Bits and pieces from the Marauder Era
collected to understand what exactly happened at Hogwarts during the time of
Remus Lupin, James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew.
Told entirely through notes, detention slips, homework, essays, etc.
-Disclaimer: I’m still not J.K. Rowling and these are still not my characters.-
--To those who are wondering, these papers are not in any particular order. Some are in fifth, some in second, some in seventh, etc.–
An Excerpt from the Journal of James Potter Dear Journal,
Today I had my O.W.L.s. Simple things they were really, they were practically a joke. I had a fun time with Snivellus afterwards. Lily got angry. She told me as was bad as Snivellus, which is completely incorrect. He called her a you-know-what too. Nasty piece of work he is, really. Writing all this down really makes me wants to curse him again, but I’m all the way up here in Gryffindor tower, and he’s already the way down in the Slytherin dungeons. That’s way to much energy to spend for Snivelly.
Lily knows she loves me, she’s just in denial...still.
Transfiguration Guess what I’m buying tomorrow. What Padfoot?
Yes, please inform us. An owl! Ooo. It can be friends with my owl! What are you going to name it Padfoot?
I’m thinking about naming it Sirius Jr. Naming it after yourself Pads? That figures. That’s what I almost did too! James Jr., I still think it has a nice ring to it.
Why don’t you name your owl something normal, Sirius? Because I don’t know any other names. Look around for ideas.
I got it! Sooo...
McGonagall’s Hat What?! That’s going to be the name of your owl?! Yes, yes it is. I like it. Whatever you say Padfoot, whatever you say.
Excerpt from the Diary of Lily Evans Diary,
I have five words for you. James Potter is a prat. And a big one at that too. He’s always making commotions during lessons and I’m fed up with it. This has been going on for five years. FIVE! One, two, three, four, FIVE. I seriously don’t know how I’m going to survive the next two years of school. Not to mention that Black is a clone of Potter, splendid. Pushing people around for no good reason, it sickens me. You know what Potter did today? He decided to curse Severus, for no good reason at all. None whatsoever. I am utterly repulsed.
Remus and Peter on the other hand [the other half of the “Marauders”], are alright. I have to say that I personally like Remus the most. He knows a little word called respect. And he’s smart too. And he doesn’t set my books on fire. Peter is just there. He is a great guy to talk too. People don’t talk to him as much as they should. He’s a good guy with a good heart.
Objective of the week: Destroy that bloody Snitch that Potter has. It drives me insane.
Defense Against the Dark Arts Where did James and Sirius sneak off to, Worms? No idea, I’m guessing they ditched again.
I figured as much. I think I remember Padfoot talking about sneaking down to the Slytherin common room.
What for? They’ve already jinxed that place who knows how many times. And it’s not like them to repeat a prank they’ve pulled within the last two years. Hold on, I remember now. Padfoot said they were going to attempt to tame the giant squid again.
Again?! Last time they tried that, they almost drowned. And not because of the giant squid.
Yeah, it’s because they forgot that they couldn’t swim. Knowing those two, they probably forgot again. Should we sneak out of class?
I suppose, but over summer, I’m giving them swimming lessons. That would probably be best.
Rejected insults from the Marauder’s Map Mister Moony would like to say that Mister Moony is glad that Professor MeGonagall is still a professor at Hogwarts. Professor McGonagall was Mister Moony’s favorite, afterall. Mister Padfoot would like to tell Mister Moony that the Marauder’s are supposed to be insulting said professor, not praising. Mister Prongs would like to agree with Mister Padfoot, but would like to add that Mister Moony is a suck up. Mister Wormtail would like to point out that the Marauder’s are supposed to be insulting Professor McGonagall, not Mister Moony
Mister Moony would like to say that Professor Binns has no right to read the Marauder’s Map, considering that Professor cannot even hold said map. Mister Padfoot is proud that Mister Moony finally came up with a decent insult. Mister Prongs would like to announce that Miss Lily looked over at Mister Prongs. Mister Prongs could’ve sworn that Mister Prongs saw the look of love in Miss. Lily’s eyes. Mister Wormtail would like to state that the Marauders were off to a good start at insulting Professor Binns, however the insulting was cut short by Mister Prongs love for Miss. Lily...again.
Divination Prongs, what is Padfoot doing?
No idea, looks like he’s going to try to swoon Alice Gretcher. Isn’t she with Frank Longbottom?
Has that ever stopped Padfoot from making a move on a girl? Well no...
Hey look, she might be buying his pick-up line of the week. Maybe, but I think Frank has figured out what Pads is doing.
Frank doesn’t look too happy. He’s got his wand out.
Oh, if this involves a girl, it’ll go way past a couple hexes.
Detention Culprit(s): Sirius Black and Frank Longbottom Crime: Fist fighting in class. Punishment: Black: cleaning the bedpans, without magic. Longbottom: polishing the trophies, without magic. Additional Comments: Black, stop advancing on girls that aren’t yours. Signed: Marigold Melina
Charms Sirius why do you look so depressed?
It’s, it’s McGonagall’s Hat! What happened Padfoot?
He flew away... With a name like that I’d fly away too. Thanks Moony, that just makes me feel LOADS better. .No problem Padfoot. I’m sure he’ll show up, my owl left for a month once. Is that when you put up flyers? And then you had to wrestle your owl back into it’s cage.
Yes.
Ever consider that it wanted to be free? That’s preposterous.
