Learning About The Marauders | ON HOLD

The Beginning

It was the beginning of the golden trio's fifth year at Hogwarts and the new DADA professor had just sat down when the doors burst open and a confused group of people walked though. This group included Cornelious Fudge, Madam Bones, the Malfoys, the Tonks' and the entire Order of the Pheonix including Snuffles.

"What do you want now, Dumbledore?" Fudge asked bitterly, but Dumbledore looked just as confused as everyone else before there was a band and a disc appeared with a note on top.

Dumbledore picked the note up to read out loud:

Hello everyone.

Sorry for kidnapping you all. Well, not really.

We have noticed there is a lot of tension around and decided to do something about it. On this disc is snapshots from the past. More specifically, the Marauders Era.

First, Sirius Black is innocent and this will prove it. Sirius can show himself but no one is aloud to arrest him, until you have watched he whole thing, and by then, it will be proven he is innocent.

Second, two of the remaining marauders are in this room right now. Just remember that all this stuff is in the past so they really can't get in trouble for it.

Third, Fred and George, we know this is exciting for you but when you find out who they are don't scream too loudly.

Fourth, time will stop outside the great hall while you watch this so no one can leave until it's done.

And finally, Mischief Managed.

When Dumbledore finished chaos erupted. Fred and George looked so excited the might burst, scanning the hall for potential marauders. Remus glanced down at Snuffles who let out a bark. Everyone else was trying to work out if Sirius Black really was innocent.

"This is rubbish Dumbledore! I don't have time for this!" Fudge huffed and turned to leave but the doors closed.

"Minister this is no joke, I did not plan this, and it looks like we have no choice but to watch the movies." Dumbledore's gaze landed on Snuffles. "Sirius, if you would..?"

There was a moment of silence before the dog turned into Sirius before students started screaming.

"Enough! The letter clearly stated this will prove his innocent. Now everyone take a seat."

The teachers moved to sit at the side of the hall as a screen appeared where the head table usually was. The older order members sat with the teachers while the Weasleys, Sirius, Remus and Tonks joined the Gryffindor table and the Malfoys joining their son at the Slytherin table.

 A few people looked alarmed when they saw Sirius sit next to Harry but relaxed slightly, though confused, when Harry grinned at Sirius. Everyone settled down and looked at the screen as Kings Cross appeared.

Two families stood together on the platform and the screen zoomed in to see what they were saying. 

"Just have fun, alright?" Said a tall man, clapping his son on the shoulder. The boy had messy dark hair and glasses perched out his nose. Beside him stood a girl the same age with green eyes. She had brown hair, the front pulled back into a plait. Her parents also stood there.

"And look after Juliet will you?" Said girls father put in with a smile. "Don't cause too much trouble." 

The eleven year olds exchanged a glance before looking back at their parents. "Don't worry. We'll be fine, but I think James is the one who will need looking after." She smirked as James scowled playfully at her.