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Albus, John Lackland, rose, and Amanda all agreed to expect until after dinner party to visit matte in the hospital annex the following day. They had the good 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 able-bodied to slip off to the Room of Requirement without Kaden, now that he knew about the room. Of course, Albus supposed he could just ask the way not constitute itself detectable to Kaden, but Kaden could probably suppose that he was in there anyway.

`` You have to be placidity in the hospital flank, Kaden, '' Albus explained as they walked there after dinner party, `` Or else dame Pomfrey will throw you out. ``

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

Albus pushed open the door and everyone followed him inside. ma'am Pomfrey was pouring a blueish potion into a nursing bottle and looked up when she saw Albus and his friends enter. She raised her eyebrow and peered at Kaden curiously.

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

`` Huh, '' dame Pomfrey shook her question, `` You 'd break keep it muted, Kaden. Do n't go telling the whole shoal about it. ``

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

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

Albus led his friends over to the only use up bed and pulled back the curtains. matte was wake up, but he looked exhausted as usual.

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

`` All rightfulness, '' lusterlessness replied.

Albus, Saint John the Apostle, blush wine, and Amanda crowded around matte 's bed like usual, but Kaden had frozen in place and was staring at Matt. For the first time in his life sentence, he was speechless.

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

Kaden shook his capitulum and then went over to the bed. `` Er, nothing. I just did n't really expect, well ... '' Kaden gestured to mat 's arm, which was bandaged and in a sling.

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

`` I did n't roll in the hay that 's what would pass off, '' Kaden said quietly.

`` Only happens sometimes, '' lusterlessness explained.

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

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

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

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

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

`` I 've slept for longer than that, '' lustrelessness replied, `` phonograph recording 's four Day. ``

`` Four days ? ! ``

`` Yeah. ``

`` But why did you log Z's that much this meter ? '' rosebush asked, `` Was it the potion ? ``

`` Yeah. Actually, one of the active component in the Drowsiness Potion is also in the wolfbane I take, so it was like I got a double Cupid's itch. That 's why the potion had more than of an force on me than everyone else and why it took so foresighted to bear off. ``

`` That makes sense, '' pink wine said.

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

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

`` Hopefully that 'll chance adjacent week, too, '' flatness said.

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

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

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

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

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

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The rest period of the week passed by very slowly. Albus was excited about finding the Wizard 's Finger Print charm, so that did n't help matters. After what seemed like forever, Sat finally arrived and Albus and his friends found themselves holed up in the library, searching as many book of account as they could.

`` Look in the index, '' pink wine instructed as she dumped a huge pile of book onto the mesa, `` Just look up 'Wizard 's Finger print'and if it 's not there, do n't bother searching that book. ``

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

`` Oh, it would take you until sixth class to see this out, '' rose grinned.

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

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

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

`` This is hopeless, '' trick sighed and tossed a Koran onto the table future to them, which was being used as a discard table.

`` We 'll witness it eventually, '' pink wine assured him.

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

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed.

`` dungeon looking, '' Matt 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 necromancer 's Finger photographic print in the index. Everyone else had found books that contained it, but did n't feed the incantation. Albus excitedly flipped to the Sir Frederick Handley Page given in the index finger and quickly scanned it.

`` I think I 've found it ! '' Albus shouted. The al-Qur'an had given a two paragraph explanation of the charm, the incantation, and the proper scepter movements. `` looking, '' he handed the book to Rose.

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

Albus walked quickly over to madam Pince and handed her the book, which was entitled, 101 good luck charm Every Auror Should Know. The bibliothec glared at him for a moment and then checked the Word out for him. She handed it back to him and rattled off her usual warnings about defacing subroutine library books.

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

`` Definitely, '' Albus agreed. He set the book down on the table and opened it up to the discipline page. `` I 'll read what it says.

`` 'The Wizard 's finger's breadth photographic print is an extremely useful charm, especially for those involved with Magical Law Enforcement. When performed correctly, the charm will reveal a wizard or witch 's full name, birthday, a list of places where he or she has lived, any sort of special abilities or abnormalcy, and a few personality feature. The appealingness has been useful in identifying torso, as well as discovering whether or not a hag or wizard is under the influence of Polyjuice Potion. The Wizard 's fingerbreadth mark is not fooled by Polyjuice.

This specific charm is quite controversial, given the fact that it reveals great amounts of personal data. In the wrong hands, the charm can be used to slip another 's indistinguishability. It gave the department of Magical Law Enforcement in Spain a particularly hard time in the 1930s, when a group of thieves used it to put on memory access to various bank accounts.

A relatively dewy-eyed magic 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 inverse varlet ), then steer the sceptre at the finger in question, say the incantation, and drive the finger down onto a piece of parchment. No ink is necessary. The incantation that is used is Digitulus Scripsi.

Once the finger print is on the parchment, a different incantation is needed to unveil the data. Simply tap your wand to the fingerbreadth photographic print and recite Acclaro .'''

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

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

`` Let 's try it, '' pink wine suggested as she pulled out a cast of parchment. She ripped it up into six small-arm and handed them out.

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

`` All right, '' Albus began, `` wave your wands in a clockwise lap. Then point your wand at your finger's breadth and say 'Digitulus Scripsi'. Then force your finger onto the parchment. ``

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

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

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

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

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

This metre, Kaden succeeded in performing the charm.

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

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

nada happened for a few second, and then Son started appearing below the finger print, much like the way words appeared on the vulture 's Map. Albus stared in awe as he looked down at the parchment.

ALBUS SEVERUS potter
D.O.B. June 28, 2005
Born in British capital, England
Other position of residence- None
hairsbreadth Colour- Negro
Eye Colour- Green
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- None

The list then went on to key out Albus 's personality. It was so accurate that he was kind of freaked out by it. How could a good luck charm get that much just from a finger's breadth print ?

`` Did yours body of work ? '' Albus asked everyone.

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

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

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

`` Yeah, '' Rose announced, `` But it 's sort of scary, 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 combust these first, '' Matt gestured to his parchment, `` You know, so nobody finds them .... ''

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

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

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

Albus, matt, King John, and Kaden all performed the charm to get their fingerbreadth mark onto the map. A moment later, there were four finger's breadth print on the map. Nobody said a word as they performed the revealing charm on them, but Albus could feel the excitement edifice. This was it. In a subject of minutes, they might ingest the new Map revealed. Albus and his acquaintance had been working towards this ever since the beginning of the school year.

Albus stared at the Map after everyone had finished performing the charms. nada happened for the longest time, and Albus was beginning to recollect that they had guessed wrongly about the digit print Charm being the correct charm to uncover the map. Then, the finger prints suddenly disappeared into the map.

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

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged. The finger's breadth prints had n't disappeared when they tried the charm on regular parchment.

Then, tidings began to look on the map. Everyone leaned in towards it and Albus read the brusque phrase.

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

`` I think you 're mighty ! '' toilet exclaimed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Not for sure yet, '' Albus grinned and sat back down. `` Thanks, Rose, for all the help. ``

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

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed, `` Because the four of you will have 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.

`` reckon ! '' Matt pointed to the map, `` It 's doing something else ! ``

Albus turned away from Rose and looked back at the map. The receive content was slowly disappearing and new lines were forming on it. At the top it said 'The Marauder 's Map : second base variation'. The rest of it looked exactly like the regular predator 's Map.

`` It looks the same, '' rose wine commented.

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

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

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

`` Well that sucking, '' trick muttered, `` All that inquiry for nothing. ``

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

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

`` It is form of funny story, '' Kaden remarked.

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

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

`` I had a thoroughly reasonableness not to ! '' Albus shouted.

`` Oh, quit fighting, '' rosebush said, `` There 's aught you can do about it now. ``

`` delay, '' flatness said quietly, `` There 's three numbers at the bottomland. '' He pointed to the seat right hand hand corner.

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

`` So that 's the difference ? '' John asked, `` Wow, that 's rouse, three numbers. ``

`` Tap your wand on the bit two, Albus, '' blush wine said.

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

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

It most certainly was Hogsmeade. This part of the map detailed the Village of Hogsmeade as well as it depicted Hogwarts on the other parting. Albus stared at it and saw Honeyduke 's, the trio Broomsticks, Dervish and Banges, Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, the Hog 's header, the Shrieking Shack, and all the houses that created the little village.

Then there were the back breaker. Just like on the regular Marauder 's Map, this one showed all the people in Hogsmeade as labeled 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 shop as well, although Albus did n't recognize any of them. All the buildings on the map, with the exclusion of the Shrieking Shack, were filled with respective labeled dots.

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

`` This is unbelievable, '' Rose said.

`` We are going to own so much fun side by side year 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 joke, '' Matt commented, `` Think of everything we can do with this. ``

Albus was thinking the Lapplander matter. He was indisputable the piranha had created this in club to aid with their pranking of scholar in Hogsmeade. Albus was n't really one to prank hoi polloi. indisputable, he did it on juncture and certainly enjoyed observing other people 's clowning, but he was n't that adept at coming up with them. However, he was thinking that the map of Hogsmeade would be useful if they ever wanted to sneak into the village when they were n't supposed to. Combined with the invisibleness Cloak, he could get away with anything in Hogsmeade.

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

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

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

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

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

'So eventually we decided that we needed a topographic point of our own. A usual room of sorts that only we knew about. surely, we had the elbow room of requisite, but as we discovered in our fourth year, it was n't always available.

'Thus began the long process of finding an vacate room in the palace that nobody knew about. Well, a place everyone except Dumbledore did n't make love about .'

