The Tale of the Marauders (Marauders Era Love story : Sirius/ Severus Fanfic)

Becoming Animagi (Year 3)

Liza P.O.V

After a few months, we were slowly getting through with our plan. The Marauder's map was slowly coming along as we learned more charms. The trick was getting the entire layout of the school with all its passages. After learning the revelio charm, we were able to uncover new passages as we surveyed the grounds. The cloak was a huge help as we could sneak around after hours. The only worry we had was avoiding Filch who was taking more sweeps lately, probably to catch us. The only hitch in our plan was being able to track everyone which we couldn't ask about. Tonight, we decided to finally go into the restricted section to get the last pieces: charm book & animagi recipe. We just need to work on our plan during lunch.

"So how are we going to get into the library undetected when half of us won't have the cloak?" Peter nervously asked

"Liza, is wickedly good at potions. I bet she can make a nasty sleeping draught?" Siri offered as I smack his arm

"Yes I can but how are we going to get Filch & Mrs. Norris eat it genius?" I fired back which got James thinking

"He seems to have a thing for our DADA teacher. Why not spike a sweet from her?" james suggested

"Cats love milk so we could spike a saucer." Siri added which made everyone excited

"Those aren't rubbish ideas. It would actually work but there's one thing. When are we going to catch him?" I asked

"Before he starts his walk. It's risky but the only time we'll know where he is." Remus said which made everyone squirm

"He's right. That's the only chance or else he'll catch the lookouts." I defended him

"Ok. We meet in the common room when everyone's asleep. When will the potion be ready?" James said as everyone huffed in agreement

"I can make it during dinner so it'll be ready by 22:00 (10:00pm). I just need the cloak to slip into the room of requirements & get back." I said

"Ok, you're brilliant." James smiled as he ruffled my head, "Paddy, Mooney & Wormtail are the lookouts while we go into the restricted section. Keep communications strictly between our minds so we can slip out. Let's get cracking."

All of us ran to charms to avoid getting a lesson from Flickwick. We slipped into our seats before class started & were a panting mess from sprinting. Sev gave me a serious look which meant that we would talk later. I began to blush from my nerves since I couldn't tell him the truth. Cissy & Reggie gave me sympathetic looks to help calm & focus me. It actually worked a bit but I dreaded dinner since I knew that he'd ask. He wouldn't stop until he got the truth from me which would waste valuable time.

I kept my cheery attitude as I enjoyed being with my friends. Dinner was pleasant as I caught up with the girls while the boys were being obnoxious. James failed at flirting with Lils again which was the best moment of the night. While everyone was focused on food or gossip, I feigned stomach pain to signal Siri to lead me out. He got the hint & eagerly went to help me as I leaned on him. As we were exiting the hall, I felt some one staring at us & caught Sev's angry face before he stormed back in. I did my best to hold back tears as I didn't want him to get the wrong impression. Luckily, Siri didn't notice & stuck to the plan as he led me to the room of requirements.

"Here's the cloak. Be careful coming back." Siri reminded me when we got inside

"Thanks. Pff, you're the one that always needs it. Don't worry I will." I replied before shoving him to the escape door, "Hurry before you get caught."

"I'm going. You're so bossy, love." Siri joked before he left

Time to get to work. I thought as I saw my potion set & the recipe