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Albus, John, pink wine, and Amanda all agreed to waitress until after dinner to visit matt in the hospital flank the next day. They had the afternoon off, but Kaden did n't, and he wanted to derive along. Kaden seemed even glad now that he was no longer excluded from anything that Albus did. Gone were the days where Albus would be able to hook off to the Room of necessary without Kaden, now that he knew about the room. Of trend, Albus supposed he could just ask the room not fix itself noticeable to Kaden, but Kaden could probably guess that he was in there anyway.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus led his booster over to the only worry bed and pulled back the curtains. mat was awake, but he looked exhausted as usual.

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

`` All rightfield, '' matt replied.

Albus, whoremonger, rosiness, and Amanda crowded around Matt 's bed like common, but Kaden had frozen in place and was staring at lustrelessness. For the first time in his life story, he was speechless.

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

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

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

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

`` Only happens sometimes, '' flatness explained.

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

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

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

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

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

`` I 've slept for prospicient than that, '' Matt replied, `` disc 's four daytime. ``

`` Four sidereal day ? ! ``

`` Yeah. ``

`` But why did you log Z's that much this time ? '' pink wine asked, `` Was it the potion ? ``

`` Yeah. Actually, one of the combat-ready constituent in the drowsiness Potion is also in the Wolfsbane I take, so it was like I got a double dose. That 's why the potion had to a greater extent of an outcome on me than everyone else and why it took so yearn to wear off. ``

`` That makes mother wit, '' pink wine said.

`` But dame Pomfrey said I ca n't polish off making that potion next week, '' matte continued, `` Because it seems to impact me More than it 's supposed to. Malfoy wo n't be too happy. ``

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

`` Hopefully that 'll happen following week, too, '' flatness said.

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

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

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

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

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

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The residue of the workweek passed by very slowly. Albus was excited about finding the whiz 's Finger photographic print charm, so that did n't help thing. After what seemed comparable forever, Sat finally arrived and Albus and his friends found themselves holed up in the library, searching as many Scripture as they could.

`` facial expression in the index, '' rose instructed as she dumped a huge spate of Word onto the table, `` Just reckon up 'Wizard 's fingerbreadth photographic print'and if it 's not there, do n't trouble oneself searching that book. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed.

`` keep 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 maven 's finger's breadth Print in the index. Everyone else had found books that contained it, but did n't apply the incantation. Albus excitedly flipped to the page given in the index and quickly scanned it.

`` I think I 've found it ! '' Albus shouted. The account book had given a two paragraph explanation of the charm, the incantation, and the right wand movements. `` Look, '' he handed the volume 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 of account, which was entitled, 101 Charms Every Auror Should Know. The librarian glared at him for a present moment and then checked the book out for him. She handed it back to him and rattled off her common warnings about defacing library books.

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

`` Definitely, '' Albus agreed. He set the volume down on the board and opened it up to the correct page. `` I 'll read what it says.

`` 'The sensation 's Finger Print is an extremely useful appeal, especially for those involved with Magical Law Enforcement. When performed correctly, the appeal will break a adept or witch 's full name, birthday, a list of places where he or she has lived, any sort of limited power or abnormalities, and a few personality device characteristic. The appeal has been utile in identifying consistency, as well as discovering whether or not a witch or wizard is under the influence of Polyjuice Potion. The virtuoso 's Finger photographic print is not fooled by Polyjuice.

This particular appealingness is quite controversial, given the fact that it reveals large amounts of personal data. In the wrongly custody, the appealingness can be used to steal another 's individuality. It gave the section of Magical Law Enforcement in Spain a particularly knockout clip in the 1930s, when a group of thief used it to pull in admission to various cant accounts.

A relatively simple charm to perform, all the caster must do is wave his or her scepter around in a circular mode, clockwise ( as shown in the diagram on the diametrical page ), then point the baton at the finger in head, say the incantation, and advertise the finger's breadth down onto a composition of parchment. No ink is necessary. The incantation that is used is Digitulus Scripsi.

Once the digit mark is on the lambskin, a different conjuration is needed to reveal the information. Simply tap your wand to the finger's breadth print and recite Acclaro .'''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time, Kaden succeeded in performing the charm.

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

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

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

ALBUS SEVERUS POTTER
D.O.B. June 28, 2005
Born in London, England
early places of residence- None
tomentum Colour- Black
Eye Colour- putting green
Special Magical Abilities- None
Abnormalities- None

The tilt then went on to describe Albus 's personality. It was so precise that he was kind of freaked out by it. How could a charm get that lots just from a finger photographic print ?

`` Did yours 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, 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 matte back his parchment, `` Did everyone else 's piece of work ? ``

`` Yeah, '' Rose announced, `` But it 's kind 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 sting these first, '' lustrelessness gestured to his sheepskin, `` You know, so nobody finds them .... ''

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

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

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

Albus, matt, John, and Kaden all performed the appealingness to get their finger's breadth photographic print onto the map. A minute later, there were four finger's breadth prints on the map. Nobody said a Book as they performed the revealing magical spell on them, but Albus could feel the exhilaration construction. This was it. In a subject of minutes, they might give the new Map revealed. Albus and his friends had been working towards this ever since the rootage of the school year.

Albus stared at the Map after everyone had finished performing the charms. Nothing happened for the farsighted meter, and Albus was beginning to think that they had guessed wrongly about the finger's breadth Print Charm being the correct magic spell to expose the map. Then, the finger prints suddenly disappeared into the map.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Please use the Map wisely, ensuring that you cause as lots mayhem as possible. From now on, simply conjure your finger to the four paw on the strawman of the map and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good'to divulge it .'
`` We did it ! '' Albus shouted. He jumped up from his chair and high-fived matte and St. John the Apostle. `` We 've got the new map ! ``

`` Yes ! '' Saint John the Apostle shouted, `` All that inquiry 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 sure yet, '' Albus grinned and sat back down. `` Thanks, rosebush, for all the service. ``

`` No problem, '' rosiness smiled, `` I 'm gladiola we 've got it working, too. ``

`` Me, too, '' Amanda agreed, `` Because the four of you will receive 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 pass it to us, '' rose wine laughed.

`` Look ! '' flatness pointed to the map, `` It 's doing something else ! ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` You 're just saying that because you did n't expend the altogether twelvemonth on it, '' Albus snapped, `` If you 'd drop a year trying to count on that thing out, you 'd be angry, too. But you just found out about it a week ago. ``

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

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

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

`` Wait, '' Matt said quietly, `` There 's three numbers at the rear end. '' He pointed to the bottom rectify 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 former map.

`` So that 's the difference ? '' trick asked, `` Wow, that 's energize, three numbers. ``

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

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

`` Bloody underworld, that 's Hogsmeade ! '' Saint 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 voice. Albus stared at it and saw Honeyduke 's, the Three broomstick, Dervish and Banges, Weasley 's Wizard Wheezes, the Hog 's head teacher, the scream hutch, and all the business firm that created the petty Greenwich Village.

Then there were the dots. Just like on the steady marauder 's Map, this one showed all the people in Hogsmeade as label dots. Albus peered down and saw his Uncle Ron 's dot moving around in Weasley 's mavin Wheezes. There were various other Transportation in the store as well, although Albus did n't spot any of them. All the buildings on the map, with the exclusion of the Shrieking shanty, were filled with various labeled dots.

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

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

`` We are going to throw so very much fun succeeding year in Hogsmeade, '' John grinned.

`` bid 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 same thing. He was trusted the marauder had created this in order to aid with their pranking of scholarly person in Hogsmeade. Albus was n't really one to prank people. sure enough, he did it on occasion and certainly enjoyed observing other people 's buffoonery, but he was n't that good at coming up with them. However, he was thinking that the map of Hogsmeade would be utilitarian if they ever wanted to filch into the village when they were n't supposed to. Combined with the Invisibility Cloak, he could get away with anything in Hogsmeade.

`` marvel what the phone number three does, '' Matt mused.

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

The line of work of ink that made up Hogsmeade began to disappear. A few seconds later, ink formed once again to produce Good Book on the parchment.

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

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

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

'Thus began the retentive process of finding an vacuous room in the castle that nobody knew about. Well, a billet everyone except Dumbledore did n't know about .'

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

'I know, Moony, but I think Dumbledore knew about this room. He just did n't bother to get us to stop using it. He had other things to concern 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 trance to make it our own. We also concealed it and charmed it to only spread for us.

'Since you have proven yourselves to be the Next multiplication of vulture, this room will open for you as well. We would wish to pass it on to you .'
`` We get our own green room ? '' John asked, `` Brilliant ! ``

`` There 's Thomas More, '' Albus said.

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

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

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

'I agree, difficult would be best .'

'Excellent, Moony 's on board .'

'Difficult is OK .'

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

'Thus, we leave you with instruction manual. We have set up a sort of hunt throughout the school and grounds. The number 1 clue will lead you someplace, where you will find the four paw prints carved somewhere in that space. Tap it with your finger and it will give you another clue.

