Rating:
PG-13
House:
Schnoogle
Ships:
James Potter/Lily Evans
Characters:
Remus Lupin
Genres:
General
Era:
1970-1981 (Including Marauders at Hogwarts)
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix Half-Blood Prince
Stats:
Published: 05/21/2004
Updated: 08/25/2009
Words: 504,130
Chapters: 47
Hits: 38,685

Three Animagi and a Werewolf

Holly Marsh

Story Summary:
Four different boys. Four different backgrounds. Four different tales. When these four come together, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is never quite the same again. And yet, as the most evil wizard of all times begins to rise, these four friends are forced to discover that there are much more important things than dungbombs and firecrackers, and life itself is fragile ...``This is a prequel story, starting with the early years of the Marauders and accompanying them, their families and the friends (and enemies) they make through school and the first war against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters.

Chapter 01
05/21/2004

Four different boys. Four different backgrounds. Four different tales. When these four come together, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is never quite the same again. And yet, as the most evil wizard of all times begins to rise, these four friends are forced to discover that there are much more important things than dungbombs and firecrackers, and life itself is fragile ...

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Chapter 02
05/31/2004

Introducing Mr. Wormtail ...

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Chapter 03
06/08/2004

... Padfoot

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Chapter 04
06/08/2004

... and Prongs.

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Chapter 05
06/14/2004

"Hello new students, girls and boys,

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Chapter 06
06/24/2004

As lessons begin, the first-years start to get their bearings and James stumbles upon his first mystery ...

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Chapter 07
08/13/2004

James and Sirius discover their friend's mysterious secret and devise a plan ...

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Chapter 08
11/19/2004

It's the Marauders' fourth year at Hogwarts, and finally they succeed in carrying out their plan ... and give themselves new nicknames.

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Chapter 09
12/24/2004

The four friends pass their first full moon together, and James plays the hero...

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Chapter 10
04/06/2005

The mysterious words of the Hogwarts Divination teacher give James and his friends some food for thought...

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Chapter 11
08/20/2005

At the start of their fifth year at Hogwarts, James Potter finds out unexpected facts from his mother's past, while Remus is offered a new occupation...

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Chapter 12
09/22/2005

Looking out of a Hogwarts, Severus notices something very interesting ... and Sirius comes up with a dangerous plot.

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While John Lupin witnesses a mysterious nightly gathering in Diagon Alley, his son Remus is offered friendship from an unexpected quarter.

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While Dumbledore reacts swiftly to the rise of Lord Voldemort and calls together a group of trusted friends, the Marauders find themselves unexpectedly accompanied on one of their nightly escapades, and James discovers something curious ...

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At Hogwarts, Christmas is a time for exchanging gifts, showing affection and having snowball fights. In his mysterious fortress, Lord Voldemort despises Christmas ... but receives news that might be classed as a gift anyway ...

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The Marauders spend the school holidays at the Lupins' cottage, the Death Eaters launch a terrible attack, and Bridget encounters two people she had never expected to see again ...

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It is the Marauders' last year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As they perform their last pranks and make the most of the time they have left there, relationships change unexpectedly, feelings surface and a terrible attack claims a life ...

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With their time at Hogwarts coming to an end, the Marauders prepare to begin new lives, while Severus Snape makes a new acquaintance of an astonishing kind ...

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Adjusting to life after Hogwarts takes some time and offers challenges never encountered before - for Severus, that includes going on a date; for the Marauders, it is the first day of work ...

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While Sirius and James get a bit of training, Peter and Remus have a little talk and Malcolm has a not entirely voluntary career change - and finds sympathy in unexpected quarters.

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Malcolm's plans become more definite, the Marauders have an interesting evening out involving an unwelcome encounter, and Remus gets an unexpected invitation ...

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Sirius expresses concern, Lily prepares for a wedding, Peter pays a visit to Hogwarts, John finds it's time he told his wife a little more than he had intended, and Aurora takes unexpected action ...

