(A/N: Hiya all. Short chapter today, but I'll make it up. Yep. Oh yea, just a few things to explain: I made a rather large error on my part in explaining a few things. Forgot about Bella being a Death Eater, so shush. I'll fix it soon. As for those saying Harry should be turned back, unfortunately my muse is going to leave him like that, at least until Moldy- Voldy is defeated. My intentions for the latter chapters of this story work better if I keep him this way. Sorry if it offends anyone.

lucidity: Shh...be very quiet, I'm hunting Death Eaters. Heh, sorry, yea, I did realize that about Bella not too long ago. I plan on fixing that tomorrow and reloading the chapter.

RavenRose: Yes, I definitely agree with you that females are more adaptable. I have a rather...interesting family to say the least and it's a good thing that I didn't have any brothers or things could've gotten messy. My sister and I were more readily able to accept things than my father was so I speak from personal experience as well. And things like rape and abuse, I can't stand writing it as I've been emotionally abused in the past and recreating scenes similar to that can be rather...difficult on myself so I choose to not include them.

lostdreamer23: I err, spotted my mistake already before I got the reviews. I'm planning on fixing that this weekend. As for leaving Harry female, I do believe I put in my third chapter that my muse needed him to stay like that for the time being.

Gryphnwng: Plot bunnies are definitely little horrors! The twerps that they can be especially at 3 am in the morning when I have class the next day!

Nathalie: As you wish!

Geloalto: I didn't want to at first, but now I'm rather enjoying writing Harry as a female. Oh yes, the surprises that are in store for that girl...haha, my muse is going to demand to be paid overtime soon.

Manx: Female problems, well, those can be fun to write at times...As for dating, no, I didn't plan on including that in the story so you don't have to worry about that.

Sofia P.M: Aww! I feel special being your first person to review! hands over a large bar of Honeydukes Chocolate Oh no, I absolutely refuse to have Hazel date Ron. No way, no how.

So, on the little installment!)

The dark, lanky girl woke up the next morning and felt rather stiff from having been asleep for so long. It was about midday already and since breakfast was long gone, she assumed that it might be a good idea to get down to the kitchen before lunch was history as well. It took a few minutes to get the still rather unfamiliar clothing on and picked a deep purple outfit that had been supplied. Somehow Severus had already placed an entire wardrobe of female clothing in Hazel's room. She hurried to brush out her silky hair that had snarls embedded in it from the tossing and turning at night.

"Ahh, there you are Harry...er, Hazel," Snape muttered, quickly correcting himself from the mistake. She smirked, loving to see the once impenetrable mask of the greasy git of a potions master broken when having to correct himself. The house elf set a large lunch in front of her and gave a stare that told her she'd better eat if she knew what was good for her. Hazel quietly conceded, knowing that her father was already on her case for being so skinny.

A moment later a tapping sound came from the window and outside was a large black raven with a Hogwarts letter in its care. Trekni opened the window and allowed the bird to come in and deliver the letter. It hooted angrily until Hazel put a knut in the pouch and fed it an Owl Treat. Inside was the usual letter, supplies needed, and to her surprise, OWL results.

Dear Miss. Potter, Enclosed are your OWL results from the previous year. Congratulations and good luck in your future plans.

Potions- O

Transfiguration- E

Defense Against the Dark Arts- O

History of Magic- P

Astronomy- A

Care of Magical Creatures- O

Divination- D

Charms- E

Herbology- E

Severus blinked; he was stunned that his daughter had been able to pull off an O on her potions exam. Over the summer, his beliefs that the Snape potion gene hadn't been passed down weren't marred by the Animagus potion disaster. He couldn't resist though, the girl already knew how to break down his defenses and he gave her a quick squeeze and said just how proud he was.

"Although, I must say you will not be continuing your time in that old fraud's class next year. That should free up some time for you to somehow keep your grades up to what they are in here."

Hazel groaned loudly; she'd never had anyone care about what her grades actually were before this and didn't look too happy at the news either. Another thought crept into her mind- Howlers. She'd have to watch out for those this year, especially if Snape decided to disguise his voice in the letter.

"Hazel? Are you okay?"

"Huh? Oh, sorry dad. Just remembered that if I'm doing poorly in a class, someone's going to be on my case now. Never have had that ...lovely experience before."

The older wizard smirked, "And I know one potion professor who will be greatly upset if a certain student's potion grade drops."

"Who? Malfoy?" She asked innocently, although it was hard to keep a grin off her face. Snape smacked his head onto the table and let out a long groan.

"You evidently didn't get Lily's intelligence..."

"So I got your brain."

"..."

Hazel beamed; she couldn't help it. Turning an insult around said by her father was hard enough, but to turn it back on him was near impossible. Severus was still scowling as he'd never been one to take an insult lightly, and at that moment a Lily-kitten was clawing up his leg. Sighing loudly, he scooped up the kitten and tickled behind its ears.

"Looks like it's back to Diagon Alley..." Snape muttered, not particularly happy to have Hazel in his advanced potions class as he was going to have to treat her just as he had before.