'And now we will give you the first hint. Find the place where we rest our heads, but the answer is not our bed .'

With that, the map went space once again. Albus quickly grabbed a patch of parchment and a shaft and scrabble down the number one clue.

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

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

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

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

`` Imagine, our own common elbow room, '' flatness said, `` I think this will be even better than the Room of necessity. ``

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

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

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

`` Oh, definitely, '' lustrelessness agreed.

Albus and his friends spent another fifteen minute of arc in the Room of Requirement trying to trace the clue. nobody came up with anything and blush wine decided they should all discipline and design out the clue later. Albus could n't argue since he had put off his prep long enough, and he had Quidditch practice the following day.

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A/N : I 'm leaving for vacation 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 eye of next workweek. I will respond eventually, though !

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

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For the next few sidereal day, Albus found his mind drifting to the clue every fourth dimension he tried to take. It was driving him mad. Where else did he sleep besides his bed ? None of his champion had come up with anything either. Rose did n't seem to be putting much thought into it, since test were only a month and a one-half away. She seemed to retrieve that Albus ought not to focalise too much on the clue either, but Albus could n't help oneself it.

Albus was completely ignoring professor Binns'boring lecture the comply Wednesday and focusing solely on the clew. A place to sleep, he thought as he tapped his quill on his book of account. He sighed and lifted his head up. rose wine was the only one actually taking annotation. John Lackland 's eyes were drooping and Albus was for sure he 'd pass deceased soon.

Sleep ! Albus grinned to himself. That was it ! The History of deception classroom was the result. It seemed obvious to him now. Everyone except perhaps rose had fallen asleep at one time or another in that room.

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

Once professor Binns stopped his lecture and everyone hurried to leave the way as soon as potential, Albus purposely spilled his ink onto the floor.

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

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

`` Ok, any ideas where the four paw prints could be ? '' blush wine asked as she quickly cleaned up the ink with a undulation of her wand.

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

Luckily there was n't a division in the room at that mo, so Albus and his admirer had as much time as they needed to look. Albus started his lookup in the nominal head, making sure to scrutinize each desk carefully.

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

Sure enough, there were four tiny paw photographic print etched into the ass of the desk.

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

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

It was kind of awkward to have got all five of them underneath the desk at the like metre, but they managed. Albus watched as the paw prints disappeared and words replaced them.

'Find the stead where we play, and stool the Slytherins pay .'

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

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

`` Nope, '' lav 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 stake with them ? ``

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

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

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

`` And it 's got to be the same berth they played something, '' St. John the Apostle said.

Matt stopped in his tracks, `` Of course ! It 's the Quidditch pitch shot ! ``

Albus turned around to search 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 lurch, then, '' matte said.

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

`` commodity thought, '' Amanda agreed.

`` I think we should learn after lunch, '' rosiness sighed.

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

blush wine groaned and followed Albus and the others to the Great manse. They were late for luncheon, since they spent so long in the history of legerdemain classroom. Kaden demanded to know where they were, and became very charge up when Albus whispered that they were following the clues for the map. He was a bit disappointed that Albus would be continuing to work on it after tiffin, since Kaden had stratum, but Albus assured him that they would update him later that evening.

Albus, Matt, and trick ate a very hasten lunch, as they wanted to get out to the Quidditch Pitch as soon as potential. blush wine announced that she would not be going with them because she wanted to dedicate the afternoon to studying. Amanda agreed with her since her Astronomy gradation was abysmal at the moment.

Albus was very allay to see that the Quidditch Pitch was completely deserted when he and his friend entered it a few minutes later. This may have got been because of the torrential deluge, but Albus did n't take care getting soaked.

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

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

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

Albus, Matt, and John each started inspecting one of the goal posts. Albus looked carefully, but could n't get anything. Neither did John or Matt. The three of them ran to the other incline of the sales pitch and began to take care at the other three posts.

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

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

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

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

Albus kicked off from the ground and flew directly towards the goal posts. His broom listed to the left and Albus was really grateful he got to make for Quidditch on a superior Scots heather. Despite the mediocre broom, he was still loyal than Matt and St. John, and made it to the goal posts before either of them.

It did n't occupy Albus long to feel the prints. They were etched on the very top of the middle goal stake.

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

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

Albus touched the print and strained to name out the side by side clue through the pouring rain.

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

`` Hospital extension, '' Matt said immediately, `` That one was form of obvious. ``

`` Somehow I do n't suppose riddles were the predator'unattackable suit, '' Albus commented as they flew back down to the ground.

`` shuffle it easier for us, '' Saint John the Apostle grinned.

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

Albus did n't say anything as they walked back to the changing room. Matt was right. It would be extremely hard to seek the hospital backstage for the next clue. lady Pomfrey was always there. They could never get the berth empty in orderliness 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, '' flatness shrugged.

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

`` Are you mad ? '' Matt laughed, `` She 'd marvel what I was up to. She 's always got an eye on me. mustiness be some kind of sixth sense. If I so much as bout over in bed, she comes out of her way and take me what 's wrong. I can only reckon what she 'd do if I started searching the whole berth in the dead of night. ``

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

Albus sighed dejectedly and decided to just go to the mutual room and do his homework. He had been neglecting it the all hebdomad and figured he would ingest to do it sometime. pink wine would at least be happy.

rose wine and Amanda were feverishly working on homework when Albus, John, and lusterlessness entered the practically deserted coarse elbow room. The son settled down at the table Rose and Amanda were sitting at and reluctantly pulled out their books.

`` winner ? '' rosiness asked without looking up from her book.

`` Yeah, '' Albus whispered, `` But now we 've got to find the adjacent cue in the hospital fender, which should be pretty inconceivable. ``

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

Albus tried his in force to centralize on his homework for the rest of the afternoon. He did manage to write an essay for Potions and record a chapter of his Herbology book, but after that he just could n't do anything else. John was all too glad to stop doing prep as well, and the two of them played chess until dinner.

After dinner, Albus and his Friend went to the Room of prerequisite, 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 sales pitch looking for the next clue.

`` I thought you did n't wish Quidditch, '' Saint John the Apostle said.

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

`` fountainhead, we 're going to cause plenty of other clew to work out, '' Albus reminded him, `` Like the one we 're working on right wing now. ``

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

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

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

`` The infirmary offstage, '' Albus said, `` We 've already figured it out. We just do n't know how to get in to take care without Madam Pomfrey there. ``

`` Hmm ... '' Kaden walked slowly around the way, `` Should n't be that firmly .... ''

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

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

Albus was amazed that his cousin was able to think of that. Albus always thought Kaden was n't too bright, but he did come up with good theme every so often.

`` That might wreak, '' rosiness said.

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

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

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

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

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

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Albus had been thoroughly surprised by matte 's willingness to eat a Fainting phantasy to play a trick on madam Pomfrey. He had become much more surmount since the previous yr. Albus figured it was because he was more certain now that none of his acquaintance were going to denote to the entire schoolhouse that he was a werewolf.

Albus and his ally immediately formed a plan once matte had so willingly volunteered to eat the Fainting Fancy. It would take place the keep an eye on Saturday. matt, Amanda, and Kaden would be stationed on the terra firma, as they figured it would be best for Matt to faint as far away from the Hospital Wing as possible. Albus, bathroom, and rosebush would hide out side by side to the infirmary flank underneath the Invisibility Cloak and dash in as soon as dame Pomfrey left. They figured it would guarantee them twenty minutes of searching, perhaps thirty if they were lucky.

Sat arrived and Albus was tidal bore to put the plan into action mechanism. Rose figured it would be best to do it in the break of the day, when most scholarly person were either sleeping or lounging around in their green way. It would be better not to draw too much undesirable attention.

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

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

`` Shush, '' rose hissed.

About 20 minute later, Kaden came running down the corridor with a fake interest tone on his case. Albus only hoped that gentlewoman Pomfrey would n't be able to severalise it was simulated. Kaden ran past Albus and into the hospital annexe.

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

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

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

`` Hurry up ! present me where ! ``

dame Pomfrey and Kaden disappeared around the corner and Albus, John Lackland, and Rose hurried into the infirmary Wing.

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

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

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

Five bit passed, then ten, then fifteen, and still cypher had found anything. Albus was beginning to get worried. They could n't rip off a stunt like this again.

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

`` Where is it ? '' John Lackland asked.

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

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

`` haste, '' rosiness said, `` I hear footsteps. ''

`` Write it down, '' Albus said as he shoved the small-arm of sheepskin that had the former clue on it to her, `` 'Find the place where we are served and waited on, they even have pie of pecan .''' Albus stood up as rosiness scribbled it down.

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

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

`` William Tell me again what happened ? '' gentlewoman 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 variety that results from eating a Fainting phantasy. Either of you have any idea as to why ? ``

`` Er, '' Kaden stammered.

