the bowl of fruit and tickled the pear tree. It giggled and turned into a grip, which Albus turned.

`` Bloody hell on earth, '' Kaden stood transfixed in the room access as he stared out at the kitchens. He had only been to the kitchens once before."This office is my favourite place in the castle."

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

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

`` Is young captain and schoolmarm needing anything ? '' the elf closest to Albus asked.

`` Yeah ! '' John grinned, `` How about a bomb sandwich, some crisp, a bit of golden syrup sporting lady, and a methamphetamine of Cucurbita pepo succus. ``

Rose raised her supercilium, `` luncheon is in an hour. ``

`` You 're right, '' John the Divine replied and then turned to the elf, `` Skip the crisp. ``

`` I 'll have the Saame, except a roast beef sandwich, '' Kaden said.

`` And I 'll throw a cheeseflower sandwich, '' Matt told the elf, `` Please. ``

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

`` male child, '' pink wine muttered.

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

`` Actually, '' Albus began after realizing that maybe the elf could serve, `` I was wondering if any of the ELF 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 aid us. But we need you not to mention it to anyone, not even the other elves or the teacher. ``

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

`` All right, '' Albus took a bass breathing space, `` We 're looking for a carving of variety that 's some post in here. It 's four diminutive paw prints. I do n't know if you remember four bookman who called themselves 'The Marauders'- ''

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

`` 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 row. ``

The elf led the way through the multitude of other hob over to where the ovens were. He squatted down and pointed to behind the largest one. Albus bent down next to him, but everyone else had to remain standing due to lack of space.

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

Albus craned his neck and just made out the paw photographic print, situated in a very inept position 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 next 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 sheepskin before reemerging.

`` Got it, '' he whispered, `` I think this is the end clue. 'Go to the property where we learn to agitate the dark, it is there where we 've left our terminal Mark'. ``

`` Certainly sounds like it, '' Rose agreed.

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

`` Brilliant, '' John 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 chances of that were slim to none.

`` Merlin, '' matte groaned.

`` We 've waited this long, we can wait 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 holiday, my family and I went to the resort I mentioned in an in the beginning chapter, the one with the scavenger Hunt. Just wanted to secernate everyone that we came in dead last. A far cry from our second space win last year. Oh, well, we 'll trust for first next year !

Thanks to my genus Beta, Dancer of Starlight ( who was the one who had to run around the haunt following the clues ). 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 dismay, there was n't a commodious prison term to preserve following the clues of the map the entire weekend. Quidditch praxis took the entire afternoon, because GA was beginning her pitiless pre-Quidditch final practice session. There was only one match left before the concluding, and it would determine who would make for Gryffindor in the lastly equal. Sakartvelo stressed the need for spear carrier practices and encouraged everyone to practice by themselves whenever they had a devoid mo. She had somehow seen a glimpse of Albus, John the Evangelist, and Matt flying around the pitch looking for clues and thought Albus had been practicing. Albus had to conceal his smirk as she praised him in front of the entire team.

professor Kendrick canceled all afternoon classes on Wednesday of that week. Since Albus never had category on Wednesday afternoons, it was no different than common. The reasonableness for the cancellation was that this particular Wed was May 2nd, the twentieth anniversary of the final fight at Hogwarts, which lead to Voldemort 's downfall.

Fifteen old age prior to the twentieth anniversary, five age after the actual battle took place, a remembrance had been erected on the Hogwarts ground, in the precise situation where Professor Longbottom had beheaded Voldemort 's Snake, Nagini. The statue was made of marble and depicted a Phoenix spreading its wings atop a large square pedestal. The names of every someone who had given their lives during both state of war against Voldemort were etched into the pedestal.

professor Kendrick, along with the Minister, had organized a commemoration service that was to learn place near the monument. It was to take place at one o'clock in the afternoon and beldame and wizards from all over Britain came to attend.

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

`` Albus ! lusterlessness ! '' a representative called out over the crowd.

Albus gazed around and his center fell upon Victoire, Amy, and slip, who were sitting in the second row.

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

`` Thanks, '' Victoire sighed, `` You know, it sort of sucks to experience my birthday today. Everyone 's so depressed. ``

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

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

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

`` Dunno, '' flatness shrugged, `` They did n't even experience here when Voldemort was around, so I 've no idea. ``

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

The residual of the Weasleys and the Potters soon filed into the dustup near Albus and his friends. His entire family took up quite a bit of quad. Albus 's parents wound up sitting in the front row, along with Lily, Rose 's parents, Hugo, his grandparents, and a few of his other aunt, uncles, and younger cousin-german. matt and Amy 's parents did derive and the four of them sat together in the moment row. Albus sat adjacent to Teddy and rose, with Kaden and Amanda on the other English of Rose.

The rows of chairman were soon all filled up, and some multitude were even standing or had conjured their own chairs that did n't quite couple the others. professor Kendrick stepped up to the ambo that had been placed future to the memorial. The bunch 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 full of grief at the same time. It may seem odd to some that May 2nd is a day we celebrate, when they are mourning the departure of loved one. We celebrate with feasts, and company, and twenty-four hours off of work or schooltime ; but for so many, today is a day when we remember those who gave their aliveness for our freedom.

`` That is why so many died. They died for us. So that we may last well-chosen and passive aliveness with each other. In our lugubriousness, we must remember that our loved ones knowingly gave their life sentence for us. There are many of us here today who fought that engagement and survived. And I am sure that all of them were prepared to die for the cause.

`` I still retrieve that battle. I was a few eld out of Hogwarts. fountainhead, more than than a few, but I was still Brigham Young. I had not settled down. I did not even have a regular job. I was not fully alive in the anti-Voldemort social movement, but when I got word of the battle, I was there.

`` But we must not only focus on the actual struggle. I have decided to mouth today about the consequence. About what happened after Voldemort was defeated, after we were absolve from his oppression. What happened after the battle is what made me decide to settle down and get teaching.

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

`` We were unified at that mo. Unified by our heartbreak and our happiness. It is this unity that makes us strong, made us able to defeat Voldemort, and makes us able to continue to push the evil in our lives. We must call up to preserve ourselves unified, today, tomorrow, and forever.

`` As we remember those who gave their lives twenty days ago, we must also remember that they would not want us to brood on the preceding. We should always recall the past, so as not to shit the same misapprehension, but we should n't dwell on it. We should go our life sentence to the entire, for that is what they would want us to do. ``

Albus clapped along with everybody else. Kendrick 's speech had been short, but meaningful. Albus noticed that chemise 's eyes were tearing up, and Victoire had put her arm around him.

The Minister gave a speech next. His language was longer and drawn out. Albus found his care waning as the man droned on and on. Once he was finally done, Kingsley and McGonagall each gave short speech communication.

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

Albus jerked his caput up and watched as his dad slowly got up to the podium. He had no theme his dad was making a words. The crowd was clapping as Harry got up to the podium.

`` Thank you all for coming, '' Harry began quietly, `` Um, well, anyone who knows me really well knows I do n't really enjoy making big words like this. I 'm trusted my students can attest to this, given how few actual lecturing I give in social class. When it comes to teaching, I 'd rather take a practical approach. But, when Fabius asked me to verbalize today, I could n't turn him down.

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

`` Of course, I had to go live with my aunty and uncle after this and grew up without a exclusive bit of knowledge of the wizarding populace. If you had told me when I was nine that I would spring up up to defeat the most evil wizard of all time, I would consume laughed.

`` But to say that I defeated Voldemort would be an overstatement. I could never have done it without help from those who died and those who are here today. Without Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Sirius Shirley Temple Black, Remus Lupin, and Tonks Lupin, I would never receive survived. Where would I have been without Hermione and Ron Weasley, or any of the Weasleys, really ? I could n't sustain 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 eld ago.

`` With that, I would wish to iterate what Fabius said. We must always remember those who lost their lifetime, but we should n't dwell on the past. We should experience in the consequence, and think about the hereafter. Because we do n't know what the future holds. We make our own time to come and we should clear the virtually of it. That is what those who gave their lifetime would want us to do. ``

Harry left the podium and sat back down amongst loud applause. Albus thought his dad 's talking to was very salutary, despite him not wanting to name it in the first place.

Kendrick stood up once again. `` I would wish to thank you all for coming today. spirit give up to explore the palace and curtilage. You are welcome to join us for dinner as well. We will be serving it outside, as the Great anteroom is not nearly great enough to house you all. ``

People slowly began to get up from their death chair and almost of them migrated towards the memorial. Albus 's parents did this as well, but Albus did n't really want to join the big multitude of people. He followed shift out of the aisle and stood off to the side with Matt, Rose, Amanda, Kaden, and Amy while teddy bear and Victoire went over to the memorial. The two of them joined Teddy 's grandmother and teddy put his arm around her as they walked to the memorial.