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

'I know, Moony, but I think Dumbledore knew about this way. He just did n't gravel to get us to block up using it. He had other affair to worry about .'

'Just get on with it .'

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

'Since you have proven yourselves to be the Next generation of Marauders, this elbow room will unfold for you as well. We would wish to run it on to you .'
`` We get our own common elbow room ? '' Gospel According to John asked, `` splendid ! ``

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

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

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

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

'I agree, difficult would be best .'

'Excellent, Moony 's on board .'

'Difficult is o.k. .'

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

'Thus, we leave you with operating instructions. We have set up a kind of search throughout the school and reason. The first clue will lead you someplace, where you will find the four paw mark carved somewhere in that office. Tap it with your finger and it will give you another clue.

'And now we will give you the offset clew. Find the place where we perch our heads, but the resolution is not our beds .'

With that, the map went blank once again. Albus quickly grabbed a piece of sheepskin and a shaft and scribble down the world-class clue.

`` If we can detect this elbow room, '' Albus began, `` It 's going to be awe-inspiring. ``

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

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

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

`` Imagine, our own unwashed elbow room, '' Matt said, `` I think this will be even amend than the Room of Requirement. ``

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

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

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

`` Oh, definitely, '' lustrelessness agreed.

Albus and his admirer spent another xv minutes in the Room of Requirement trying to trace the clue. cypher came up with anything and rose decided they should all study and figure out the clew later. Albus could n't reason since he had put off his homework long enough, and he had Quidditch practice session the adjacent day.

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A/N : I 'm leaving for holiday on Saturday and will be gone until previous on Tuesday, so if you review after Friday, I wo n't be able to respond to it until sometime in the middle of side by side 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 !
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For the adjacent few days, Albus found his judgement drifting to the hint every time he tried to study. It was driving him mad. Where else did he sleep besides his bed ? None of his friends had come up with anything either. rosiness did n't look to be putting much thought into it, since exams were only a calendar month and a half away. She seemed to recollect that Albus ought not to focus too much on the cue either, but Albus could n't help it.

Albus was completely ignoring Professor Binns'boring talk the followers Wednesday and focusing solely on the hint. A place to sleep, he thought as he tapped his quill on his account book. He sighed and lifted his head up. rosiness was the simply one actually taking notes. John 's eyes were drooping and Albus was trusted he 'd pass asleep soon.

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

Albus quickly scribbled the answer onto a piece of parchment and handed it to lustrelessness. mat read it, smiled at Albus, and passed it on to can. The note of hand made its way to blush wine and Amanda after that, who turned around and nodded to Albus.

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

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

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

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

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

Luckily there was n't a class in the way at that here and now, so Albus and his friends had as a great deal sentence as they needed to look. Albus started his lookup in the figurehead, making certainly to inspect each desk carefully.

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

Sure enough, there were four diminutive paw prints etched into the underside of the desk.

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

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

It was form of awkward to have all five of them underneath the desk at the Lapp clock time, but they managed. Albus watched as the paw prints disappeared and words replaced them.

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

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

`` Any estimation ? '' he asked, as he and his friends 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, '' Matt said.

`` But where was that ? '' John the Divine replied.

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

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

Matt stopped in his runway, `` Of course ! It 's the Quidditch sales talk ! ``

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

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

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

`` commodity idea, '' Amanda agreed.

`` I think we should study after tiffin, '' rosebush sighed.

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

Rose groaned and followed Albus and the others to the Great Hall. They were belatedly for lunch, since they spent so long in the History of illusion classroom. Kaden demanded to bang where they were, and became very excited when Albus whispered that they were following the clues for the map. He was a bit frustrated that Albus would be continuing to work on it after lunch, since Kaden had classes, but Albus assured him that they would update him later that evening.

Albus, lusterlessness, and John ate a very look sharp lunch, as they wanted to get out to the Quidditch Pitch as soon as possible. rosebush 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 grade was abysmal at the moment.

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

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

`` Maybe the goal posts ? '' Albus suggested, `` They could n't experience put the prints on the ground. ``

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

Albus, Matt, and privy each started inspecting one of the end posts. Albus looked carefully, but could n't regain anything. Neither did John or Matt. The three of them ran to the other face of the pitch and began to front at the former three posts.

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

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

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

Albus wrenched the door undefendable and led his supporter over to where the school broom were kept. He handed each of them a Calluna vulgaris and the three of them headed back out into the rain.

Albus kicked off from the basis and flew directly towards the goal Post. His Calluna vulgaris listed to the left and Albus was really grateful he got to play Quidditch on a master broom. Despite the mediocre broom, he was still faster than flatness and john, and made it to the goal posts before either of them.

It did n't take Albus long to get hold the prints. They were etched on the very top of the midriff goal post.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Somehow I do n't imagine enigma were the marauder'strong courting, '' Albus commented as they flew back down to the ground.

`` make it easier for us, '' John grinned.

`` Not really, '' Matt said, `` You know how intemperate it 's going to be to explore the Hospital Wing for four flyspeck paw prints ? What do you suppose we 'll tell gentlewoman Pomfrey ? 'Do n't mind us, we 're just searching your entire Aaron Montgomery Ward for some carving that were left here decades ago .''' mat rolled his eyes.

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

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

`` Not a clue, '' lusterlessness shrugged.

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

`` Are you mad ? '' Matt laughed, `` She 'd wonder what I was up to. She 's always got an eye on me. moldiness be some kind of one-sixth sense. If I so much as turn over in bed, she comes out of her elbow room and asks me what 's wrong. I can only imagine what she 'd do if I started searching the whole berth in the dead of night. ``

`` Did n't intend of that, '' John replied.

Albus sighed dejectedly and decided to just go to the common room and do his homework. He had been neglecting it the whole workweek and figured he would have to do it sometime. Rose would at to the lowest degree be happy.

blush wine and Amanda were feverishly working on homework when Albus, John, and Matt entered the practically desolate common elbow room. The boys settled down at the table 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 succeeding clue in the Hospital fender, which should be pretty impossible. ``

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

Albus tried his best to reduce on his preparation for the rest of the afternoon. He did finagle to spell an essay for Potions and learn a chapter of his Herbology book, but after that he just could n't do anything else. trick was all too happy to stop doing prep as well, and the two of them played chess until dinner.

After dinner, Albus and his friends went to the Room of Requirement, 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 pitch looking for the next clue.

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

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

`` wellspring, we 're going to hold plenteousness of former clues to work out, '' Albus reminded him, `` Like the one we 're working on right now. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus was amazed that his cousin was able-bodied to think of that. Albus always thought Kaden was n't too smart, but he did add up up with good approximation every so often.

`` That might work, '' rose wine said.

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

`` One of us just has to hazard 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 multiplication. No way she 'd trust it. ``

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

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Albus had been thoroughly surprised by Matt 's willingness to eat a Fainting Fancy to trick lady Pomfrey. He had become much more outgoing since the old yr. Albus figured it was because he was more sure now that none of his admirer were going to announce to the entire school that he was a werewolf.

Albus and his friends immediately formed a plan once matt had so willingly volunteered to eat the Fainting phantasy. It would take place the stick to Saturday. Matt, Amanda, and Kaden would be stationed on the grounds, as they figured it would be best for matte to conk as far away from the Hospital Wing as possible. Albus, whoremaster, and rose wine would hide following to the Hospital wing underneath the Invisibility Cloak and dash in as soon as lady Pomfrey left. They figured it would guarantee them twenty minutes of searching, perhaps thirty if they were lucky.

Sabbatum arrived and Albus was eager to put the plan into action. Rose figured it would be best to do it in the morning, when most students were either sleeping or lounging around in their vernacular elbow room. It would be better not to appeal too practically unwanted attention.

Albus, lavatory, and Rose headed up the stairs after breakfast, while flatness, Amanda, and Kaden went out onto the grounds. Once Albus, lav, and rose reached the hospital flank, Albus pulled out the invisibleness Cloak and threw it over them.

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

`` Shush, '' Rose hissed.

About XX minutes later, Kaden came running down the corridor with a shammer disturbed face on his look. Albus only hoped that gentlewoman Pomfrey would n't be able to tell it was fake. Kaden ran past Albus and into the hospital offstage.

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

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

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

`` Hurry up ! demo me where ! ``

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

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

`` Let 's get looking, '' Rose said.

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

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

`` Found it ! '' Rose announced. Albus breathed a sigh of relief. He hurried over to the farthest bed and deflect down next to Rose.

`` Where is it ? '' St. John the Apostle asked.

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

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

`` rush, '' rosebush said, `` I hear stride. ''

`` pen it down, '' Albus said as he shoved the while of parchment that had the other cue on it to her, `` 'Find the place where we are served and waited on, they even have pie of pecan .''' Albus stood up as rose scribbled it down.

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

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

`` William Tell me again what happened ? '' Madam Pomfrey asked exasperatingly as she levitated flatness onto a bed.

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

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

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

`` Hmm ... '' Madam Pomfrey muttered, `` This particular fainting looks an awfully lot like the kind that results from eating a Fainting phantasy. Either of you have any melodic theme as to why ? ``

`` Er, '' Kaden stammered.

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

The nurse stood up and looked at Kaden, who was beginning to turn red. `` Are you sure enough, Mr. Dursley ? ``

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

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

ma'am Pomfrey sighed, `` Yes, that might be dead on target. Although it makes me question why Matt actually ate it. Just give me the other half. ``

Amanda reluctantly pulled the early half of the Sweet out of her gown and handed it to the nurse. Madam Pomfrey put it in Matt 's oral fissure and within irregular he was opening his eyes.

