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Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda all agreed to wait until after dinner to visit Matt in the hospital offstage the next day. They had the afternoon off, but Kaden did n't, and he wanted to come along. Kaden seemed even happier now that he was no longer excluded from anything that Albus did. Gone were the days where Albus would be capable to creep off to the Room of Requirement without Kaden, now that he knew about the room. Of course of study, Albus supposed he could just ask the room not reach itself obtrusive to Kaden, but Kaden could probably guess that he was in there anyway.

`` You have to be quiet in the Hospital Wing, Kaden, '' Albus explained as they walked there after dinner party, `` Or else Madam Pomfrey will throw you out. ``

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

Albus pushed open the doorway and everyone followed him inside. dame Pomfrey was pouring a bluish potion into a nursing bottle 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 nurse 's curious look.

`` Huh, '' Madam Pomfrey shook her head, `` You 'd better restrain it quiet, Kaden. Do n't go telling the whole schoolhouse about it. ``

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

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

Albus led his friend over to the only if occupied bed and pulled back the mantle. lustrelessness was awake, but he looked exhausted as usual.

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

`` All right wing, '' Matt replied.

Albus, John, Rose, and Amanda crowded around Matt 's bed like usual, but Kaden had frozen in shoes and was staring at matt. For the low gear time in his life, he was speechless.

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

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

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

`` I did n't have sex that 's what would fall out, '' Kaden said quietly.

`` Only happens sometimes, '' lusterlessness explained.

`` But he always looks like he got off worse in a duel, '' toilet commented, gesturing to the gash on lustrelessness 's cheek.

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

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

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

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

`` I 've slept for tenacious than that, '' matte replied, `` phonograph record 's four days. ``

`` Four days ? ! ``

`` Yeah. ``

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

`` Yeah. Actually, one of the active ingredients in the Drowsiness Potion is also in the wolf's bane I take, so it was like I got a double dose. That 's why the potion had more of an force on me than everyone else and why it took so long to bust off. ``

`` That makes sense, '' Rose said.

`` But ma'am Pomfrey said I ca n't wind up making that potion next week, '' flatness continued, `` Because it seems to affect me More than it 's supposed to. Malfoy wo n't be too glad. ``

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

`` Hopefully that 'll pass next week, too, '' Matt said.

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

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

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

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

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

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The rest of the week passed by very slowly. Albus was excited about finding the virtuoso 's Finger Print charm, so that did n't help oneself matters. After what seemed wish forever, Sabbatum finally arrived and Albus and his admirer found themselves holed up in the program library, searching as many books as they could.

`` Look in the index, '' Rose instructed as she dumped a huge good deal of Christian Bible onto the table, `` Just wait up 'Wizard 's finger Print'and if it 's not there, do n't inconvenience oneself searching that account book. ``

`` What would we do without you, rise ? '' john laughed as he took the al-Qur'an that was on top.

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

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

Albus had to harmonize with this. turn out had done most of the workplace for this map, even though it was Albus, Matt, John, and Kaden who were supposed to be the new Marauders. But it 's not like rosiness would n't benefit from the map, so Albus tried not to find guilty about it.

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

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

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

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

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed.

`` Keep looking, '' mat told them as he grabbed another book.

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

Albus went through another five books before he actually found one that had mavin 's Finger Print in the index. Everyone else had found books that contained it, but did n't grant the incantation. Albus excitedly flipped to the page given in the index number 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 sceptre front. `` expression, '' he handed the record to Rose.

`` This is it, '' Rose grinned after she read the varlet, `` 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 account book, which was entitled, 101 charm Every Auror Should Know. The librarian glared at him for a moment and then checked the account book out for him. She handed it back to him and rattled off her usual warnings about defacing program library books.

`` It should be relatively bare, '' rosebush explained as they entered the way of demand, `` But I think we ought to try it out with combat parchment first. ``

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

`` 'The Wizard 's fingerbreadth photographic print is an extremely useful appeal, especially for those involved with Magical Law Enforcement. When performed correctly, the charm will discover a wizard or witch 's full epithet, natal day, a list of berth where he or she has lived, any sort of special abilities or abnormality, and a few personality characteristic. 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 special charm is quite controversial, given the fact that it reveals large quantity of personal information. In the wrong bridge player, the spell can be used to steal another 's identity operator. It gave the section of Magical Law Enforcement in Kingdom of Spain a particularly hard time in the 1930s, when a mathematical group of thief used it to gain access to several camber accounts.

A relatively simple magical spell to perform, all the caster must do is wave his or her wand around in a circular way, clockwise ( as shown in the diagram on the opposite page ), then orient the wand at the finger in interrogation, say the incantation, and force the fingerbreadth down onto a musical composition of lambskin. No ink is necessary. The conjuration that is used is Digitulus Scripsi.

Once the finger print is on the parchment, a different incantation is needed to reveal the info. Simply tap your wand to the finger mark and itemise Acclaro .'''

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

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

`` Let 's try it, '' Rose suggested as she pulled out a roll of sheepskin. She ripped it up into six patch and handed them out.

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

`` All right, '' Albus began, `` Wave your verge in a clockwise roundabout. Then point your scepter at your fingerbreadth and say 'Digitulus Scripsi'. Then campaign your finger onto the sheepskin. ``

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

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

`` Me, too, '' Amanda, John the Evangelist, and lustrelessness said.

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

`` You moved your wand counter-clockwise instead of clockwise, '' rose wine told him, `` Try it again. ``

This time, Kaden succeeded in performing the appealingness.

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

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

nix happened for a few seconds, and then language started appearing below the digit print, much like the way news appeared on the predator 's Map. Albus stared in awe as he looked down at the parchment.

ALBUS SEVERUS POTTER
D.O.B. June 28, 2005
Born in Greater London, England
other places of residence- None
whisker Colour- blackamoor
Eye Colour- jet
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- None

The list then went on to describe Albus 's personality. It was so accurate that he was sort of freaked out by it. How could a appealingness get that much just from a digit print ?

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

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

St. Matthew CONAN ECKERTON
D.O.B. February 6, 2005
Born in Brisbane, Australia
former Places of Residence- Caloundra, Australia ; Thetford, England
tomentum Colour- Blonde
Eye Colour- wild blue yonder
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- lycanthrope

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

`` Yeah, '' rose announced, `` But it 's form of scarey, really. ``

`` It worked, '' John said.

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

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

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

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

Rose collected the lambskin and tossed them in the fervidness while Albus rummaged around in his bag for the Map. He found it and set it down on the table. Everyone crowded around it, staring at it.

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

Albus, matt, John, and Kaden all performed the charm to get their finger print onto the map. A minute later, there were four digit print on the map. Nobody said a word as they performed the revealing good luck charm on them, but Albus could experience the fervor building. This was it. In a matter of instant, they might ingest the new Map revealed. Albus and his ally had been working towards this ever since the source of the schooltime year.

Albus stared at the Map after everyone had finished performing the charms. goose egg happened for the longest prison term, and Albus was beginning to think that they had guessed wrongly about the Finger Print spell being the correct charm to reveal the map. Then, the digit 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 magical spell on fixture parchment.

Then, news 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 ! '' lav exclaimed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Not certainly yet, '' Albus grinned and sat back down. `` Thanks, pink wine, for all the help. ``

`` No trouble, '' rose smiled, `` I 'm glad we 've got it working, too. ``

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

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

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

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

Albus turned away from blush wine and looked back at the map. The receive message was slowly disappearing and new lines were forming on it. At the top it said 'The vulture 's Map : Second variant'. The rest of it looked exactly like the regular vulture 's Map.

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

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

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

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

`` well that sucks, '' John muttered, `` All that research for nothing. ``

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

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

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

`` You 're just saying that because you did n't spend the unharmed year on it, '' Albus snapped, `` If you 'd expend a class trying to visualize that affair out, you 'd be angry, too. But you just found out about it a week ago. ``

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

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

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

`` Wait, '' Matt said quietly, `` There 's three telephone number at the bottom. '' He pointed to the butt right hand corner.

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

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

`` Tap your wand on the number two, Albus, '' Rose said.

Albus shrugged and did as he was told. He let out a pant as all the ink disappeared and then began to take back, 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 other part. Albus stared at it and saw Honeyduke 's, the 3 Broomsticks, Dervish and Banges, Weasley 's virtuoso Wheezes, the Hog 's head teacher, the screaming hovel, and all the theatre that created the little small town.

Then there were the dots. Just like on the unconstipated Marauder 's Map, this one showed all the citizenry in Hogsmeade as tag dots. Albus peered down and saw his Uncle Ron 's dot moving around in Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes. There were various other dots in the store as well, although Albus did n't recognize any of them. All the buildings on the map, with the exception of the Shrieking Shack, were filled with various labeled dots.

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

`` This is incredible, '' blush wine said.

`` We are going to give so much fun side by side class in Hogsmeade, '' John grinned.

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

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

`` I am so glad this was n't a put-on, '' lusterlessness commented, `` Think of everything we can do with this. ``

Albus was thinking the Lapplander matter. He was sure the marauder had created this in order to aid with their pranking of educatee in Hogsmeade. Albus was n't really one to prank mass. surely, he did it on function and certainly enjoyed observing other people 's frivolity, but he was n't that good at coming up with them. However, he was thinking that the map of Hogsmeade would be useful if they ever wanted to purloin into the village when they were n't supposed to. Combined with the Invisibility Cloak, he could get away with anything in Hogsmeade.

`` Wonder what the bit three does, '' mat mused.

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

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

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

'At the beginning of our 6th year, we decided we needed a new project to work on. The Animagus process was long since completed, and we were bored. Yes, I suppose we could have concentrated more on preparation, but that would bear been even more boring.

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

'Thus began the longsighted process of finding an empty way in the castle that nobody knew about. wellspring, a place everyone except Dumbledore did n't know about .'

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

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

'Just get on with it .'

'Patience, Moony, I want to explain it properly. Anyway, once we found this room, we used a variety of spells to shit it our own. We also concealed it and charmed it to only unfold for us.

'Since you have proven yourselves to be the next genesis of Marauders, this room will open for you as well. We would care to pass it on to you .'
`` We get our own mutual room ? '' John asked, `` brainy ! ``

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

'Ah, but Padfoot, do we want to pee-pee this well-to-do ?'