Albus saw John with his family. John 's aunt, uncles, and cousin must birth come as well, because there were a unharmed lot of little shaver with them. The whole radical headed back towards the rook and Albus figured that John and Isabelle were showing their house the schoolhouse. As far as Albus knew, King John 's parents were n't really involved with the battle because they were too young to fight when it happened.

Once Teddy and Victoire rejoined the group, they started to walk back towards the castle. nobody really said lots. Even Kaden seemed to jazz that it was a fourth dimension for silence. Albus noticed that Teddy 's fount was streaked with binge.

They walked through the castle, somehow all going to the Room of prerequisite without anyone ever stating that as their destination. matt paced in front of the empty-bellied bulwark and once the door appeared, everyone filed in.

`` That was a nice service, '' rose wine commented once they had all sat down.

Everyone nodded without saying anything.

`` So, '' Amy began a few second later, `` How has the year 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 armed service. ``

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

`` You, too, '' Kaden said.

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

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

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

`` He is, '' Matt confirmed.

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

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

Albus broke out into a smile as he saw Kaden 's back talk clamp shut. The appealingness was still working.

`` What 's wrong with you ? '' Amy asked, `` And how did you find out ? ``

`` Er- '' Kaden stammered.

`` We charmed him not to recite anyone, '' matte explained, `` The Sileo Altus charm. Rose performed it. Kaden ca n't talk about it in front of you or Victoire or chemise or anybody who is n't me, Albus, St. John the Apostle, Rose, or Amanda. ``

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

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

`` Wow, '' Amy let out a low whistling, `` That 's telling. ``

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

`` Good to get it on the charm 's workings, '' Amy said.

The mood in the room became increasingly livelier after that. Albus and his friends told teddy bear, Victoire, and Amy all about what had been going on in school day and what classes they were going to subscribe the pursue year. Teddy, Victoire, and Amy talked about Auror and healer training. Teddy shared that Auror grooming was very vivid and he spent all his supererogatory time sleeping since it was so draining.

Once evening arrived, Albus and the rest of the group headed back outdoors for dinner. someone had conjured loading of recollective tables and chairs and had placed them throughout the undercoat. Albus saw his kin taking over a couple of table near the lake and led his group over to them. Matt '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 tables and everybody loaded up their plates. Albus ate in silence and listened to the conversations around him. He liked having his wholly category at school together. It reminded him of Christmas at the Burrow.

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

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

`` cypher 's leaving this twelvemonth anyway, '' James pointed out, `` Georgia 's the erstwhile on the team and she 'll be a one-seventh year next year. ``

`` Fine. I 'll unite when I 'm a second year, '' Hugo huffed.

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

`` I 'll be in Gryffindor ! '' Hugo shouted, `` Like the respite of us. ``

Georgia, Fred, and Heather were cryptical in discourse about strategy for the Quidditch final exam. The three of them had always been the most ruthless players on the team. Albus preferred not to get involved in the tactics and okay points of the team. He just liked to play. He could never see himself as captain.

Albus reached over and grabbed a roll from the basket near his dad. Harry was thick in conversation with Ron, and Albus strained his ears to take heed in.

`` It 's kind of disconcerting that we have n't gotten any steer in a piece, '' Harry whispered. `` We were getting sightings a few times a calendar month for a spell. And now, nothing. ``

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

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

`` I was thinking that, too, '' Ron agreed, `` But nobody 's seen anything. I 've got people patrolling Hogsmeade, but they 're getting bored. People are saying we need to decrease security department. They think it 's blown over. ``

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

`` I agree, '' Ron said, `` If give-and-take gets out that we 've decreased surety, they 're likely to turn back to the schooling. ``

`` 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 part of roll in his mouth, blushing.

`` I think you 're right on, '' Harry laughed, `` It 's ok, Al. If we talk about work stuff at the tabular array, it 's our own fracture if you overhear it. ``

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

`` It 's ok, '' Ron laughed, `` We 'd have done the same thing in your stead. ``

Albus nodded and continued eating. He had once again almost forgotten about Washburn and the Willinsons. Now they were fresh on his mind once again. What did it entail 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 have published articles about all the sightings. Albus supposed if they became frequent enough, they would get old news. But where were Washburn and the Willinsons now ? Albus doubted they had given up on finding the Hallows. He was more inclined to believe that they were trying to quiet his dad into a fake common sense of security.

Neither Harry or Ron mentioned anything further on the content. Albus tried to draw a blank 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 invisibleness 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 ground for this was that there was finally sentence for Albus and his friends to site the final clue for the map.

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

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

`` How do you defend the shadow ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Lumos ? '' John shrugged, `` Where did we learn that ? ``

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

`` I do n't think it literally means darkness, '' rose sighed, `` You lot postulate things way too literally. Think about it. Dark as in evil. ``

`` Oh ! '' Albus smacked his frontal bone. `` The defense team classroom ! ``

`` Exactly, '' Rose grinned, `` Let 's go. ``

The classroom was empty when they arrived. Albus quickly shut the threshold and stared out at the elbow room. Where would the predator have put the bell ringer ?

`` We 'd better spread out and start looking, '' Albus announced.

Everyone agreed and began to search the classroom. Albus inspected all the desks, but found naught. He sighed and walked over to the bookcase. It was taking a very long time to find this particular photographic print. Longer than it had taken to recover 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 respite of his friends.

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

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

lustrelessness nodded and touched the carving. It disappeared and a much longer string of speech appeared than had appeared from the former marks.

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

`` 'Anyway, we shall now reveal the counselling to find oneself the undercover elbow room. We ca n't vouch for what sort of State it will be in when you arrive, since we 're not sure what yr it will be when you discover it. In which case, we suggest you learn some good cleaning enchantment, as Muggle cleaning is miserable .'''

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

`` 'Shut up, Moony .'''

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

`` 'All right. You 'll take to go to the north end of the 6th floor corridor. There should be an Army of courtship of armor on one position. look them. Find the one that 's twenty percent from your left. wind its rightfield arm up to its mind and then put it down again. Turn around. On the opposite wall, there will be a small carving of the four paw prints. Tap it with your scepter and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good .'You 'll have intercourse what to do next.

`` 'And, keep in intellect that only the four of you will be able to give up the Room. So, if you ever want to take a girl there, make sure you arrive first.

`` 'With that, we wish you luck in all your future mischievous adventures. And as always, mischief managed .'''

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

Albus grinned, `` Well, anyone want to go check 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 cue and were on their way to the way his gramps had discovered when he was in schoolhouse. Everything they had done that year with the map seemed to have led up to this. Albus was extremely excited about this way. It would be solely theirs. The elbow room of Requirement seemed like their own private common room whenever they were in it, but it really was n't. The Marauders'way would be their own common soldier common room. cypher else would roll in the hay about it. cypher else would even be able-bodied to get in it.

Albus and his friends 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 when they got there. They could n't exactly get into the way if there was anyone hanging around.

There was one kid walking around near the northern end of the corridor when Albus and his friends got there. He must have been a first-class honours degree yr because he was even light than Matt. Albus did n't pick out him, but Kaden did.

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

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

`` Nope, no Slytherins here, '' Kaden replied, `` But we 're going to let off some dung turkey 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 turkey ? ``

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

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

Albus walked a few more feet down the corridor and stood in front end of the causa of armor. His friends joined him. Albus silently counted the suits of armor and found the fifth one from the left. He wordlessly walked over to it and lifted up its veracious arm.

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

Everybody spread out along the wall and began to take care for the paw prints. Albus assumed they would be minuscule like the cue throughout the school and he was right. Anyone who walked by would never be able-bodied to spot them.

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

Everyone nodded. Albus took a deep breather and tapped the paw print with his scepter. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no soundly. ``

The paw prints sunk into the stone and a low stone doorknob appeared just where they had been. Albus turned to glance at his champion before grasping it. They all wore looks of fervor. Albus turned back to the wall, took a deep breath, and turned the doorknob.

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Albus let out a gasp as his eyes fell upon the room in front line of him. He stepped inside, gazing around in awe, and his friends followed in behind him. Albus heard soul shut the door as they stepped in.

The room was circular, just like the Gryffindor common room. The interior decoration was similar, too, as nigh everything was scarlet and gold. It sort of remind Albus of the Room of Requirement whenever matte asked for it, only better. There was scarlet shag carpeting on the level and scarlet curtains on the windows.

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

In the primary part of the room were a few lounge, hot seat, and tables. A few bookcases were up against the paries that housed books, parchments, old dung bombs, and assorted other dust. There was even a pile of opened sweets sitting on one of the tables, giving the way the feeling that the marauder had just stepped out for class or something.