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Sirius offers some well-meant advice and Malcolm starts to carry out his plan, not realising just how much he could be hurting people.

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Severus continues his work on a mysterious potion, the Marauders plan a Halloween party and Malcolm's posing as a Death Eater puts him at the opposite end of a wand to the last person he had expected ...

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Peter and Remus get new jobs, James finds someone to comfort him, and the Halloween party is rudely interrupted ...

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Frank has a loss to deal with, John receives a disturbing letter, and Severus has an unexpected guest.

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Peter seeks help from a friend, Malcolm finds that his plan wasn't as perfect as he thought, Frank and Aurora take a trip with Moody, and Sirius makes a trip of his own.

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Bridget learns an unexpected truth, Malcolm realises what horrors are happening to him, Lothian receives a mission, and Laura Lovegood makes a dangerous discovery ...

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While those left behind deal with the reality and the possibility of loss, the rescuers encounter danger on Slytherin's Rock.

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Despite her fear of what news the day may bring, Bridget goes off to work as usual, while James rallies round for Lily and a wireless report causes Sirius to act a little rashly. Lance Lovegood and Faith, meanwhile, each find themselves sitting at the side of a sibling's bed, wondering if they will ever recover ...

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Remus finally summons the courage to tell Lily the truth, despite his fear of her reaction. Iris and Josie discuss art and life, and Aurora keeps her promise to visit Frank's family at Christmas ...

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Laura Lovegood receives a surprise visit that shows her she is not the only one dealing with more than physical scars, and Frank's dreams are shattered by some devastating news.

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While Malcolm is still coping with the after-effects of his imprisonment, Lily gets some help planning her wedding. Wedding bells chime for Lily and James, and Alice makes up her mind for better or worse.

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After Remus receives an unnerving proposition, Lily struggles to cope with the surplus of males in her kitchen. Meanwhile Lord Voldemort begins to find his need for a spy increasing, and Josephine realises she may have made a big mistake. Then Walden Macnair pays a visit to an old acquaintance ...

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Remus experiences some difficulties and receives unexpected support, while Philippa finds company to help her through her gloomy mood. Severus is confronted with an revelation he did not see coming, and Voldemort takes further power.

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Lily and James prepare for their first Christmas as a married couple, and Remus has an unexpected encounter. Bridget attempts to help Malcolm recover, and the Order fights a battle, at the end of which one of their number goes missing ...

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Remus uncovers the truth about how he got his bite, and the Pettigrews are told their daughter is missing. The search for Philippa is fruitless, and Josephine makes a stunning revelation. Finally, Peter Pettigrew discovers what has become of his sister.

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As a dear friend is buried, Hogwarts finds itself in need of a new teacher once again. Meanwhile, Josephine finds herself the target of some very unwelcome visitors, and the Ministry loses a couple of staff members.

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Severus learns some unexpected truths, while Frank experiences his worst fight yet - and makes an important acquaintance. Remus wakes up with a headache and a severe case of memory loss, and Dumbledore receives a visitor.

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Malcolm heads into danger to prove his nephew's innocence, while others decide that he needs help.

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John receives an offer for a new career and a birthday surprise, while the end of July brings important events.

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John takes up his new post, while the Death Eaters begin to strike out at individual members of the Order, and an unexpected reunion leads to a tragic death.

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While everyone is feeling the strain of the Order's recent losses, Peter is drawn deeper into Lord Voldemort's web, until finally the Dark Mark hovers over someone's home.

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While the Lupins deal with the reappearance of a spectre from the past, the Death Eaters continue their work of eliminating the Dark Lord's enemies.

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Lily and James go into hiding to protect themselves and their son. Sadly, they don't know how close the enemy really is...

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With the help of the remaining Order members, the Aurors set about reclaiming and rebuilding their world. But for some, the danger is not yet past.

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Years after the loss of their allies and the temporary defeat of Lord Voldemort, two old friends are reunited in time for one last war.

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