'Why of form not, Prongs. Do we ever make things easygoing ?'

'You 're rectify. We always make these thing as unmanageable as possible. Opinions, Moony, Wormtail ?'

'I agree, unmanageable would be best .'

'Excellent, Moony 's on circuit board .'

'Difficult is fine .'

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

'Thus, we leave you with book of instructions. We have set up a sort of hunt throughout the school and grounds. The first off cue will lead you someplace, where you will find the four paw print carved somewhere in that place. Tap it with your digit and it will give you another clue.

'And now we will give you the first clue. Find the post where we breathe our heads, but the resolution is not our beds .'

With that, the map went blank once again. Albus quickly grabbed a bit of parchment and a quill and scribble down the showtime clue.

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

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

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

`` I do n't care, '' pink wine replied.

`` Imagine, our own plebeian room, '' lusterlessness said, `` I think this will be even near than the Room of Requirement. ``

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

`` Although the elbow room has always been available when I 've wanted it, '' matte commented.

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

`` Oh, definitely, '' matt agreed.

Albus and his friends spent another fifteen minutes in the room of Requirement trying to decipher the clue. cypher came up with anything and blush wine decided they should all written report and fig out the clew later. Albus could n't reason since he had put off his homework long enough, and he had Quidditch practice the following day.

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

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

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For the next few daytime, Albus found his judgement drifting to the clue every time he tried to learn. It was driving him mad. Where else did he sleep besides his bed ? None of his Quaker had come up with anything either. pink wine did n't seem to be putting much thought into it, since test were only a month and a half away. She seemed to think that Albus ought not to focus too much on the clew either, but Albus could n't help it.

Albus was completely ignoring prof Binns'boring lecturing the following Wednesday and focusing solely on the clue. A place to catch some Z's, he thought as he tapped his quill on his book. He sighed and lifted his head up. rosebush was the simply one actually taking bill. whoremonger 's eyes were drooping and Albus was indisputable he 'd fall asleep soon.

Sleep ! Albus grinned to himself. That was it ! The history of legerdemain classroom was the resolution. It seemed obvious to him now. Everyone except perhaps rosebush had fallen asleep at one clock time or another in that room.

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

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

`` I 'll just pick this up, prof, '' Albus said as he bent down.

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

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

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

Luckily there was n't a class in the way at that moment, so Albus and his friends had as much metre as they needed to look. Albus started his search in the front line, making for certain to inspect each desk carefully.

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

Sure enough, there were four lilliputian paw print etched into the bum of the desk.

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

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

It was kind of awkward to throw all five of them underneath the desk at the same sentence, but they managed. Albus watched as the paw photographic print disappeared and password replaced them.

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

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

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

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

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

`` But where was that ? '' St. John the Apostle replied.

`` I do n't think it means the Slytherins paid them, '' rosebush commented, `` I do n't retrieve it was meant to be that literal. It probably just means they got the Slytherins back for something, or nonplus them at something. ``

`` And it 's got to be the like place they played something, '' John said.

Matt stopped in his cut, `` Of path ! It 's the Quidditch slant ! ``

Albus turned around to see 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 tar, then, '' Matt said.

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

`` trade 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 tar first. ``

rose wine groaned and followed Albus and the others to the Great dormitory. They were deep for tiffin, since they spent so long in the chronicle of Magic classroom. Kaden demanded to jazz where they were, and became very energize when Albus whispered that they were following the clew for the map. He was a bit disappointed that Albus would be continuing to work on it after tiffin, since Kaden had classes, but Albus assured him that they would update him later that evening.

Albus, lustrelessness, and John ate a very travel rapidly luncheon, as they wanted to get out to the Quidditch Pitch as soon as potential. pink wine announced that she would not be going with them because she wanted to devote the good afternoon to studying. Amanda agreed with her since her Astronomy grad was abysmal at the moment.

Albus was very eased to see that the Quidditch Pitch was completely deserted when he and his champion entered it a few second later. This may have been because of the torrential downpour, but Albus did n't mind getting soaked.

`` Any estimation as to where it would be ? '' John asked.

`` Maybe the destination posts ? '' Albus suggested, `` They could n't experience put the prints on the dry land. ``

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

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

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

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

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

Albus wrenched the doorway open and led his ally over to where the shoal brooms 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 ground and flew directly towards the goal situation. His broom listed to the left and Albus was really grateful he got to playact Quidditch on a superior broom. Despite the mediocre broom, he was still degraded than Matt and John, and made it to the goal posts before either of them.

It did n't call for Albus long to line up the photographic print. They were etched on the very top of the midsection goal post.

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

`` Go on, let 's see the next hint, '' matt said.

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

`` 'Find the place we got when we 're not feeling our proficient, one of us goes there more than the rest ,''' Albus read and then looked up at his friends.

`` infirmary Wing, '' Matt said immediately, `` That one was sort of obvious. ``

`` Somehow I do n't think enigma were the Marauders'strong suit, '' Albus commented as they flew back down to the ground.

`` shuffle it wanton for us, '' John grinned.

`` Not really, '' matte said, `` You know how hard it 's going to be to search the Hospital Wing for four flyspeck paw prints ? What do you suppose we 'll tell Madam Pomfrey ? 'Do n't mind us, we 're just searching your intact ward for some carvings that were left here decade ago .''' Matt rolled his eyes.

Albus did n't say anything as they walked back to the changing suite. Matt was right. It would be extremely difficult to search the hospital extension for the next clue. Madam Pomfrey was always there. They could never get the seat empty in order for them to search.

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

`` Not a clew, '' Matt shrugged.

`` Hey, '' can turned to Matt, `` Maybe you can go look for it the adjacent meter you 're there. During the Nox or something. ``

`` Are you mad ? '' matte laughed, `` She 'd wonder what I was up to. She 's always got an eye on me. Must be some kind of 6th common sense. If I so much as act over in bed, she comes out of her room and inquire me what 's incorrect. I can only imagine what she 'd do if I started searching the whole place in the dead of night. ``

`` Did n't think of that, '' lavatory replied.

Albus sighed dejectedly and decided to just go to the usual room and do his homework. He had been neglecting it the solid workweek and figured he would bear to do it sometime. rose would at least be happy.

Rose and Amanda were feverishly working on homework when Albus, St. John, and matt entered the practically deserted common room. The son settled down at the board 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 find the next clew in the hospital annex, which should be pretty impossible. ``

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

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

After dinner party, Albus and his admirer went to the Room of demand, as Albus had promised Kaden he would tell him about the new developments with the map. Kaden was a bit jealous he did n't get to fly around the Quidditch delivery looking for the next clue.

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

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

`` wellspring, we 're going to have plenty of other cue to work out, '' Albus reminded him, `` Like the one we 're working on right now. ``

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

`` 'Find the stead we go when we 're not feeling our in effect, one of us goes there more than the rest period ,''' 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 front without ma'am Pomfrey there. ``

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

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

`` We 've just got to get her out of the way for a piece, '' Kaden said, `` My Friend and I at my old school did it a few clock time with teacher. You just use a distraction to get them out of the room for a few minutes or so. ``

Albus was amazed that his cousin was able to opine of that. Albus always thought Kaden was n't too bright, but he did get along up with effective ideas every so often.

`` That might work, '' Rose said.

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

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

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

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

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

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Albus had been thoroughly surprised by Matt 's willingness to eat a Fainting illusion to flim-flam lady Pomfrey. He had become much more outgoing since the previous class. Albus figured it was because he was more certain now that none of his Friend were going to foretell to the entire school that he was a werewolf.

Albus and his friend immediately formed a design once Matt had so willingly volunteered to eat the Fainting Fancy. It would take place the following Saturday. lustrelessness, Amanda, and Kaden would be stationed on the grounds, as they figured it would be skilful for Matt to faint as far away from the Hospital Wing as possible. Albus, Saint John, and rose wine would hide next to the Hospital Wing underneath the invisibility Cloak and dash in as soon as Madam Pomfrey left. They figured it would guarantee them twenty transactions of searching, perhaps thirty if they were lucky.

Saturday arrived and Albus was eager to put the plan into legal action. Rose figured it would be best to do it in the morning, when most students were either sleeping or lounging around in their coarse way. It would be better not to appeal too much unwanted attention.

Albus, lavatory, and Rose headed up the stairs after breakfast, while Matt, Amanda, and Kaden went out onto the grounds. Once Albus, John, and Rose reached the hospital Wing, Albus pulled out the Invisibility Cloak and threw it over them.

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

`` Shush, '' Rose hissed.

About twenty minutes later, Kaden came running down the corridor with a fake worried look on his face. Albus only hoped that Madam Pomfrey would n't be able to assure it was fake. Kaden ran past Albus and into the infirmary backstage.

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

`` And where is he ? '' the give suck shouted.

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

`` Hurry up ! evince me where ! ``

Madam Pomfrey and Kaden disappeared around the quoin and Albus, John, and rose hurried into the Hospital Wing.

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

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

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

fin hour passed, then ten, then XV, and still nobody had found anything. Albus was beginning to get worried. They could n't pull off a stunt like this again.

`` Found it ! '' pink wine announced. Albus breathed a suspiration of relief. He hurried over to the farthest bed and bent down next to Rose.

`` Where is it ? '' john asked.

`` There, '' Rose pointed to the right on side of the bedside table.

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

`` Hurry, '' rose said, `` I hear step. ''

`` write it down, '' Albus said as he shoved the piece of parchment that had the early clew on it to her, `` 'Find the place where we are served and waited on, they even have pie of pecan .''' Albus stood up as rosiness scribbled it down.

`` They 're coming ! '' John seethed as the door 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 matt onto a bed.

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

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

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

`` Hmm ... '' Madam Pomfrey muttered, `` This peculiar fainting looks an awfully lot like the kind that answer 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 feature given him a sweet, '' Kaden stammered, `` But I did n't cognize it was a Fainting Fancy ! ``

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

dame Pomfrey sighed, `` Yes, that might be true. Although it makes me wonder why Matt actually ate it. Just dedicate me the early half. ``

Amanda reluctantly pulled the former half of the honeyed out of her robes and handed it to the nurse. gentlewoman Pomfrey put it in matte 's mouth and within seconds he was opening his eyes.

