Messers Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: Unfortunately I am not JK Rowling, nor do I own Harry Potter. If I was, then there'd be 7 additional books about the Marauders. But here's the next best thing. This story is written purely for enjoyment and I am not making money off of it. Enjoy!

"SIRIUS!" A 15 year old boy shouted. "SIRIUS DON'T YOU WALK OUT THAT DOOR!"

Sirius Orion Black kept walking down the hallway of Number 12 Grimmauld Place. "Shut up Regulus! I'm sick of this place! They don't even care about me!"

Despite his hostility and self-preservation, Regulus's pale cheeks were stained with hot tears. "Sirius you can't leave! Please! I know mother and father are harsh, but they love you! You can't leave me or them."

At this, Sirius let out a hysterical laugh. "You think they care about me Reg? If I don't leave, they'll just kick me out. But you're the little perfect Slytherin child. THAT'S NOT WHO I AM REGULUS!"

Regulus opened his mouth but shut it before saying anything. There was nothing he could do. His older brother was leaving and he couldn't stop it, no matter how hard he tried.

Sirius walked out the door and shut it behind him. Slowly, the building shifted into place, depicting typical Muggle apartments. Sirius walked in long, fast strides, but started to slow down gradually, breathing very heavily. By this time he was nearing central London.

Sirius sat on a bus bench and began to think about his situation. Now that he had left, Walburga and Orion would never let him come back. So that wasn't an option. He thought of James Potter, his best mate. Maybe the Potter's would take him in. Mr. and Mrs. Potter had always welcomed Sirius into their home, so surely they wouldn't mind.

But what about Regulus? He had just left him there, his little brother who he had always tried to protect. He really wished Regulus wouldn't do anything stupid, like he was one to talk.

Sirius held out his right hand and a purple triple-decker bus came speeding down the street. It came to a stop and a plump wizard with big eyes stepped out.

"Ello ello ello, welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. My name is Peter Pettigrew and I'll be your conductor for the evening," the man said, reading eagerly off a card.

"Peter?" Sirius questioned. The wizard looked up and his face immediately brightened. "Sirius! How are you?" Peter asked.

Sirius looked down, ashamed at his situation. "I ran away. I'm going to James' house now. What are you doing?"

"My parents are really very boring over the holidays, and I saw an ad in the Daily Prophet. So here I am," Peter answered, gesturing to himself. "Actually," he continued, "I was actually going to get off at the Potter's. Remus is there too."

"Brilliant." Sirius' mood lightened a bit. He almost forgot about Regulus. "Lead the way Pete."

A/N How was that? My first chapter of a Marauders fanfic. There will be some romance in this, but it is not a love-based story, so there'll be more going on. Please comment!