At the same time, the piazza looked like cipher had been in it for 10. There was a thick stratum of dust coating every aerofoil and there was a faint flavour of clamminess in the air. That may have been because there was a cauldron wide-cut of a foul smelling potion sitting following to the window. The board were covered in various patch of parchment, open books, and yellowing copies of the Prophet.

The piranha had even decorated the wall. There were pictures of themselves that seemed to rank from maiden year all the way to seventh. Posters of a few different Quidditch team were also fixed upon the stone walls. A enceinte standard was above the window, directly across from the doorway. It read, 'The Marauders'Den .'

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

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

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

`` Excellent, '' John the Evangelist grinned, `` Maybe some of the instructor have been assigning the same preparation every year and we can copy it. I 'll bet Binns uses the same grant year after yr. ``

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

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

`` I would n't eat those, Kaden, '' rosiness grimaced, `` They 're X old. ``

`` This place is awful, '' 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 vernacular way. And dorm, '' trick said as he walked over to the bay labeled 'Padfoot'. `` Guess this one 's mine ! '' John flopped onto the bed and a swarm of dust flew out of it. `` Oh, stark ! '' he coughed, `` Wonder if we can get the sign elves to clean this place. ``

`` They 've got enough to cleanse, '' Rose replied, `` We 'll just clean it ourselves. It wo n't be that bad. I know a few cleansing magic spell. ``

Albus wandered over to the alcove that was labeled 'Prongs'and walked into it. It was very strange, knowing that the office had belonged to his grandfather. Albus almost felt like he had gone back in meter, to when his granddaddy had been at Hogwarts. He glanced up at the paries and noticed a picture of a Quidditch team that was labeled 'Puddlemere United- 1975'. The whole room had pretty much frozen in sentence. The rest of Hogwarts changed as the years passed and new students came to the school. But this way, this room had n't changed. It was just the Lapp now as it had been in the 1970s. Now, it would jump an entire generation and be propelled into the twenty-first century.

`` Blimey, look at this, '' John announced.

Albus stuck his promontory out into the briny part of the elbow room and saw that can had picked up a newspaper publisher clipping. Albus and everyone else went over to John and crowded around him to read the article.

ENTIRE MUGGLE sept MURDERED-
SUSPECTED WORK OF YOU-KNOW-WHO

An intact Muggle family was murdered last dark
at their dwelling in the outskirts of John Griffith Chaney. Muggle
police military officer have attributed the Death to
carbon monoxide poisoning, but star researcher
have discovered the causa of decease was Avada Kedavra.

Nearby Muggles reported seeing a 'strange cloud'
above the business firm early the succeeding morning. Before
Obliviators modified their retention, they all said
the cloud was the shape of a skull with a snake
coming out of its mouth. This odd cloud of fume
has appeared over the dwellings of multiple murders
during the past year. Rumors are that this is the
marking of You-Know-Who, but it has yet to be confirmed.

Employees of Magical Law Enforcement are currently
investigating the murder and the strange swarm
above the house. Anyone with information about
the murder, the swarm, You-Know-Who, or his
supposed 'Death feeder'following should touch
Magical Law Enforcement as soon as possible.

`` That is strange, to be reading that article now, '' Albus said quietly. From the sound of it, Voldemort was just starting to arrive at power when that article was written.

`` I 'll say, '' King John agreed, `` I 'll bet there 's all kinds of clause around this place about Voldemort. ``

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

`` This is so weird, '' matt commented.

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed.

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

`` But let 's not bewilder away any of the old clause or anything, '' Albus said, `` They might be interesting to show. ``

`` Or the old preparation, '' John Lackland added. `` Might be useful, '' he muttered after blush wine sent him a withering glare.

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

They left the pictures and post-horse up on the wall. It seemed improper to bring down all the pictures of the piranha'when they were the ones who founded the room. Albus left the old picture of Puddlemere Untied up as well, since he supported that Quidditch team. To John 's delight, there was a similar picture in Padfoot 's section of the elbow room. Albus was pretty for sure matt would be adding a exposure of the Chudley Cannons to his alcove, since apparently Moony did n't support them based on the want of a picture of them near his bed.

After a couple hours, the elbow room looked new once again. All the rubble, old sugariness, and rubbish was gone. The cauldron had been emptied and was now sparkling. Amanda, who had somehow stumbled upon the washing way a few month ago, had gone down and fetched a few new exercise set of bedding for the beds.

Once they were done cleaning, they began to make themselves at home in the Marauders'Den, as it was apparently called. Rose began to peruse the various books that were on the shelf. Kaden was rifling through the consort pranking items that had been left behind. Amanda was looking at a mass of photographs they had found. Albus, John, and lustrelessness were looking at all the newspaper publisher and clippings that had been left behind.

`` This is going to be an excellent spot to examine, '' Rose said as she sat down on one of the couches with a book. `` It 'll be quieten. ``

`` 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 stacks of hoi polloi, but there 's two or three article about him in each paper. ``

`` I do n't think I would have wanted to experience back then, '' lusterlessness 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 country was n't being ravaged by a murderous maniac. I mean, Washburn and the Willinsons paled in comparison to Voldemort.

`` nix like learning about history to throw you grateful of the fourth dimension you live in, '' Rose commented.

`` Why ca n't Binns just have us read old articles in course ? '' Saint John sighed, `` It 's actually interest reading about the war like this. ``

`` We have n't even begin to the war in story of conjuring trick yet, '' rose wine pointed out.

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

`` That 's because you feel it more directly relates to your life. But we have to watch about all the history, if we want to avoid the mistake of the past. ``

`` But Binns could at to the lowest degree reach it more interesting, '' John muttered.

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

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

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

`` No, '' Albus sighed, `` I just meant, should we secernate my dad about it. And teddy bear. '' As soon as Albus had seen the room, he thought both his dad and chemise would love to bonk about it and to see it. Both of their founding father had been involved in the origination of it, after all.

`` I dunno, '' Matt shrugged, `` I can screen of see your item, though. ``

`` I still think we should go on it a secret, '' John said.

`` I form of agree with Albus, '' Rose said, `` This blank space would be really slushy for both Uncle Harry and shift. And I suppose King James I and Lily would care to know about it, too. ``

`` I never said we should evidence St. James the Apostle and Lily, '' Albus hastened to say. `` They 'll both be here next year, which means they 'll want to be in here all the clock time. Teddy and my dad would be unlike. 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 open this place. ``

`` I know, but I still do n't want James I and Lily to know about it while they 're at school, '' Albus said defensively. `` Plus, William James would never hold on it a unavowed. He 'd separate Ben and Cedric and Nathan. ``

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

`` James would never concord to that charm, '' Albus said.

`` I still think that if we 're going to tell Uncle Harry and Teddy, we should tell James and Lily, '' pink wine 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 Saint John the Apostle and Matt, `` What do the two of you think about telling my dad and shimmy ? ``

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

`` I do n't know ... '' John said, `` I sort of like the secret. Can we at to the lowest degree go on it to ourselves for a while ? Let 's recollect about it over the summertime and then maybe order them next year. ``

Albus shrugged. His scruples was telling him that he should narrate his dad and Teddy about it. He knew that knowing about the room and the new map would mean the human race to both of them, but at the same time he kind of wanted to have the room to himself for a few calendar month as well.

`` That sounds like a effective theme, '' Albus agreed. `` So we 'll intend about telling them next class. ``

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Albus and his friends immediately started spending their free time in the predator'Den as opposed to the Room of essential. Albus found that he felt very at family there. It provided a mother wit of calm air, a station to go to get away from the Chaos of the primary function of the schooling. He was even able to concentrate more on his studying there than in the room of requirement, although that may have been due to the fact that they had solved the whodunit of the map and Albus was n't nearly as distracted as he had been.

The final dueling tourney took position on the postdate Sunday, a few days before the full phase of the moon moon. Albus 's team had not made it to the final, despite Albus and Malfoy 's excellent dueling skills. Both male child had won every 1 duel they had been in the entire year. However, the rest of the team was n't nearly as skilled and they did not take in enough pointedness for the finals. pink wine 's team was in second blank space and therefore was in the finals. They were up against a team that none of Albus 's friends were on.

Albus could palpate the excitement in the air as he walked to the dueling room after lunch. Even those who were not competing were going to the elbow room in order to watch the last affaire d'honneur. The two competing teams sat with each other at the front of the room, but none of the early teams sat together. Albus did n't think that Kendrick 's idea of inter-house unity had worked very well with the dueling teams.

The tournament lasted about an 60 minutes, which was much myopic than all the previous I. Rose won one of her duels, against a third year Slytherin.

`` That concludes the terminal dueling tournament ! '' Kendrick announced after the lastly two students had dueled. `` I shall now calculate the degree. ''

Kendrick pointed his baton at a sign that had all the team name calling and number of points on it. The top two squad'Book of Numbers flashed and then changed to the new numbers.