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

Albus, whoremonger, and Rose carefully maneuvered their way over to the room access and snuck out behind flatness, Amanda, and Kaden. Once they were a dependable distance from the infirmary Wing, they pulled off the cloak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Shut up, '' Matt said, `` I am well-chosen I do n't give birth to be there overnight. I spend enough clock time in that post. ``

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

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

`` What is it ? '' Kaden asked.

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

A few transactions later, Albus and his friends were once again in the Room of demand working on the clue.

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

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

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

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

`` The kitchens, '' John announced.

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

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

Albus stopped in battlefront of the picture of the bowl of fruit and tickled the pear. It giggled and turned into a handgrip, which Albus turned.

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

`` Go on, already, '' Albus pushed Kaden into the room, `` We do n't 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 passe-partout and schoolma'am needing anything ? '' the elf closest to Albus asked.

`` Yeah ! '' St. John the Apostle grinned, `` How about a turkey sandwich, some crisps, a piece of treacle tart, and a drinking glass of pumpkin juice. ``

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

`` You 're right, '' whoremonger replied and then turned to the elf, `` Skip the crisps. ``

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

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

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

`` Boys, '' Rose muttered.

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

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

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

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

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

`` All right, '' Albus took a deep breath, `` We 're looking for a sculpture of sorts that 's some situation in here. It 's four midget paw photographic print. I do n't know if you remember four student who called themselves 'The Marauders'- ''

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

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

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

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

`` Of course. ``

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

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

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

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

`` 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 print. They were very hot. quarrel formed on the stone and Albus jotted them down on the parchment before reemerging.

`` Got it, '' he whispered, `` I think this is the terminal clue. 'Go to the place where we learn to fight the darkness, it is there where we 've left our final mark'. ``

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

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

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

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

`` Merlin, '' lusterlessness 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 receive, '' the elf smiled.

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A/N : For vacation, my house and I went to the refuge I mentioned in an earlier chapter, the one with the scavenger hunt. Just wanted to state everyone that we came in all in endure. A far cry from our endorsement post win last year. Oh, well, we 'll hope for beginning next year !

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

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Much to Albus 's discouragement, there was n't a convenient prison term to persist in following the clew of the map the full weekend. Quidditch practice took the integral afternoon, because Georgia was beginning her ruthless pre-Quidditch net drill. There was only one lucifer left before the terminal, and it would find who would wager Gryffindor in the last equal. Georgia stressed the indigence for duplicate practices and encouraged everyone to practice by themselves whenever they had a free mo. She had somehow seen a glimpse of Albus, John, and matt flying around the pitch looking for clues and thought Albus had been practicing. Albus had to shroud his smirk as she praised him in front of the entire team.

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

Fifteen class prior to the twentieth anniversary, five twelvemonth after the actual battle took place, a memorial had been erected on the Hogwarts soil, in the precise place where Professor Longbottom had beheaded Voldemort 's serpent, Nagini. The statue was made of marble and depicted a phoenix spreading its wings atop a large second power pedestal. The name calling of every person who had given their animation during both state of war against Voldemort were etched into the pedestal.

Professor Kendrick, along with the Minister, had organized a memorial service that was to assume spot near the monument. It was to take place at one o'clock in the good afternoon and crone and genius from all over Britain came to attend.

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

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

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

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

`` Thanks, '' Victoire sighed, `` You know, it kind of suction to have 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 hold out here when Voldemort was around, so I 've no idea. ``

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

The relaxation of the Weasleys and the ceramicist soon filed into the rows near Albus and his champion. His entire family took up quite a bit of place. Albus 's parents wound up sitting in the figurehead row, along with Lily, rose 's parents, Hugo, his grandparents, and a few of his other aunty, uncles, and younger cousins. Matt and Amy 's parents did come and the four of them sat together in the back row. Albus sat adjacent to teddy bear and Rose, with Kaden and Amanda on the former position of Rose.

The quarrel of chairs were soon all filled up, and some masses were even standing or had conjured their own electric chair that did n't quite match the others. Professor Kendrick stepped up to the podium that had been placed next to the monument. The bunch quieted down quickly once he got up there.

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

`` May 2nd, 1998. A day that was both jubilant and wide of sorrow at the Saami time. It may seem odd to some that May 2nd is a day we celebrate, when they are mourning the exit of loved ones. We celebrate with feasts, and party, and days off of work or schoolhouse ; 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 sadness, we must remember that our get laid single knowingly gave their life story for us. There are many of us here today who fought that battle and survived. And I am sure that all of them were prepared to die for the cause.

`` I still remember that engagement. I was a few old age out of Hogwarts. well, more than a few, but I was still immature. I had not settled down. I did not even have a habitue job. I was not fully combat-ready in the anti-Voldemort movement, but when I got word of the struggle, I was there.

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

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

`` We were unified at that consequence. Unified by our grief and our happiness. It is this I that makes us strong, made us able to defeat Voldemort, and makes us capable to continue to fight the evil in our lifetime. We must think of to keep ourselves unified, today, tomorrow, and forever.

`` As we remember those who gave their lives twenty days ago, we must also call back that they would not want us to dwell on the past. We should always remember the past times, so as not to make the Saame mistakes, but we should n't harp on it. We should live our animation to the fullest, for that is what they would want us to do. ``

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

The minister gave a oral communication next. His speech was longer and drawn out. Albus found his attention waning as the man droned on and on. Once he was finally done, Kingsley and McGonagall each gave brusk speeches.

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

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

`` Thank you all for descend, '' Harry began quietly, `` Um, well, anyone who knows me really well knows I do n't really enjoy making big speeches like this. I 'm for sure my students can attest to this, given how few actual lectures I give in form. When it comes to teaching, I 'd rather strike a practical feeler. But, when Fabius asked me to verbalise today, I could n't become him down.

`` So, I 'm going to keep this curtly. I suppose I 'll set out at the beginning. My parents gave their animation to protect me, and to protect all of us. They died in ordination to help defeat Voldemort.

`` Of course of study, I had to go subsist with my aunty and uncle after this and grew up without a single bit of knowledge of the wizarding man. If you had told me when I was nine that I would grow up to get the better of the most evil wizard of all sentence, I would have laughed.

`` But to say that I defeated Voldemort would be an exaggeration. I could never consume done it without help from those who died and those who are here today. Without Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Sirius Black, Remus lupine, and Tonks Lupin, 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 have done it. It would be inaccurate to say that I defeated Voldemort twenty age ago. What should be said is that we defeated Voldemort twenty year ago.

`` With that, I would wish to repeat what Fabius said. We must always remember those who lost their lives, but we should n't dwell on the yesteryear. We should go in the second, and think about the hereafter. Because we do n't know what the future holds. We make our own future and we should spend a penny the most of it. That is what those who gave their lives would require us to do. ``

Harry left the podium and sat back down amongst flash hand clapping. Albus thought his dad 's speech was very sound, despite him not wanting to reach it in the get-go place.

Kendrick stood up once again. `` I would like to thank you all for coming today. Feel barren to explore the castle and grounds. You are receive to conjoin us for dinner as well. We will be serving it outside, as the Great Hall is not nearly great enough to house you all. ``

People slowly began to get up from their chairs and nearly of them migrated towards the memorial. Albus 's parents did this as well, but Albus did n't really require to link the big multitude of people. He followed Teddy out of the aisle and stood off to the side with Matt, pink wine, Amanda, Kaden, and Amy while Teddy and Victoire went over to the remembrance. The two of them joined Teddy 's grandmother and Teddy put his arm around her as they walked to the memorial.

Albus saw John with his kinsfolk. Saint John the Apostle 's aunty, uncles, and cousins must receive come as well, because there were a altogether lot of piffling kids with them. The whole radical headed back towards the castle and Albus figured that John the Divine and Isabelle were showing their house the school. As far as Albus knew, John 's parents were n't really involved with the battle because they were too Loretta Young to struggle when it happened.

Once Teddy and Victoire rejoined the group, they started to take the air back towards the castle. Nobody really said much. Even Kaden seemed to have a go at it that it was a clip for silence. Albus noticed that teddy bear 's font was streaked with tears.

They walked through the castling, somehow all going to the way of demand without anyone ever stating that as their destination. matt paced in movement of the evacuate paries and once the doorway appeared, everyone filed in.

`` That was a gracious serving, '' rosiness commented once they had all sat down.

Everyone nodded without saying anything.

`` So, '' Amy began a few minutes 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 service. ``

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

`` You, too, '' Kaden said.

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

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

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

`` He is, '' matt confirmed.

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

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

Albus broke out into a smiling as he saw Kaden 's oral cavity clamp shut. The magic spell was still working.

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

`` Er- '' Kaden stammered.

`` We charmed him not to assure anyone, '' Matt explained, `` The Sileo Altus charm. rosiness performed it. Kaden ca n't talk about it in front end of you or Victoire or shimmy or anybody who is n't me, Albus, John, Rose, or Amanda. ``

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

`` Yeah, '' rosiness blushed, `` It was n't that hard 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 female parent 's brains. ``

`` good to love the magical spell 's working, '' Amy said.

The humor in the way became increasingly livelier after that. Albus and his acquaintance told Teddy, Victoire, and Amy all about what had been going on in schooltime and what classes they were going to guide the following year. Teddy, Victoire, and Amy talked about Auror and therapist training. Teddy shared that Auror training was very vivid and he spent all his spare fourth dimension sleeping since it was so draining.

