(JK Rowling Own all that is Harry Potter)

The prequel to: Black the unexpected present.

Set in the Marauders era… the year 1975.

Chapter 1. The introduction.

The year is 1975; In the Muggle world, radio stations play the latest hits. Bye bye baby (By The Bay City Rollers) and Stand by your man (By Tammy Wynette).

Movie goers, are terrorized out of the sea by the blockbuster Jaws, and glued to their seats watching Jack Nicholson, in One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest.

Shows such as, The Sweeney, Saturday night live and Wheel of Fortune, is a regular part of a family's relaxing evening at home, in front of the television.

They mourned the loss that year, of actors such as Susan Hayward and Moe Howard (One of the three stooges), and a boy was born in May of 1975, his name, soon to be known throughout the sporting world, David Beckham.

In politics, American President Gerald Ford, brought home the young troops from a long fought out battle in Vietnam. Harold Wilson was in his second year as Prime Minister of England and a young woman by the name of Margaret Thatcher, was elected leader of the Conservative Party in England.

In the obscured wizarding world, life for most witches and wizards had taken a frightening turn for the worse, their tranquil lives, are now threatened, as a formidable wizard, once known to a few as Tom Marvolo Riddle, now brought fear and terror to the lives of everyday wizarding families. Almost unrecognizable, as the person he once was… he now goes by the name of Lord Voldemort. With his pure blood preaching's and an unadulterated hatred of anything Muggle, in the Wizarding society. He is most regrettably gathering more followers. With his loyal Death-eaters at his side, the war is underway and both Muggle and wizard alike face an unspeakable future.

Gilbert Wimple, is the current Minister for Magic, but in a few short years, he would face humiliation and demotion and be replaced by an up and coming Ministry Witch, Millicent Bagnold.

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, (Order of Merlin first class and Grand Sorcerer) was about to begin his fifth year as Headmaster, of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

For a group of fifth year student at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and wizardry, their lives were on an unavoidable course, which would bring new alliances, new-found challenges, changes in opinions and eventually the ultimate sacrifice in one form or another.

The four Marauders:

James Potter: also known as Potter, Prongs and Toerag. (Pureblood) Born 27th March 1960. Tall, slim build with brown un-kept hair. The Gryffindor Chaser, a brilliant student and incredibly annoying practical joker.

James is the only son, to Beth and Charles Potter. Known around Hogwarts as a wise arse, with an over confident streak and a blatant disregard for any rules. James has an on going and growing aversion to a certain gang of Slytherin's, especially one Severus Snape.

Sirius Black: also known as Padfoot. (Pureblood) Born 23rd December 1959. Tall, athletic build with black hair and hauntingly good looks. The Gryffindor Keeper, also a Brilliant student and along with James, caused havoc around Hogwarts. Sirius is the Eldest son to Medea and Orion Black, and older brother to Regulus, a fourth year student in Slytherin.

Also overly confident, Sirius is popular with most girls at school but at home it is a different story. The growing discord over Lord Voldermort and his followers is about to bring his home life crashing down around him.

Remus. J Lupin: also known as Moony (Half-blood) Born 10th March 1960. Average height and build with light sandy coloured hair. Gryffindor. A quiet and yet hard working student. Remus learnt early on in his first couple of years at Hogwarts, exactly who he could trust. James, Sirius and Peter had not only become his best friends, they along with Lily and Jess helped him through his most difficult times. As a child, his then father angered a malicious Werewolf by the name of Greyback, seeking revenge Greyback attacked the young Remus, leaving him scarred for life. His father unable to deal with his son's affliction left. Remus lives with his mother Bethany Lupin.

Peter Pettigrew: also known as Wormtail. (Half-blood) Born 15th August 1960. Short compared to the others, he has colourless hair and a mousey appearance. Gryffindor. Peter struggles to keep up with Sirius and James' brilliance, he was never quite in their league, talent wise, but with their help he managed to keep reasonable grades at school. He tends to hero-worship both Sirius and James and follows them constantly, even joining in some of there more inappropriate pranks. Peter's father died at a young age and he grew up the youngest son of Doreen Pettigrew.