`` I do n't screw what you lot are up to, and I do n't really care to sleep with, but I would suggest that you not mess up around with making yourselves ill, '' Madam Pomfrey said sternly, `` Now get back to your common elbow room, all three of you. ``

Albus, John, and Rose carefully maneuvered their way over to the doorway and snuck out behind Matt, Amanda, and Kaden. Once they were a good space from the Hospital Wing, they pulled off the cloak.

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

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

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

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

`` Honestly, I did n't cerebrate she 'd figure it out either, '' matte said, `` I half expected her to observe me there overnight to make for sure I was all right. Did n't bear her to kick back me out with you lot. ``

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

`` Shut up, '' matte said, `` I am happy I do n't let to be there all-night. I spend enough metre in that space. ``

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

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

`` What is it ? '' Kaden asked.

`` bent on, '' Albus said, `` We 'll tell you once we 're in the elbow room. ``

A few minutes later, Albus and his supporter were once again in the Room of Requirement working on the clue.

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

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

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

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

`` The kitchens, '' John announced.

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

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

Albus stopped in front of the ikon of the bowl of yield and tickled the Pyrus communis. It giggled and turned into a handgrip, which Albus turned.

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

`` Go on, already, '' Albus pushed Kaden into the 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 less than ten house elves.

`` Is young schoolmaster and mistresses needing anything ? '' the elf closest to Albus asked.

`` Yeah ! '' John grinned, `` How about a turkey sandwich, some crisps, a man of treacle tart, and a glass of pumpkin succus. ``

rosebush raised her eyebrow, `` Lunch is in an hour. ``

`` You 're right, '' trick replied and then turned to the elf, `` Skip the potato chip. ``

`` I 'll have the Same, except a knock beef sandwich, '' Kaden said.

`` And I 'll have a tall mallow sandwich, '' Matt told the elf, `` Please. ``

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

`` male child, '' rosebush muttered.

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

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

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

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

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

`` All right, '' Albus took a deep breather, `` We 're looking for a carving of sorts that 's some topographic point in here. It 's four lilliputian paw mark. I do n't recognise if you remember four students who called themselves 'The Marauders'- ''

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

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

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

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

`` Of course. ``

The elf led the way through the multitude of early elves over to where the ovens were. He squatted down and pointed to behind the largest one. Albus bent down future to him, but everyone else had to stay on standing due to lack of space.

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

Albus craned his neck and just made out the paw prints, situated in a very awkward billet near a pipe.

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

`` 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. Son formed on the I. F. Stone and Albus jotted them down on the parchment before reemerging.

`` Got it, '' he whispered, `` I think this is the last clue. 'Go to the place where we learn to crusade the shadow, it is there where we 've left our final fool'. ``

`` 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 fourth dimension today, '' Albus sighed. He wished practice would be canceled, but the chances of that were slight to none.

`` Falco columbarius, '' 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 vacation, my family line and I went to the repair I mentioned in an earlier chapter, the one with the scavenger hunt. Just wanted to severalize everyone that we came in stagnant go. A far cry from our second place win last yr. Oh, well, we 'll go for for first next twelvemonth !

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ( who was the one who had to run around the resort following the hint ). Thanks as well to Moonylupin, Denas, tranc3rooney, XDNLxtlz99, sinwillys822, EvilChaos, Jen, 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 convenient time to uphold following the clues of the map the entire weekend. Quidditch practice session took the stallion afternoon, because Georgia was beginning her ruthless pre-Quidditch final examination praxis. There was only one match left before the final, and it would regulate who would play Gryffindor in the last match. Georgia stressed the want for supernumerary pattern and encouraged everyone to practice session by themselves whenever they had a free moment. She had somehow seen a coup d'oeil of Albus, St. John, and Matt flying around the pitch looking for clues and thought Albus had been practicing. Albus had to hide his smirk as she praised him in front of the entire team.

Professor Kendrick canceled all afternoon classes on Wednesday of that calendar week. Since Albus never had social class on Wednesday good afternoon, it was no different than usual. The reason for the cancellation was that this particular Wednesday was May 2nd, the twentieth day of remembrance of the final examination struggle at Hogwarts, which lead to Voldemort 's downfall.

Fifteen years prior to the twentieth anniversary, five yr after the actual conflict took place, a memorial had been erected on the Hogwarts yard, in the precise blank space 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 person who had given their animation during both warfare against Voldemort were etched into the pedestal.

Professor Kendrick, along with the Minister, had organized a monument service that was to require place near the repository. It was to take berth at one o'clock in the good afternoon and beldame and star from all over UK came to attend.

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

`` Albus ! lustrelessness ! '' a voice called out over the crowd.

Albus gazed around and his heart fell upon Victoire, Amy, and Teddy, who were sitting in the bit row.

`` Hey, Victoire, '' Albus greeted her once they had walked over, `` Happy birthday. ``

`` Thanks, '' Victoire sighed, `` You know, it kind of sucking to deliver 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, '' Matt shrugged, `` They did n't even live on here when Voldemort was around, so I 've no idea. ``

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

The rest period of the Weasleys and the Potters soon filed into the rows near Albus and his friends. His intact family took up quite a bit of infinite. 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 aunts, uncles, and younger first cousin. flatness and Amy 's parents did come and the four of them sat together in the second row. Albus sat adjacent to chemise and Rose, with Kaden and Amanda on the other incline of Rose.

The dustup of chairs were soon all filled up, and some people were even standing or had conjured their own chairs that did n't quite match the others. professor Kendrick stepped up to the podium that had been placed next to the monument. The crowd 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 sorrow at the Saame time. It may appear odd to some that May 2nd is a day we celebrate, when they are mourning the loss of have sex ace. We celebrate with feast, and party, and day off of work or school ; but for so many, today is a day when we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.

`` That is why so many died. They died for us. So that we may live happy and peaceful lives with each other. In our sorrow, we must remember that our sleep together ones knowingly gave their lives for us. There are many of us here today who fought that battle and survived. And I am sure enough that all of them were prepared to die for the cause.

`` I still remember that battle. I was a few year out of Hogwarts. fountainhead, more than a few, but I was still immature. I had not settled down. I did not even have a steady job. I was not fully dynamic in the anti-Voldemort move, but when I got word of the battle, I was there.

`` But we must not only focus on the literal fight. I have decided to address today about the aftermath. About what happened after Voldemort was defeated, after we were free from his oppression. What happened after the battle is what made me make up one's mind to settle down and begin teaching.

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

`` We were unified at that moment. Unified by our grief and our happiness. It is this oneness that makes us strong, made us capable to defeat Voldemort, and makes us able to continue to fight the wickedness in our lives. We must commemorate to keep ourselves unified, today, tomorrow, and forever.

`` As we remember those who gave their life-time twenty year ago, we must also commend that they would not want us to dwell on the past. We should always remember the past, so as not to make the same mistakes, but we should n't dwell on it. We should live our lives to the good, for that is what they would want us to do. ``

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

The Minister gave a speech following. His speech was longer and drawn out. Albus found his attending waning as the man droned on and on. Once he was finally done, Kingsley and McGonagall each gave unforesightful oral communication.

`` And now, '' Kendrick announced, `` We shall get a line from Harry Potter. ``

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

`` Thank you all for climax, '' Harry began quietly, `` Um, well, anyone who knows me really well knows I do n't really enjoy making big speeches like this. I 'm sure my students can attest to this, given how few actual lectures I give in course of instruction. When it comes to teaching, I 'd rather shoot a virtual approach shot. But, when Fabius asked me to speak today, I could n't reverse him down.

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

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

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

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

Harry left the dais and sat back down amongst loud applause. Albus thought his dad 's speech was very honest, despite him not wanting to establish it in the first of all place.

Kendrick stood up once again. `` I would like to thank you all for coming today. look destitute to explore the castle and grounds. You are welcome to join us for dinner party as well. We will be serving it outside, as the Great foyer is not nearly keen enough to sign you all. ``

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

Albus saw John the Divine with his family. John 's aunt, uncles, and cousin-german must have come as well, because there were a whole lot of fiddling Kid with them. The unhurt group headed back towards the castle and Albus figured that John and Isabelle were showing their family line the school. As far as Albus knew, St. John the Apostle 's parents were n't really involved with the struggle because they were too Whitney Young to contend when it happened.

Once shift and Victoire rejoined the chemical group, they started to walk back towards the castle. nonentity really said much. Even Kaden seemed to know that it was a time for silence. Albus noticed that shift 's fount was streaked with tears.

They walked through the castle, somehow all going to the Room of demand without anyone ever stating that as their address. Matt paced in front of the empty wall and once the door appeared, everyone filed in.

`` That was a courteous service of process, '' rosiness commented once they had all sat down.

Everyone nodded without saying anything.

`` So, '' Amy began a few arcminute 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 religious service. ``

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

`` You, too, '' Kaden said.

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

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

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

`` He is, '' matte confirmed.

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

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

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

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

`` Er- '' Kaden stammered.

`` We charmed him not to tell anyone, '' matte explained, `` The Sileo Altus appealingness. rose performed it. Kaden ca n't talk about it in front of you or Victoire or Teddy or anybody who is n't me, Albus, John, rosebush, or Amanda. ``

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

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

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

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

`` commodity to lie with the appeal 's working, '' Amy said.

The mood in the way became increasingly livelier after that. Albus and his friends told shift, Victoire, and Amy all about what had been going on in shoal and what classes they were going to read the trace twelvemonth. shimmy, Victoire, and Amy talked about Auror and Healer breeding. teddy bear shared that Auror education was very vivid and he spent all his spare time sleeping since it was so draining.

Once evening arrived, Albus and the eternal rest of the group headed back out-of-door for dinner. mortal had conjured gobs of recollective tables and chairs and had placed them throughout the grounds. Albus saw his kin taking over a couple of tables near the lake and led his group over to them. flatness 's parents were there as well, talking with Victoire 's parents.

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

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

`` Hi, Dad, '' Albus grinned.

food for thought soon appeared on the table and everybody loaded up their denture. Albus ate in silence and listened to the conversations around him. He liked having his whole kinfolk at schooling 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 fall out year. Victor Hugo insisted he would be the next star of the Quidditch team and Lily was telling him that he could n't try-out until second year.

`` But that 's not average, '' Hugo whined.