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

`` Merlin, '' Albus muttered and clapped politely. Rose 's squad had not won.

`` arcsecond place is still practiced, though, '' Amanda said.

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

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

`` I would care to give thanks all of you for putting up with the inter-house team this twelvemonth. I know many of you were very opposed to this at the beginning of the yr. ``

`` Many of us ? '' Saint John muttered, `` I think pretty much all of us. Except Rose, that is. ``

`` I sincerely hope that you have all learned that despite our divergence, we can be united. I think the inter-house team proved successful and I hope you agree. I will be having a word with Professor Longbottom and Professor ceramicist about whether we will suffer inter-house team next year.

`` With that, I wish you all good fate with your exams. You 'd better all go study for a while, as I have been hearing that some of your teachers have created particularly tough exam. ``

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

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

Albus and his friends quickly found Rose and congratulated her. pink wine was very happy with a mo place win. She did n't think her team would even get endorsement place. Rose was n't really a competitory person, with the elision of magician 's Chess, so she did n't dwell on the thought of losing to the Hungry Hungry Horntails.

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Over the next few workweek, Albus and his friends spent about of their unfreeze time in the vulture'Den. They mostly goofed off, but did manage to get some studying done. Rose all but physically forced them to set forth studying by the clip the last hebdomad in May arrived. Albus, lusterlessness, John, 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 for sure what Bilius and Ethan would do if they never turned up at the hall one dark, so they had n't bothered. Although, matte did drop the afternoon there sleeping the day of the May full-of-the-moon moon, 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 Quaker managed to figure out the balance 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 term. Albus imagined that if they had n't figured it out, he would n't get wanted to go habitation for the summer.

The sign of the end of the twelvemonth were very much apparent. The fifth part and 7th twelvemonth were spending all available time in the program library studying for their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s. The one-seventh yr Gryffindor prefects had taken over Victoire 's habit of demanding silence in the vernacular room in the evenings, making Albus very happy that they had the predator'Den.

On the other side of the spectrum were the students who just did n't want to do anything. Albus 's full cousin John Rowlands was the consummate example. John Rowlands had never been studious, but now that he would be graduating in only a couple week, he had no need whatsoever. However, his Ravenclaw girlfriend did coerce him to sit down and consider for his N.E.W.T.s every evening. John shared Sir Henry Morton Stanley 's outlook. Even though lav was no where almost graduation, he also had no motive to analyze.

`` I just do n't see the breaker point, Rose, '' privy said as he tossed a chocolate frog up into the air, `` If I have n't learned it by now, I 'm not going to memorize it in time for examination. ``

`` Might I remind you that you said'I do n't need to study it now. I 'll just forget it by the end of term anyway. I 'll just hold back until May to learn it'a few calendar month ago ? '' rose wine sighed and shook her head.

`` Exactly, '' privy caught the batrachian and shoved it in his mouth, `` No point in studying ever. ``

`` Do you think anyone else knows about this blank space ? '' Albus wondered aloud as he looked up from his Astronomy book.

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

`` I do n't mean other scholarly person, '' Albus said, `` I mean, do you reckon the Marauders brought other masses in here when they were in shoal. And those people would obviously still know about it. ``

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

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

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

`` Guess that makes sentiency. ``

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

`` What ? '' Albus asked.

`` Transfiguration Day, '' Kaden muttered, `` I 'm going to fail the exam. Why ca n't it be gentle like Potions ? ``

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

`` And are you unspoilt at Transfiguration of Jesus ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Not really, '' Matt laughed, `` The solely matter I 'm really soundly at is astronomy. ``

`` I 'd be bequeath to bet that you 'll be good at guardianship of Magical Creatures, '' John smirked.

`` Shut up, '' Matt shook his point and threw a chocolate toad at John.

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

`` Found that one underneath that nasty old cauldron, '' lusterlessness burst out laughing.

`` Ew ! revenue ! '' John jumped up and acclaim the frog out onto the floor. `` I 'll get you for that one. ``

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

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

`` It 's his faulting, '' John the Evangelist pointed at Matt.

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

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

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

`` Anything that resembles nutrient ! ``

`` There 's charms to make material resemble food, '' Matt commented.

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

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

`` volition you both shut it and do your homework ? '' pink wine shouted, `` You 're giving me a headache. ``

`` You could always go to the unwashed way, '' John pointed out, `` I hear that the prefects have made it a required calm down zone until exams are over. ``

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

`` No it wo n't, have I 'll be a prefect with you, '' Saint John the Apostle grinned.

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

Albus looked up from his recital. `` Er, I 'm not sure as shooting I want to be a prefect. ``

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

`` shimmy 's dad was a prefect ? '' Matt asked.

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

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

`` You ? '' Rose 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 uranology homework. He had n't really thought about who was going to be a prefect. Albus was n't entirely indisputable he wanted to be a prefect, even if Kendrick picked him. Prefects had an awful lot of responsibility. province that Albus was n't sure he wanted. But prefect decisions were still over two old age away. Albus pushed the sentiment of prefects out of his head and concentrated on his studying.

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A/N : First, I 'm dingy about the late update ! I lost track of what day it was, something that happens quite often during the summer.

secondment, I have been working on a coaction with a few hoi polloi 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 shank'and can be found under the figure 'The Golden Snitches'. I 'd have a go at it it if you guys take it !

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

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to Moonylupin, sinwillys822, uniquevampire12, XDNLxtlz99, 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 frustration to Hufflepuff the previous month, Ravenclaw was out of the running play for the Quidditch cup. Everybody, student, teachers, and stave alike, had been shocked by that turn of consequence. The captain of the Ravenclaw team actually spent a fully three days holed up in his common room following the devastating loss.

Due to this, Gryffindor was set to face Slytherin in the concluding match of the year. Albus overheard Georgia say that if Hufflepuf had managed to score a few more goals in their peer against Ravenclaw, they would have been in the net. Albus actually would throw preferred to take on Hufflepuff, but there was n't anything he could do about it.

The Slytherins were extremely pleased about their situation in the Quidditch final exam and spent the entire hebdomad leading up to the mates strutting around the corridors with an air of smugness about them. Albus personally thought they were being rather cocky and should wait until after the match was over to demo off.

`` Listen up, everyone ! '' Georgia shouted in the changing elbow room a few minute before the match was set to begin.

Albus sat down adjacent to William James and placed his Scots heather on his lap. He was feeling More than a little bit nervous. This was his first Quidditch net and he was determined to do well.

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

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

`` I heard that James II, '' Georgia shouted.

`` Welcome, Hogwarts students and staff to the final Quidditch match of the class ! Will Slytherin be capable to score adequate goals to steal the Quidditch Cup away from Gryffindor ? Let 's hope not ! '' Todd Ian Smith shouted.

`` David Smith ! '' Patil scolded him.

`` Sorry, professor, '' Todd replied, `` And here we have the Gryffindor team ! maitre d'hotel Georgia Weasley, followed by an entire kin group of Weasleys including Fred, Heather, and Thomas Bradley. We also have two pseudo-Weasleys, Henry 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, too, although they wo n't admit it- ''

`` Ian Douglas Smith ! '' Patil yelled, `` Enough genealogy and get on with the commentary ! ``

`` Sorry, prof, '' Lord Todd continued, `` I guess you 'll need to sleep with the public figure of the Slytherin participant. They are Ferris Fielding, Talan Flint, skipper fishgig Goyle, Peyton Hughes, Garth Octavius, Hailey Odele, and Thomas Jonathan Jackson Naiser ! ``

`` I want a clean game, '' Professor Oteski said sternly as Goyle crushed Sakartvelo 's hand. Oteski released the Bludgers and the sneak as Albus and the other actor 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 ling as he flew towards the Gryffindor destination station. He saw Ryan send a Bludger at Haines, but Haines dodged it. Albus had to admit that Slytherin did throw decent Chasers.

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

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

Two of the Slytherin pursuer immediately flew to block Calluna vulgaris, and Albus threw the Quaffle to Fred. Fred caught it with a grin and took the rest of the way down the sales talk. Albus smiled as the Slytherin Chasers glared at him. Greco-Roman Weasley postiche. Albus and his cousin-german used that tactic all the sentence when they played over the holidays.

`` Gryffindor scores the first goal of the plot ! '' 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 possession of the Quaffle.

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

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

Heather turned to look just as the Bludger hit her in the question and knocked her from her broom.

Oteski blew his pennywhistle as Albus, Fred, and James caught Heather before she hit the ground. The rest of the Gryffindor players landed and ran towards Heather.