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Lily Evans. Also known as Lil and Evans (Muggle-born), Born 30th January 1960. Of average height, slender build, with long red hair and beautiful green eyes, a very attractive girl. Gryffindor. The smartest witch of her times, Lily rarely struggled with her new found life as a Witch. Lily is the younger of two daughters born to Muggle Parents, Rose and John Evans. Lily's sister, Petunia is also a Muggle and despises Lily and her "Freaky friends" as Petunia constantly refers to them. Petunia's Jealousy towards her sister was instigated when Lily, at age eleven, received her letter to Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and wizardry. Both her parents were extremely proud.

Jessathena Ciappara: Also known as Jessica and Jess (Pureblood). Born 6th June 1960. Shorter than her friends, with a slender build and long dark brown hair, also a pretty girl. Ravenclaw. She has a close friendship with Lily and Remus, though unlike Lily she is only an average student. Jessica comes from a pureblood family. She is the only daughter to Guinevere Ciappara; she has an older brother Nikolas.

Jessica's real father is unknown to her. Malaki Ciappara, Guinevere's husband and father to Nikolas, has never accepted Jessica as even a step-daughter and can often be cruel towards her. Jessica is outspoken about what she believes in and often voices her opinions at inappropriate times.

Molly O'grady: Also known as Mol. (Half-blood) Born 16th February 1960. Tall and average build, with short shoulder length brown hair. Gryffindor. Molly has a close friendship with both Lily and Jessica. An average student Molly spends most of her time daydreaming. She likes the attention from the Hogwarts boys and is often a flirt. Molly is the youngest daughter to Gilford O'grady (A talented wizard in his day) and Kathy O'grady (A Muggle). Molly has eight older brothers.

Like Jessica, Molly can be very outspoken.

Pippa Harris: Also known as Pip. (Muggle-born) Born 16th August 1960. A petite girl with short reddish brown hair. Hufflepuff. Pippa is a quiet reserved girl, who Lily took under her wing in their third year, when Pippa was being bullied and harassed by a gang of Slytherin student. Pippa is a clever and talented witch that keeps mostly to herself. She is the only daughter of Muggle parents David and Thelma Harris. Her shy, quiet nature tends to be a focus for bullies.

Severus Snape: Also Known as Sev, Greasy haired git and Snivellus. (Half-blood) Born 9th January. Tall and lanky, with greasy long-ish black hair and a large hook nose. Slytherin. Severus is a clever wizard, using his skills to excel in both Potions and Defense against the Dark Arts. He has a very close bond with Lily Evans, his underlying love for her sometimes bordering on obsessive-ness as he can not tolerate anyone one else being friendly to her. He also has a growing hatred for James Potter and Sirius Black.

Severus is the only son to Tobias Snape (A Muggle) and Eileen Prince (A witch). He has a loving relationship with his mother; his relationship with his father is one of abuse. Severus tends to stay hidden when his father has been drinking.

Regulus Black: also known as Reg (Pureblood) Born 11th November 1960. Tall and handsome like his brother. The Slytherin seeker, Regulus is in his fourth year at Hogwarts, but is known to hang around an unsavory gang of Slytherin students in their fifth, which included Snape, Crouch, Lestrange, Avery, Nott, Mulciber, Rosier and Wilkes.

Regulus is the younger son of Medea and Orion Black and brother to Sirius Black. Gifted like his brother, Regulus finds he has a natural talent for magic, and masters both Potions and the Dark arts.

Bartemius Crouch Jr: Also known as Barty. (Pureblood) Born 8th December 1959. An arrogant air about his looks, of average height and build. Slytherin. Barty is in his fifth year at Hogwarts but can mix it with the best seventh year students, he is a brilliant student excelling in all his subjects. He is the only son to, Ministry wizard, Bartemius Crouch Snr and Evelyn Crouch.

Rabastan Lestrange: Also known as Rab. (Pureblood) Born 25th March 1960. Tall and rather plain looking . Slytherin. Rabastan is in his fifth year and a friend to, Barty Crouch Jr, Severus Snape and two other fifth year Slytherin's, Marcus Mulciber and Edgar Avery. A student of average standing, he preferred to squander his time cursing unsuspecting victims. Rabastan is the youngest son of Artemius and Fifi Lestrange. His older brother Rodolphus has recently became engaged to Bellatrix Black, a cousin of Sirius Black.

In times of war very few are granted the time to be just teenagers. New relationships will be formed, and once trusted friendships put to the ultimate test. Their lives are rapidly changing, and with a little encouragement in the right direction, new friendships and love will flourish.

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