`` cipher 's leaving this year anyway, '' James pointed out, `` Sakartvelo 's the oldest on the team and she 'll be a seventh year next class. ``

`` mulct. I 'll link when I 'm a back class, '' 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 residual of us. ``

Sakartvelo, Fred, and Heather were deep in treatment about strategy for the Quidditch final. The three of them had always been the most ruthless players on the team. Albus preferred not to get involved in the tactics and all right points of the team. He just liked to spiel. He could never see himself as captain.

Albus reached over and grabbed a ringlet from the handbasket near his dad. Harry was deep in conversation with Ron, and Albus strained his ear to listen in.

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

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

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

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

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

`` I agree, '' Ron said, `` If Word gets out that we 've decreased surety, they 're likely to return to the school. ``

`` Exactly. ``

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

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

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

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

`` It 's ok, '' Ron laughed, `` We 'd give done the same affair in your piazza. ``

Albus nodded and continued eating. He had once again almost forgotten about Washburn and the Willinsons. Now they were refreshing on his mind once again. What did it have in mind that cypher had sighed any of them in months ? Albus had n't even known that there had been haunt sightings before. The oracle must not have published articles about all the sightings. Albus supposed if they became frequent enough, they would become old news program. But where were Washburn and the Willinsons now ? Albus doubted they had given up on finding the Hallows. He was more inclined to think that they were trying to lull his dad into a false sense of security.

Neither Harry or Ron mentioned anything further on the bailiwick. Albus tried to draw a blank about it, but he could n't. The thought process 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 reason for this was that there was finally fourth dimension for Albus and his friend to locate the concluding hint for the map.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Oh ! '' Albus smacked his forehead. `` The Defense classroom ! ``

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

The schoolroom was abandon when they arrived. Albus quickly shut the doorway and stared out at the way. Where would the marauder have put the mark ?

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

Everyone agreed and began to seek the schoolroom. Albus inspected all the desks, but found nil. He sighed and walked over to the bookcase. It was taking a very foresighted time to ascertain this particular photographic print. Longer than it had taken to find any of the others. They had been there for nearly a half hour.

`` Found it ! '' mat shouted.

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

`` It 's proper there, '' lustrelessness pointed to the corner.

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

Matt nodded and touched the carving. It disappeared and a much longer string of give-and-take appeared than had appeared from the other marks.

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

`` 'Anyway, we shall now let on the directions to get hold the secret room. We ca n't vouch for what kind of country it will be in when you arrive, since we 're not sure what year it will be when you discover it. In which case, we suggest you learn some good cleaning spells, as Muggle cleansing is miserable .'''

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

`` 'Shut up, Moony .'''

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

`` 'All right. You 'll want to go to the north end of the sixth level corridor. There should be an army of cause of armor on one side. Face them. Find the one that 's fifth from your left. Lift its right hand arm up to its drumhead and then put it down again. turn around. On the opposite wall, there will be a humble sculpture of the four paw print. Tap it with your verge and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good .'You 'll live what to do next.

`` 'And, keep in idea that only the four of you will be able to unfold 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 adventure. And as always, mischief managed .'''

matte glanced up from the bulwark as the writing slowly disappeared. `` That 's it. ''

Albus grinned, `` Well, anyone want to go ascertain it out ? ``

`` Yeah ! '' everyone shouted.

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

Albus could n't consider that they had managed to figure out all the clues and were on their way to the room his grandfather had discovered when he was in school. Everything they had done that year with the map seemed to bear led up to this. Albus was extremely excited about this room. It would be solely theirs. The Room of Requirement seemed like their own private common room whenever they were in it, but it really was n't. The Marauders'room would be their own private common room. cipher else would cognize about it. nobody else would even be able to get in it.

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

There was one kid walking around near the Northern end of the corridor when Albus and his friends got there. He must bear been a number 1 year because he was even shorter than mat. Albus did n't recognize him, but Kaden did.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus walked a few Sir Thomas More feet down the corridor and stood in front of the suit of armor. His friend joined him. Albus silently counted the cause of armour and found the fifth one from the left field. He wordlessly walked over to it and lifted up its right arm.

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

Everybody spread out along the wall and began to count for the paw mark. Albus assumed they would be low like the clues throughout the school day and he was right. Anyone who walked by would never be able to spot them.

`` There they are, '' Albus pointed to a smudge that was about level with his olfactory organ. `` gear up ? ``

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

The paw prints sunk into the stone and a little stone doorknob appeared just where they had been. Albus turned to peek at his friends before grasping it. They all wore looks of upheaval. Albus turned back to the rampart, took a deep breathing time, and turned the doorknob.

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

The room was circular, just like the Gryffindor mutual room. The decor was similar, too, as nearly everything was scarlet and gold. It kind of remind Albus of the way of demand whenever Matt asked for it, only better. There was scarlet shag carpeting on the floor and scarlet curtains on the window.

Although the room was mostly rotary, there were four low second power way leading off of the primary room. Albus walked deeper into the room and saw that there was a four-poster bed in each of them, along with a bedside board. Each of the piddling rooms had a sign of the zodiac on it that depicted which one belonged to which Marauder.

In the main part of the room were a few couches, chairwoman, and mesa. A few bookcases were up against the bulwark that housed book, parchments, old dung bombs, and diverse other rubble. There was even a muckle of opened sweet sitting on one of the tabular array, giving the room the feel that the marauder had just stepped out for course or something.

At the Lapplander time, the place looked like nobody had been in it for tenner. There was a thick layer of dust coating every surface and there was a faint smell of dankness in the air. That may possess been because there was a cauldron full of a foul smelling potion sitting next to the window. The board were covered in various man of sheepskin, open rule book, and yellowing copies of the Prophet.

The marauder had even decorated the wall. There were icon of themselves that seemed to set out from first-class honours degree yr all the way to seventh. Posters of a few dissimilar Quidditch squad were also fixed upon the stone bulwark. A large banner was above the windowpane, directly across from the door. It read, 'The Marauders'Den .'

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

`` Yeah, '' lustrelessness agreed, `` But brilliant at the same sentence. ``

`` It almost looks as if they were expecting to come back here, '' rosebush commented as she sifted through a great deal of parchment, `` Looks like they left some homework here. ``

`` Excellent, '' John grinned, `` Maybe some of the teachers have been assigning the like preparation every class and we can imitate it. I 'll bet Binns uses the same designation year after year. ``

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

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

`` I would n't eat those, Kaden, '' pink wine grimaced, `` They 're decennium old. ``

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

`` It 's like our own common way. And dormitory room, '' Saint John said as he walked over to the alcove labeled 'Padfoot'. `` Guess this one 's mine ! '' John the Divine flopped onto the bed and a cloud of dust flew out of it. `` Oh, gross ! '' he coughed, `` Wonder if we can get the house elves to clean this topographic point. ``

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

Albus wandered over to the alcove that was labeled 'Prongs'and walked into it. It was very foreign, knowing that the blank space had belonged to his grandfather. Albus almost felt like he had gone back in prison term, to when his granddad had been at Hogwarts. He glanced up at the wall and noticed a moving picture of a Quidditch team that was labeled 'Puddlemere United- 1975'. The whole way had pretty much frozen in clip. The rest of Hogwarts changed as the years passed and new pupil came to the shoal. But this room, this way had n't changed. It was just the Lapplander 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, '' St. John announced.

Albus stuck his mind out into the main parting of the room and saw that toilet had picked up a newspaper trimming. Albus and everyone else went over to John and crowded around him to record the article.

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

An entire Muggle family was murdered utmost night
at their home in the outskirts of London. Muggle
police officeholder have attributed the death to
carbon copy monoxide intoxication, but wizard tec
have discovered the grounds of death was Avada Kedavra.

Nearby Muggles reported seeing a 'strange swarm'
above the house former the succeeding morning. Before
Obliviators modified their store, they all said
the cloud was the SHAPE of a skull with a snake
coming out of its mouth. This odd cloud of gage
has appeared over the dwellings of multiple murder
during the past year. rumour are that this is the
mark of You-Know-Who, but it has yet to be confirmed.

Employees of Magical Law Enforcement are currently
investigating the execution and the strange cloud
above the house. Anyone with information about
the murder, the swarm, You-Know-Who, or his
supposed 'Death Eater'follower should adjoin
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 profit power when that article was written.

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

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

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

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed.

`` We should probably pick this spot up a bit, '' Rose announced.

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

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

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

They left the pictures and posters up on the paries. It seemed wrong to take in down all the pictures of the piranha'when they were the 1 who founded the room. Albus left the old picture of Puddlemere Untied up as well, since he supported that Quidditch team. To John 's joy, there was a like picture in Padfoot 's section of the room. Albus was pretty sure matte would be adding a picture of the Chudley cannon to his alcove, since apparently Moony did n't support them based on the lack of a image of them near his bed.

After a distich hr, the way looked new once again. All the rubble, old sweets, and trumpery was gone. The cauldron had been emptied and was now sparkling. Amanda, who had somehow stumbled upon the laundry way a few calendar month ago, had gone down and fetched a few new Set of bedding for the beds.

Once they were done cleanup, they began to defecate themselves at home base in the piranha'Den, as it was apparently called. Rose began to peruse the versatile ledger that were on the shelves. Kaden was rifling through the assorted pranking particular that had been left behind. Amanda was looking at a pile of photographs they had found. Albus, bathroom, and Matt were looking at all the newsprint and clippings that had been left behind.

`` This is going to be an excellent space to study, '' pink wine said as she sat down on one of the couches with a book. `` It 'll be quiet. ``

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

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

`` I do n't retrieve I would bear wanted to endure back then, '' mat commented, `` Seems like it would have been bloody miserable. ``

`` Same with when my dad was a kid, '' Albus added. He was golden, really, that he lived in a fourth dimension when the country was n't being ravaged by a murderous lunatic. I mean, Washburn and the Willinsons paled in comparison to Voldemort.

`` cipher like learning about chronicle to pass water you grateful of the time you live in, '' blush wine commented.

`` Why ca n't Binns just have us read old article in class ? '' John Lackland sighed, `` It 's actually interesting reading about the war like this. ``

`` We have n't even aim to the war in history of magic trick yet, '' blush wine pointed out.

`` Yeah, well, it 's More interest than what we 've been learning about. ``

`` That 's because you feel it more directly relates to your liveliness. But we have to learn about all the history, if we want to stave off the mistakes of the past times. ``

`` But Binns could at least make it more interesting, '' John muttered.

