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Lilly Evans was patrolling the halls, by herself. She had tried to find a substitute to take James's place. Honest. Okay, one person. She had asked Remus, but he had gotten uncomfortable and had said he couldn't do it. Marauder buisness. Lily thought. And besides, James wouldn't find out. Hopefully, anyway. Lilly remembered the look on James's face, and shuddered.

" Hey Lilly!" James called.."

Lilly swung around to let him catch up. " What do you need?" Lilly said warmly.

James smilied his brilliant smile at her. "Uh, I'm busy on Friday. I know we're susposed to do patrols, so do you think you can find another person to do patrols with?"

" Of course I can. No problem. Have fun!"Lilly said, a little downcast at the thought of having to do patrols without James. She had begun to really like James, and they always had a good time during patrols.

" Promise me." James ordered, his easy going glint in his eyes gone, replaced by an intensity that made Lilly want to step back.

" Seriously?" Lilly asked, a little nervous etching in her voice.

"Humour me." James said seriously.

Lilly sighed. "I promise."

Lilly sighed. She had started patrols late because she had lost track of time studying. The castle's halls were dark, striking a spooky mood. Lilly shuddered. At least she hadn't seen any sign of life. Lilly turned another corner, and was instantly picked kicked, hopefully to catch her attacker. She struggled,but her attacker's grip didn't lessen. Then, she did the last possible thing. She screamed.

James Potter walked quietly through the halls when her heard a loud, ear splitting scream. His hand instinctively flew to his pocket, snatching the Marauder's Map. He searched for the source, and once found, sprinted threw the hallway. Please don't let me be too late.

Lilly was thrown into an empty classroom. She hit the ground with a thud and she moaned in pain. Avery and Mulciber walked in after.

" Look who decided to show up. A little late aren't you?" Avery sneered.

Mulciber leaned down and tied and gagged Lilly, grabbing her wand in the process.

" I don't know why you bother. Our source says Potter is in his dorm." Avery said.

" I don't trust our source." Mulciber hissed.

"Well she oughta know." Avery sneered.

Mulciber smirked and untied the gag. " Where's Potter?"

" I don't know!" Lilly cried.

Mulciber laughed gleefully. " Are you sure?"

" Yes!"

" I don't believe you. Crucio!" '

Lilly screamed as a unbearable pain overwelmed her body.

Avery smirked as Mulciber laughed again. " Scream Mudblood. No one will here you."

Mulciber grabbed Lilly's hair and made her look at him. "Now, where is Potter?"

" I don't know!" Lilly screamed.

The door opened, and a short, fat man walked in.

Peter Pettigrew.

Thanks for reading the first chapter. Hope you enjoyed it.