2 definitions by Im here to educate you Muggles
Map created by James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew (Characters in the Harry Potter franchise) They are also known as the Marauders, or Prongs,Padfoot,Moony, and Wormtail, in that order. This map allows the holder to view the entire layout of Hogwarts, including secret rooms, and can view where any person is going at any time, and can see through any disguise, or potion/spell that is meant to change ones identity. It is activated by "I solemnly swear I am up to no good" If it is opened in any other way (or attempted to) the parchment will spew insults at you
"James Potter and his crew smirked proudly at each other as they viewed their newest, and greatest, creation: The Marauders Map."
by Im here to educate you Muggles March 12, 2017
Phrase used to 'close' the Marauders Map, making it blank and causing it to appear as a normal piece of parchment until the words "I solemnly swear I am up to no good" are spoken, which activate it. (Part of the Harry Potter book series)
"As Sirius Black noticed Snivellus Snape come around the corner, he cried 'Mischief Managed' and the Marauders Map became blank."
by Im here to educate you Muggles March 12, 2017