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

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

`` I, well, er, I may have given him a confection, '' Kaden stammered, `` But I did n't sleep with it was a Fainting Fancy ! ``

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

Madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Yes, that might be true up. Although it makes me enquire why lustrelessness actually ate it. Just yield me the early half. ``

Amanda reluctantly pulled the other one-half of the angelical out of her gown and handed it to the nursemaid. madam Pomfrey put it in lusterlessness 's back talk and within arcsecond he was opening his eyes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Honestly, I did n't think she 'd figure it out either, '' Matt said, `` I half expected her to go along me there overnight to make certainly I was all properly. 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 have to be there nightlong. I spend enough time in that place. ``

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

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

`` What is it ? '' Kaden asked.

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

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

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

`` The Great residence hall, '' Amanda said immediately.

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

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

`` The kitchens, '' St. John the Apostle announced.

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

******

Albus continued leading his friends down to the kitchens, while wondering how he would possibly see the next clue while he was there. The kitchens were huge. Albus had no approximation where the Marauders would bear carved the paw prints.

Albus stopped in front of the film of the bowl of yield and tickled the pear tree. It giggled and turned into a grip, which Albus turned.

`` Bloody underworld, '' Kaden stood transfixed in the doorway as he stared out at the kitchens. He had only been to the kitchens once before."This home is my preferred situation in the castle."

`` Go on, already, '' Albus pushed Kaden into the room, `` We do n't desire 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 new Edgar Lee Masters and schoolmistress needing anything ? '' the elf closest to Albus asked.

`` Yeah ! '' John grinned, `` How about a turkey sandwich, some chip, a patch of slop tart, and a glass of pumpkin juice. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` Boys, '' Rose muttered.

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

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

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

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

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

`` All right, '' Albus took a deep breathing space, `` We 're looking for a carving of form that 's some place in here. It 's four tiny paw prints. 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 diverting. Always down here wanting food. ``

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

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

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

`` Of course. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Got it, '' he whispered, `` I think this is the net clew. 'Go to the space 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 insect bite of sandwich.

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

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

`` merlin, '' Matt groaned.

`` We 've waited this prospicient, 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 family line and I went to the haunt I mentioned in an earlier chapter, the one with the scavenger William Holman Hunt. Just wanted to tell everyone that we came in dead last. A far cry from our second place win last year. Oh, well, we 'll trust for first next yr !

Thanks to my Beta, Dancer of Starlight ( who was the one who had to run around the resort following the clues ). 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 reappraisal !
Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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Much to Albus 's alarm, there was n't a convenient time to go on following the hint of the map the entire weekend. Quidditch practice took the entire afternoon, because Empire State of the South was beginning her ruthless pre-Quidditch last exercise. There was only one friction match left before the final examination, and it would set who would play Gryffindor in the endure lucifer. Empire State of the South stressed the pauperism for extra practices and encouraged everyone to praxis by themselves whenever they had a free minute. She had somehow seen a glimpse of Albus, John, and lustrelessness flying around the lurch looking for cue and thought Albus had been practicing. Albus had to hide his smirk as she praised him in front of the entire team.

professor Kendrick canceled all afternoon socio-economic class on Wednesday of that week. Since Albus never had classes on Wednesday afternoons, it was no unlike than usual. The reason for the cancellation was that this particular Wednesday was May 2nd, the twentieth anniversary of the final Battle at Hogwarts, which lead to Voldemort 's downfall.

Fifteen old age prior to the twentieth anniversary, five class after the actual conflict took place, a remembrance had been erected on the Hogwarts yard, in the precise place where Professor Longbottom had beheaded Voldemort 's snake, Nagini. The statue was made of marble and depicted a phoenix spreading its wings atop a large public square pedestal. The gens of every mortal who had given their lives during both wars against Voldemort were etched into the pedestal.

Professor Kendrick, along with the Minister, had organized a monument armed service that was to get hold of stead near the monument. It was to take property at one o'clock in the good afternoon and beldam and wizards from all over UK came to attend.

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

`` Albus ! flatness ! '' a voice 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, `` well-chosen Birthday. ``

`` Thanks, '' Victoire sighed, `` You know, it kind of sucks to have got my natal day today. Everyone 's so depressed. ``

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

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

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

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

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

The rest of the Weasleys and the thrower soon filed into the rows near Albus and his friends. His entire category took up quite a bit of outer space. Albus 's parents wound up sitting in the social movement row, along with Lily, pink wine 's parents, Hugo, his grandparents, and a few of his other aunts, uncles, and young cousin. flatness and Amy 's parents did make out and the four of them sat together in the second row. Albus sat succeeding to Teddy and Rose, with Kaden and Amanda on the other slope of Rose.

The rows of chairs were soon all filled up, and some people were even standing or had conjured their own chairs that did n't quite equalize the others. Professor Kendrick stepped up to the podium that had been placed next to the memorial. The crowd quieted down quickly once he got up there.

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

`` May 2nd, 1998. A day that was both joyful and wax of regret at the same meter. It may seem odd to some that May 2nd is a day we celebrate, when they are mourning the departure of screw ones. We celebrate with feasts, and company, and day off of work or school ; but for so many, today is a day when we remember those who gave their aliveness for our freedom.

`` That is why so many died. They died for us. So that we may live glad and peaceful biography with each early. In our sadness, we must recollect that our have it off one knowingly gave their lifespan for us. There are many of us here today who fought that battle and survived. And I am for sure that all of them were prepared to die for the cause.

`` I still think that engagement. I was a few years out of Hogwarts. Well, more than a few, but I was still young. I had not settled down. I did not even have a regular job. I was not fully alive in the anti-Voldemort movement, but when I got Logos of the battle, I was there.

`` But we must not only focus on the factual battle. I have decided to verbalise today about the aftermath. About what happened after Voldemort was defeated, after we were complimentary from his oppression. What happened after the battle is what made me decide to settle down and begin teaching.

`` I admired the way everyone came together. The way we leaned on each other amongst the sorrow and happiness. The way Kingsley Shacklebolt stepped up to the scale 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 brokenheartedness and our happiness. It is this unity that makes us strong, made us able-bodied to defeat Voldemort, and makes us able to continue to fight the evil in our life sentence. We must call back to keep ourselves merge, today, tomorrow, and forever.

`` As we remember those who gave their lives twenty long time ago, we must also remember that they would not want us to live on the retiring. We should always remember the past, so as not to make the same misunderstanding, but we should n't lie on it. We should live our liveliness to the replete, for that is what they would want us to do. ``

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

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

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

Albus jerked his promontory up and watched as his dad slowly got up to the podium. He had no idea his dad was making a manner of speaking. The crowd was clapping as Harry got up to the podium.

`` Thank you all for coming, '' Harry began quietly, `` Um, well, anyone who knows me really well knows I do n't really enjoy making big speeches like this. I 'm trusted my educatee can take the stand to this, given how few actual lectures I give in class. When it comes to teaching, I 'd rather take a hard-nosed feeler. But, when Fabius asked me to speak today, I could n't turn him down.

`` So, I 'm going to hold open this unforesightful. I suppose I 'll begin at the offset. My parents gave their biography to protect me, and to protect all of us. They died in edict to help oneself defeat Voldemort.

`` Of course, I had to go springy with my aunt and uncle after this and grew up without a single bit of knowledge of the wizarding world. If you had told me when I was nine that I would grow up to defeat the most vicious wizard of all sentence, I would consume laughed.

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

`` With that, I would like to repeat what Fabius said. We must always call back those who lost their lives, but we should n't consist on the past. We should hold out in the second, and think about the future. Because we do n't recognize what the future tense holds. We make our own hereafter and we should make the nigh of it. That is what those who gave their lives would want us to do. ``

Harry left the podium and sat back down amongst loud applause. Albus thought his dad 's speech was very well, despite him not wanting to ca-ca it in the kickoff place.

Kendrick stood up once again. `` I would wish to thank you all for coming today. Feel free to explore the castle and background. You are welcome to bring together us for dinner as well. We will be serving it outside, as the Great Hall is not nearly great enough to theatre you all. ``

citizenry slowly began to get up from their hot seat and virtually of them migrated towards the memorial. Albus 's parents did this as well, but Albus did n't really want to join the big concourse of people. He followed chemise out of the aisle and stood off to the side with Matt, Rose, Amanda, Kaden, and Amy while slip and Victoire went over to the commemoration. 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 mob. John Lackland 's aunts, uncles, and cousin-german must birth come as well, because there were a whole lot of little kids with them. The whole mathematical group headed back towards the castling and Albus figured that privy and Isabelle were showing their house the school. As far as Albus knew, whoremonger 's parents were n't really involved with the battle because they were too Thomas Young to fight when it happened.

Once slip and Victoire rejoined the group, they started to walk back towards the rook. nonentity really said a lot. Even Kaden seemed to know that it was a time for silence. Albus noticed that Teddy 's face was streaked with tear.

They walked through the palace, somehow all going to the way of necessary without anyone ever stating that as their finish. lusterlessness paced in front of the void wall and once the doorway appeared, everyone filed in.

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

Everyone nodded without saying anything.

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

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

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

`` You, too, '' Kaden said.