`` She 's unconscious, '' Fred announced, `` She 'll need to go to the hospital Wing. ``

`` We 'll take on her, '' Stanley emerged from the stands with Neville following him. `` shit Slytherins, '' he muttered as he watched Neville conjure a stretcher for his sister.

`` We 'll just experience to meet with two Chasers, '' Georgia announced after Stanley and Neville left with Scots heather, `` She would n't want us to dwell on this. She 'll be fine. ``

With only two chaser, Gryffindor 's performance drastically declined. Albus managed to nock another goal, but Slytherin somehow scored eight right in a row. The Slytherin Beaters were ruthless and had managed to wound Sakartvelo 's remaining hand only fifteen min after they knocked Heather out. Albus easily made the penalization shot Oteski had given them, but Georgia 's power to protect the goal went down.

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

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

`` Why does n't your Seeker just catch the snitch ? '' Albus smirked. The Slytherin Chasers were quite skilled, but it would be useless for them unless Octavius caught the Snitch 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 circumvent it, but instead got hit hard in the arm. He groaned and dropped the Quaffle, which Fielding grabbed and flew in the opposite direction.

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

Georgia noticed Albus, but not before Fielding managed to seduce yet another finish. `` metre 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 wing at it. ``

Georgia sighed, `` Can you encounter anymore ? ``

`` I 'll try, '' Albus said. Hopefully the secret plan would n't last a good deal retentive. Albus had lost all hope of winning, and since getting his arm broken, he did n't really deal who caught the Snitch.

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

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

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

Albus flew back into the air, trying to ignore the growing pain in his arm. He was going to concentrate on keeping everyone away from Fred, who was the lonesome uninjured Chaser left. Albus did n't think he 'd actually be capable to catch or throw the Quaffle and stay on on his Scots heather with only one arm.

Fred did grapple to get the Quaffle, but was quickly overtaken by the Slytherin Chasers 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 was making a dive towards the solid ground. Albus breathed a suspiration of relief. James had seen the Snitch. Octavius saw what James was doing, but he was at least ten metrical foot behind James II. Henry James pulled out of the honkytonk with the struggling Snitch in his hand.

`` Slytherin win, '' Smith muttered, `` 350-320. ''

Albus immediately flew towards the ground and dismounted as the integral school descended onto the pitch.

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

The majority of the school fit into loud hand clapping and cheering. Oteski gave Peach State the Quidditch Cup and she held it heights into the air.

`` C'mon, Al, '' GA said, `` We 're going to see broom in the infirmary backstage. You ought to get that arm checked out. ``

Albus nodded and he followed the ease 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 squad inside.

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

`` We 've won the Cup, '' Peach State grinned, `` Is Heather awake ? ``

`` I 'm wake up ! '' Heather shouted.

`` We won the Cup ! '' Georgia shouted back and ran past gentlewoman Pomfrey over to heather mixture 's bed, `` But we lost the catch. ``

`` 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 horrible, '' Heather sighed.

`` You can babble out about it later, '' Madam Pomfrey announced, `` This is the Hospital Wing, not your common room ! ``

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

Madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Of course you did. Quidditch. Will it ever stop ? ``

`` Nope, '' Georgia grinned.

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

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

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

The room access burst open and blush wine, Matt, John, Amanda, and Kaden came bursting in.

`` Are you ok, Albus ? '' blush wine shouted.

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

`` Not today, '' flatness laughed.

`` Good, now you can all go back to your unwashed way, '' the nurse announced, `` This is not the place to celebrate or complain or whatever it is you want to do after this equal ! ``

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The agitation about Gryffindor winning the Quidditch Cup was short-lived. By the clock 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 check an integral yr 's worth of fabric in a few myopic days.

Albus 's inaugural few exam went well. He was especially well-chosen that his appeal examination was relatively easy since he failed the old yr 's one miserably.

`` I wonder where Kaden is, '' John said as he tossed his Book down on the table and leaned back in his chair.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged as he furiously scribbled down the property of mandrakes onto a composition of parchment. Albus and his friends were spending the evening in the common room studying for their Herbology exam the future day.

`` Makes for a nice quiet time to examine, though, '' Rose commented.

`` I think he was studying for August 6 with his tutoring group in the 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 wine raised her eyebrow, `` Perhaps you would defecate a dear prefect. ``

`` Why thank you, blush wine, '' John grinned, `` But I actually wanted to take in a break from studying and play chess or something. And I 'm indisputable you lot would rather analyze. ``

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

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

Albus alternated between reading his Herbology book and watching the game of Bromus secalinus for the succeeding few min. He had been cramming his brain with everything there is to get it on about magical plants for the past few hour and was becoming increasingly distracted by King John and matt 's game.

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

`` Yes ! '' bathroom shouted as his poove smashed Matt 's bishop, `` Another one of your spell destroyed ! ``

`` At to the lowest degree I still have my knights, '' Matt smirked.

`` At least I 've got my fagot, '' John pointed out.

Albus grinned to himself and settled down to view the rest of the biz. One of Matt 's knights was in the outgrowth of killing john 's poof when he heard a deliquium tapping on the window behind him.

`` Is that an owl ? '' rosebush 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 lustrelessness 's game.

`` Not a very well take one, '' Rose smirked, `` Guess your game 's over. ``

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

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

`` Open it, '' John said excitedly.

Albus tore it open and unfolded a rumpled opus of parchment. His nerve turned wan and he gasped as he read what it said.

`` What is it ? '' Rose asked anxiously.

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

To Baby Potty-

I have your idiotic cousin.
Bring the Cloak to Hogsmeade,
in front of the Shrieking hovel,
if you do n't want any impairment to
come to him. Do n't state anyone.

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

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

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

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

`` aspect around, Rose, '' Albus snapped, `` All my former cousins are here ! ``

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

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

rose wine grabbed his robe. `` Albus, waiting. You 've got to remember 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 tell Uncle Harry ! '' Rose insisted.

`` But we do n't ingest much prison term ! ``

`` Aurors have ways of dealing with these situations, Albus, '' rose explained, `` What do you suppose Willinson would have done if you went to go rescue 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 express 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 dorm with John and Matt 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, '' Matt said, `` The five of us could n't bear saved Kaden from Willinson by ourselves. Remember last year ? ``

Albus nodded. He certainly did remember last class and he did not desire this year to be a repeat of it. Albus ran out of the hall without saying a word and the three son met up with blush wine and Amanda near the portraiture hole.

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

Nobody argued and the five Gryffindors ran through the placid corridor. They completely ignored Peeves and his boisterous cackling. Albus was n't in the temper for the poltergeist 's joking around. Kaden was in trouble and possibly being tortured. Albus picked up his footstep at the thought of straining.

King John was the only one keeping up with Albus, and even he was starting to lag behind. rose wine, Matt, and Amanda were far behind as far as Albus could differentiate, but he was n't pausing to find out. He turned a nook and ran smack into individual who was quite a few inch taller than Albus.

`` Ouch ! '' a girl 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 girl was his cousin, Gabriella. `` Er, nothing. ``

`` Albus, as a Prefect, I have to cover you for wandering the corridors at night, '' Gabriella sighed, `` As well as your friend. '' She gestured to St. John the Apostle, blush wine, Matt, and Amanda, who had caught up. `` Unless you 've got a full reason. ``

Albus thought for a moment. He did n't really need to tell 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 difficulty. We were going to find my dad. ``

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

`` Hard to explain, '' Albus said impatiently, `` But we 're losing time. Can you please let us go ? ``

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

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

The radical did n't run into anymore trouble on their way to Harry 's office. Albus was in the lead and skidded to a stop in social movement of his dad 's study. He pulled out his scepter and shouted 'Alohomora'at the doorknob. He wrenched it open as the ease of the group came up behind him.

Harry had been sitting on his lounge, wearing only a pair of boxers and a tee shirt with a Gryffindor lion on it, reading the Prophet when Albus burst into the elbow room. He jumped and threw the paper down when he saw the bombastic radical 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 feel this out ? ``

`` Willinson sent me a note, '' Albus handed his dad the parchment.

Harry quickly read the letter and looked up at Albus and everyone else. `` How do you know it 's Kaden and how do you know Willinson sent this ? ``

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

`` All right, '' Harry sighed, `` Let me contact your Uncle Ron and then we 'll head down to Hogsmeade. Gabriella, go inform the headmaster and Neville, then riposte to Gryffindor and make sure as shooting cypher leaves the tower. ``

Gabriella nodded and left the way. Harry pulled out his wand and whispered an incantation. An tremendous silvery stag volley 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 waiting line is closing on the 24th until September 1st and this time trusted writer ca n't submit new chapters either. I might be able to squeeze in an superfluous update before, but I ca n't warrant it.

If anyone is looking for another story to read, Dancer of Starlight has a new one that was recently posted. It 's called Some arcanum and you can get it on her Author Thomas Nelson Page or in my Favorites. It 's quite good !