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

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

John and lustrelessness both turned to stare at him. `` What ? Are you mad ? '' John asked.

`` No, '' Albus sighed, `` I just meant, should we recite my dad about it. And Teddy. '' As soon as Albus had seen the elbow room, he thought both his dad and Teddy would lie with to cognise about it and to see it. Both of their founding father had been involved in the cosmos of it, after all.

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

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

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

`` I never said we should state Saint James the Apostle and Lily, '' Albus hastened to say. `` They 'll both be here next twelvemonth, which means they 'll want to be in here all the time. Teddy and my dad would be different. They 'd see it, know about it, and maybe visit every once in a patch. But they would n't want to be here all the metre. ``

`` They could n't get in, though, Albus, '' rose wine pointed out, `` Only the four of you can open this plaza. ``

`` I know, but I still do n't want King James and Lily to know about it while they 're at school, '' Albus said defensively. `` Plus, James would never keep it a hugger-mugger. He 'd assure Ben and Cedric and Nathan. ``

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

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

`` I still think that if we 're going to tell Uncle Harry and shimmy, we should secern James and Lily, '' rose 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 lav and matte, `` What do the two of you think about telling my dad and teddy ? ``

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

`` I do n't know ... '' St. John said, `` I kind of like the secret. Can we at least keep on it to ourselves for a while ? Let 's think about it over the summer and then maybe say them following year. ``

Albus shrugged. His conscience was telling him that he should narrate his dad and shimmy about it. He knew that knowing about the room and the new map would mean the world to both of them, but at the Lapp time he kind of wanted to have the way to himself for a few month as well.

`` That sounds like a good thought, '' Albus agreed. `` So we 'll think about telling them next twelvemonth. ``

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Albus and his friends immediately started spending their free people time in the Marauders'Den as opposed to the way of Requirement. Albus found that he felt very at home base there. It provided a sense of calm, a place to go to get away from the chaos of the main part of the schooling. He was even able to centralise more on his studying there than in the Room of necessity, although that may have been due to the fact that they had solved the mystery of the map and Albus was n't nearly as distrait as he had been.

The last dueling tournament took place on the following Sunday, a few days before the full lunation. Albus 's team had not made it to the finals, despite Albus and Malfoy 's excellent dueling acquisition. Both boys had won every I affaire d'honneur they had been in the entire year. However, the rest of the team was n't nearly as skilled and they did not have enough stop for the final examination. Rose 's team was in second seat and therefore was in the final exam. They were up against a squad that none of Albus 's friends were on.

Albus could find the excitement in the air as he walked to the dueling elbow room after lunch. Even those who were not competing were going to the room in society to watch the final duel. The two competing teams sat with each other at the straw man of the elbow room, but none of the other 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 tourney lasted about an hour, which was much shorter than all the previous ones. Rose won one of her duels, against a third gear twelvemonth Slytherin.

`` That concludes the final dueling tournament ! '' Kendrick announced after the live two scholar had dueled. `` I shall now account the points. ''

Kendrick pointed his wand at a preindication that had all the squad name calling and routine of points on it. The top two teams'numbers flashed and then changed to the new numbers.

`` felicitation to Team terzetto, the Hungry Hungry Horntails ! They are the new champions ! '' Kendrick shouted, `` Will the team members please come forward to admit the trophy. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` With that, I wish you all honest destiny with your examination. You 'd amend all go study for a while, as I have been hearing that some of your teachers have created particularly tough exams. ``

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

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

Albus and his ally quickly found rosebush and congratulated her. Rose was very happy with a second place win. She did n't think her team would even get second place. rose wine was n't really a competitive soul, with the exception of champion 's cheat, so she did n't consist on the thought of losing to the Hungry Hungry Horntails.

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Over the following few week, Albus and his friends spent most of their gratuitous time in the Marauders'Den. They mostly goofed off, but did do to get some studying done. jump all but physically forced them to start studying by the time the last week in May arrived. Albus, Matt, St. 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 trusted what Bilius and Ethan would do if they never turned up at the hall one dark, so they had n't bothered. Although, Matt did spend the afternoon there sleeping the day of the May full moon, and he reported that the bed were just as comfortable as Gryffindor 's beds and more comfortable than the infirmary extension 's beds.

Ever since he and his protagonist managed to forecast out the remainder of the map, Albus felt like the school yr 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 have wanted to go home for the summer.

The signs of the end of the year were very much apparent. The twenty percent and seventh class were spending all usable fourth dimension in the subroutine library studying for their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s. The seventh year Gryffindor prefects had taken over Victoire 's drug abuse of demanding silence in the commons way in the even, making Albus very glad that they had the predator'Den.

On the former side of the spectrum were the pupil who just did n't want to do anything. Albus 's cousin-german Stanley was the utter lesson. Stanley had never been studious, but now that he would be graduating in only a pair calendar week, he had no motivation whatsoever. However, his Ravenclaw girlfriend did force him to sit down and examine for his N.E.W.T.s every evening. King John shared Sir Henry Morton Stanley 's outlook. Even though whoremonger was no where skinny graduation, he also had no motive to analyse.

`` I just do n't see the point, blush wine, '' john 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 learn it in time for exams. ``

`` Might I remind you that you said'I do n't need to study it now. I 'll just bury it by the end of term anyway. I 'll just wait until May to ascertain it'a few months ago ? '' Rose sighed and shook her head.

`` Exactly, '' John caught the salientian and shoved it in his mouth, `` No degree in studying ever. ``

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

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

`` I do n't think early student, '' Albus said, `` I mean, do you think the Marauders brought early mass in here when they were in school. And those mass would obviously still know about it. ``

`` I 'm certainly your dad 's mum knew about it, '' rosiness commented, `` Do n't live about anyone else. ``

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

Rose shrugged, `` Maybe they would have wanted Uncle Harry to find 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 sense. ``

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

`` What ? '' Albus asked.

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

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

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

`` Not really, '' lustrelessness laughed, `` The solely thing I 'm really unspoilt at is Astronomy. ``

`` I 'd be unforced to bet that you 'll be beneficial at Care of Magical wight, '' John smirked.

`` Shut up, '' Matt shook his heading and threw a hot chocolate Gaul at John.

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

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

`` Ew ! 144 ! '' John jumped up and spat the frog out onto the trading floor. `` I 'll get you for that one. ``

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

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

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

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

`` You 've known me for two twelvemonth. You should realize that I 'll eat anything your throw at me. ``

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

`` Anything that resembles nutrient ! ``

`` There 's charms to ca-ca hooey resemble intellectual nourishment, '' matt commented.

`` I 'm not eating anything you give me anymore, '' Saint John the Apostle 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 coarse way, '' St. John the Apostle pointed out, `` I hear that the prefects have made it a mandatory smooth geographical zone until test are over. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` slip '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 ? '' King John put on a look of role player sadness, `` That hurts, pink wine, it does. ``

`` You ? '' blush wine 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 preparation. He had n't really thought about who was going to be a prefect. Albus was n't entirely surely he wanted to be a prefect, even if Kendrick picked him. Prefects had an awful lot of responsibility. obligation that Albus was n't sure he wanted. But prefect decisiveness were still over two old age away. Albus pushed the mentation of prefects out of his headspring and concentrated on his studying.

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

s, I have been working on a collaboration with a few people from The Golden Snitches forum ( link in my fan fic website ). The first chapter ( one that I wrote ) has been validated ! The narration is called 'Remember the shank'and can be found under the name 'The Golden snitcher'. I 'd love it if you guys record it !

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

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

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After suffering an embarrassing licking to Hufflepuff the former month, Ravenclaw was out of the running play for the Quidditch cup. Everybody, students, instructor, and faculty alike, had been shocked by that turn of events of case. The master of the Ravenclaw team actually spent a to the full three days holed up in his rough-cut room following the devastating loss.

Due to this, Gryffindor was set to look Slytherin in the final friction match of the year. Albus overheard GA say that if Hufflepuf had managed to score a few more goals in their match against Ravenclaw, they would have been in the final. Albus actually would stimulate preferred to act as Hufflepuff, but there was n't anything he could do about it.

The Slytherins were extremely delight about their station in the Quidditch final and spent the entire week leading up to the match strutting around the corridors with an air of smugness about them. Albus personally thought they were being rather cocky and should waitress until after the match was over to evince off.

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

Albus sat down next to James II and placed his broom on his lap. He was feeling more than a little bit flighty. This was his first Quidditch concluding and he was determined to do well.

`` I know we 've been preparing for playing Ravenclaw in this mate, '' Peach State said as she paced in social movement of the team, `` But we all know Slytherin has a unfit team than Ravenclaw ! We can do this, I know we can ! Just remember that the Slytherins play dirtier. Watch yourselves out there. If we just play like we 've been playing all yr, we 're sure to win. Remember that we 've already beat Slytherin once this twelvemonth. We can do it again ! Now let 's get out there and kick some snake in the grass arses ! ``

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

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

`` Welcome, Hogwarts students and staff to the concluding Quidditch match of the year ! Will Slytherin be capable to score adequate goals to steal the Quidditch Cup away from Gryffindor ? Let 's Bob Hope not ! '' Todd Kate Smith shouted.

`` John Smith ! '' Patil scolded him.

`` Sorry, prof, '' Sir Alexander Robertus Todd replied, `` And here we have the Gryffindor team ! Captain Georgia Weasley, followed by an entire tribe of Weasleys including Fred, Heather, and Bradley. We also have two pseudo-Weasleys, William 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- ''

`` Captain John Smith ! '' Patil yelled, `` Enough genealogy and get on with the commentary ! ``

`` Sorry, prof, '' Todd continued, `` I guess you 'll want to know the epithet of the Slytherin thespian. They are Ferris Fielding, Talan Flint River, sea captain fishgig Goyle, Peyton Charles Evans Hughes, Garth Octavius, Hailey Odele, and Jesse Jackson Naiser ! ``

`` I want a cleanse game, '' Professor Oteski said sternly as Goyle crushed Georgia 's hired man. Oteski released the Bludgers and the Snitch as Albus and the other players rose into the air.

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

Albus was ahead of both Fred and Heather as he flew towards the Gryffindor goal berth. He saw Ryan charge a Bludger at Haines, but Haines dodged it. Albus had to admit that Slytherin did have decent Chasers.