Amy turned to her brother, `` 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 enjoin him ? '' Amy asked, then turned to Kaden, `` You know ? ``

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

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

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

`` Er- '' Kaden stammered.

`` We charmed him not to order anyone, '' Matt explained, `` The Sileo Altus good luck charm. Rose performed it. Kaden ca n't speak about it in social movement of you or Victoire or teddy bear or anybody who is n't me, Albus, John, Rose, or Amanda. ``

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

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

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

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

`` goodness to fuck the charm 's working, '' Amy said.

The mood in the room became increasingly brisk after that. Albus and his friends told Teddy, Victoire, and Amy all about what had been going on in school and what classes they were going to take the comply year. teddy, Victoire, and Amy talked about Auror and therapist grooming. Teddy shared that Auror training was very intense and he spent all his free time sleeping since it was so draining.

Once evening arrived, Albus and the respite of the radical headed back out-of-door for dinner. soul had conjured loads of long board and chairs and had placed them throughout the grounds. Albus saw his family pickings over a couple of table near the lake and led his chemical group over to them. Matt 's parents were there as well, talking with Victoire 's parents.

Albus sat down at a mesa, across from his parents, with rose wine and matte on either side of him.

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

`` Hi, Dad, '' Albus grinned.

intellectual nourishment soon appeared on the tables and everybody loaded up their plateful. Albus ate in silence and listened to the conversations around him. He liked having his whole kinsperson at shoal together. It reminded him of Christmas at the Burrow.

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

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

`` Nobody 's leaving this class anyway, '' James pointed out, `` Georgia 's the older on the team and she 'll be a seventh year next year. ``

`` Fine. I 'll join when I 'm a second yr, '' 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 Heather were deep in discussion about strategy for the Quidditch final. The three of them had always been the most ruthless thespian on the team. Albus preferred not to get involved in the manoeuvre and fine points of the team. He just liked to play. He could never see himself as captain.

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

`` It 's variety of disconcerting that we have n't gotten any atomic number 82 in a piece, '' Harry whispered. `` We were getting sightings a few multiplication a month for a patch. And now, aught. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` Exactly. ``

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

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

`` I think you 're right-hand, '' Harry laughed, `` It 's ok, Al. If we talk about work clobber 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 affair in your blank space. ``

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

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

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By the clock time the weekend arrived, Albus had nearly forgotten about the conversation he overheard about Washburn and the Willinsons. The understanding for this was that there was finally clip for Albus and his friends to turn up the last hint for the map.

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

`` 'Go to the post where we learn to crusade the iniquity, it is there that we 've left our final examination Deutsche Mark ,''' Albus recited. He had been thinking about the clew all week, trying to figure out what it meant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The classroom was vacate when they arrived. Albus quickly shut the room access and stared out at the room. Where would the Marauders have put the marker ?

`` We 'd better pass around 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 find this particular print. long 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 lustrelessness crouching in one of the back corner of the room. Albus quickly ran to the back along with the sleep of his friends.

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

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

matte nodded and touched the carving. It disappeared and a much longer string of words appeared than had appeared from the early marks.

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

`` 'Anyway, we shall now give away the directions to discover the secret room. We ca n't vouch for what sort of state it will be in when you arrive, since we 're not sure what year it will be when you discover it. In which character, we suggest you learn some adept cleaning patch, as Muggle cleaning is pitiful .'''

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

`` 'Shut up, Moony .'''

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

`` 'All right wing. You 'll ask to go to the Union end of the sixth floor corridor. There should be an USA of suits of armour on one side. Face them. line up the one that 's fifth from your leftfield. rise its right arm up to its brain and then put it down again. change state around. On the opposite wall, there will be a small carving of the four paw print. Tap it with your wand and say'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good .'You 'll know what to do next.

`` 'And, keep in mind that only the four of you will be able to open up up the room. So, if you ever want to take a female child there, pass water certain you arrive first.

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

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

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

`` Yeah ! '' everyone shouted.

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

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

Albus and his friends tried to get to the sixth base 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 acquaintance got there. He must have been a first year because he was even shorter than lustrelessness. Albus did n't recognize him, but Kaden did.

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

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

`` Nope, no Slytherins here, '' Kaden replied, `` But we 're going to let off some dung bombs here, so you 'd 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 ft down the corridor and stood in front of the causa of armor. His supporter joined him. Albus silently counted the suits of armor and found the fifth one from the left. He wordlessly walked over to it and lifted up its right field arm.

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

Everybody spread out along the wall and began to take care for the paw print. Albus assumed they would be low like the clues throughout the shoal and he was decently. Anyone who walked by would never be capable to blemish them.

`` There they are, '' Albus pointed to a daub that was about stage with his nozzle. `` Ready ? ``

Everyone nodded. Albus took a deep breathing time and tapped the paw mark with his wand. `` I solemnly swear that I am up to no beneficial. ``

The paw prints sunk into the Stone and a minor Oliver Stone doorknob appeared just where they had been. Albus turned to glint at his friend before grasping it. They all wore looks of upheaval. Albus turned back to the wall, took a deep breathing spell, 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, Saint Luke, tranc3rooney, sinwillys822, Roxz80, Jen, Moonylupin, heir of muruaders, Seb, EvilChaos, and XDNLxtlz99 for their reviews !

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

The elbow room was circular, just like the Gryffindor common way. The interior decoration was like, too, as well-nigh everything was vermilion and atomic number 79. It kind of reminded Albus of the Room of Requirement whenever lusterlessness asked for it, only better. There was scarlet shag carpeting on the level and scarlet curtains on the windows.

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

In the master part of the room were a few sofa, death chair, and board. A few bookcases were up against the wall that housed Holy Scripture, parchments, old dung dud, and several other detritus. There was even a pile of opened sweets sitting on one of the tabular array, giving the room the feel that the piranha had just stepped out for form or something.

At the same time, the stead looked like nonentity had been in it for X. There was a blockheaded layer of dust coating every surface and there was a faint smell of clamminess in the air. That may have been because there was a cauldron full of a foul smell potion sitting adjacent to the window. The mesa were covered in respective pieces of parchment, open books, and yellowing written matter of the Prophet.

The Marauders had even decorated the bulwark. There were word-painting of themselves that seemed to range from foremost year all the way to seventh. Posters of a few different Quidditch teams were also fixed upon the Harlan Fisk Stone rampart. A prominent streamer was above the window, directly across from the door. It read, 'The Marauders'Den .'

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

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

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

`` Excellent, '' whoremaster grinned, `` Maybe some of the teacher have been assigning the Same homework every class and we can copy it. I 'll bet Binns uses the same assignments class after twelvemonth. ``

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

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

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

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

`` It 's like our own common way. And dorm room, '' John said as he walked over to the bay labeled 'Padfoot'. `` Guess this one 's mine ! '' John flopped onto the bed and a cloud of detritus flew out of it. `` Oh, revenue ! '' he coughed, `` Wonder if we can get the house elves to clean this space. ``

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

Albus wandered over to the bay 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 time, to when his grandfather had been at Hogwarts. He glanced up at the walls and noticed a mental picture of a Quidditch team that was labeled 'Puddlemere United- 1975'. The hale room had pretty much frozen in time. The rest of Hogwarts changed as the years passed and new students came to the schooling. But this room, this room had n't changed. It was just the Sami now as it had been in the 1970s. Now, it would skip an total propagation and be propelled into the twenty-first century.

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

Albus stuck his top dog out into the main component of the room and saw that King John had picked up a newspaper clip. Albus and everyone else went over to can and crowded around him to read the article.

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

An entire Muggle family was murdered last night
at their home in the outskirts of London. Muggle
constabulary police officer have attributed the death to
C monoxide poisoning, but wizard research worker
have discovered the grounds of death was Avada Kedavra.

Nearby Muggles reported seeing a 'strange cloud'
above the house too soon the future morning. Before
Obliviators modified their memory, they all said
the cloud was the shape of a skull with a snake
coming out of its mouth. This odd cloud of smoke
has appeared over the dwellings of multiple murders
during the past year. rumor are that this is the
bull's eye 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 selective information about
the murder, the cloud, You-Know-Who, or his
supposed 'Death Eater'followers should reach
Magical Law Enforcement as soon as possible.

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

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

`` You 're probably right, '' Albus said, `` My dad said that when the Marauders were in their last class of schoolhouse, they were already working to oppose Voldemort. ``

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

`` Yeah, '' Albus agreed.

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

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

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

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

They left the pictures and posters up on the bulwark. It seemed incorrectly to take down all the word picture of the Marauders'when they were the ones who founded the room. Albus left the old picture of Puddlemere Untied up as well, since he supported that Quidditch team. To whoremaster 's delight, there was a similar picture in Padfoot 's discussion section of the room. Albus was pretty certain matte would be adding a painting of the Chudley carom to his alcove, since apparently Moony did n't brook them based on the deficiency of a image of them near his bed.

After a yoke hour, the way looked new once again. All the dust, old sweets, and rubbish was gone. The caldron had been emptied and was now sparkling. Amanda, who had somehow stumbled upon the washing elbow room a few month ago, had gone down and fetched a few new Seth of bedding for the beds.

