Tales of the Missing Marauder

Chapter One

Harry sat at his desk with the second page between his fingers, the files of dark wizards pushed to the floor where they lay long forgotten. A silent minute passed as he sat contemplating the thought of 'what would he find on the next page?' Finally he sighed, giving into the growing curiosity, Harry let the page slip from in-between his finger tips and fall to the left revealing two pages of faded words starting with the date September 1st, 1971. Without any further hesitation he began to eagerly read the beginning of Kendra Cullwells' story.

September 1st, 1971

I tapped my foot anxiously as I waited just outside of the magical entrance of platform 9 ¾. Today was the day that I would be starting my very first year at Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and to say I was nervous was defiantly an understatement. After all, I had been waiting for this day to come for a very long time. What if my classmates hate me? Even worse: what if I make a complete fool of myself! So many worries swam in my mind as I waited for my brother, Theodore. He was late and if he didn't hurry the two of them would miss the train for sure.

Soon enough a messy head of brown hair came into view making my heart beat faster than it already was, as he made his way closer I noticed the goofy smile that played on his lips. What was so funny and why was he grinning like he just made one of his ridiculous jokes? Deciding that it was my business and that I ought to know I demanded an answer as soon as he approached. With an even larger smile, Theo laughed simply saying that I should mind my own business...Much to my disgust. With an over-dramatic sigh, I sat down on the end of the trolley with our trunks on it, purposely adding more weight for Theodore to push. "What has got you all worked up, little missy?" He asked, noting my sour mood; I ignored his taunting and grabbed the woven box next to me.

Inside was Calix, a Fennec Fox that I found one day in Diagon Alley, who was probably my only friend. When the small fox noticed that I opened the lid he came to greet my caring hand with a squeak of excitement making me giggle. "You had better put him away before we get on the train, wouldn't want him getting lost, would you?" Theo asked making me stick my tongue out at him mockingly, then closing the lid tightly. After I did so we made our way out of Kings Cross and onto platform 9 ¾ where the grand Hogwarts Express waited, the smile on my face grew as I took in each detail of the magnificent locomotive. Pulling me out of my awestruck trance Theodore stopped the trolley and told me to help him give of things to the loading men.

By the time the two of us had found seats the train had already begun its journey to Hogwarts. With the door closed, I opened Calix's case and let him roam our small space freely while I drew shapes on the foggy window. I tried to remain positive when thinking about what it would be like at my new home but my thoughts had started to trouble me once more and I found myself dreading our arrival at Hogwarts. I feared what would become of me there; I worried some much that I hadn't even realized Theodore was calling my name.

I finally answered but he didn't look angry he looked concerned, which made me wonder what he could possibly be concerned about. "You look bothered, care to share?" He asked in a playful tone, knowing that I would catch on to his idiotic play on words, in return I rolled my eyes at his overused joke but found myself laughing none the less. Although he was six years older than me he always did know how to cheer someone up or make them laugh, it was a quality he had that I deeply admired. "I was just thinking and- well, I was wondering- what if I get placed in Slytherin?" It was the most weighing thought that was on my mind and I wanted to know before-hand if my brother was planning on dis-own me if I was placed in the house of snakes.

"Why does it matter where you get placed? Each of the houses have some really unique qualities. For example Hufflepuff-" he stopped when he noticed the horrified expression that had formed on my face, "You- you think I'm going to be in Hufflepuff? Oh god, I might as well throw myself out the window now!" I exclaimed dramatically throwing myself back in my seat and sinking down slowly until I was a ball on the floor. While I pretended to cry with great theatrics, Theodore stared at me oddly with his head cocked slightly to the side.

"Bloody hell, what is so bad about being a Hufflepuff?" I rolled on my side so I could face my brother, glaring daggers as I did so, how could he be so blind! "Are you aware that the house colors for Hufflepuff happen to be yellow and black? Have you ever seen me in Yellow, because it is not a pretty sight!" I cried as I continued to roll around on the floor and pull on the ends of my hair histrionically. Our compartment was then filled with laughter when Theo joined me in floor-rolling, that was, until there was a knock on the door.

I looked up to see a plump woman pushing along a trolley with the most candy I had ever seen in my life. "Do you want anything, dears?" The woman asked kindly completely ignoring the fact that the two of us were on the floor and covered in lint. I shot up and adjusted my clothing with Theo quickly following suit, the woman smiled and looked to Theodore with amused eyes. I squealed with excitement when he reached into his pocket and pulled out several golden coins, the moment the cool metal hit the palm of my hands I practically threw myself at the door.

But by the time I looked out the woman was already helping another boy and by the looks of it, he was buying all of the Chocolate Frogs! "Hey! You can't do that, save some for other people!" I scolded, making the boy look at me with a smirk on his face, "I can do whatever I please" and with that he handed the woman the money needed and went back inside his compartment leaving me in awe of his rudeness. Some people have no manners and it is horribly irritating. With a now soured mood, I bought one of whatever else was left then went back to sit Theodore, who had no warning of the rant I was about emit.

One box of Every Flavored Beans, Two fizzing Wizzbees, four Cauldron Cakes and about twenty Fizzy Wizzys later I felt terribly sick to my stomach, yet abnormally satisfied. I sat cross-legged in my seat with Calix in my lap reading through my Defense Against the Dark Arts text book while Theodore finished some last minute homework that he had been delaying all summer. With each page I read I became more fascinated with the ways of dark wizards, what were their beliefs and why were they ready to kill for it? The entire subject enticed me making me want to learn as much as I possibly could before the end of my years of Hogwarts.

My stomach churned as the train went around a bin making me feel like I would be sick at any moment, I set my book down a mumbled about going to the bathroom to Theo then made my way quickly of the compartment. I hurriedly got to the bathroom and washed my face with cold water, hoping the queasiness would pass. When it finally it did I opened the bathroom door and started back to my compartment until I noticed a boy sitting completely alone looking dreadfully miserable.

After a moment of hesitancy I reached for the handle and pulled it open just enough to make the boy look up from the floor in confusion. "Um...Hello, I'm sorry for intruding but when I passed by I saw that you were alone and I wanted to know if you wanted any company...?" I said slowly watching as his confusion turned to consideration then to contentment. He nodded his head in the direction of the seat opposing his own with a slight flush to his cheeks; I smiled at his quiet gesture and sat down hoping this boy was as nice as he seemed. "I'm Kendra Cullwell, by the way," I prompted, hoping to get the boy's name and get rid of the awkward silence.

"M- My name is R- Remus Lupin," his stutter was completely endearing and the gauche sweater pull afterword's was even more so. I studied the boy- Remus –his viridescent eyes stood out from his pale skin and shaggy sepia colored hair. At first glance you wouldn't notice it, but if you looked closely you could see a clutter of thoughts concealed behind those bright green eyes. I didn't realize it then but someday, I would be the one who would unravel those thoughts, and I would be the one who discovers the fears that hide behind the eyes of Remus Lupin.

Hey guys, this chapter is pretty long so I hope you like it, it took me a pretty long time to write it but it was totally worth it! comments are appreciated, so please leave one and tell me what you thought!

~Laurelai