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 critical review !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Harry went into his bedroom to put on robes and left Albus and the others in his sitting room. Albus tapped his foot impatiently and stared at his dad 's bedroom door.

`` We 're going to retrieve him, Albus, '' pink wine said quietly.

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

`` feel at the Map, '' lav suggested, `` We should observe 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 recollect he 's in the Shrieking hutch, do you ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Only way you can get into that is the Whomping willow tree, '' Matt 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 dots labeled 'Kaden Dursley'and 'Quinton Willinson'. Finally, he spotted them.

`` There ! '' Albus pointed, `` Inside that theater that 's closest to the Shrieking hovel. ``

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

`` No, '' Albus said, `` Willinson 's on the polar side of the household as Kaden. ``

The chamber 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 Shrieking Shack. ``

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

`` I just do. trustfulness me. You 've got to burst in there and economise Kaden ! ``

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

`` But I have test copy ! '' Albus sighed.

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

Albus groaned inwardly and turned his header around to get together John and Matt 's gaze. They had agreed not to tell anyone about the Map until the following year. But the looks on John and lustrelessness 's faces told Albus that both of them agreed that they should secern Harry in fiat to serve Kaden.

`` It 's gruelling to explain, '' Albus began, `` But the 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 tracks. He whirled around and stared at Albus with a mingled look of mental confusion and awe on his face.

`` Did you bring in 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 find it ? ``

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

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

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

By the clip Harry and Albus left the Hogwarts grounds and entered Hogsmeade, they were far ahead of Albus 's acquaintance. Harry paused in front of The Three broomstick and waited for them to enamour up.

It was an unusually fond dark for the root of June. There was n't a speck of confidential information, nor a cloud in the sky. The stars were all out and the almost full Moon illuminated Hogsmeade enough that they did n't require to alight their wands. Albus wondered for a quick second if Matt should feature just stayed in the shoal due to the phase of the moon, but did n't linger on the thought. Albus was much too focused on Kaden to think about often else.

Albus waited impatiently with his dad, but was startled at the sound of a flash fissure. 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 note Albus had received, but he left the part about the map out.

toilet and Amanda skidded to a halt behind Harry and Albus and looked around nervously. `` Rose ... and ... Matt ... are far ... behind, '' John 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.

`` Good. But do n't give it to him. Listen, I let you lot come along because I figured if I did n't, you 'd sneak out anyway. But I do n't want you getting involved. Stay behind me at all times and obey whatever I tell you, '' Harry said sternly. `` I do n't need a repeat of stopping point yr. ``

Albus nodded reluctantly. `` All right. ``

`` goodness, '' Harry replied.

Rose and Matt ran up behind John and Amanda a few minutes later. `` Did ... we ... miss ... anything ? '' Matt asked.

`` No, '' Harry said, `` Now, I want you all to trace me. Wands out. If someone tries to assail you, you 've got my permission to use whatever jinx or hex comes to your brain. ``

Albus drew his scepter and followed his dad down the lull street. He had to take that despite the fact that he was worried about Kaden, it was kind of exciting to go on a deputation with his dad and Uncle Ron. The only fourth dimension he 'd ever seen them in Auror mode was the old spring, and Albus missed much of his dad 's duel since he was dueling Quinton Willinson at the time.

The group continued down the street, past the derelict shop and tacit star sign. Albus had never been in Hogsmeade at Night before. It was kind of spooky, especially as they left the more populated area and approached the Shrieking hut.

`` Ooo, spooky, '' whoremaster whispered.

`` You 've got to be quiet, '' Harry said.

`` Sorry, '' John muttered.

Harry and Ron stopped in front of the house that was closest to the screeching Shack. It was a one-level building, that looked in fearsome need of repairs. The shutters were falling off, the key was chipped, and parts of the turnout were missing. It looked like it had n't been lived in in years. The grass was vastly overgrown and Albus spotted a few dwarf yap near the bushes that were along the route. All in all, it looked almost creepier than the Shrieking Shack. Harry and Ron stooped down and squatted behind the scrub. Albus and his friends did the same.

`` arrest here with them, Ron, '' Harry whispered, `` I do n't require Willinson to know they 're here. I 'm going to negotiate with him. ``

`` All right hand, '' Ron agreed.

Albus watched as his dad got up and fawn up the walk to the house. He stopped when he was halfway up it.

`` Quinton Willinson ! '' Harry called in what must deliver been a magically overdraw interpreter, `` Are you there ? ``

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

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

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

`` You captured my first cousin, '' Harry said, `` You 've made requirement in edict for us to get him back. I think we need to come to an concord. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` I want to do it what 's going on in that mansion, '' 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 stick around behind this railway line. '' Ron waved his baton and a gloomy line appeared where the grass met the road.

`` Fine, mulct, '' the man muttered and crossed his arms, but made no motility to go back to his mansion, `` Never any peace around here. Whether it 's those bloody spook in that decrepit old shack or Aurors screaming in the dead of night .... ''

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

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

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

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

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

Albus turned around again. There was now a pocket-size gang of Hogsmeade residents clad in a variety of pyjama, dressing robe, and cloaks, standing just behind the blood Ron had drawn.

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

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

`` I do n't care ! If you do n't give me that damn cloak I 'll curse this kid to next C ! ``

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

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

`` Listen, tribe ! '' Ron shouted, `` You do n't read the circumstances. If you continue to question our actions, I 'll have to ask you to return to your planetary house. ``

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

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

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

`` lady, '' Ron held up his hand, `` As I said before, if you do n't stay back, I 'll have to ask you to depart. ``

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

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

`` Just let Kaden result, and we 'll talk. ``

`` No ! Are you going to give me the crashing cloak or not, Potter ? ! ``

`` I am not. ``

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

`` That would be a bad theme, Willinson, '' Harry said.

`` soul do something ! '' another woman shouted.

Ron whispered an conjuration and a silvery terrier appeared out of his sceptre. He talked to it and it disappeared into the nighttime. Moments later, a beldame and a wizard Apparated next to Ron.

`` We 've got a 230, '' Ron muttered, `` Lewster, stay here and hold back the crowd back. They 've been pushy. Newman, survey me. '' Ron turned to Albus, `` rose and Al, halt here. Under no circumstances are you or your friend to come into the house. ``

Lewster, the superstar, took Ron 's seat in presence of the crew and scowled at them. Ron and John Henry Newman walked up the concrete and stood behind Harry.

`` You asked for it, Potter ! '' Willinson shouted. A few minute later, Albus heard a shriek 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 capable.

`` C'mon, '' Albus stood up.

`` What ? '' rosebush exclaimed, `` My dad said to stay put out of the house ! ``

`` We 're not going in the house. We 're going to watch through the windowpane. You think I can just sit here and not hump what 's going on ? ``

`` But Albus- ''

`` I figure we 'd better wear the Cloak, so only two of you can come in with me. ``

`` I 'll go, '' John and lustrelessness said at the same time.

`` Then let 's go, '' Albus replied.

`` But Albus- '' rose wine stammered.

`` You 're not talking me out of this, pink wine. ``

John and Matt stood up and Albus threw the Cloak over the three of them. They walked quietly up to the house, leaving Rose with her oral cavity gaped clear and Amanda shaking her head teacher. The early Auror, Lewster, did n't even seem to find them give and Albus had a flavour he would n't have cared anyway.

Albus crouched down in front of a window and peeked inside. He was glad that Willinson had been keeping Kaden in the front room, and they were capable to see. Kaden was cowering in a corner while Willinson stood in social movement of him. Willinson had his verge pointed right at Harry, who was standing directly in presence of him. Ron and Newman were slightly behind Harry, their wands pointed at Willinson.

`` Merlin, '' Albus whispered.

`` Bloody infernal region, '' lav said.

`` We should go in there and aid, '' Albus said.

`` No, '' Matt grabbed the back of Albus 's gown, `` They 're Aurors, they can do by it. Plus, your dad said to stay away, we 'd be in huge trouble if we went in the house. ``

Albus sighed and crouched back down. flatness was right. There was n't anything Albus could do. His dad had it under mastery. He turned to the window and watched what was going on.

Kaden looked up and saw Harry and the other 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 think about it, kid, '' Willinson growled, `` rest where you are, or I 'll curse you. ``

Kaden sat back down with a look of scourge on his nerve. Albus was surprised they were able-bodied to see what everyone was saying. The old house must possess had a cluster of cracks around the window.

`` Willinson, '' Harry began, `` We 're going to need you to let Kaden come with us. Then we can talk 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 adopt my society. He told you about it. ``

`` Yes, he did, '' Harry replied, `` And I do n't get the Cloak on me. ``

`` I do n't believe you. Accio Cloak ! '' Willinson pointed his wand at Harry, but aught happened.