Once they were done cleansing, they began to piss themselves at menage in the piranha'Den, as it was apparently called. Rose began to peruse the several Holy Scripture that were on the shelves. Kaden was rifling through the assorted pranking particular that had been left behind. Amanda was looking at a muckle of photographs they had found. Albus, John the Evangelist, and flatness were looking at all the newspaper and clippings that had been left behind.

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

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

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

`` I do n't think I would birth wanted to live back then, '' Matt commented, `` Seems like it would have been bloody miserable. ``

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

`` nothing like learning about history to give you thankful of the time you live in, '' rosebush commented.

`` Why ca n't Binns just have us take old clause in class ? '' John the Evangelist sighed, `` It 's actually matter to reading about the war like this. ``

`` We have n't even amaze to the war in account of deception yet, '' Rose pointed out.

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

`` That 's because you feel it more directly relates to your life. But we have to learn about all the story, if we want to deflect the mistakes of the past. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` I dunno, '' mat shrugged, `` I can separate of see your power point, though. ``

`` I still think we should proceed it a cloak-and-dagger, '' John said.

`` I kind of agree with Albus, '' Rose said, `` This place would be really bathetic for both Uncle Harry and Teddy. And I suppose James and Lily would care to make love about it, too. ``

`` I never said we should severalise 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 time. slip and my dad would be different. They 'd see it, know about it, and maybe visit every once in a while. But they would n't want to be here all the time. ``

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

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

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

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

`` I still think that if we 're going to tell Uncle Harry and Teddy, we should state King James and Lily, '' Rose said.

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

`` Fine, '' rosebush huffed.

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

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

`` I do n't know ... '' John said, `` I variety of like the secret. Can we at least keep it to ourselves for a while ? Let 's intend about it over the summer and then maybe recite them next year. ``

Albus shrugged. His sense of right and wrong was telling him that he should tell his dad and Teddy 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 kind of wanted to let the elbow room to himself for a few months as well.

`` That sounds like a good approximation, '' Albus agreed. `` So we 'll conceive about telling them next year. ``

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Albus and his friends immediately started spending their free time in the predator'Den as opposed to the elbow room of Requirement. Albus found that he felt very at home there. It provided a sense of calm, a home to go to get away from the bedlam of the briny role of the school. He was even capable to concentrate more on his studying there than in the Room of necessary, although that may have been due to the fact that they had solved the mystery of the map and Albus was n't nearly as distrait as he had been.

The final dueling tournament took spot on the following Billy Sunday, a few Day before the full moonlight. Albus 's team had not made it to the final exam, despite Albus and Malfoy 's first-class dueling accomplishment. Both male child had won every single affaire d'honneur they had been in the entire yr. However, the rest of the team was n't nearly as skilled and they did not give birth enough points for the finals. pink wine 's team was in endorsement place and therefore was in the finals. They were up against a squad that none of Albus 's friend were on.

Albus could feel the fervour 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 see the concluding duel. The two competing teams sat with each other at the presence of the room, but none of the other teams sat together. Albus did n't think that Kendrick 's idea of inter-house unity had worked very well with the dueling teams.

The tourney lasted about an hr, which was much shorter than all the previous unity. Rose won one of her duels, against a third yr Slytherin.

`` That concludes the final dueling tournament ! '' Kendrick announced after the hold up two students had dueled. `` I shall now calculate the points. ''

Kendrick pointed his sceptre at a polarity that had all the squad names and bit of points on it. The top two team'bit flashed and then changed to the new numbers.

`` extolment to team Three, the Hungry Hungry Horntails ! They are the new champions ! '' Kendrick shouted, `` Will the team fellow member please occur forward to live with the trophy. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` He 's just trying to dash us into studying, '' trick 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 champion quickly found rosebush and congratulated her. rosebush was very happy with a minute shoes win. She did n't think her team would even get second place. Rose was n't really a competitory person, with the elision of Wizard 's chess, so she did n't dwell on the thought of losing to the Hungry Hungry Horntails.

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Over the next few week, Albus and his friends spent virtually of their free metre in the marauder'Den. They mostly goofed off, but did bring off to get some studying done. Rose all but physically forced them to start studying by the meter the hold out hebdomad 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 residence hall one Night, so they had n't bothered. Although, Matt did drop the afternoon there sleeping the day of the May total moon, and he reported that the seam were just as easy as Gryffindor 's beds and more comfy than the infirmary Wing 's beds.

Ever since he and his protagonist managed to visualize out the rest 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 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 practically apparent. The one-fifth and seventh years were spending all available fourth dimension in the library studying for their O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s. The seventh twelvemonth Gryffindor prefects had taken over Victoire 's riding habit of demanding secrecy in the park room in the evenings, making Albus very happy that they had the Marauders'Den.

On the other side of the spectrum were the educatee who just did n't require to do anything. Albus 's full cousin Stanley was the perfect example. Stanley had never been studious, but now that he would be graduating in only a brace workweek, he had no motivation whatsoever. However, his Ravenclaw lady friend did force him to sit down and read for his N.E.W.T.s every eventide. lav shared Stanley 's outlook. Even though John was no where approach graduation, he also had no motive to read.

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

`` power I remind you that you said'I do n't require to analyse it now. I 'll just forget it by the end of terminal figure anyway. I 'll just wait 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 mouth, `` No point in studying ever. ``

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

`` I hope no one else knows about it, '' John the Evangelist replied, `` Otherwise it would n't be our hugger-mugger anymore. ``

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

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

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

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

`` speculation that makes horse sense. ``

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

`` What ? '' Albus asked.

`` Transfiguration of Jesus, '' Kaden muttered, `` I 'm going to fail the examination. Why ca n't it be prosperous like Potions ? ``

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

`` And are you beneficial at Transfiguration Day ? '' Kaden asked.

`` Not really, '' lustrelessness laughed, `` The only thing I 'm really dear at is astronomy. ``

`` I 'd be willing to bet that you 'll be trade good at maintenance of Magical beast, '' John smirked.

`` Shut up, '' Matt shook his head and threw a chocolate frog at John.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` Anything that resembles food ! ``

`` There 's charms to attain stuff resemble food, '' Matt commented.

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

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

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

`` You could always go to the coarse way, '' John pointed out, `` I hear that the prefects have made it a compulsory repose zone until exams are over. ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus laughed to himself and continued his Astronomy prep. 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 responsibility. province that Albus was n't sure as shooting he wanted. But prefect decisions were still over two yr away. Albus pushed the mentation of prefects out of his head teacher and concentrated on his studying.

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

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

Third, thanks so a lot to Moonylupin for nominating this for a Dobby honour on the forums !

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

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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After suffering an embarrassing licking to Hufflepuff the previous month, Ravenclaw was out of the running play for the Quidditch cup. Everybody, scholarly person, instructor, and staff alike, had been shocked by that turn of result. The skipper of the Ravenclaw team actually spent a full three day holed up in his common room following the devastating loss.

Due to this, Gryffindor was set to face Slytherin in the final match of the twelvemonth. Albus overheard Georgia say that if Hufflepuf had managed to tally a few more goals in their match against Ravenclaw, they would get been in the final. Albus actually would accept preferred to fiddle Hufflepuff, but there was n't anything he could do about it.

The Slytherins were extremely please about their seat in the Quidditch final exam and spent the total week leading up to the match strutting around the corridors with an air of smugness about them. Albus personally thought they were being rather cocky and should wait until after the catch was over to show off.

`` Listen up, everyone ! '' GA shouted in the changing elbow room a few min before the mate was set to begin.

Albus sat down next to James and placed his Scots heather on his lap. He was feeling more than a short bit nervous. This was his first Quidditch final and he was determined to do well.

`` I know we 've been preparing for playing Ravenclaw in this match, '' Georgia said as she paced in front of the team, `` But we all know Slytherin has a uncollectible team than Ravenclaw ! We can do this, I know we can ! Just remember that the Slytherins caper dirtier. Watch 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 out Slytherin once this yr. We can do it again ! Now let 's get out there and kick some Snake River arses ! ``

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

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

`` Welcome, Hogwarts scholar and staff to the final exam Quidditch match of the year ! Will Slytherin be able-bodied to score adequate finish to steal the Quidditch Cup away from Gryffindor ? Let 's Hope not ! '' Todd Smith shouted.

`` David Roland Smith ! '' Patil scolded him.

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

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

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

`` Sorry, Professor, '' Sir Alexander Robertus Todd continued, `` I guess you 'll want to have it off the public figure of the Slytherin players. They are Ferris Fielding, Talan Flint River, Captain lance Goyle, Peyton Charles Evans Hughes, Garth Octavius, Hailey Odele, and Thomas Jackson Naiser ! ``

`` I want a sporty plot, '' prof Oteski said sternly as Goyle crushed Georgia 's hand. Oteski released the Bludgers and the Snitch as Albus and the other instrumentalist 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 Scots heather as he flew towards the Gryffindor goal posts. He saw Ryan send 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 postal service, but Georgia caught it and tossed it back into play. Albus caught it by his fingertips and turned around to fly towards the Slytherin place.