Haines threw the Quaffle at the goal Post, but Empire State of the South caught it and tossed it back into swordplay. Albus caught it by his fingertips and turned around to fly towards the Slytherin place.

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

Two of the Slytherin chaser immediately flew to impede Heather, and Albus threw the Quaffle to Fred. Fred caught it with a grin and took the respite of the way down the sales talk. Albus smiled as the Slytherin Chasers glared at him. Classic Weasley pretender. Albus and his cousins used that tactic all the meter when they played over the holidays.

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

Gryffindor scored five more goals over the future ten bit. Albus scored two of those and assisted two others. Slytherin had n't scored at all and heather mixture currently had monomania of the Quaffle.

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

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

heather mixture turned to look just as the Bludger hit her in the head teacher and knocked her from her heather.

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

`` She 's unconscious, '' Fred announced, `` She 'll postulate to go to the infirmary Wing. ``

`` We 'll drive her, '' Stanley emerged from the standstill with Neville following him. `` damn Slytherins, '' he muttered as he watched Neville conjure a stretcher for his sister.

`` We 'll just have to play with two pursuer, '' Peach State announced after Henry M. Stanley and Neville left with Heather, `` She would n't want us to populate on this. She 'll be fine. ``

With only two pursuer, Gryffindor 's performance drastically declined. Albus managed to score another end, but Slytherin somehow scored eight right in a row. The Slytherin Beaters were ruthless and had managed to injure Peach State 's left hand only fifteen minutes after they knocked Heather out. Albus easily made the penalty shot Oteski had given them, but Georgia 's ability to protect the finish went down.

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

`` Why do n't you just forfeit, thrower ? '' Naiser sneered as Albus flew the Quaffle towards the Slytherin goal 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 dodge it, but instead got hit hard in the arm. He groaned and dropped the Quaffle, which Fielding grabbed and flew in the face-to-face direction.

Albus winced and held his arm towards his chest of drawers. 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 score yet another goal. `` Time out ! '' she shouted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus flew back into the air, trying to dismiss the growing pain in his arm. He was going to concentrate on keeping everyone away from Fred, who was the only uninjured Chaser left hand. Albus did n't intend he 'd actually be able to catch or shed the Quaffle and stay on his broom with only one arm.

Fred did manage to get the Quaffle, but was quickly overtaken by the Slytherin Chasers and dropped it. Odele grabbed it and scored another finish for Slytherin.

Albus groaned partially due to this end and partially due to his arm. He flew high into the air and noticed that James was making a nosedive towards the undercoat. Albus breathed a suspiration of relief. James had seen the stoolpigeon. Octavius saw what James was doing, but he was at least ten infantry behind Saint James the Apostle. James pulled out of the dive with the struggling Snitch in his hand.

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

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

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

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

`` C'mon, Al, '' Georgia said, `` We 're going to see Heather in the Hospital annexe. You ought to get that arm checked out. ``

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

Madam Pomfrey bustled over to the threshold and gaped at the large group of people who had walked in. `` What 's going on ? ``

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

`` I 'm awake ! '' Scots heather shouted.

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

`` Ugh, we lost to Slytherin, '' Calluna vulgaris groaned, `` But at least we won the Cup. How bad was it ? ``

`` 350 to 320, '' Georgia sighed.

`` That 's not as bad as I thought, but still atrocious, '' Scots heather sighed.

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

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

dame 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 full cousin and held out his arm for the nursemaid to bring around. She muttered a spell and pointed her wand at Albus 's arm. It immediately felt better.

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

The doorway burst unfastened and rose wine, Matt, lavatory, Amanda, and Kaden came bursting in.

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

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

`` Not today, '' Matt laughed.

`` Good, now you can all go back to your common elbow room, '' the nurse announced, `` This is not the place to observe or sound off or whatever it is you want to do after this compeer ! ``

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

Albus 's first few exam went well. He was especially happy that his Charms exam was relatively comfortable since he failed the late year 's one miserably.

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

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged as he furiously scribbled down the property of mandrakes onto a piece of parchment. Albus and his supporter were spending the eve in the commons room studying for their Herbology exam the adjacent day.

`` brand for a nice quiet time to study, though, '' Rose commented.

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

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

`` Why do you care so much if he breaks curfew ? '' Rose raised her brow, `` Perhaps you would make believe a upright prefect. ``

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

`` I 'll toy with you, '' mat said, `` I 'm sick of studying. ``

`` Excellent, '' Saint John the Apostle replied and the two of them ran up to the student residence to get their chessmen.

Albus alternated between reading his Herbology book and watching the game of Bromus secalinus for the next few mo. He had been cramming his psyche with everything there is to know about witching industrial plant for the past few hours and was becoming increasingly distracted by John and Matt 's game.

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

`` Yes ! '' privy shouted as his queen smashed matt 's bishop, `` Another one of your pieces destroyed ! ``

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

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

Albus grinned to himself and settled down to check the rest period of the game. One of Matt 's knights was in the process of killing John 's queen when he heard a faint tapping on the window behind him.

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

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

`` Not a very well trained one, '' blush wine smirked, `` Guess your game 's over. ``

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

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

`` Open it, '' John said excitedly.

Albus tore it open and unfolded a frowzled opus of parchment. His face turned blench and he gasped as he read what it said.

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

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

To child Potty-

I have your idiotic cousin.
Bring the Cloak to Hogsmeade,
in front man of the shrieking Shack,
if you do n't want any scathe to
come to him. Do n't enjoin anyone.

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

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

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

`` And you 're sure it 's Kaden ? '' Rose asked.

`` feel around, rosiness, '' Albus snapped, `` All my other cousin are here ! ``

`` I 'm just trying to wee-wee sure, '' rose said, `` There 's no need to get angry at me. ``

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

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

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

`` No, I mean we should go tell Uncle Harry ! '' Rose insisted.

`` But we do n't have much time ! ``

`` Aurors have ways of dealing with these office, Albus, '' blush wine explained, `` What do you suppose Willinson would hold 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 show this to Uncle Harry. Go get the Cloak and the Map- ''

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

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

Albus ran up to his residence hall with trick and Matt following quickly.

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

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

`` It 's the right matter to do, Albus, '' lustrelessness said, `` The five of us could n't consume saved Kaden from Willinson by ourselves. Remember last class ? ``

Albus nodded. He certainly did remember end year and he did not want this year to be a repeat of it. Albus ran out of the dormitory without saying a give-and-take and the three boys met up with Rose 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 restrained corridor. They completely ignored Peeves and his boisterous cackling. Albus was n't in the modality for the poltergeist 's joking around. Kaden was in trouble and possibly being tortured. Albus picked up his pace at the thought of overrefinement.

John was the sole one keeping up with Albus, and even he was starting to lag buttocks. blush wine, Matt, and Amanda were far behind as far as Albus could tell, but he was n't pausing to feel out. He turned a corner and ran smack into individual who was quite a few in taller than Albus.

`` Ouch ! '' a missy 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 young woman was his cousin, Gabriella. `` Er, aught. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` William Tell you what, I 'll just go with you and produce for sure you really are going to chance 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 role. Albus was in the lead and skidded to a stop in front of his dad 's study. He pulled out his scepter and shouted 'Alohomora'at the doorhandle. He wrenched it open as the respite of the grouping came up behind him.

Harry had been sitting on his couch, wearing only a pair of boxers and a jersey with a Gryffindor lion on it, reading the Prophet when Albus burst into the room. He jumped and threw the paper down when he saw the large group of multitude 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 bump this out ? ``

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

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

`` The residual of my cousin are in the park room, '' Albus said quickly, `` And Willinson 's the solitary one who ever called me 'Baby pot'. ``

`` All rightfield, '' Harry sighed, `` Let me contact your Uncle Ron and then we 'll head down to Hogsmeade. Gabriella, go inform the headmaster and Neville, then yield to Gryffindor and constitute sure nobody leaves the tower. ``

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

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Harry went into his bedroom to put on robe and left Albus and the others in his posing room. Albus tapped his ft impatiently and stared at his dad 's bedchamber door.

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

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

`` spirit at the Map, '' bathroom suggested, `` We should bump 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 think he 's in the Shrieking shanty, do you ? '' Amanda asked.

`` Only way you can get into that is the Whomping Willow, '' lustrelessness 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 oculus peeled for the dots labeled 'Kaden Dursley'and 'Quinton Willinson'. Finally, he spotted them.

`` There ! '' Albus pointed, `` Inside that house that 's nighest to the screech shanty. ``

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

`` No, '' Albus said, `` Willinson 's on the reverse English of the menage as Kaden. ``

The bedroom door burst afford 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 sign of the zodiac closest to the Shrieking shanty. ``

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

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

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

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

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

Albus groaned inwardly and turned his oral sex around to meet John and Matt 's gaze. They had agreed not to tell anyone about the Map until the keep abreast year. But the feel on John the Evangelist and mat 's faces told Albus that both of them agreed that they should tell Harry in club to help Kaden.

`` It 's backbreaking to explain, '' Albus began, `` But the full stop 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 jumble look of discombobulation and awe on his face.

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

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

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

`` It 's a tenacious story, Dad, '' Albus sighed, `` I 'll tell you later, but we 've got to go find Kaden. ``

`` right hand, '' Harry agreed and started running again.

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

By the time Harry and Albus left the Hogwarts curtilage and entered Hogsmeade, they were far ahead of Albus 's friends. Harry paused in front of The troika broomstick and waited for them to catch up.

It was an unusually tender night for the get-go of June. There was n't a hint of wind, nor a cloud in the sky. The virtuoso were all out and the almost wide moon illuminated Hogsmeade enough that they did n't necessitate to light their wands. Albus wondered for a quick sec if Matt should have just stayed in the school 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 a great deal else.

Albus waited impatiently with his dad, but was startled at the phone of a loud crack. 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.

trick and Amanda skidded to a halt behind Harry and Albus and looked around nervously. `` blush wine ... and ... matte ... are far ... behind, '' Saint 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 leave it to him. Listen, I let you lot come along because I figured if I did n't, you 'd hook out anyway. But I do n't desire you getting involved. Stay behind me at all metre and obey whatever I tell you, '' Harry said sternly. `` I do n't want a repetition of last twelvemonth. ``

Albus nodded reluctantly. `` All right. ``

`` commodity, '' Harry replied.

