Everything is changing. Becoming animagi is proving far harder than the marauders had thought, since they're actually planning to attempt it this year. The OWLs are getting closer and closer, a war is brewing just outside Hogwarts grounds, Remus' transformations are getting more and more painful, Sirius' family is as bad as ever, James' nightmares that had been going on since summer started are only getting more vivid and worrying, Peter's thoughts are getting more and more consumed with worry about not only his life when he attempts transforming, but also worry about Remus' well being, and-to top it all off-some more than platonic feelings are growing between two unsuspecting friends. The Marauders fifth year at Hogwarts is looking to be full of surprises. Disclaimer: I do not own the characters-they're JK Rowling's-although I do own my OCs. Warning: Child abuse mild vulgar language (The title might be changing in the future and the cover probably will be.)