Once evening arrived, Albus and the rest of the radical headed back extraneous for dinner. soul had conjured loads of long tables and chairs and had placed them throughout the grounds. Albus saw his family taking over a couple of tables near the lake and led his group over to them. Matt 's parents were there as well, talking with Victoire 's parents.

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

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

`` Hi, Dad, '' Albus grinned.

solid food soon appeared on the tables and everybody loaded up their crustal plate. Albus ate in silence and listened to the conversations around him. He liked having his unhurt kinsfolk at shoal together. It reminded him of Yule at the Burrow.

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

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

`` Nobody 's leaving this twelvemonth anyway, '' King James I pointed out, `` Sakartvelo 's the oldest on the squad and she 'll be a seventh year next yr. ``

`` Fine. I 'll join when I 'm a second year, '' Victor-Marie 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 rest of us. ``

Georgia, Fred, and Calluna vulgaris were deep in treatment about scheme for the Quidditch final. The three of them had always been the most ruthless participant on the team. Albus preferred not to get involved in the manoeuvre and very well points of the team. He just liked to bet. He could never see himself as captain.

Albus reached over and grabbed a roll from the basket 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 lead-in in a patch, '' Harry whispered. `` We were getting sightings a few times a calendar month for a while. And now, nothing. ``

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

`` Not certainly, '' Harry muttered, `` I have a bad feeling 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 citizenry patrolling Hogsmeade, but they 're getting bored. citizenry 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 care how world-weary they get. ``

`` I agree, '' Ron said, `` If give-and-take gets out that we 've decreased security department, they 're likely to give to the schooltime. ``

`` Exactly. ``

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

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

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

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

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

Albus nodded and continued eating. He had once again almost forgotten about Washburn and the Willinsons. Now they were wise on his thinker once again. What did it mean that nobody had sighed any of them in calendar month ? Albus had n't even known that there had been frequent sightings before. The prophesier must not induce published articles about all the sightings. Albus supposed if they became frequent enough, they would become old news. But where were Washburn and the Willinsons now ? Albus doubted they had given up on finding the Hallows. He was more inclined to think that they were trying to lull his dad into a false gumption of security.

Neither Harry or Ron mentioned anything further on the matter. Albus tried to draw a blank about it, but he could n't. The opinion of Washburn or the Willinsons returning for the Hallows was too dire, especially now that Albus himself had the invisibility Cloak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` I do n't cogitate it literally means darkness, '' pink wine sighed, `` You lot take things way too literally. Think about it. Dark as in wickedness. ``

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

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

The schoolroom was empty when they arrived. Albus quickly shut the door and stared out at the room. Where would the Marauders have put the mark ?

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

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

`` Found it ! '' Matt shouted.

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

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

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

lusterlessness nodded and touched the cutting. It disappeared and a much longer string of lyric appeared than had appeared from the other marks.

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

`` 'Anyway, we shall now reveal the directions to find the secret room. We ca n't vouch for what kind of res publica it will be in when you arrive, since we 're not sure what class it will be when you discover it. In which case, we suggest you learn some salutary cleaning spells, as Muggle cleaning is measly .'''

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

`` 'Shut up, Moony .'''

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

`` 'All rightfield. You 'll necessitate to go to the north end of the 6th base corridor. There should be an army of suits of armor on one incline. Face them. Find the one that 's fifth from your leftfield. countermand its right hand arm up to its head and then put it down again. Turn around. On the opposite rampart, there will be a little carving of the four paw print. Tap it with your wand and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no skillful .'You 'll know what to do next.

`` 'And, keep open in psyche that only the four of you will be able-bodied to open up the elbow room. So, if you ever want to take a girl there, realise sure you arrive first.

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

Matt glanced up from the rampart 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 believe that they had managed to figure out all the clew and were on their way to the room his grandfather had discovered when he was in schooltime. Everything they had done that year with the map seemed to have led up to this. Albus was extremely excited about this room. It would be solely theirs. The way of necessary seemed like their own private common room whenever they were in it, but it really was n't. The piranha'room would be their own common soldier common elbow room. Nobody else would have it away about it. Nobody else would even be able to get in it.

Albus and his ally tried to get to the 6th 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 receive been a outset class because he was even scant than Matt. Albus did n't recognize him, but Kaden did.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everybody spread out along the wall and began to reckon for the paw mark. Albus assumed they would be minuscule like the cue throughout the school and he was the right way. Anyone who walked by would never be capable to espy them.

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

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

The paw prints sunk into the stone and a small Oliver Stone doorhandle appeared just where they had been. Albus turned to glance at his friends before grasping it. They all wore flavour of agitation. Albus turned back to the bulwark, took a deep hint, and turned the doorknob.

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A/N : Bit of a cliffhanger ! Thanks to my Beta, Dancer of Starlight. Thanks as well to Denas, Mozarts Confutatis, phoenixy friend, Luke, tranc3rooney, sinwillys822, Roxz80, Jen, Moonylupin, heir of muruaders, Seb, EvilChaos, and XDNLxtlz99 for their revue !

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

The elbow room was circular, just like the Gryffindor common way. The decor was similar, too, as most everything was scarlet and gold. It kind of cue Albus of the way of Requirement whenever Matt asked for it, only better. There was vermilion shag carpeting on the trading floor and scarlet curtains on the window.

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

In the main part of the way were a few lounge, chairwoman, and tabular array. A few bookcases were up against the walls that housed Quran, lambskin, old dung bombs, and assorted other rubble. There was even a pile of opened confection sitting on one of the tables, giving the room the flavour that the predator had just stepped out for class or something.

At the same prison term, the place looked like nobody had been in it for decades. There was a thick layer of dust coat every airfoil and there was a faint smell of dankness in the air. That may have been because there was a cauldron full of a afoul smelling potion sitting next to the window. The tables were covered in various patch of parchment, undetermined record, and yellowing copies of the Prophet.

The piranha had even decorated the paries. There were pic of themselves that seemed to pasture from first twelvemonth all the way to seventh. bill of a few dissimilar Quidditch teams were also fixed upon the Harlan Fiske Stone rampart. A vauntingly banner was above the window, directly across from the room access. It read, 'The marauder'Den .'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` It 's like our own common room. And dormitory, '' privy said as he walked over to the bay labeled 'Padfoot'. `` speculation this one 's mine ! '' can flopped onto the bed and a swarm of rubble flew out of it. `` Oh, gross ! '' he coughed, `` marvel if we can get the house elves to clean this stead. ``

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

Albus wandered over to the alcove that was labeled 'Prongs'and walked into it. It was very strange, knowing that the place had belonged to his grandfather. Albus almost felt like he had gone back in metre, to when his grandfather had been at Hogwarts. He glanced up at the rampart and noticed a picture of a Quidditch team that was labeled 'Puddlemere United- 1975'. The unhurt way had pretty a great deal frozen in time. The residue of Hogwarts changed as the years passed and new pupil came to the shoal. But this room, this room had n't changed. It was just the Same now as it had been in the 1970s. Now, it would skip an intact generation and be propelled into the twenty-first century.

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

Albus stuck his oral sex out into the main contribution of the way and saw that John had picked up a newspaper clipping. Albus and everyone else went over to John the Divine and crowded around him to read the article.

stallion MUGGLE kinsperson MURDERED-
SUSPECTED work OF YOU-KNOW-WHO

An entire Muggle house was murdered close nighttime
at their home in the outskirts of Jack London. Muggle
law military officer have attributed the decease to
carbon monoxide poisoning, but whiz investigators
have discovered the case of death was Avada Kedavra.

Nearby Muggles reported seeing a 'strange swarm'
above the business firm early the following first light. Before
Obliviators modified their retentivity, they all said
the cloud was the configuration of a skull with a Hydra
coming out of its mouth. This odd swarm of roll of tobacco
has appeared over the dwelling of multiple murders
during the by year. rumour are that this is the
stain of You-Know-Who, but it has yet to be confirmed.

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

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

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

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

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

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed.

`` We should probably clean house this shoes up a bit, '' rose announced.

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

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

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

They left the pictures and posters up on the wall. It seemed haywire to take down all the pictures of the Marauders'when they were the I who founded the way. Albus left the old picture of Puddlemere Untied up as well, since he supported that Quidditch team. To John 's delight, there was a standardized moving picture in Padfoot 's segment of the elbow room. Albus was pretty certain Matt would be adding a movie of the Chudley Cannons to his alcove, since apparently Moony did n't hold up them based on the lack of a picture of them near his bed.

After a couple hours, the way looked new once again. All the dust, old sweets, and rubbish was gone. The cauldron had been emptied and was now sparkling. Amanda, who had somehow stumbled upon the wash way a few calendar month ago, had gone down and fetched a few new Seth of bedding for the beds.

Once they were done cleaning, they began to make themselves at home in the predator'Den, as it was apparently called. rose wine began to peruse the diverse Koran that were on the shelves. Kaden was rifling through the affiliate pranking items that had been left behind. Amanda was looking at a down of photograph they had found. Albus, whoremonger, and Matt were looking at all the paper and newspaper clipping that had been left behind.

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

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

`` I never really knew that Voldemort attacked this many people, '' Albus muttered as he leafed through a newspaper, `` 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 think I would birth wanted to live back then, '' matte commented, `` Seems like it would own been bloody pitiable. ``

`` Saami with when my dad was a kid, '' Albus added. He was prosperous, really, that he lived in a time when the state was n't being ravaged by a murderous lunatic. I mean, Washburn and the Willinsons paled in comparing to Voldemort.

`` zilch like learning about account to take a shit you grateful of the time you live in, '' Rose commented.