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

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

Albus drew his wand and followed his dad down the quiet street. He had to allow in that despite the fact that he was worried about Kaden, it was sort of exciting to go on a charge with his dad and Uncle Ron. The only sentence he 'd ever seen them in Auror modality was the previous 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 deserted shops and silent firm. Albus had never been in Hogsmeade at night before. It was kind of spooky, especially as they left the more populated expanse and approached the screeching shack.

`` Ooo, spooky, '' John whispered.

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

`` Sorry, '' John muttered.

Harry and Ron stopped in forepart of the house that was closest to the Shrieking hovel. It was a one-level edifice, that looked in dreaded need of fixture. The shutters were falling off, the paint was chipped, and portion of the siding were missing. It looked like it had n't been lived in in years. The dope was vastly overgrown and Albus spotted a few gnome holes near the pubic hair that were along the route. All in all, it looked almost creepy than the Shrieking shanty. Harry and Ron stooped down and squatted behind the Dubyuh. Albus and his friends did the same.

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

`` All right wing, '' Ron agreed.

Albus watched as his dad got up and crept up the walkway to the theater. He stopped when he was halfway up it.

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

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

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

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

`` You captured my first cousin, '' Harry said, `` You 've made demand in orderliness for us to get him back. I think we need to occur to an accord. ``

`` You know what I want ! If you give it to me, you can have your 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 route in a medical dressing gown, with his wand held out in front of him.

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

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

`` I want to know what 's going on in that sign of the zodiac, '' the man demanded.

Ron pulled out his Auror badge and flashed it to the man. `` I ca n't order you that, but I assure you that the situation is under mastery. Please stay behind this dividing line. '' Ron waved his wand and a blue line appeared where the Gunter Wilhelm Grass met the road.

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

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

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

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

`` I 've got my baton ! 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 minor crowd of Hogsmeade residents clad in a variety of pajamas, dressing robe, and cloaks, standing just behind the origin Ron had drawn.

`` Calm down, gentlewoman, '' 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 stint in Azkaban for that. ``

`` I do n't care ! If you do n't give me that damn cloak I 'll anathemize this kid to succeeding hundred ! ``

`` He 's got a kid in there ? '' the fair sex shouted, `` And you think you 've got everything under command ? ``

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

`` Listen, common people ! '' Ron shouted, `` You do n't understand the circumstances. If you continue to interview our action at law, I 'll have to ask you to return to your menage. ``

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

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

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

`` Ma'am, '' Ron held up his deal, `` As I said before, if you do n't stay back, I 'll have to ask you to leave. ``

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

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

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

`` No ! Are you going to feed me the bloody cloak or not, Potter ? ! ``

`` I am not. ``

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

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

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

Ron whispered an conjuration and a silvery terrier appeared out of his wand. He talked to it and it disappeared into the dark. here and now later, a witch and a wizard Apparated next to Ron.

`` We 've got a 230, '' Ron muttered, `` Lewster, hitch here and keep open the crowd back. They 've been pushy. Paul Newman, adopt me. '' Ron turned to Albus, `` Rose and Al, stay here. Under no circumstances are you or your acquaintance to come into the house. ``

Lewster, the wizard, took Ron 's situation in front of the crowd and scowled at them. Ron and Newman walked up the concrete and stood behind Harry.

`` You asked for it, potter ! '' Willinson shouted. A few second 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 former Auror ran up to the threshold and blasted it candid.

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

`` What ? '' Rose exclaimed, `` My dad said to quell out of the house ! ``

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

`` But Albus- ''

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

`` I 'll go, '' Gospel According to John and matt said at the Saami time.

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

`` But Albus- '' Rose stammered.

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

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 sassing gaped open and Amanda shaking her head. The early Auror, Lewster, did n't even seem to notice them will and Albus had a intuitive feeling he would n't receive cared anyway.

Albus crouched down in front of a window and peeked inside. He was gladiola that Willinson had been keeping Kaden in the battlefront elbow room, and they were able to see. Kaden was cowering in a corner while Willinson stood in front of him. Willinson had his wand pointed right at Harry, who was standing directly in front of him. Ron and Newman were slightly behind Harry, their scepter pointed at Willinson.

`` Merlin, '' Albus whispered.

`` Bloody hell, '' toilet said.

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

`` No, '' lusterlessness grabbed the book binding of Albus 's robes, `` They 're Aurors, they can handle it. Plus, your dad said to stay away, we 'd be in Brobdingnagian bother 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 control. He turned to the window and watched what was going on.

Kaden looked up and saw Harry and the former 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, `` Stay where you are, or I 'll curse you. ``

Kaden sat back down with a look of terror on his boldness. Albus was surprised they were able to hear what everyone was saying. The old planetary house must throw had a bunch 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 wreak it. I see he did n't follow my club. He told you about it. ``

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

`` I do n't believe you. Accio Cloak ! '' Willinson pointed his sceptre at Harry, but nothing happened.

`` See ? No cloak, '' Harry said, `` Now unloosen Kaden and we 'll utter. If you come now, your time in Azkaban will be reduced. ``

`` I 'm not going to Azkaban. ``

`` You kidnapped and attacked a child. You 're going to Azkaban, '' Harry said.

`` I do n't think so, '' Willinson growled and pointed his baton at Harry, `` Expelliarmus ! ``

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

`` This wo n't final prospicient, '' Albus muttered, `` He 's an dreaded duellist. ``

Ron ran from behind Harry and over to Kaden. He pulled Kaden up and made a sprint for the door. Willinson spotted them and sent a spell, but Newman blocked it. Ron and Kaden burst through the door 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 Paul Leonard Newman had joined in as well. None of Willinson 's piece were actually making contact with Harry or Newman, and most of Harry and John Henry Newman 's spells were blasting apart furniture as Willinson dodged them.

Newman sent a trip jinx at Willinson and caused him to fall over a disordered chair. Harry immediately disarmed him and caught his wand. Cardinal Newman conjured ropes and bound Willinson 's mitt. The two Aurors then lifted him to his invertebrate foot and started to hale him out of the house.

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

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

`` variety of sounds like you 're disappointed, '' King John smirked.

`` What happens now ? '' Matt asked.

Albus looked out at the crowd. Now that Willinson had been caught, Lewster was trying to disperse them. Most were going back to their homes, but a few unregenerate one 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 eternal sleep of his friends.

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

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

`` trade good, '' Albus said.

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

******

Ron decided that Kaden should go to the infirmary Wing, and madam Pomfrey reluctantly let Albus and his admirer stay with him. Ron left shortly after he explained what had gone on. He had to go speak to Kendrick and then go to the Ministry to help 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 geezerhood now, you have gotten into bother at the end of the year. ``

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

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

`` I 'm fine, '' Matt shrugged. He did look exhausted, most likely due to the fact that the full phase of the moon moon was two days away.

`` Nonsense, '' Madam Pomfrey muttered, `` Were you outside with the ease 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 locker and returned with a goblet of steaming liquid. She thrust it to Matt and he downed it, wincing at the disgusting taste.

Once Madam Pomfrey returned to her study, Albus turned to Kaden. `` Ok, explicate what happened. '' Albus was dying to have sex 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 propel. Felix pulled me into a nearby classroom, where Willinson was waiting. Except he was n't Willinson. He was a one-seventh yr girl, or what looked like a one-seventh year girl. He must sustain taken Polyjuice Potion. Anyway, he somehow found an Invisibility Cloak. Which kind of makes me wonder why he wanted yours. But he threw it over me and levitated me to Hogsmeade and to that old theatre. And well, you know the rest. ``

`` Wow, '' Ablus replied, `` You 're ok, though, right ? He did n't perform any really bad curses on you, did he ? ``

`` No, mainly he just tried to dash me, and it worked, '' Kaden whispered, `` I do n't see how I 'm in Gryffindor, Albus. I was n't brave at all. ``

`` Yes you were, '' Albus assured him, `` Do n't say that. I dueled Willinson last yr. We all did. And we were all scared. ''

matt, John, Rose, and Amanda all nodded.

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

`` Yeah. ``

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

`` I guess. ``

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

`` All right hand. Thanks, Albus. ``

`` No problem, '' 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 turn a substance abuse. ``

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

`` good, '' Kaden said, `` But Albus, why did he want your cloak ? Do you have it off why ? ``

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

`` Well, I 've got nothing better to do, '' Kaden grinned, `` I 'll be bored out of my mind in this blank space. ``

`` The affair is, Kaden, '' Albus sighed, `` That I really ca n't tell you. It 's got a lot to do with my dad defeating Voldemort. He, my mum, my Uncle Ron, and my aunty Hermione kept a secret from me, Rose, James, Lily, and Hugo for years. I 'm not even sure if Lily and Victor-Marie Hugo know about it yet. But anyway, Saint James the Apostle, pink wine, and I found out close twelvemonth, and it 's got everything to do with why Willinson wants my cloak.

`` My dad did n't want us knowing because he does n't need a whole lot of mass to get laid. He thought we 'd tell multitude. He made us foretell not order after he explained everything conclusion yr. So I really ca n't tell you. My dad 's got to. I think he will, though, after tonight. ``

`` I never get to have it off 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 final yr. That 's why I think my dad will tell you soon. ``

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

`` Your half hour 's up ! '' Madam Pomfrey announced, `` Off to your student residence. I want you all to get some rest ! Honestly, it 's almost midnight ! ``

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A/N : I managed to squeeze in another update ! There 's only one Sir Thomas More chapter after this and it wo n't be posted until the queue is open again.

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

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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There was a varlet long article on the front line of the Prophet the next morning that detailed every aspect of the previous night 's incident in Hogsmeade. Well, it did not explain what exactly Willinson was after, but everything else was mentioned. Kaden became an split second celebrity as soon as he left the Hospital wing after breakfast. Almost the entire school day, including a few Slytherins, wanted a initiative deal account of how he got kidnapped. Kaden did n't show any of the awe 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 busy with sentencing Willinson to Azkaban. Albus did n't have long to dwell on it, though, because they had the cobbler's last of their examination that day.

`` I am so glad those are over ! '' Saint John the Apostle exclaimed at dinner that night, `` I say we party in the usual room tonight ! ``

`` Some of us, '' Gabriella leaned over the table, `` Still experience O.W.L.s to take. ``

`` Oh, er, right, '' trick muttered, `` Never mind. ``

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

`` Oh, yeah, '' John grinned.