"Diagon Alley? Why?"

"Because I refuse to let you run around in my class without the proper potion ingredients or equipment. Possibly a cauldron with a ward on it as to the fact that Draco Malfoy might have other intentions than letting you brew in peace," His brow furrowed, "And if he wouldn't know who you were, I'd say he'd have even more intentions that definitely would not be pleasant."

Her eyes widened at that remark, shrinking down into the chair to attempt to dislodge the thought from her mind. It was something she'd completely forgotten about before and didn't want to be thinking about now. At least she wouldn't have to worry about Ron doing anything he wasn't supposed to.

Hazel finished her lunch, feeling slightly queasy from being forced to eat so much at one time, and excused herself from the table. The house still was quite large compared to what she was used to in the summer time. Much of the house was done in dark cherry wood trim and dark blue and silver accents. This was much to Hazel's relief since she had assumed it would've been in the Slytherin colors. She wandered for a bit, snooping in on rooms that weren't locked and found some rather interesting furniture that could spruce up her own room a bit.

Starting to get bored with the exploring game, she turned into the next room, hoping that it would prove more appealing than the others. What she hadn't noticed was it was the room next to hers- Severus's. A moment later she realized what it must be and was surprised to find it wasn't entirely black. The bed was done in a deep purple color with copper color trim while the dressers were made out of dark walnut. A big grin spread across her face as she tiptoed over to her father's clothing. HA! Ron owes me a sickle! Hazel smirked, finding the underpants drawer and winning the bet over if Snape wore boxers or briefs. Any sensible man knew that boxers were much more pleasant than briefs and Severus was no exception.

"WHAT IN MERLIN'S NAME IS GOING ON IN HERE?!?!"

Hazel looked behind her in horror. Severus was standing in the doorway with a look of death upon his face. The girl's face paled with fear as she tried to scoot out of the room, but was blocked.

"Would you mind telling me just what you were doing in here?"

She gulped, "I, uh, was lost?"

"Try again."

"I was wandering around the house and exploring the unlocked rooms and found yours by accident and well, Ron and I had a bet and I guess I just won and, and..." Her face flushed a dark red as she mumbled her story.

"I see. Now pray tell why my boxers are so entertaining."

He'd never seen Harry stumble over words so much and lack the ability to complete a coherent thought. As much as he wanted to be mad, he found himself unable to. Being caught in this type of situation and having to retell it was punishment enough for anyone. Instead he just rolled his eyes and muttered something indecipherable.

The rest of the month was relatively uneventful, Severus working on his potions and once in awhile calling upon his daughter to help out and improve her skills. They did indeed make another trip into Diagon Alley as Hazel needed new school robes fitted, much to Madam Malkin's amusement of Harry's new look. He purchased her a new cauldron with the hopes that Malfoy's tricks wouldn't be able to enter this one.

About a week before the term was scheduled to start, Hazel awoke one morning to find a rather unexpected 'surprise.' Her stomach was queasy and sore, while her head was pounding.

"DAD!!!" She screeched, moving downstairs despite the very dizzy feeling she was getting from standing up right away. "IS THERE SOMETHING YOU FORGOT TO TELL ME WHEN I AGREED TO STAY LIKE THIS?!?"

Severus looked at the pale girl, who had lightened a skin tone shade or two in one night, and tried to comprehend what she was babbling about. It dawned on him a moment later and averted his gaze from the angry girl as he attempted to enlighten her.

"I uh, guess so..." He coughed, and suddenly disappeared and a moment later was back with a very dazed looking Hermione. "Miss Granger, would you be so kind as to explain a few 'important facts' of womanhood to my daughter?"

Hermione had to suppress a giggle as she realized what Severus needed her to do that he, himself was unable to explain without turning various shades of red and exhausting his supply of "umm's." Much to Snape's relief, Hermione grabbed Hazel by the hand and pulled her into a nearby room to lecture the relatively new girl about the facts of life.

Severus groaned in pain as his mark started burning. He hadn't been called since Harry had come and in the events, had almost forgotten why there was no summoning. Gritting his teeth, he poked his head into the nearby room where Miss Granger and Hazel were sitting.

"Hazel, Miss Granger, I need you two to stay here and do not leave the house under any circumstances. Right now I am being summoned and most likely there is to be Death Eater activity about. Miss Granger, you are welcome to use my owl to contact your parents to let them know of your delay for I'm not certain when I'll return."

With that, he donned his robes and Apparated off, leaving Hazel's eyes wide open with fright, fearing the worst to come. Hermione hugged the girl, attempting to comfort her as she knew that Hazel was scared. A bit later, a screech ricocheted about the room as a terrible burning came from Hazel's scar, leaving her completely incapacitated for the moment.

(A/N: Sorry it was such a short chapter!!! I'll make up for it next time, I swear! Really! My muse might attempt to kick in over the weekend and I'll be able to write more!

Oh yea, cliffhangers are a specialty of mine once my stories get going. You've been forewarned. Muhaha.)