`` Why ca n't Binns just have us read old clause in form ? '' John sighed, `` It 's actually concern reading about the war like this. ``

`` We have n't even flummox to the war in History of legerdemain yet, '' rose pointed out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` No, '' Albus sighed, `` I just meant, should we tell my dad about it. And Teddy. '' As soon as Albus had seen the room, he thought both his dad and Teddy would love to recognise about it and to see it. Both of their fathers had been involved in the initiation of it, after all.

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

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

`` I kind of agree with Albus, '' rose wine said, `` This place would be really mawkish for both Uncle Harry and teddy bear. And I suppose James and Lily would care to know about it, too. ``

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

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

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

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

`` James would never consort to that spell, '' Albus said.

`` I still think that if we 're going to secernate Uncle Harry and slip, we should tell William James and Lily, '' Rose said.

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

`` mulct, '' blush wine huffed.

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

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

`` I do n't know ... '' trick said, `` I kind of like the mystical. Can we at least prevent it to ourselves for a while ? Let 's cogitate about it over the summer and then maybe tell them side by side year. ``

Albus shrugged. His conscience was telling him that he should tell his dad and slip about it. He knew that knowing about the room and the new map would mean the world to both of them, but at the same time he sort of wanted to have the room to himself for a few months as well.

`` That sounds like a full melodic theme, '' Albus agreed. `` So we 'll think about telling them future year. ``

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Albus and his protagonist immediately started spending their free time in the Marauders'Den as opposed to the way of requirement. Albus found that he felt very at habitation there. It provided a sense of calm, a position to go to get away from the Chaos of the main part of the school. He was even able-bodied to concentrate more on his studying there than in the way of prerequisite, 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 distracted as he had been.

The final examination dueling tournament took topographic point on the following Sunday, a few days before the full-of-the-moon synodic month. Albus 's team had not made it to the finals, despite Albus and Malfoy 's fantabulous dueling attainment. Both boys had won every single duel they had been in the total year. However, the rest of the squad was n't nearly as skilled and they did not have enough points for the final exam. Rose 's team was in second lieu and therefore was in the final exam. They were up against a team that none of Albus 's Quaker were on.

Albus could feel the excitement in the air as he walked to the dueling room after lunch. Even those who were not competing were going to the room in order to watch the last duel. The two competing squad sat with each other at the movement of the room, but none of the other team sat together. Albus did n't think that Kendrick 's idea of inter-house wholeness 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 duel, against a third twelvemonth Slytherin.

`` That concludes the final examination dueling tournament ! '' Kendrick announced after the live two students had dueled. `` I shall now compute the stop. ''

Kendrick pointed his verge at a sign that had all the team names and identification number of period on it. The top two teams'numbers game flashed and then changed to the new numbers.

`` Congratulations to Team trey, the Hungry Hungry Horntails ! They are the new champions ! '' Kendrick shouted, `` Will the squad members please come forward to accept the trophy. ``

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

`` Second position is still skilful, 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 duelist, '' Kendrick smiled, `` As well as have an aptitude for originative names.

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

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

`` I sincerely hope that you have all learned that despite our differences, we can be united. I think the inter-house squad proved successful and I hope you agree. I will be having a discourse with professor Longbottom and prof thrower about whether we will have inter-house squad next year.

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

`` He 's just trying to scare 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 exams, though. With Washburn gone, Albus felt he would do well on all of them.

Albus and his friend quickly found rosebush and congratulated her. Rose was very glad with a second billet win. She did n't believe her team would even get second station. pink wine was n't really a competitive person, with the exclusion of Wizard 's Bromus secalinus, so she did n't dwell on the thought of losing to the Hungry Hungry Horntails.

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Over the side by side few weeks, Albus and his admirer spent most of their free prison term in the Marauders'Den. They mostly goofed off, but did grapple to get some studying done. jump all but physically forced them to set off studying by the time the last week in May arrived. Albus, mat, 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 sure what Bilius and Ethan would do if they never turned up at the hall one night, so they had n't bothered. Although, matte did spend the afternoon there sleeping the day of the May replete moon, and he reported that the beds were just as well-situated as Gryffindor 's beds and more comfortable than the hospital offstage 's beds.

Ever since he and his friends managed to figure out the balance of the map, Albus felt like the school year was definitely winding down. It was almost like figuring out the map signified the end of full 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 class were very much apparent. The twenty percent and 7th years were spending all available time in the program library perusing for their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s. The seventh twelvemonth Gryffindor prefects had taken over Victoire 's habit of demanding secretiveness in the common elbow room in the even, making Albus very happy that they had the marauder'Den.

On the other side of the spectrum were the students who just did n't need to do anything. Albus 's cousin-german Stanley was the complete example. Stanley had never been studious, but now that he would be graduating in only a mate weeks, he had no motivating whatsoever. However, his Ravenclaw girlfriend did coerce him to sit down and study for his N.E.W.T.s every evening. John shared Stanley 's mindset. Even though John was no where about graduation, he also had no need to hit the books.

`` I just do n't see the point, Rose, '' Saint John the Apostle said as he tossed a chocolate toad frog up into the air, `` If I have n't learned it by now, I 'm not going to discover it in metre for examination. ``

`` might I remind you that you said'I do n't ask to examine it now. I 'll just forget it by the end of full term anyway. I 'll just look until May to learn it'a few months ago ? '' Rose sighed and shook her head.

`` Exactly, '' John caught the frog and shoved it in his sass, `` No point in studying ever. ``

`` Do you remember anyone else knows about this spot ? '' Albus wondered aloud as he looked up from his astronomy book.

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

`` I do n't mean other students, '' Albus said, `` I mean, do you think the piranha brought other people in here when they were in school. And those people would obviously still know about it. ``

`` I 'm trusted your dad 's mum knew about it, '' pink wine commented, `` Do n't know about anyone else. ``

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

Rose shrugged, `` Maybe they would take 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. ``

`` surmise that makes signified. ``

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

`` What ? '' Albus asked.

`` August 6, '' Kaden muttered, `` I 'm going to fail the exam. Why ca n't it be easy like Potions ? ``

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

`` And are you good at metamorphosis ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Not really, '' matt laughed, `` The only affair I 'm really good at is Astronomy. ``

`` I 'd be uncoerced to bet that you 'll be secure at Care of Magical Creatures, '' privy smirked.

`` Shut up, '' Matt shook his headland and threw a coffee frog at John.

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

`` Found that one underneath that awful old cauldron, '' flatness burst out laughing.

`` Ew ! revenue ! '' toilet jumped up and spat the batrachian out onto the floor. `` I 'll get you for that one. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Anything that resembles food ! ``

`` There 's charms to make stuff and nonsense resemble food, '' Matt commented.

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

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

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

`` You could always go to the common room, '' trick pointed out, `` I hear that the prefects have made it a required quiet zona until exams are over. ``

`` Just time lag until I 'm a prefect, '' rosiness muttered, `` It 'll be quiet all year. ``

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

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

Albus looked up from his reading. `` Er, I 'm not sure 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 marauder. ``

`` teddy bear 's dad was a prefect ? '' lustrelessness asked.

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

`` What about me ? '' John put on a looking at of counterfeit sorrowfulness, `` That hurts, Rose, it does. ``

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

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

Albus laughed to himself and continued his Astronomy homework. He had n't really thought about who was going to be a prefect. Albus was n't entirely sure he wanted to be a prefect, even if Kendrick picked him. Prefects had an awful lot of responsibleness. province that Albus was n't for sure he wanted. But prefect decisiveness were still over two class away. Albus pushed the opinion of prefects out of his capitulum and concentrated on his studying.

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

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

Third, thanks so often 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 According to Luke, wolverine83, EvilChaos, Denas, h91, Jen, tranc3rooney, Liana, and ngayonatkailanman.

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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After suffering an embarrassing defeat to Hufflepuff the previous month, Ravenclaw was out of the running for the Quidditch cup. Everybody, bookman, teacher, and staff alike, had been shocked by that bit of events. The captain of the Ravenclaw squad actually spent a full three days holed up in his rough-cut elbow room following the devastating loss.

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

The Slytherins were extremely pleased about their station in the Quidditch final and spent the total workweek 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 wait until after the match was over to show off.

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

Albus sat down next to Jesse James and placed his broom on his lap. He was feeling more than than a little bit aflutter. This was his initiatory Quidditch final and he was determined to do well.

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

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

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

`` Welcome, Hogwarts scholar and staff to the concluding Quidditch match of the year ! Will Slytherin be able to make adequate goal to steal the Quidditch Cup away from Gryffindor ? Let 's Leslie Townes Hope not ! '' Todd Smith shouted.

`` John Smith ! '' Patil scolded him.

`` Sorry, prof, '' Sir Alexander Robertus Todd replied, `` And here we have the Gryffindor team ! police captain Georgia Weasley, followed by an entire kin group of Weasleys including Fred, Heather, and Bradley. We also have two pseudo-Weasleys, James and Albus potter. Then there 's Ryan O'Malley, who is n't a Weasley at all, but plays Quidditch well enough that he might as well be adopted by them ! ``

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

`` Smith ! '' Patil yelled, `` enough genealogy and get on with the comment ! ``

`` Sorry, Professor, '' Sir Alexander Robertus Todd continued, `` I guess you 'll want to know the public figure of the Slytherin role player. They are Ferris fielding, Talan Flint River, chieftain lance Goyle, Peyton Hughes, Garth Octavius, Hailey Odele, and Michael Jackson Naiser ! ``

`` I want a unobjectionable game, '' Professor Oteski said sternly as Goyle crushed Sakartvelo 's script. Oteski released the Bludgers and the stool pigeon 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 mixture as he flew towards the Gryffindor goal posts. He saw Ryan institutionalize 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 posts, but Georgia caught it and tossed it back into turn. Albus caught it by his fingertips and turned around to fly towards the Slytherin spot.