Prongs, you named your owl Stairs. Stairs is a great name.
Gosh Moony, I guess we all know who has good taste in owl names.
Potions Moony, can you ask James to pass me the lacewing flies? Will you and James end this fight anytime soon. No. You ask him, I don’t want to get involved with your quarrel. But Moony, I can’t talk to him. He’s not talking to me remember? Fine, just this ONCE I’ll give him the message.
Prongs, Padfoot would like you to pass the lacewing flies. What if I don’t want to pass it to that pureblood freak.
James, that was a bit harsh don’t you think. No.
You’re a pureblood too you know. But not as big as a pureblood as he is.
How can you be “bigger” than someone else when you’re BOTH purebloods I dunno, but I’m sure you can.
Will you two please just resolve this thing? No. Sirius should’ve remembered that it was my day to curse Snivellus.
You know, this really is a stupid reason to throw away a friendship. We aren’t throwing it away, we’re just putting it on hold.
Do you really need me to make you feel guilty, because you know I can. Try me.
Who was there when you bought your first dungbomb? Sirius.
Who has been supportive for you and Lily through everything? Sirius.
Who gave you that Comet 360 last year? Sirius. Fine, Remus, you win.
Padfoot, I’m sorry for getting mad at you yesterday.
Aw Prongs, I’m sorry for taking your day to jinx Snivellus. I shouldn’t have overreacted. I mean, we could’ve both cursed him and it would’ve been just as good.
Friends again? Of course.
Hallelujah.
Marauder’s Code of Conduct
1. All Slytherins are disgusting and all should be hated with a passion.
2. Pranking is a necessity.
3. Must have the ability to keep a secret.
4. Making a move on Lily Evans is forbidden unless you are Prongs.
5. Must have a cool nickname.
6. Respect the fears and challenges for fellow Marauders.
7. Teachers are fun to mess with, do it at least once a week.
8. Stick up for fellow Marauders.
9. Do not refer to Moony’s furry little problem as “that time of the month”.
10. Marauders first, everything else, second.
Birthday Cards Dearest Remmy,
You’re all grown up now. I remember when you were a little first year and were only like a foot tall. Now look at you, 16 years old and a gazillion feet tall. Gosh Moony, you’re getting so old, next thing you know you’ll be off getting married and having mini werewolves running around. Remember when we found the Room of Requirement? I can remember it like it was yesterday, well actually, now that I remember, it was yesterday. Hm. Anyways, I hope you like the gift I bought you, and if you don’t then pretend to like it anyways. Can you see my present? It’s the one with the “I love Lily” wrapping paper.
Prongs
Peter,
Happy birthday! 13 years old now! I want to thank you for being the only other sane person in our group. Sirius and James would’ve led me to murder myself had you not been there. I hope your year of being 13 will be as good as the year you turned 12. I bought your gift in Diagon Alley before term started, I hope you like it.
Remus
Random Detentions
Detention Culprit(s): Remus Lupin, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, and Sirius Black Crime: Hosting the largest Exploding Snap game that resulted in twenty students sent to the hospital wing for injuries.
Punishment: Cleaning the Great Hall where the game was held, without magic. Additional Comments: Who won? Signed: Minerva McGonagall
Detention Culprit(s); Peter Pettigrew Crime: Breaking, yet another, tea cup. Punishment: two rolls of parchment on the art of Divination Additional Comments: --- Signed: Marigold Melina
Detention Culprit(s): James Potter and Sirius Black Crime: Turning the fourth floor corridor into an ice rink. Punishment: Serving dinner to the Professors, manually Additional comments: Nice clothes will be necessary. Signed: Pomona Sprout
Herbology Do you think I can hit Snivillus with a Bat-Bogey hex from here?
Haven’t you hexed him enough over the years? You can never hex Snivelly enough.
Have you ever considered being humanly towards him? No. And I never will. He isn’t to me.
Or me either Moony. Me neither.
Aren’t you supposed to treat others the way you want to be treated? Which is exactly what Snivelly does.
Yeah, he treats us badly, so obviously he wants to be treated that way too. What they said.
You’re never going to give him up are you? Now where would the fun be in that?
Excerpt from the Journal of Sirius Black Journal, journal, journal,
You’ll never guess what happened the other day to James. It was the FUNNIEST thing I have ever seen. James doesn’t like me to talk about it when he’s around, so I’ll write it down instead.
So, James suddenly got the brilliant idea [note the sarcasm] to spell out “I Love Evans” with fire. Yes, fire. He somehow got a hold of matches, spelled it out, and lit it on fire. Well, Evans was furious, probably because he happened to put the matches on her book [I don’t remember what it was called...oh well, not important]. So she tried to rescue her book, but her hair caught on fire in the process. James tried to help by blasting her with water, but then she just got madder then ever. Smoke started coming out of her ears, and then, without her wand, she transfigured James into a matchbox. No joke. Remus had to transform him back. Oh, by the way, this was also in front of pretty much every Gryffindor in the common room. Yeah, James is still touchy whenever we mention anything about that incident.
Onto other things of the day that actually have to do with me. This third year Hufflepuff tried to make me fall in love with her by a love potion. It was in my pudding at lunch. I don’t understand how she found out about my love of pudding, hm. Thank goodness Peter saw her pour it in there...otherwise I’d probably be out of my mind right now, looking for Felicity Grand. I’m still confused about how she found out....stalker.
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