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

Two of the Slytherin Chasers immediately flew to block broom, and Albus threw the Quaffle to Fred. Fred caught it with a grin and took the respite of the way down the pitching. Albus smiled as the Slytherin Chasers glared at him. classical Weasley impostor. Albus and his first cousin used that tactic all the clip when they played over the holidays.

`` Gryffindor scores the starting time goal of the secret plan ! '' Todd exclaimed after Fred easily tossed the Quaffle into one of the Slytherin goals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` We 'll just receive to wager with two Chasers, '' Georgia announced after Stanley and Neville left with Heather, `` She would n't desire us to dwell on this. She 'll be mulct. ``

With only two chaser, Gryffindor 's public presentation drastically declined. Albus managed to make another goal, but Slytherin somehow scored eight right in a row. The Slytherin Beaters were ruthless and had managed to injure Georgia 's left hand only fifteen minutes after they knocked Heather out. Albus easily made the penalty crack Oteski had given them, but Georgia 's ability to protect the goal went down.

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

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

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

`` Shut up, ceramist, '' 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 opposite direction.

Albus winced and held his arm towards his chest. It felt like it was broken. He turned and flew towards the Gryffindor incline, trying to get Empire State of the South 's attention.

Georgia noticed Albus, but not before Fielding managed to score yet another destination. `` metre out ! '' she shouted.

Oteski blew his pennywhistle and the Gryffindor histrion 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 play anymore ? ``

`` I 'll try, '' Albus said. Hopefully the game would n't in conclusion often longer. Albus had lost all Bob Hope of winning, and since getting his arm broken, he did n't really deal who caught the Snitch.

`` goodness, '' GA said and turned to James, `` Listen, I know we 're too far behind to win even if you catch the snitcher, but if you catch it before Slytherin gets anymore goals, we might still be able to get the Cup. Slytherin 's really far behind us in stage for the Cup. So just trip up it soon, St. James the Apostle. ``

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

`` Are we ready, 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 snub the growing pain in his arm. He was going to concentrate on keeping everyone away from Fred, who was the but uninjured pursuer left. Albus did n't imagine he 'd actually be able to catch or bedevil the Quaffle and stay on his ling with only one arm.

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

Albus groaned partially due to this goal and partially due to his arm. He flew high into the air and noticed that James II was making a dive towards the priming. Albus breathed a sigh of relief. James had seen the snitcher. Octavius saw what James I was doing, but he was at least ten infantry behind King James I. Epistle of James pulled out of the nosedive with the struggling canary in his hand.

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

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

`` But wait ! '' Captain John Smith shouted, `` Apparently, Slytherin did not score adequate goal to win the Cup ! The Quidditch Cup goes to Gryffindor ! ``

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

`` C'mon, Al, '' Sakartvelo said, `` We 're going to see ling in the hospital extension. You ought to get that arm checked out. ``

Albus nodded and he followed the repose of the team up to the castle. They lost most of their entourage as they ascended the steps to the Hospital extension. Empire State of the South pushed open the threshold and led the team inside.

dame Pomfrey bustled over to the door and gaped at the large mathematical group of mass who had walked in. `` What 's going on ? ``

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

`` I 'm arouse ! '' ling shouted.

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

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

`` 350 to 320, '' Empire State of the South sighed.

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

`` You can talk about it later, '' dame Pomfrey announced, `` This is the Hospital Wing, not your vernacular room ! ``

`` But Albus and I broke our munition, '' Empire State of the South said, holding out her arm.

Madam Pomfrey sighed, `` Of course of instruction you did. Quidditch. will it ever stop ? ``

`` Nope, '' Georgia grinned.

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

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

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

The doors burst open and blush wine, Matt, Saint John the Apostle, Amanda, and Kaden came bursting in.

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

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

`` Not today, '' Matt laughed.

`` Good, now you can all go back to your commons room, '' the nurse announced, `` This is not the place to celebrate or kvetch or whatever it is you want to do after this match ! ``

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

Albus 's first few exams went well. He was especially happy that his charm exam was relatively easily since he failed the previous year 's one miserably.

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

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged as he furiously scribbled down the place of mandrake onto a piece of parchment. Albus and his friends were spending the evening in the common elbow room studying for their Herbology exam the adjacent day.

`` Makes for a squeamish quieten metre to contemplate, though, '' Rose commented.

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

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

`` Why do you care so much if he breaks curfew ? '' rosebush raised her eyebrow, `` Perhaps you would take a crap a good prefect. ``

`` Why thank you, pink wine, '' John the Evangelist grinned, `` But I actually wanted to take a prisonbreak from studying and encounter chess or something. And I 'm sure you lot would rather examine. ``

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

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

Albus alternated between reading his Herbology book of account and watching the plot of cheat for the next few minutes. He had been cramming his brain with everything there is to have it off about wizard works for the past times few hours and was becoming increasingly distracted by King John and Matt 's game.

Albus closed his Christian Bible and glanced at his watch. 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 hasten up.

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

`` At to the lowest degree 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 mat 's knights was in the unconscious process of killing John 's nance when he heard a faint tapping on the window behind him.

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

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

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

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

Albus stared questioningly at the alphabetic character. He took it from King 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 mail in the break of day with everyone else.

`` Open it, '' Gospel According to John said excitedly.

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

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

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

To Baby Potty-

I have your idiotic cousin.
Bring the Cloak to Hogsmeade,
in straw man of the screaming hut,
if you do n't want any harm to
come to him. Do n't order anyone.

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

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

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

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

`` smell around, blush wine, '' Albus snapped, `` All my other cousin are here ! ``

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` No, but- ''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus nodded. He certainly did commemorate go yr and he did not require this year to be a repetition of it. Albus ran out of the dormitory without saying a news and the three boys met up with rosiness and Amanda near the portrait hole.

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

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

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

`` Ouch ! '' a lady friend shouted.

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

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

Albus looked up and noticed that the girl was his cousin, Gabriella. `` Er, cypher. ``

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

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

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

`` What sort of problem ? '' Gabriella asked.

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

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

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

The group did n't run into anymore problem on their way to Harry 's office. Albus was in the lead and skidded to a closure in front of his dad 's written report. 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 couch, wearing only a pair of Boxer and a t-shirt with a Gryffindor lion on it, reading the seer when Albus burst into the elbow room. He jumped and threw the paper down when he saw the large radical of citizenry in the doorway.

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` All rightfulness, '' Harry sighed, `` Let me adjoin your Uncle Ron and then we 'll lead down to Hogsmeade. Gabriella, go inform the headmaster and Neville, then render to Gryffindor and make indisputable nobody leaves the pillar. ``

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

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A/N : The waiting line is closing on the 24th until September 1st and this metre trusted writer ca n't put in new chapters either. I might be able to press in an excess update before, but I ca n't guarantee it.

If anyone is looking for another story to translate, Dancer of Starlight has a new one that was recently posted. It 's called Some closed book and you can recover it on her Author Page or in my ducky. It 's quite honorable !

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

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` There ! '' Albus pointed, `` Inside that house that 's closest to the screaming hovel. ``

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

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

The bedroom door burst outdoors and Harry came running out. Albus hastily put away the Map.

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

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

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

`` Albus, '' Harry said as they ran through the darkened corridors, `` I ca n't just transport 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 tell me what it is. ``

Albus groaned inwardly and turned his head around to meet John and Matt 's regard. They had agreed not to tell anyone about the Map until the trace year. But the face on bathroom and Matt 's faces told Albus that both of them agreed that they should tell Harry in order to help Kaden.

`` It 's voiceless to excuse, '' Albus began, `` But the pointedness is, is that I have a Map of Hogsmeade that works the same way as the predator 's Map. ``

That stopped Harry in his rail. He whirled around and stared at Albus with a amalgamate look of mix-up and awe on his face.

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

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

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

`` It 's a long chronicle, 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 mystical.

By the meter Harry and Albus left the Hogwarts grounds and entered Hogsmeade, they were far ahead of Albus 's friends. Harry paused in front of The 3 Broomsticks and waited for them to bewitch up.

It was an unusually lovesome night for the root of June. There was n't a intimation of wind, nor a cloud in the sky. The maven were all out and the almost full moon illuminated Hogsmeade enough that they did n't need to fall their sceptre. Albus wondered for a immediate second if matt should have just stayed in the school due to the stage of the moon, but did n't linger on the view. Albus was much too focused on Kaden to guess about much else.

Albus waited impatiently with his dad, but was startled at the phone of a garish cranny. 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 bank bill Albus had received, but he left the persona about the map out.

King John and Amanda skidded to a halt behind Harry and Albus and looked around nervously. `` pink wine ... and ... Matt ... are far ... behind, '' John panted.

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

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

`` Yeah, '' Albus nodded.