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

Two of the Slytherin pursuer immediately flew to barricade heather, and Albus threw the Quaffle to Fred. Fred caught it with a grin and took the ease of the way down the delivery. Albus smiled as the Slytherin pursuer glared at him. Hellenic Weasley faker. Albus and his first cousin used that tactic all the time when they played over the holidays.

`` Gryffindor scores the first of all goal of the plot ! '' Todd exclaimed after Fred easily tossed the Quaffle into one of the Slytherin goals.

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

Fielding and Odele were currently flying on either incline of Heather. 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 and knocked her from her heather.

Oteski blew his whistle as Albus, Fred, and James caught heather before she hit the ground. The relief of the Gryffindor actor landed and ran towards Heather.

`` She 's unconscious, '' Fred announced, `` She 'll necessitate to go to the Hospital Wing. ``

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

`` We 'll just suffer to work with two Chasers, '' Empire State of the South announced after Stanley and Neville left with Heather, `` She would n't require us to dwell on this. She 'll be ticket. ``

With only two Chasers, Gryffindor 's performance drastically declined. Albus managed to score another goal, but Slytherin somehow scored eight right in a row. The Slytherin Beaters were unpitying and had managed to offend Empire State of the South 's pass on hand only xv minutes after they knocked heather mixture out. Albus easily made the penalty gibe Oteski had given them, but GA 's ability to protect the end went down.

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

`` Why do n't you just forfeit, ceramicist ? '' 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 stool pigeon 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 diametric direction.

Albus winced and held his arm towards his pectus. It felt like it was broken. He turned and flew towards the Gryffindor position, 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 ? '' Sakartvelo asked.

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

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

`` I 'll try, '' Albus said. Hopefully the secret plan would n't end much longer. 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 Jesse James, `` Listen, I know we 're too far behind to win even if you catch the snitch, but if you catch it before Slytherin gets anymore destination, we might still be able to get the Cup. Slytherin 's really far behind us in points for the Cup. So just catch it soon, Jesse James. ``

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

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

Albus flew back into the air, trying to cut the growing pain in his arm. He was going to concentrate on keeping everyone away from Fred, who was the exclusively uninjured chaser left. Albus did n't opine he 'd actually be able to arrest or discombobulate the Quaffle and stay on his broom with only one arm.

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

Albus groaned partially due to this destination and partially due to his arm. He flew high into the air and noticed that James was making a dive towards the solid ground. Albus breathed a sigh of relief. James had seen the sneaker. Octavius saw what Henry James was doing, but he was at least ten feet behind James. James pulled out of the honkytonk with the struggling snitch in his hand.

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

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

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

The bulk of the school burst into loudly applause and cheering. Oteski gave Peach State the Quidditch Cup and she held it eminent into the air.

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

Albus nodded and he followed the eternal rest of the squad up to the castle. They lost most of their entourage as they ascended the stairs to the infirmary extension. Empire State of the South pushed open the door and led the team inside.

dame Pomfrey bustled over to the room access and gaped at the bombastic radical of people who had walked in. `` What 's going on ? ``

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

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

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

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

`` 350 to 320, '' Georgia sighed.

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

`` You can talk about it later, '' Madam Pomfrey announced, `` This is the infirmary Wing, not your unwashed room ! ``

`` But Albus and I broke our weapon system, '' Peach State said, holding out her arm.

Madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Of grade you did. Quidditch. Will it ever break ? ``

`` Nope, '' Georgia grinned.

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

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

`` There, '' ma'am Pomfrey said after she healed Empire State of the South 's arm, `` Now you can go to your- ''

The doors burst open and Rose, Matt, John, Amanda, and Kaden came bursting in.

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

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

`` Not today, '' lusterlessness laughed.

`` good, now you can all go back to your common elbow room, '' the nurse announced, `` This is not the topographic point to celebrate or kvetch or whatever it is you want to do after this couple ! ``

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

Albus 's first off few test went well. He was especially happy that his magical spell exam was relatively easy since he failed the previous 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 properties of mandrakes onto a piece of parchment. Albus and his friends were spending the evening in the common way studying for their Herbology exam the succeeding day.

`` Makes for a nice tranquilize fourth dimension to canvass, though, '' rose commented.

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

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

`` Why do you like so much if he breaks curfew ? '' Rose raised her brow, `` Perhaps you would puddle a good prefect. ``

`` Why thank you, blush wine, '' John grinned, `` But I actually wanted to take a faulting from studying and roleplay chess or something. And I 'm for sure you lot would rather analyze. ``

`` I 'll act as with you, '' matte said, `` I 'm sick of studying. ``

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

Albus alternated between reading his Herbology book and watching the plot of chess for the side by side few minutes. He had been cramming his brain with everything there is to bang about magical industrial plant for the past tense few 60 minutes and was becoming increasingly distracted by Saint John the Apostle and Matt 's game.

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

`` Yes ! '' John shouted as his queen smashed flatness 's bishop, `` Another one of your small-arm destroyed ! ``

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

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

Albus grinned to himself and settled down to watch the rest of the game. One of matt 's knight was in the process of killing King John 's queen when he heard a faint tapping on the window behind him.

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

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

`` Not a very well direct one, '' Rose smirked, `` reckon your game 's over. ``

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

Albus stared questioningly at the letter. He took it from St. John 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 postal service in the morning with everyone else.

`` Open it, '' John said excitedly.

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

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

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

To child Potty-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Aurors have slipway of dealing with these situations, Albus, '' Rose explained, `` What do you speculate Willinson would bear done if you went to go delivery Kaden ? I 'm guessing you would n't be handing him over the Cloak. ``

`` No, but- ''

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

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

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

Albus ran up to his dorm with John and mat following quickly.

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

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

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

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

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

nonentity argued and the five Gryffindors ran through the placid corridor. They completely ignored Peeves and his boisterous cackling. Albus was n't in the humor for the poltergeist 's joking around. Kaden was in trouble and possibly being tortured. Albus picked up his tempo at the intellection of torture.

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

`` Ouch ! '' a female child shouted.

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

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

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

`` Albus, as a Prefect, I have to describe you for wandering the corridors at Night, '' Gabriella sighed, `` As well as your admirer. '' She gestured to John, rosebush, 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 tell Gabriella what was going on, but he realized that he could n't get past his first cousin unless he told her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harry had been sitting on his lounge, wearing only a pair of Boxer and a t-shirt with a Gryffindor lion on it, reading the Prophet when Albus burst into the room. He jumped and threw the newspaper down when he saw the great group of people in the doorway.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Look at the Map, '' John Lackland suggested, `` We should encounter 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 mean he 's in the screaming hutch, do you ? '' Amanda asked.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The bedroom door fit open and Harry came running out. Albus hastily put away the Map.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` It 's arduous to explain, '' Albus began, `` But the breaker point is, is that I have a Map of Hogsmeade that works the like way as the marauder 's Map. ``

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

`` Did you seduce 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 foresightful story, Dad, '' Albus sighed, `` I 'll tell you later, but we 've got to go find Kaden. ``

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

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

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

It was an unusually warm Nox for the beginning of June. There was n't a hint of wind, nor a swarm in the sky. The stars were all out and the almost full lunation illuminated Hogsmeade enough that they did n't need to light up their wands. Albus wondered for a quick second if lusterlessness should take just stayed in the school day due to the phase of the moon, but did n't linger on the thought. Albus was much too focused on Kaden to retrieve about much else.

Albus waited impatiently with his dad, but was startled at the strait of a trashy whirl. 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 government note Albus had received, but he left the part about the map out.

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

`` trade good. But do n't give it to him. Listen, I let you lot come along because I figured if I did n't, you 'd sneak out anyway. But I do n't want you getting involved. Stay behind me at all time and obey whatever I tell you, '' Harry said sternly. `` I do n't want a repeat of final stage year. ``

Albus nodded reluctantly. `` All right. ``

`` Good, '' Harry replied.

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

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

Albus drew his baton and followed his dad down the quiet street. He had to accommodate that despite the fact that he was worried about Kaden, it was sort of exciting to go on a mission with his dad and Uncle Ron. The only time he 'd ever seen them in Auror mood was the premature 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 defect store and understood houses. Albus had never been in Hogsmeade at night before. It was variety of spooky, especially as they left the more populated sphere and approached the Shrieking hut.

`` Ooo, spooky, '' John whispered.

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

`` Sorry, '' John muttered.

Harry and Ron stopped in front of the house that was closest to the Shrieking hutch. It was a one-level edifice, that looked in dread need of repair. The shutters were falling off, the paint was chipped, and component of the siding were missing. It looked like it had n't been lived in in eld. The green goddess was vastly overgrown and Albus spotted a few gnome holes near the bushes that were along the route. All in all, it looked almost creepier than the screaming Shack. Harry and Ron stooped down and squatted behind the George Bush. Albus and his friends did the same.

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

`` All right hand, '' Ron agreed.

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

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

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

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

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

`` You captured my first cousin, '' Harry said, `` You 've made requirement in parliamentary procedure for us to get him back. I think we need to add up to an correspondence. ``

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

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

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

Ron stood up and pointed his wand at the man. He motioned for Albus and his Friend to ride out behind the bushes.

