The next day, Rowan felt groggy, and her eyes stung her as she felt around for her alarm clock. She reached to shut it off, when something caught her eyes. Something gold and glistening resting next to her alarm clock. It was a Galleon.

Not just any Galleon, it was the Dumbledore's Army Galleon, the ones Hermione had given them. It was spinning rapidly, which could only mean that it was time for another meeting. Rowan crawled out of bed and dressed herself in her uniform. Just as she was about to walk out of the dormitory, she turned back and grabbed the Galleon. Stuffing it in one of her pockets.

Before she went down into the Great Hall she left the castle and headed to the Owlery. She had to write to Deakon and tell him about the next meeting that was to take place that night.

After Constantine took off, Rowan made her way back to the castle to have breakfast before going to her first lesson of the day. Which was Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid. When she entered the Great Hall she was greeted with loud chatter and laughter. Rowan caught sight of Harry sitting at the Gryffindor table, surrounded by Hermione, Ron and Ginny. Who was sitting particularly close to Harry. This made Rowan grin, thinking of her thoughts a few weeks ago as she took her seat alone at the Slytherin table. She helped herself to some toast just as the owls flew in to deliver the post. However, she knew she wouldn't be getting any post today, as Constantine had just left to deliver her letter to Deakon. As such, Rowan continued to eat her toast, preferring to keep to herself at the moment. She reached into her leather bag and took out her copy of Hogwarts, a History. As she was reading the chapter on Protection Charms in and around Hogwarts, she suddenly got an eye-full of newspaper. When she looked up she found Hermione, with a worried look on her face. She had just thrown down The Daily Prophet, the wizard newspaper. Rowan couldn't help but look around her self-consciously; as most other Slytherin students found it odd that a Gryffindor was at their table.

"Have you read it yet?" Hermione said, her voice slightly quivering. Rowan could only shake her head and take the newspaper. The headline was very clear. Soon, Rowan found her hands shaking and a headache starting to form just above her eyes. The words stung.

Hogsmeade Café Owner Murdered by Death Eaters

"Loving, caring and always put a smile on your face." That's how most people thought of Madam Puddifoot, 46, a tearoom owner and resident of Hogsmeade Village. Sadly, the village was shocked last night when they discovered her body just inside the tearoom kitchen after closing. Mr. Quinones, a resident of Hogsmeade saw the gleaming green skull hovering over the cafés roof; he rushed in to see what had happened.

The tea room was often a haven for students of Hogwarts to visit on all their Hogsmeade weekends, now however, the tearoom is likely to be closed until the murder or murders are caught.

The was no comment from the Puddifoot family or the Ministry of Magic. Continued on pg. 6.

When Rowan looked back up at Hermione, she was sitting down across from her. Arms folded across her chest. Rowan's eyes were gleaming and her forehead was furrowed. She couldn't believe they had gone after Madam Puddifoot. As far as Rowan was concerned, she wasn't even a part of the Order. Why the random murder?

"You now this is serious. A Death Eater attack this close to Hogwarts..." Hermione said her voice deep and quiet. Although Rowan knew she should be concerned about the murder, but she was more concerned with the fact that they had been so close to Deakon. She shook the thought from her mind and turned her eyes back to Hermione. Who seemed to have been talking to her this whole time.

"…So he's going to be at the meeting right?" Hermione asked, and Rowan found herself not knowing what to say since she hadn't heard much of what Hermione had just said.

"What?" Rowan asked. She tried to ignore the disapproving look Hermione had just given her.

"I asked if Deakon was going to be at the meeting tonight?" She asked again. This time Rowan had heard. Rowan nodded.

"Yeah, I'm meeting him and Nazz outside the castle at 10:30." Rowan answered, even though she wasn't sure it was entirely true. She had just only learned about the meeting this morning, it was short notice. Though, when she met Hermione's eyes, she looked pleased. The last thing Rowan wanted was Hermione on her case. She heard how bossy she could get with Ron and Harry.

When the clock tower started to chime, both the girls knew it was time for their first lesson of the day. Hermione promptly stood up.

"See you tonight then." She said as she went back over to the Gryffindor table, grabbed her books and left with Harry and Ron. Rowan finished her food and left the Great Hall as well. She headed out of the Entrance Hall and onto the grounds as she headed towards Hagrid's hut on the edge of the Forbidden Forest.

When she arrived, she happily greeted Hagrid. Who only gave a half-hearted 'hello' back. He hadn't been the same since Lynn was kidnapped. She was Hagrid's apprentice, due to her fierce love of animals that almost rivaled Hagrid's. She always assisted him during lessons and could often be found at Hagrid's hut during the day, talking with him about various magical creatures. This was another reason why Rowan hoped that Lynn was still alive. For Hagrid's sake. All throughout the lesson, Rowan had a far off look in her eyes. She always had a far off look these days, ever since Lynn was kidnapped. Also, on top of it, she was worried about Deakon. What if the Death Eaters knew he was there? He had always been outspoken about his dislike of Dark Wizards. What if something terrible had happened to him?

She would just have to wait to find out.