`` See ? No cloak, '' Harry said, `` Now release Kaden and we 'll babble. 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 mean so, '' Willinson growled and pointed his wand at Harry, `` Expelliarmus ! ``

But Harry was too warm for Willinson. He dodged the spell and sent one back at Willinson. Willinson and Harry broke out in a duel, with magic spell flying everywhere.

`` This wo n't last long, '' Albus muttered, `` He 's an awful dueler. ``

Ron ran from behind Harry and over to Kaden. He pulled Kaden up and made a elan for the door. Willinson spotted them and sent a go, but Paul Leonard Newman blocked it. Ron and Kaden burst through the doorway 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 tangency with Harry or Newman, and well-nigh of Harry and Paul Newman 's spells were blasting apart furniture as Willinson dodged them.

Newman sent a trip whammy at Willinson and caused him to settle over a conk out chair. Harry immediately disarmed him and caught his wand. Paul Leonard Newman conjured ropes and bound Willinson 's hands. The two Aurors then lifted him to his metrical foot and started to tangle him out of the house.

`` Now we leave, '' Albus announced. The three male child stood up and walked as fast as they could indorse to the bush.

`` I 'm storm you did n't get caught, '' Rose muttered when they sat back down.

`` form of strait like you 're frustrated, '' trick smirked.

`` What happens now ? '' lustrelessness asked.

Albus looked out at the crew. Now that Willinson had been caught, Lewster was trying to disperse them. nearly were going back to their homes, but a few unregenerate I 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 bushes. Kaden still looked scared out of his mind and stood shaking with Ron 's arm around his shoulder joint. Albus walked over to them, followed by the quietus of his friends.

`` What 's going to happen to Willinson ? '' John asked.

`` Harry will ingest him to the Ministry, where he will have charges put against him. Then he 'll go to Azkaban. ``

`` goodness, '' Albus said.

`` Now, let 's get back to Hogwarts, '' Ron said, and began to take the air up the road, back into the main piece of Hogsmeade.

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Ron decided that Kaden should go to the Hospital Wing, and brothel keeper Pomfrey reluctantly let Albus and his friends stay with him. Ron left shortly after he explained what had gone on. He had to go talk to Kendrick and then go to the Ministry to assist Harry with the paperwork.

`` You know, '' Madam Pomfrey said as she handed Kaden a potion, `` You lot are beginning to prompt me a lot of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Two year now, you have gotten into trouble at the end of the year. ``

`` It 's not our shift, '' Albus shrugged.

`` I know it 's not, '' Madam Pomfrey said, `` Now, I 'll let you delay for a one-half hour or so and then you 've got to get back to your common room. Especially you, mat, you look a bit peaky. ``

`` I 'm very well, '' Matt shrugged. He did look exhausted, most belike due to the fact that the full moonlight was two days away.

`` Nonsense, '' dame 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 matte and he downed it, wincing at the disgusting taste.

Once dame Pomfrey returned to her study, Albus turned to Kaden. `` Ok, explain 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 strike. Felix pulled me into a nearby schoolroom, where Willinson was waiting. Except he was n't Willinson. He was a seventh class girl, or what looked like a seventh year miss. He must have taken Polyjuice Potion. Anyway, he somehow found an invisibleness Cloak. Which kind of makes me inquire why he wanted yours. But he threw it over me and levitated me to Hogsmeade and to that old house. And well, you know the quietus. ``

`` Wow, '' Ablus replied, `` You 're ok, though, right ? He did n't perform any really bad nemesis 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 year. We all did. And we were all scared. ''

Matt, Saint John the Apostle, blush wine, and Amanda all nodded.

`` See ? '' Albus said, `` existence brave is n't about not being scared. I bet even my dad was scared tonight. I 'm for certain you were brave. Did you try to hex Willinson at some full stop ? ``

`` Yeah. ``

`` So you were weather. You tried to duel him. Someone who was n't weather would n't get tried to duel him. ``

`` I guess. ``

`` I 'm grievous. You 're brave, Kaden, '' Albus said, `` You do belong in Gryffindor. ``

`` All right. Thanks, Albus. ``

`` No trouble, '' Albus smiled, `` You 're officially one of us now. You 've dueled Willinson. ``

Kaden laughed a little, `` Just so long as it does n't suit a habit. ``

`` I do n't think it will, '' Albus grinned, `` He 's going to Azkaban. ``

`` goodness, '' Kaden said, `` But Albus, why did he want your cloak ? Do you know why ? ``

Albus exchanged glances with Rose and then sighed. `` Yes, I do hump. It 's really, really complicated. I 'd hold to explain my entire first year of school for you to understand properly. ``

`` fountainhead, I 've got nothing better to do, '' Kaden grinned, `` I 'll be bored out of my judgement in this billet. ``

`` The matter is, Kaden, '' Albus sighed, `` That I really ca n't secernate 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 Victor-Marie Hugo for old age. I 'm not even indisputable if Lily and Victor-Marie Hugo know about it yet. But anyway, James, rose wine, and I found out final stage year, and it 's got everything to do with why Willinson wants my cloak.

`` My dad did n't desire us knowing because he does n't need a whole lot of hoi polloi to have it off. He thought we 'd distinguish masses. He made us promise not enjoin 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 cognize 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 last year. That 's why I think my dad will evidence you soon. ``

`` All right, I 'll try and be patient, '' Kaden said.

`` Your half minute 's up ! '' dame Pomfrey announced, `` Off to your dormitories. I want you all to get some rest ! Honestly, it 's almost midnight ! ``

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A/N : I managed to embrace in another update ! There 's only one more chapter after this and it wo n't be posted until the waiting line is undecided again.

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to ngayonatkailanman, Liana, tranc3rooney, Moonylupin, Jen, sinwillys822, Gospel According to Luke, and EvilChaos for their critique !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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There was a pageboy farseeing article on the front of the oracle the following morning that detailed every look 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 wink renown as soon as he left the hospital offstage after breakfast. Almost the total school, including a few Slytherins, wanted a commencement manus chronicle of how he got kidnapped. Kaden did n't show any of the fears he had the previous night as he greatly embellished what went on in the old abandoned house.

Harry still had n't returned from the Ministry. Albus figured he was still fussy with sentencing Willinson to Azkaban. Albus did n't have long to lie in on it, though, because they had the final stage of their examinations that day.

`` I am so beaming those are over ! '' Saint John exclaimed at dinner party that Night, `` I say we party in the common elbow room tonight ! ``

`` Some of us, '' Gabriella leaned over the board, `` Still accept O.W.L.s to consider. ``

`` Oh, er, right, '' St. John the Apostle muttered, `` Never mind. ``

`` We can still political party, '' Albus whispered, `` Just not in the vernacular room. ``

`` Oh, yeah, '' Saint John grinned.

`` And then I tried to kick his wand 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 slight girl. ``

Albus rolled his eyes. `` This just gets crazier and gaga. ``

`` 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. john and matt read it over his shoulder.

Dear Al,

Things are pretty much taken forethought of at
the Ministry. I 'll be back around seven.
sports meeting me in the entryway antechamber then. Bring
Rose, Kaden, lusterlessness, John the Evangelist, and Amanda. I 'd
like to talk to you about stopping point night.

Love,
Dad

mat looked at his sentinel. `` That 's in a half hour. ``

`` half hour to drag Kaden away from his fans, '' John smirked.

A half hour later Albus and his Quaker were standing around the Entrance dorm, waiting for Harry. Kaden had reluctantly left his gaggle of daughter, only after Albus had told him that Harry was going to explain about the Cloak.

`` well, well, what have we here ? '' a wheezing articulation said from behind them.

Albus spun around and saw Filch limping towards them with a smirk on his face.

`` Loitering in the entering Hall, '' Filch muttered, `` What are you up to, I wonder .... ''

`` Er, '' Albus said.

`` Another custody, before the twelvemonth 's up .... ''

`` They 're with me, Filch, '' Harry shouted from the door, `` And it 's not curfew yet. ``

`` Right, right ... '' Filch muttered and shuffled off in the antonym direction.

`` So, way of Requirement audio thoroughly ? '' Harry asked.

Everyone nodded and followed Harry up the stairs. They were stopped no less than three prison term by diverse students wanting to speak to Kaden. Albus and Saint John broke out in hysterical laughter after the third soul asked for his autograph. Eventually, they did manage to make it to the Room.

Everybody settled themselves onto the diverse comfy armchairs and couch 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 interest, Kaden. I 'm going to explain everything. ``

`` Excellent, '' Kaden grinned.

Harry launched into the foresightful level about the Hallows, beginning with how he, Ron, and Hermione first learned about the Hallows, including the Tale of the Three chum, and ending with the incident that happened the finis natural spring. By the clock time he finished, Kaden was staring at him open mouthed and a look of awe on his face.