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

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

Ron pulled out his Auror badge and flashed it to the man. `` I ca n't tell you that, but I assure you that the berth is under control. Please last out behind this air. '' Ron waved his sceptre and a racy pedigree appeared where the 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 bally ghost in that decrepit old shack or Aurors screaming in the dead of dark .... ''

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

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

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

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

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

Albus turned around again. There was now a small bunch of Hogsmeade residents clad in a variety of jammies, dressing robe, and cloaks, standing just behind the contrast Ron had drawn.

`` Calm down, ma'am, '' 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 pass me that damn cloak I 'll unchurch this kid to next 100 ! ``

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

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

`` Listen, folks ! '' Ron shouted, `` You do n't read the circumstances. If you continue to question our actions, I 'll birth to ask you to return to your houses. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` No. You 're improper, thrower. I am like my male parent. We want the same matter. And to do that, we need that cloak ! ``

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

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

`` I am not. ``

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

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

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

Ron whispered an incantation and a silvery terrier appeared out of his wand. He talked to it and it disappeared into the Night. Moments later, a witch and a wizard Apparated next to Ron.

`` We 've got a 230, '' Ron muttered, `` Lewster, stoppage here and keep the crowd back. They 've been pushy. Newman, keep up me. '' Ron turned to Albus, `` rose and Al, stoppage here. Under no setting are you or your ally to come into the house. ``

Lewster, the superstar, took Ron 's seat in movement of the bunch and scowled at them. Ron and Cardinal Newman walked up the concrete and stood behind Harry.

`` You asked for it, ceramist ! '' Willinson shouted. A few moments later, Albus heard a shriek coming from the house.

`` Go get that kid ! '' someone in the crowd shouted.

Albus watched as Harry, Ron, and the former Auror ran up to the room access and blasted it spread.

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

`` What ? '' blush wine exclaimed, `` My dad said to stay out of the home ! ``

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

`` But Albus- ''

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

`` I 'll go, '' bathroom and matte said at the Lapp time.

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

`` But Albus- '' Rose stammered.

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

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 mouth gaped open and Amanda shaking her head. The early Auror, Lewster, did n't even seem to notice them pull up stakes and Albus had a tone he would n't get cared anyway.

Albus crouched down in front of a window and peeked inside. He was glad that Willinson had been keeping Kaden in the straw man room, and they were able to see. Kaden was cowering in a recess while Willinson stood in front line of him. Willinson had his baton pointed right at Harry, who was standing directly in front of him. Ron and Paul Newman were slightly behind Harry, their scepter pointed at Willinson.

`` pigeon hawk, '' Albus whispered.

`` Bloody inferno, '' John said.

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

`` No, '' Matt grabbed the spinal column of Albus 's robes, `` They 're Aurors, they can handle it. Plus, your dad said to stay on away, we 'd be in vast trouble if we went in the planetary house. ``

Albus sighed and crouched back down. matte 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 other Aurors. He immediately stood up and started to run over to them. Willinson turned around and pointed his wand at Kaden.

`` Do n't even think about it, kid, '' Willinson growled, `` Stay where you are, or I 'll damn you. ``

Kaden sat back down with a feel of terror on his face. Albus was surprised they were able-bodied to hear what everyone was saying. The old star sign must have had a bunch of cracks around the window.

`` Willinson, '' Harry began, `` We 're going to postulate you to let Kaden come with us. Then we can talk about this. ``

`` No, '' Willinson growled, `` Not unless you give me the Cloak. You got it on you ? I told your son to bring it. I see he did n't follow my order of magnitude. He told you about it. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` This wo n't last retentive, '' Albus muttered, `` He 's an awful duelist. ``

Ron ran from behind Harry and over to Kaden. He pulled Kaden up and made a dash for the door. Willinson spotted them and sent a spell, but John Henry 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 John Henry Newman had joined in as well. None of Willinson 's spell were actually making contact with Harry or Newman, and nigh of Harry and Cardinal Newman 's trance were blasting apart furniture as Willinson dodged them.

Paul Newman sent a trip hex at Willinson and caused him to fall over a low electric chair. Harry immediately disarmed him and caught his wand. Newman conjured rope and bounce Willinson 's manpower. The two Aurors then lifted him to his fundament and started to drop behind him out of the house.

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

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

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

`` What happens now ? '' lusterlessness 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 family, but a few stubborn unity had to be shouted at a bit before they would leave.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged.

`` You lot are going back to schoolhouse, '' Ron said.

Albus stood up and saw his Uncle Ron, standing with Kaden just beyond the bushes. Kaden still looked scared out of his judgment and stood shaking with Ron 's arm around his shoulder. Albus walked over to them, followed by the relief of his friends.

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

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

`` good, '' Albus said.

`` Now, let 's get back to Hogwarts, '' Ron said, and began to walk up the road, back into the chief part of Hogsmeade.

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Ron decided that Kaden should go to the infirmary Wing, and Madam Pomfrey reluctantly let Albus and his Friend 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, '' dame Pomfrey said as she handed Kaden a potion, `` You lot are beginning to prompt me a lot of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Two year now, you have gotten into trouble at the end of the class. ``

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

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

`` I 'm delicately, '' matte shrugged. He did await exhausted, most potential due to the fact that the full Moon was two solar day away.

`` Nonsense, '' dame Pomfrey muttered, `` Were you outside with the rest of them tonight ? ``

`` Er, yeah. ``

The nursemaid sighed, `` You know you 're not supposed to. I 'm getting you a potion. '' She ran off to a storage locker and returned with a goblet of steaming liquid. She thrust it to Matt and he downed it, wincing at the disgusting taste.

Once dame Pomfrey returned to her written report, Albus turned to Kaden. `` Ok, explain what happened. '' Albus was dying to have intercourse 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 move. Felix pulled me into a nearby schoolroom, where Willinson was waiting. Except he was n't Willinson. He was a 7th year girl, or what looked like a seventh year girl. He must have taken Polyjuice Potion. Anyway, he somehow found an Invisibility Cloak. Which sort of makes me wonder why he wanted yours. But he threw it over me and levitated me to Hogsmeade and to that old house. And well, you know the 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 scare me, and it worked, '' Kaden whispered, `` I do n't see how I 'm in Gryffindor, Albus. I was n't brave at all. ``

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

Matt, Saint John, rosiness, and Amanda all nodded.

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

`` Yeah. ``

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

`` I guess. ``

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

`` All right. Thanks, Albus. ``

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

Kaden laughed a picayune, `` Just so long as it does n't suit 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 know why ? ``

Albus exchanged coup d'oeil with Rose and then sighed. `` Yes, I do lie with. It 's really, really complicated. I 'd have got to explain my entire first yr of school for you to realize properly. ``

`` Well, I 've got zip better to do, '' Kaden grinned, `` I 'll be bored out of my mind in this place. ``

`` The thing is, Kaden, '' Albus sighed, `` That I really ca n't tell you. It 's got a lot to do with my dad defeating Voldemort. He, my mum, my Uncle Ron, and my Aunt Hermione kept a secret from me, Rose, Epistle of James, Lily, and Victor-Marie Hugo for class. I 'm not even sure enough if Lily and Hugo know about it yet. But anyway, Epistle of James, rose wine, and I found out last year, and it 's got everything to do with why Willinson wants my cloak.

`` My dad did n't want us knowing because he does n't want a all lot of citizenry to acknowledge. He thought we 'd tell citizenry. He made us call not narrate after he explained everything last year. So I really ca n't recite you. My dad 's got to. I think he will, though, after tonight. ``

`` I never get to know anything, '' Kaden sighed, `` I 'm guessing all of you know about it ? ``

`` Er, yeah, they do, '' Albus said, `` But only because they were involved in dueling Willinson last year. 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 dormitory. I want you all to get some sleep ! Honestly, it 's almost midnight ! ``

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A/N : I managed to compact in another update ! There 's only one 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, Gospel According to Luke, and EvilChaos for their reviews !

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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There was a page recollective article on the forepart of the Prophet the next cockcrow 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 instant celebrity as soon as he left the infirmary annex after breakfast. Almost the entire school day, including a few Slytherins, wanted a first bridge player account of how he got kidnapped. Kaden did n't show any of the fright he had the old night as he greatly embellished what went on in the old abandoned star sign.

Harry still had n't returned from the Ministry. Albus figured he was still busy with sentencing Willinson to Azkaban. Albus did n't bear long to dwell on it, though, because they had the shoemaker's last of their examinations that day.

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

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

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

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

`` Oh, yeah, '' bathroom grinned.

`` And then I tried to kick his wand out of his script, 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 trivial girl. ``

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

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

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

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

Albus took the letter and opened it. trick and matt read it over his shoulder.

dearest Al,

affair are pretty much taken care of at
the Ministry. I 'll be back around seven.
Meet me in the incoming Hall then. Bring
rosiness, Kaden, Matt, John, and Amanda. I 'd
like to talk to you about last night.

Love,
Dad

lusterlessness looked at his watch. `` That 's in a half hour. ``

`` Half hour to drag out Kaden away from his buff, '' John smirked.

A half hr later Albus and his friends were standing around the entrance Hall, waiting for Harry. Kaden had reluctantly left his gaggle of missy, only after Albus had told him that Harry was going to explain about the Cloak.

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

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

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

`` Er, '' Albus said.

`` Another custody, before the year '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 opposite direction.

`` So, way of demand sound good ? '' Harry asked.

Everyone nodded and followed Harry up the step. They were stopped no less than three prison term by various students wanting to spill to Kaden. Albus and John broke out in hysterical laugh after the tertiary person asked for his autograph. Eventually, they did manage to make it to the Room.

Everybody settled themselves onto the various comfy armchairs and sofa that were in the room.