`` commodity. But do n't pass on it to him. Listen, I let you lot come along because I figured if I did n't, you 'd swipe out anyway. But I do n't require you getting involved. Stay behind me at all clip and obey whatever I tell you, '' Harry said sternly. `` I do n't want a repeat of last year. ``

Albus nodded reluctantly. `` All right. ``

`` Good, '' Harry replied.

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

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

Albus drew his verge and followed his dad down the quiet street. He had to take on that despite the fact that he was worried about Kaden, it was kind of exciting to go on a missionary station with his dad and Uncle Ron. The just time he 'd ever seen them in Auror way was the former 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 desolate shop class and silent sign. Albus had never been in Hogsmeade at night before. It was form of spooky, especially as they left the more inhabit region and approached the shriek Shack.

`` Ooo, spooky, '' John whispered.

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

`` Sorry, '' John muttered.

Harry and Ron stopped in front of the house that was closest to the scream Shack. It was a one-level building, that looked in fearful need of mend. The shutters were falling off, the rouge was chipped, and parts of the sidetrack were missing. It looked like it had n't been lived in in years. The grass was vastly overgrown and Albus spotted a few gnome golf hole near the bushes that were along the road. All in all, it looked almost creepy than the Shrieking Shack. Harry and Ron stooped down and squatted behind the bushes. Albus and his ally did the same.

`` hitch here with them, Ron, '' Harry whispered, `` I do n't want Willinson to have a go at it they 're here. I 'm going to negotiate with him. ``

`` All rightfulness, '' Ron agreed.

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

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

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

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

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

`` You captured my first cousin, '' Harry said, `` You 've made demands in order for us to get him back. I think we need to derive to an arrangement. ``

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

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

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

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

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

`` I want to experience what 's going on in that business firm, '' the man demanded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Albus turned around again. There was now a small crowd of Hogsmeade residents clad in a mixed bag of pyjama, dressing robes, and cloaks, standing just behind the line of descent Ron had drawn.

`` Calm down, ma'am, '' Ron said, `` We have everything under dominance. ``

`` 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 give care ! If you do n't commit me that damn cloak I 'll curse this kid to next 100 ! ``

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

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

`` Listen, kinsfolk ! '' Ron shouted, `` You do n't realise the fate. If you continue to question our legal action, I 'll stimulate to ask you to return to your star sign. ``

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

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

`` That 's Harry Potter ? '' another woman shouted, `` Let me through ! I want to fulfill 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 impart. ``

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

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

`` Just let Kaden go forth, and we 'll talk. ``

`` No ! Are you going to commit me the bally cloak or not, Potter ? ! ``

`` I am not. ``

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

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

`` Somebody do something ! '' another char shouted.

Ron whispered an incantation and a silvery terrier appeared out of his sceptre. He talked to it and it disappeared into the night. Moments later, a Wiccan and a whiz Apparated side by side to Ron.

`` We 've got a 230, '' Ron muttered, `` Lewster, check here and proceed the crowd back. They 've been pushy. Newman, follow me. '' Ron turned to Albus, `` Rose and Al, stay here. Under no condition are you or your champion to get along into the menage. ``

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

`` You asked for it, Potter ! '' Willinson shouted. A few minute later, Albus heard a shrieking coming from the house.

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

Albus watched as Harry, Ron, and the other Auror ran up to the doorway and blasted it open.

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

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

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

`` But Albus- ''

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

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

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

`` But Albus- '' rose stammered.

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

St. John and lustrelessness stood up and Albus threw the Cloak over the three of them. They walked quietly up to the house, leaving stand up with her mouth gaped open and Amanda shaking her headway. The early Auror, Lewster, did n't even seem to find them entrust and Albus had a feeling he would n't have cared anyway.

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

`` Merlin, '' Albus whispered.

`` Bloody nether region, '' whoremonger said.

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

`` No, '' Matt grabbed the back of Albus 's robes, `` They 're Aurors, they can wield it. Plus, your dad said to quell away, we 'd be in huge problem if we went in the house. ``

Albus sighed and crouched back down. matte was right. There was n't anything Albus could do. His dad had it under control condition. He turned to the windowpane 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 cerebrate about it, kid, '' Willinson growled, `` ride out where you are, or I 'll curse you. ``

Kaden sat back down with a looking of terror on his nerve. Albus was surprised they were able to try what everyone was saying. The old house must have had a bunch of cracks around the window.

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

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

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

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

`` See ? No cloak, '' Harry said, `` Now release Kaden and we 'll spill. If you come now, your prison term in Azkaban will be reduced. ``

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

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

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

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

`` This wo n't lastly long, '' Albus muttered, `` He 's an horrific dueller. ``

Ron ran from behind Harry and over to Kaden. He pulled Kaden up and made a dash for the door. Willinson spotted them and sent a spell, but Paul Leonard Newman blocked it. Ron and Kaden burst through the doorway and were greeted by clapping from the crowd.

`` Should we go back ? '' flatness asked.

`` No, '' Albus muttered, `` I want to see what happens to Willinson. ``

Harry was still dueling with Willinson, and Newman had joined in as well. None of Willinson 's while were actually making contact with Harry or Newman, and most of Harry and Paul Newman 's spells were blasting apart furniture as Willinson dodged them.

Newman sent a trip hex at Willinson and caused him to return over a broken electric chair. Harry immediately disarmed him and caught his verge. Newman conjured ropes and leaping Willinson 's hands. The two Aurors then lifted him to his fundament and started to scuff him out of the house.

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

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

`` kind of speech sound like you 're discomfited, '' John smirked.

`` What happens now ? '' Matt asked.

Albus looked out at the crowd. Now that Willinson had been caught, Lewster was trying to spread out them. Most were going back to their homes, but a few stubborn ones had to be shouted at a bit before they would leave.

`` Dunno, '' Albus shrugged.

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

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

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

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

`` Good, '' Albus said.

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

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Ron decided that Kaden should go to the infirmary Wing, and ma'am Pomfrey reluctantly let Albus and his champion stay with him. Ron left shortly after he explained what had gone on. He had to go speak to Kendrick and then go to the Ministry to help Harry with the paperwork.

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

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

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

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

`` Nonsense, '' Madam 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 chalice of steaming liquid. She thrust it to matte and he downed it, wincing at the disgusting taste.

Once gentlewoman Pomfrey returned to her subject area, Albus turned to Kaden. `` Ok, excuse what happened. '' Albus was dying to sleep with how Willinson had captured him.

`` It was Felix Willinson, '' Kaden said quietly, `` I was on my way back from the depository library and he snuck up behind me and Stunned me. I was stuck, could n't move. Felix pulled me into a nearby classroom, where Willinson was waiting. Except he was n't Willinson. He was a seventh year girl, or what looked like a 7th year girl. He must have taken Polyjuice Potion. Anyway, he somehow found an invisibleness Cloak. Which kind of makes me wonder why he wanted yours. But he threw it over me and levitated me to Hogsmeade and to that old house. And well, you know the residual. ``

`` 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 frighten off 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 live year. We all did. And we were all scared. ''

Matt, John, Rose, and Amanda all nodded.

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

`` Yeah. ``

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

`` I guess. ``

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

`` All right wing. Thanks, Albus. ``

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

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

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

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

`` The matter 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 closed book from me, Rose, Epistle of James, Lily, and Hugo for class. I 'm not even sure as shooting if Lily and Victor-Marie Hugo know about it yet. But anyway, Saint James the Apostle, rosiness, and I found out lowest yr, and it 's got everything to do with why Willinson wants my cloak.

`` My dad did n't desire us knowing because he does n't want a whole lot of mass to know. He thought we 'd tell people. He made us promise not tell after he explained everything last year. So I really ca n't severalize you. My dad 's got to. I think he will, though, after tonight. ``

`` I never get to lie with 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 lastly year. That 's why I think my dad will secern you soon. ``

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer- I do n't own Harry Potter.

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There was a Page longsighted clause on the forepart of the Prophet the next first light 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 hospital flank after breakfast. Almost the entire school, including a few Slytherins, wanted a first bridge player invoice of how he got kidnapped. Kaden did n't demo any of the veneration he had the late dark as he greatly embellished what went on in the old abandoned house.

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

`` I am so beaming those are over ! '' John exclaimed at dinner that night, `` I say we party in the common way tonight ! ``

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

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

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

`` Oh, yeah, '' trick grinned.

`` And then I tried to kick his baton out of his hand, but he grabbed my leg instead, '' Kaden explained to a few over-excited Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs who had wandered over, `` So, I bit him. He shrieked like a little girl. ``

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

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

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

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

Albus took the missive and opened it. John and Matt read it over his shoulder.

Dear Al,

things are pretty often taken care of at
the Ministry. I 'll be back around seven.
sports meeting me in the Entrance dorm then. Bring
pink wine, Kaden, Matt, John, and Amanda. I 'd
like to talk to you about finis night.

beloved,
Dad

Matt looked at his watch. `` That 's in a half hour. ``

`` Half hour to drag Kaden away from his fans, '' whoremaster smirked.

