The year is 1971. The First Wizarding War has begun and Voldemort's strength is growing. It began with the giants, the werewolves and those largely shunned by the wizarding community; eager for change, they flocked to support the Dark Lord's cause. Many pure-blood extremists and power hungry individuals followed, believing, like Voldemort, in the persecution of muggle-borns.
So far, the Ministry of Magic insists that all is well, and that Voldemort's followers (the so-called 'Death Eaters') will be captured and dealt with. To the Auror Office's credit, the cells of Azkaban are becoming cramped. However, with ever more incidents and deaths reported in the Daily Prophet, many believe the danger is growing.

Amidst all the fear, Hogwarts remains a place of safety and learning and carries on, much as it has since 990 AD. As Hogwarts prepares to welcome students new and old, the Sorting Hat has rehearsed a new song, the house elves have conjured up a sumptuous, all-you-can-eat feast, Peeves is looking forward to dropping bags of flour on Ickle Firsties, and the giant squid is largely indifferent to the goings on.
The only thing that has changed besides the staircases, is that a new willow tree has been planted on the grounds. A Whomping Willow, to be precise. Luckily, no one has questioned Headmaster Dumbledore on the matter. It would be difficult to explain to a concerned parent why it was a good idea to place a violent, cantankerous tree on school premises.

Still, for the moment, the school remains tranquil, awaiting the arrival of the Hogwarts Express.


Enter James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew.
They were The Marauders, and this is their story.







---------------------------

Character List

Taken
Remus Lupin & James Potter - (Mimblewimble)
Sirius Black & Peter Pettigrew- (BoneBrain)