Book One in the Marauders Series The year is 1971, a new group of students are starting at Hogwarts. Among these children are James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, Remus Lupin, Lily Evans, and Severus Snape. Within this group, some will make friendships, even in the first week, that will last a lifetime. For others, however, friendship doesn't seem possible. Their first year will start the foundation for the next seven years of their lives. -Please Read The Introduction-