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

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

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

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

`` Er, '' Albus said.

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

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

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

`` So, way of necessity sound good ? '' Harry asked.

Everyone nodded and followed Harry up the stairs. They were stopped no less than three fourth dimension by assorted students wanting to speak 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 diverse comfy armchairs and lounge that were in the room.

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

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

`` Excellent, '' Kaden grinned.

Harry launched into the farsighted taradiddle about the Hallows, beginning with how he, Ron, and Hermione first learned about the Hallows, including the narration of the Three Brothers, and ending with the incident that happened the last springiness. By the clock time he finished, Kaden was staring at him open up mouthed and a look of awe on his face.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

`` So, '' Albus began, changing the subject, `` What 's going to happen to Willinson ? ``

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

`` goodness, '' Albus said, `` What about Felix Willinson ? ``

`` fountainhead, all he really did was hex Kaden, which happens all the clip here. I 've assigned him a few detainment. ``

`` What about those other chap ? '' 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 turn over us any information when we questioned him. ``

`` Bob 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-place night ? ``

Albus looked at his dad and then slowly got the map out of his bag. He unfolded it and held it up. `` Er, yeah. ``

`` Where did you find it ? '' Harry asked quietly.

`` Attic of the menage. It was hidden in an old photograph album of the vulture. ``

`` Do you still have the album ? ``

`` Yeah, it 's up in my trunk. ``

`` I 'd like to see it over the summer, '' Harry said, `` But what I 'd like now is for you to explain exactly how this map works. I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

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

`` For it to work, four Gryffindors have to be 'the future piranha. ``

`` delay, 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 Marauders. ``

`` That is telling magic trick, '' Harry said quietly.

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

Harry stared at Albus. `` Merlin. That is incredible, Albus. ``

Albus smiled. `` And Matt, John, and Kaden are the other 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 Rose said at the same time.

`` Well, guesswork who matt and Kaden are, '' John said.

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

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

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

`` Of course not, '' Harry agreed. `` So, how did you test to the map that you were the new predator ? ``

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

`` What kind of stuff and nonsense, Al ? '' Harry smiled, `` I promise you wo n't get in trouble. ``

Albus sighed and quickly explained what they had spent the entire year doing. Harry was shaking his promontory and laughing by the clip Albus had finished.

`` I ca n't say I 'm happy that you snuck out of the castle and spent the Night in the screeching shack or that you Stunned deer in the forest near rosebush 's menage, 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 sceptre, `` Only the four of us can get it to show up, though. ``

Albus revealed the map and handed it to his dad. He only hoped that Harry would n't point out the tertiary Thomas Nelson Page. Albus did n't want to tell his dad about the secret room yet.

Harry spent about ten minutes looking at the map and then handed it back to Albus. `` Al, I 'm really beaming you managed to find that. It means a lot that the four of you can be the following contemporaries of vulture. 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, `` hump you. ``

`` erotic love you, too. ``

lav stood up as soon as Harry left. `` Ok, you lot, let 's go celebrate the end of test ! ``

Albus, blush wine, and Amanda got up as well. `` Good idea ! '' Albus grinned.

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

`` I was, '' Matt groaned.

`` Aw, come on, we want to go celebrate in the other room. ``

`` Ugh, all right, I 'm coming, '' matt sat up, `` Are n't you lot tired ? We got almost no sopor go night and then had to be up too soon for test. ``

`` Not really, '' John shrugged, `` But I know you are. I saw you fall asleep on your history of magic trick exam. ``

`` It would be hard not to, '' Matt yawned, `` The class is bad enough, but a test ? ``

`` I agree with you there, '' whoremaster said.

Albus, lustrelessness, John, and Kaden wound up spending the Night in the Marauder 's Den. flatness fell asleep in his bed as soon as they got there, and no one had the heart to wake up him up. well, John did, but rosiness convinced him not to. The female child left shortly before curfew, after a few rounds of Exploding Snap and Wizard 's chess, as well as the eating of numerous deep brown Frogs and Bertie Bott 's Beans.

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The remaining week of school went by incredibly fast. Albus and his friends spent most of it outside, once lustrelessness was out of the infirmary extension that is, playing Quidditch and goofing off. Kaden 's many protagonist slowly trickled away and soon he was just a regular student again. Ravenclaw won the mansion Cup yet again. Albus and pink wine went to yet another Hogwarts graduation, this prison term for their cousin Henry M. Stanley. Albus had a feeling he 'd be going to every exclusive Hogwarts graduation exercise for at least the adjacent ten years. He would probably be so sick of them by the metre he graduated that he would n't even want to attend. Stanley 's graduation was much the same as Victoire 's had been, and Teddy 's the year before.

`` I ca n't believe my first twelvemonth is over, '' Kaden sighed as they were riding the train back to John Griffith Chaney, `` It 's definitely been the best yr of school ever. ``

`` Never a dumb instant at Hogwarts, that 's for for certain, '' Albus laughed.

`` I 'll say. inquire what 'll fall out next spring ? ``

`` Hopefully, nothing, '' Albus replied. He had had enough of the duels with Willinson. All Albus wanted was a school day class that did not postulate anything Kaden would conceive exciting.

`` I think I 'm going to be bored this summertime, '' Kaden announced, `` Not being able to do magic. ``

`` Oh, I forgot to tell you, '' Matt began, `` My mum said you lot could come spend a few days at my house this summertime, 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 doodly-squat 's house, '' matte said, `` You want to come over, Albus and John ? ``

`` Definitely, '' Albus grinned.

`` count me in, '' Saint John said, `` I 'll be up for getting away from my sisters. Ashtyn 's going to be unbearable this summer, what with her going to Hogwarts in the downfall. ``

`` Lily, too, '' Albus said.

`` And Victor-Marie Hugo, '' Rose added.

`` Well, I have n't got any younger siblings, so we 'll have the menage to ourselves. Besides my parents, that is, '' Matt pointed out.

`` Excellent, '' John grinned. `` So, anyone doing anything exciting this summer ? Anymore cool tripper, Amanda ? ``

`` I do n't think so, '' Amanda said, `` I wish we 'd go back to Ireland, though. ``

`` My parents said we might to to the States to see my uncle, '' matt said, `` Depends on their work schedule, though. And Amy 's. ``

`` nil exciting for me, '' Albus said.

`` Me either, '' rose said.

`` Or me, '' whoremaster laughed, `` We 're passably boring, are n't we ? We 'll just have to enkindle the tumult at flatness 's house. ``

`` Good fate with that with my mum around, '' lustrelessness smirked, `` I swear she 's got middle on the backrest of her heading. ``

`` I think all mums do, '' Saint John the Apostle shook his psyche, `` So, when did your parents say we could occur over ? ``

`` Dunno, '' flatness shrugged, `` Depends on when we 're visiting Uncle Jack, I suppose. I 'll owl you. ``

`` Sounds good. ``

The remnant of the caravan ride passed quickly. Albus dozed off towards the end of it, only to be shaken awake by Rose. Albus sat up and looked around the compartment. Matt and Amanda were yawning and sitting up as well. John and Kaden were both completely covered in crock and were cleaning up what looked to be a rather criminal round of Exploding Snap.

`` You two ought to recitation that over the summer, '' pink wine said cheerfully, `` And perhaps find out a cleanup charm or two. '' She pointed her wand at each of their faces in turn and restored them to their common clean state.

`` Yeah, yeah, '' John muttered.

`` Just you wait, '' Kaden grinned as he opened the door and walked out into the corridor, `` Come September, we 'll wipe the floor with you. ``

`` I 'll consider it when I see it, '' rose wine smiled.

Albus laughed to himself as he followed his Quaker out into the corridor. He joined the concourse of students emerging onto the platform. Albus spotted his parents and Lily, standing next to Rose 's parents and Hugo. He pushed through the bunch of students and made his way over to them. Albus was happy to be going household, but at the same time he was excited about the adjacent schoolhouse year. He would be a third year, which meant he could confabulate Hogsmeade. Albus grinned to himself as he thought about all the possibilities that Hogsmeade would hold with the new Marauder 's Map in his pocket.

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A/N : Well, that 's it ! I really hope you all enjoyed it. To answer the question that a lot of citizenry will probably ask in reviews, I am writing a sequel to this ! It 's nearly finished and quite unlike than this one. I do have some major editing to do and am going to try and start that soon, but I do n't anticipate posting the number 1 chapter for another years. Not to mention the fact that it is still currently being called Albus ceramist and the Unnamed subsequence and I need to come up with a perm title. School has started, so my writing time is fix. I will probably post updates about how the editing is coming along on my blog on the HPFF meeting place, so feel free to check it out !

Thanks to my Beta, Dancer of Starlight ! Thanks as well to phoenixy friend, ngayonatkailanman, Gospel According to Luke, sinwillys822, 1OldHPFan, Jen, Moonylupin, Denas, Liana, tranc3rooney, potterfan296, and EvilChaos for their reviews, as well as anyone who has read/reviewed the previous chapters !