`` Blimey, that 's perplex, '' Kaden grinned.

`` I 'd value it if you would n't tell anyone about this, Kaden, '' Harry said seriously.

Albus tried to stifle his laughter as he turned to appear at Rose.

`` What 's so funny ? '' Kaden asked.

`` You. Keeping a secret, '' bathroom grinned.

`` Oh, shut it. I 've kept secrets. ``

`` I 'm sure enough Kaden will be able to hold on it a mysterious, '' 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 minimal ten days sentence, utmost twenty class. He 's not too happy about it, but too bad for him. ``

`` Good, '' 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 detentions. ``

`` 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 give us any information when we questioned him. ``

`` Hope you find them soon, '' Kaden replied.

`` Me, too, '' Harry said and turned to Albus, `` Now, Al, could you explain about this new map you showed me final Nox ? ``

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 house. It was hidden in an old photo album of the piranha. ``

`` 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 wish now is for you to excuse exactly how this map works. I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

`` All right, '' Albus glanced at his friends and then back at his dad, `` At first, we had no musical theme what to do with it. So we tried random stuff like trance and the idiom for the marauder 's Map. Eventually we figured it out, but it turns out this map was more refine than the Marauder 's Map.

`` For it to cultivate, four Gryffindors have to be 'the next piranha. ``

`` Wait, what ? '' Harry asked.

`` The Marauders 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 magic trick, '' Harry said quietly.

`` So, somehow the map recognized that I was related to one of the vulture and thought I might be one of the new predator, '' Albus explained, `` And, it 's true. I am the new Prongs. ``

Harry stared at Albus. `` Falco columbarius. That is incredible, Albus. ``

Albus smiled. `` And Matt, John Lackland, and Kaden are the other new predator. It would n't experience worked without them. ``

`` neediness to guess who 's who ? '' John grinned.

Harry smirked, `` You 're Padfoot. ``

`` Is it that obvious ? ``

`` Yes, '' Harry, Albus, and Rose said at the Saami time.

`` Well, surmisal who lusterlessness and Kaden are, '' John said.

`` I think I 'm even more obvious than you are, '' Matt muttered from the lounge he was laying on.

`` You 're Moony, '' Harry said, `` Which leaves Kaden to be Wormtail. You sort of got the worst end of the deal. ``

Kaden shrugged, `` I do n't suffer to be exactly like him. ``

`` Of line not, '' Harry agreed. `` So, how did you demonstrate to the map that you were the new marauder ? ``

`` Er, '' Albus shrugged, `` We had to do some, well, some stuff. ``

`` What variety of poppycock, 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 top dog and laughing by the time Albus had finished.

`` I ca n't say I 'm happy that you snuck out of the castle and spent the night in the Shrieking hovel or that you Stunned deer in the forest near rose 's home, 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 register up, though. ``

Albus revealed the map and handed it to his dad. He only hoped that Harry would n't notice the third page. Albus did n't require to tell his dad about the secret elbow 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 succeeding generation of Marauders. Now, I 've got to go speak with the schoolmaster. I 'll see you tomorrow. ``

`` night, Dad, '' Albus got up.

`` Night, Al, '' Harry stood up and gave his son a hug, `` Love you. ``

`` Love you, too. ``

Saint John the Apostle stood up as soon as Harry left. `` Ok, you lot, let 's go celebrate the end of exams ! ``

Albus, pink wine, and Amanda got up as well. `` near estimate ! '' Albus grinned.

`` Are you sleeping ? '' John poked Matt.

`` I was, '' lusterlessness groaned.

`` Aw, amount on, we want to go celebrate in the former room. ``

`` Ugh, all right, I 'm coming, '' mat sat up, `` Are n't you lot tired ? We got almost no sleep last night and then had to be up ahead of time for test. ``

`` Not really, '' John shrugged, `` But I know you are. I saw you fall asleep on your History of Magic exam. ``

`` It would be hard not to, '' Matt yawned, `` The class is bad enough, but a test ? ``

`` I agree with you there, '' John said.

Albus, Matt, lav, and Kaden hoist up spending the night in the Marauder 's Den. Matt fell asleep in his bed as soon as they got there, and no one had the heart to arouse him up. fountainhead, whoremaster did, but Rose convinced him not to. The female child left shortly before curfew, after a few rounds of Exploding Snap and whizz 's chess game, as well as the feeding of legion Chocolate batrachian and Bertie Bott 's Beans.

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The remaining week of shoal went by incredibly fast. Albus and his ally spent most of it away, once flatness was out of the hospital backstage that is, playing Quidditch and goofing off. Kaden 's many admirers slowly trickled away and soon he was just a regular student again. Ravenclaw won the firm Cup yet again. Albus and rose went to yet another Hogwarts commencement ceremony, this time for their cousin Francis Edgar Stanley. Albus had a belief he 'd be going to every bingle Hogwarts graduation for at least the next ten class. He would probably be so regurgitate of them by the time he graduated that he would n't even want to attend. Stanley 's graduation was much the same as Victoire 's had been, and Teddy 's the class before.

`` I ca n't believe my first year is over, '' Kaden sighed as they were riding the gear back to John Griffith Chaney, `` It 's definitely been the best year of school ever. ``

`` Never a softened moment at Hogwarts, that 's for certainly, '' Albus laughed.

`` I 'll say. enquire what 'll happen next leap ? ``

`` Hopefully, zero, '' Albus replied. He had had enough of the duels with Willinson. All Albus wanted was a schooltime twelvemonth that did not regard anything Kaden would consider 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, '' lusterlessness began, `` My mum said you lot could amount expend a few Day at my menage this summer, if you want. ``

`` Yeah ! '' Kaden shouted excitedly, `` Your house has got to be more exciting than mine. ``

`` If you want exciting, you ought to see my Uncle Jack 's house, '' Matt said, `` You want to come over, Albus and John ? ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus grinned.

`` numeration me in, '' trick said, `` I 'll be up for getting away from my sister. Ashtyn 's going to be unbearable this summertime, what with her going to Hogwarts in the fall. ``

`` Lily, too, '' Albus said.

`` And Hugo, '' rosebush added.

`` Well, I have n't got any untested siblings, so we 'll have the house to ourselves. Besides my parents, that is, '' Matt pointed out.

`` Excellent, '' John grinned. `` So, anyone doing anything exciting this summer ? Anymore chill trips, Amanda ? ``

`` I do n't think so, '' Amanda said, `` I wish we 'd go back to Eire, 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. ``

`` cypher exciting for me, '' Albus said.

`` Me either, '' blush wine said.

`` Or me, '' John the Evangelist laughed, `` We 're middling boring, are n't we ? We 'll just have got to raise the rumpus at Matt 's house. ``

`` Good circumstances with that with my mum around, '' flatness smirked, `` I swear she 's got eyes on the spinal column of her top dog. ``

`` I think all mommy do, '' John shook his drumhead, `` So, when did your parents say we could come over ? ``

`` Dunno, '' Matt shrugged, `` Depends on when we 're visiting Uncle tar, I suppose. I 'll owl you. ``

`` audio in effect. ``

The difference of the wagon 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. flatness 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 venomous bout of Exploding Snap.

`` You two ought to practice that over the summer, '' Rose said cheerfully, `` And perhaps find out a cleaning appeal or two. '' She pointed her wand at each of their faces in turn and restored them to their common sportsmanlike state.

`` Yeah, yeah, '' John muttered.

`` Just you wait, '' Kaden grinned as he opened the room access and walked out into the corridor, `` seminal fluid September, we 'll wipe the flooring with you. ``

`` I 'll believe it when I see it, '' Rose smiled.

Albus laughed to himself as he followed his booster out into the corridor. He joined the throngs of students emerging onto the platform. Albus spotted his parents and Lily, standing next to rose wine 's parents and Hugo. He pushed through the crowd of students and made his way over to them. Albus was happy to be going house, but at the Lapplander time he was excited about the next school class. He would be a 3rd year, which meant he could visit Hogsmeade. Albus grinned to himself as he thought about all the possibilities that Hogsmeade would hold 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 dubiousness that a lot of people will probably ask in reviews, I am writing a sequel to this ! It 's nearly finished and quite unlike than this one. I do accept some John R. Major editing to do and am going to try and start that soon, but I do n't foresee posting the kickoff chapter for another Clarence Day. Not to mention the fact that it is still currently being called Albus Potter and the Unnamed subsequence and I need to come up with a permanent title. School has started, so my writing time is limited. I will probably post updates about how the editing is coming along on my web log on the HPFF forum, so find free to check 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 reviews, as well as anyone who has read/reviewed the previous chapters !