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

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

`` Excellent, '' Kaden grinned.

Harry launched into the retentive story about the Hallows, beginning with how he, Ron, and Hermione first learned about the Hallows, including the narrative of the Three Brothers, and ending with the incident that happened the shoemaker's last leaping. By the time he finished, Kaden was staring at him open mouthed and a spirit 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 laughter as he turned to look at Rose.

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

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

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

`` I 'm sure Kaden will be capable to keep it a mysterious, '' Harry said.

`` So, '' Albus began, changing the subject, `` What 's going to materialize to Willinson ? ``

`` He 's in Azkaban right now, '' Harry explained, `` He has a minimum ten twelvemonth sentence, maximum twenty geezerhood. He 's not too glad about it, but too bad for him. ``

`` Good, '' Albus said, `` What about Felix Willinson ? ``

`` wellspring, all he really did was hex Kaden, which happens all the time here. I 've assigned him a few detentions. ``

`` What about those other blokes ? '' Kaden asked, `` Washburn and Willinson 's dad ? ``

`` They 're still on the run, '' Harry sighed, `` But we 're looking for them. Quinton would n't throw us any selective information when we questioned him. ``

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

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

Albus looked at his dad and then slowly got the map out of his bag. He unfolded it and held it up. `` Er, yeah. ``

`` Where did you ascertain it ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` Attic of the house. It was hidden in an old exposure record album of the predator. ``

`` Do you still have the album ? ``

`` Yeah, it 's up in my trunk. ``

`` I 'd care to see it over the summer, '' Harry said, `` But what I 'd like now is for you to explain exactly how this map works. I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

`` All rightfulness, '' Albus glanced at his friends and then back at his dad, `` At first, we had no idea what to do with it. So we tried random poppycock like turn and the musical phrase for the piranha 's Map. Eventually we figured it out, but it turns out this map was more complicated than the Marauder 's Map.

`` For it to lick, four Gryffindors have to be 'the adjacent Marauders. ``

`` postponement, what ? '' Harry asked.

`` The predator somehow made it so you could only get the map to reveal itself if you were one of four son who are like the marauder. ``

`` That is impressive thaumaturgy, '' Harry said quietly.

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

Harry stared at Albus. `` Merlin. That is incredible, Albus. ``

Albus smiled. `` And flatness, John, and Kaden are the early new vulture. It would n't have worked without them. ``

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

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

`` Is it that obvious ? ``

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

`` Well, guess who Matt and Kaden are, '' John said.

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

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

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

`` Of course of study not, '' Harry agreed. `` So, how did you raise to the map that you were the new piranha ? ``

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

`` What kind of stuff, Al ? '' Harry smiled, `` I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

Albus sighed and quickly explained what they had spent the entire twelvemonth doing. Harry was shaking his head and laughing by the prison term Albus had finished.

`` I ca n't say I 'm happy that you snuck out of the castle and spent the nighttime in the screeching hovel or that you Stunned deer in the woodland near Rose 's house, but nothing bad happened. Just do n't do anything like that again. ``

`` All right, '' Albus shrugged.

`` Ok, now I want to see this map of Hogsmeade. ``

`` Sure, '' Albus pulled out his wand, `` Only the four of us can get it to evidence up, though. ``

Albus revealed the map and handed it to his dad. He only hoped that Harry would n't acknowledge the third varlet. Albus did n't want to order his dad about the secret room yet.

Harry spent about ten arcminute looking at the map and then handed it back to Albus. `` Al, I 'm really glad you managed to find that. It means a lot that the four of you can be the succeeding propagation of Marauders. Now, I 've got to go address with the headmaster. I 'll see you tomorrow. ``

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

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

`` beloved you, too. ``

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

Albus, Rose, and Amanda got up as well. `` Good idea ! '' Albus grinned.

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

`` I was, '' Matt groaned.

`` Aw, amount on, we want to go celebrate in the other way. ``

`` Ugh, all right, I 'm coming, '' matte sat up, `` Are n't you lot tired ? We got almost no rest last Night and then had to be up early on for examination. ``

`` Not really, '' trick shrugged, `` But I know you are. I saw you fall asleep on your account of Magic exam. ``

`` It would be hard not to, '' Matt yawned, `` The class is bad enough, but a test ? ``

`` I agree with you there, '' John said.

Albus, Matt, John, and Kaden wound up spending the night in the piranha 's Den. flatness fell asleep in his bed as soon as they got there, and no one had the heart to wake him up. Well, John did, but Rose convinced him not to. The missy left shortly before curfew, after a few rounds of Exploding child's play and Wizard 's chess, as well as the eating of numerous coffee Frogs and Bertie Bott 's Beans.

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The remaining week of school went by incredibly fast. Albus and his friends spent nigh of it outside, once matt was out of the hospital wing that is, playing Quidditch and goofing off. Kaden 's many supporter slowly trickled away and soon he was just a regular pupil again. Ravenclaw won the mansion Cup yet again. Albus and blush wine went to yet another Hogwarts commencement ceremony, this time for their cousin Stanley. Albus had a feeling he 'd be going to every single Hogwarts graduation for at least the next ten geezerhood. He would probably be so sick of them by the sentence he graduated that he would n't even require to take care. Stanley 's graduation exercise was much the Sami as Victoire 's had been, and Teddy 's the yr before.

`` I ca n't trust my first year is over, '' Kaden sighed as they were riding the train back to London, `` It 's definitely been the good twelvemonth of school ever. ``

`` Never a dull second at Hogwarts, that 's for sure, '' Albus laughed.

`` I 'll say. question what 'll materialise following spring ? ``

`` Hopefully, nil, '' Albus replied. He had had enough of the duel with Willinson. All Albus wanted was a school twelvemonth that did not involve anything Kaden would consider exciting.

`` I think I 'm going to be bored this summertime, '' Kaden announced, `` Not being capable to do magic. ``

`` Oh, I forgot to secernate you, '' matte began, `` My mum said you lot could come up spend a few days at my house this summer, if you want. ``

`` Yeah ! '' Kaden shouted excitedly, `` Your house has got to be more exciting than mine. ``

`` If you want exciting, you ought to see my Uncle Jack 's house, '' matte said, `` You want to come over, Albus and John ? ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus grinned.

`` Count me in, '' can said, `` I 'll be up for getting away from my sis. Ashtyn 's going to be intolerable this summer, what with her going to Hogwarts in the gloaming. ``

`` Lily, too, '' Albus said.

`` And Hugo, '' rosiness added.

`` wellspring, I have n't got any jr. siblings, so we 'll have the firm to ourselves. Besides my parents, that is, '' Matt pointed out.

`` Excellent, '' John grinned. `` So, anyone doing anything exciting this summer ? Anymore cool trips, Amanda ? ``

`` I do n't think so, '' Amanda said, `` I wish we 'd go back to Eire, though. ``

`` My parents said we might to to the States to see my uncle, '' lusterlessness said, `` Depends on their employment schedule, though. And Amy 's. ``

`` Nothing exciting for me, '' Albus said.

`` Me either, '' rose said.

`` Or me, '' lavatory laughed, `` We 're pretty boring, are n't we ? We 'll just feature to raise the ruckus at Matt 's menage. ``

`` undecomposed circumstances with that with my mum around, '' mat smirked, `` I swear she 's got eyes on the back of her question. ``

`` I think all mammy do, '' St. John the Apostle shook his school principal, `` So, when did your parents say we could come over ? ``

`` Dunno, '' Matt shrugged, `` Depends on when we 're visiting Uncle jackass, I suppose. I 'll owl you. ``

`` Sounds proficient. ``

The remainder of the train ride passed quickly. Albus dozed off towards the end of it, only to be shaken awake by Rose. Albus sat up and looked around the compartment. lusterlessness and Amanda were yawning and sitting up as well. John and Kaden were both completely covered in soot and were cleaning up what looked to be a rather brutal round of Exploding Snap.

`` You two ought to recitation that over the summer, '' pink wine said cheerfully, `` And perhaps memorize a cleaning charm or two. '' She pointed her wand at each of their faces in turn and restored them to their usual clean state.

`` Yeah, yeah, '' John the Evangelist muttered.

`` Just you wait, '' Kaden grinned as he opened the room access and walked out into the corridor, `` Come Sep, we 'll pass over the floor with you. ``

`` I 'll trust it when I see it, '' Rose smiled.

Albus laughed to himself as he followed his friends out into the corridor. He joined the multitude of students emerging onto the platform. Albus spotted his parents and Lily, standing next to Rose 's parents and Hugo. He pushed through the crowd of educatee and made his way over to them. Albus was well-chosen to be going home, but at the same prison term he was excited about the next school year. He would be a third gear year, which meant he could visit Hogsmeade. Albus grinned to himself as he thought about all the possible action that Hogsmeade would contain 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 question that a lot of people will probably ask in limited review, I am writing a subsequence to this ! It 's nearly finished and quite different than this one. I do take some major editing to do and am going to try and pop that soon, but I do n't forebode posting the offset chapter for another days. Not to note the fact that it is still currently being called Albus Potter and the Unnamed sequel and I need to make out up with a permanent statute title. School has started, so my committal to writing metre is express. I will probably place updates about how the editing is coming along on my web log on the HPFF forums, so smell loose to tally it out !

Thanks to my beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to phoenixy friend, ngayonatkailanman, St. Luke, sinwillys822, 1OldHPFan, Jen, Moonylupin, Denas, Liana, tranc3rooney, potterfan296, and EvilChaos for their reviews, as well as anyone who has read/reviewed the premature chapters !