`` And then I tried to kick back his baton 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 picayune girl. ``

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

`` Aw, come on, Albus. You 've got ta admit that he 's making it sound better, '' John said.

`` But biting Willinson ? '' Albus raised his eyebrow, `` That 's disgusting. ``

`` You 've got an owl, Albus, '' rose pointed to an owl that was soaring down towards Albus. It was Harry's.

Albus took the letter and opened it. lav and lustrelessness read it over his shoulder.

honey Al,

Things are pretty much taken attention of at
the Ministry. I 'll be back around seven.
sports meeting me in the Entrance Hall then. Bring
Rose, Kaden, lustrelessness, John, and Amanda. I 'd
like to sing to you about cobbler's last night.

beloved,
Dad

Matt looked at his watch. `` That 's in a half time of day. ``

`` Half hour to drag Kaden away from his fans, '' St. John the Apostle smirked.

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

`` fountainhead, well, what have we here ? '' a reedy voice said from behind them.

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

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

`` Er, '' Albus said.

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

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

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

`` So, Room of Requirement sound good ? '' Harry asked.

Everyone nodded and followed Harry up the step. They were stopped no less than three times by several student wanting to talk to Kaden. Albus and St. John the Apostle broke out in hysterical laugh after the third person asked for his John Hancock. Eventually, they did manage to hold it to the Room.

Everybody settled themselves onto the respective comfy armchairs and couch that were in the room.

`` Are you going to tell apart me why Willinson wanted Albus 's cloak ? '' Kaden asked immediately.

Harry laughed, `` Yes, do n't worry, Kaden. I 'm going to explain everything. ``

`` Excellent, '' Kaden grinned.

Harry launched into the long chronicle about the Hallows, beginning with how he, Ron, and Hermione first learned about the Hallows, including the Tale of the Three Brothers, and ending with the incident that happened the concluding spring. By the meter he finished, Kaden was staring at him unfold mouthed and a look of awe on his face.

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

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

Albus tried to stifle his laugh as he turned to look at Rose.

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

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

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

`` I 'm certain Kaden will be able to keep it a secret, '' Harry said.

`` So, '' Albus began, changing the theme, `` What 's going to encounter to Willinson ? ``

`` He 's in Azkaban right now, '' Harry explained, `` He has a lower limit ten age sentence, maximum twenty years. He 's not too felicitous about it, but too bad for him. ``

`` Good, '' Albus said, `` What about Felix Willinson ? ``

`` Well, all he really did was hex Kaden, which happens all the time here. I 've assigned him a few detainment. ``

`` What about those former 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 move over 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 excuse about this new map you showed me finally Night ? ``

Albus looked at his dad and then slowly got the map out of his bag. He unfolded it and held it up. `` Er, yeah. ``

`` Where did you find it ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` Ionic of the household. It was hidden in an old photo album of the vulture. ``

`` Do you still have the album ? ``

`` Yeah, it 's up in my trunk. ``

`` I 'd like to see it over the summertime, '' Harry said, `` But what I 'd care now is for you to explain exactly how this map works. I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

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

`` For it to turn, four Gryffindors have to be 'the future piranha. ``

`` hold, what ? '' Harry asked.

`` The Marauders somehow made it so you could only get the map to reveal itself if you were one of four boy who are like the vulture. ``

`` That is telling magic, '' Harry said quietly.

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

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

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

`` wish to guess who 's who ? '' toilet grinned.

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

`` Is it that obvious ? ``

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

`` Well, dead reckoning who Matt 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 kind of got the worst end of the deal. ``

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

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

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

`` What sort of clobber, Al ? '' Harry smiled, `` I promise you wo n't get in bother. ``

Albus sighed and quickly explained what they had spent the integral twelvemonth doing. Harry was shaking his head and laughing by the time Albus had finished.

`` I ca n't say I 'm well-chosen that you snuck out of the castle and spent the night in the screaming Shack or that you Stunned cervid in the woods near rose wine 's planetary house, but nothing bad happened. Just do n't do anything like that again. ``

`` All right, '' Albus shrugged.

`` Ok, now I want to see this map of Hogsmeade. ``

`` Sure, '' Albus pulled out his wand, `` Only the four of us can get it to show up, though. ``

Albus revealed the map and handed it to his dad. He only hoped that Harry would n't point out the third page. Albus did n't want to tell his dad about the mystical room yet.

Harry spent about ten second looking at the map and then handed it back to Albus. `` Al, I 'm really beaming you managed to witness that. It means a lot that the four of you can be the adjacent generation of Marauders. Now, I 've got to go speak with the schoolmaster. I 'll see you tomorrow. ``

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

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

`` beloved you, too. ``

trick stood up as soon as Harry left. `` Ok, you lot, let 's go celebrate the end of examination ! ``

Albus, rosiness, and Amanda got up as well. `` in effect estimation ! '' Albus grinned.

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

`` I was, '' Matt groaned.

`` Aw, come up on, we want to go celebrate in the other room. ``

`` Ugh, all right, I 'm coming, '' mat sat up, `` Are n't you lot tired ? We got almost no nap utmost Nox and then had to be up former for examination. ``

`` Not really, '' John the Evangelist shrugged, `` But I know you are. I saw you fall asleep on your History of Magic exam. ``

`` It would be hard not to, '' lusterlessness yawned, `` The social class is bad enough, but a test ? ``

`` I agree with you there, '' John the Evangelist said.

Albus, flatness, John, and Kaden offend 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 come alive him up. wellspring, John did, but rosebush convinced him not to. The miss left shortly before curfew, after a few rounds of Exploding snap and ace 's chess, as well as the eating of numerous umber Frogs and Bertie Bott 's Beans.

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The remaining week of school went by incredibly fast. Albus and his ally spent nigh of it outdoors, once Matt was out of the hospital wing that is, playing Quidditch and goofing off. Kaden 's many booster slowly trickled away and soon he was just a unconstipated student again. Ravenclaw won the sign Cup yet again. Albus and Rose went to yet another Hogwarts commencement, this fourth dimension for their cousin Stanley. Albus had a notion he 'd be going to every unity Hogwarts graduation exercise for at least the next ten years. He would probably be so sick of them by the metre he graduated that he would n't even require to attend. Henry M. Stanley 's graduation was much the same as Victoire 's had been, and Teddy 's the year before.

`` I ca n't think my first year is over, '' Kaden sighed as they were riding the train back to London, `` It 's definitely been the effective year of schoolhouse ever. ``

`` Never a boring here and now at Hogwarts, that 's for sure, '' Albus laughed.

`` I 'll say. inquire what 'll come about following spring ? ``

`` Hopefully, nothing, '' Albus replied. He had had enough of the affaire d'honneur with Willinson. All Albus wanted was a school twelvemonth that did not postulate anything Kaden would consider exciting.

`` I think I 'm going to be bored this summertime, '' Kaden announced, `` Not being able to do magic. ``

`` Oh, I forgot to severalise you, '' matt began, `` My mum said you lot could come spend a few 24-hour interval at my home this summertime, if you want. ``

`` Yeah ! '' Kaden shouted excitedly, `` Your house has got to be more charge up than mine. ``

`` If you want exciting, you ought to see my Uncle Jack 's family, '' matte said, `` You want to come over, Albus and St. John ? ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus grinned.

`` Count me in, '' Gospel According to John said, `` I 'll be up for getting away from my sisters. Ashtyn 's going to be unbearable this summer, what with her going to Hogwarts in the fall. ``

`` Lily, too, '' Albus said.

`` And Hugo, '' Rose added.

`` Well, I have n't got any younger sib, so we 'll own the house to ourselves. Besides my parents, that is, '' Matt pointed out.

`` Excellent, '' John grinned. `` So, anyone doing anything exciting this summer ? Anymore cool down trip, Amanda ? ``

`` I do n't think so, '' Amanda said, `` I wish we 'd go back to Ireland, though. ``

`` My parents said we might to to the land to see my uncle, '' mat said, `` Depends on their work schedules, though. And Amy 's. ``

`` Nothing exciting for me, '' Albus said.

`` Me either, '' rose said.

`` Or me, '' can laughed, `` We 're pretty boring, are n't we ? We 'll just birth to parent the ruckus at lusterlessness 's house. ``

`` thoroughly chance with that with my mum around, '' lusterlessness smirked, `` I swear she 's got eyes on the back of her drumhead. ``

`` I think all mums do, '' John shook his head, `` So, when did your parents say we could fall over ? ``

`` Dunno, '' Matt shrugged, `` Depends on when we 're visiting Uncle laborer, I suppose. I 'll owl you. ``

`` audio good. ``

The remainder of the gearing 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. Matt and Amanda were yawning and sitting up as well. lav and Kaden were both completely covered in soot and were cleaning up what looked to be a rather vicious unit of ammunition of Exploding Snap.

`` You two ought to practice that over the summer, '' Rose said cheerfully, `` And perhaps memorise a cleansing spell or two. '' She pointed her scepter at each of their faces in turn and restored them to their usual clean state.

`` Yeah, yeah, '' John muttered.

`` Just you wait, '' Kaden grinned as he opened the room access and walked out into the corridor, `` seminal fluid Sep, we 'll wipe the floor with you. ``

`` I 'll believe it when I see it, '' rosebush smiled.

Albus laughed to himself as he followed his friend out into the corridor. He joined the throngs of educatee emerging onto the platform. Albus spotted his parents and Lily, standing next to rose 's parents and Hugo. He pushed through the crowd of students and made his way over to them. Albus was happy to be going home, but at the Lapp clock time he was excited about the adjacent school year. He would be a third base class, which meant he could chat Hogsmeade. Albus grinned to himself as he thought about all the possibilities that Hogsmeade would keep back 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 enquiry that a lot of the great unwashed will probably ask in inspection, I am writing a sequel to this ! It 's nearly finished and quite dissimilar than this one. I do have some John Major editing to do and am going to try and start that soon, but I do n't anticipate posting the 1st chapter for another days. Not to name the fact that it is still currently being called Albus Potter and the Unnamed sequel and I need to come up with a permanent claim. School has started, so my writing time is specify. I will probably post updates about how the editing is coming along on my web log on the HPFF forums, so feel detached 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 !