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written and I think you all will like where I take it. This story is starting to run away with me. It's already longer than my last two, but it has been fun to write. The reviews really help me want to write. Thanks to everyone that has reviewed this story so far.

Tara: The bludger is out but I think you might what will happen to Hank in future chapters.

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Several nights later Buffy and Oliver had just gotten back from patrol when they ran into Percy. They were talking and making a patrol of the hallway when they came upon two students.

"What're you doing down…I mean, what're you doing down here?" Crabbe/Ron asked surprised.

The three turned to look at the two. Buffy's eyes went wide when she realized that that was Harry and Ron. Goyle was wearing Harry's glasses.

"That's really none of your business." Buffy said trying to hold back her laughter.

"Well, get off to your dormitories," said Percy sternly. "It's not safe to go wandering around dark corridors these days."

"You three are."

"I am the Slayer. Nothing's going to attack us." Buffy told them. Her eyes trying to tell Ron he was pushing it.

"We happen to be school Prefect's. You, on the other hand, have no business wandering the corridors at this time of night. What're your names again?"

"Uh…I'm…" Harry started but was interrupted by Draco entrance.

"Crabbe! Goyle! Where have you two been? Pigging out in the Great Hall all this time? Why are you wearing glasses?"

"Uh, um, reading." Harry said sound exactly like Goyle.

"Reading?…I didn't know you could read. Hmm. And what're you doing down here, Weasley?"

"Mind your attitude, Malfoy. You want to show a bit more respect to a school prefect!"

"I see we still need to have that lesson in manners Draco. Percy is right. I'm seeing a lack of respect coming from you. I guess we can always go for fear. Remember what happened in the bookstore."

Malfoy gulped before turning and heading back the way he came. Ron and Harry hurried after him.

"That Peter Weasley-"

"Percy," Ron corrected Malfoy without thinking.

"Whatever. I've noticed him sneaking around a lot lately. And I bet I know what he's up to.

He thinks he's going to catch Slytherin's heir single-handled." They made it to the Slytherin picture and Draco turned to Crabbe and Goyle. "What's that new password again?"

"Er…" said Harry.

"Oh, yeah-pure-blood!" They moved to the common room. "Well, sit down. You'd never know the Weasley's were Purebloods, the way they behave. They're an embarrassment to the wizarding world. All of them. What's wrong with you, Crabbe?"

"Stomach-ache." Ron replied.

"Did you see what Summers was wearing? She can teach me manners anytime."

Harry almost choked on the water he was sipping. He never thought Malfoy would have the hots for Buffy.

"You know, I'm surprised the Daily Prophet hasn't done a report on all these attacks. I suppose Dumbledore's trying to hush it all up. Father always said that Dumbledore was the worst thing that ever happened to this place.

"You're wrong!" Harry responded.

"What? You think there's someone here who's worse than Dumbledore? Well, do you?"

"Harry Potter?"

"Good one, Goyle. You're absolutely right. Saint Potter. And people actually think that he's the heir of Slytherin?" Ron's jaw dropped making Crabbe look even more clueless.

"But then you must have some idea who's behind it all."

"You know I don't, Goyle. I told you yesterday. How many times do I have to tell you? Is this yours?" He picked up a small package from the table. "But my father did say this: it's been fifty years since the Chamber was opened. He wouldn't tell me who opened it, only that they were expelled. They're probably still in Azkaban."

"Azkaban?" Harry asked puzzled.

"Azkaban-the wizard prison, Goyle. Honestly, if you were any slower you'd be going backwards. The last time the Chamber of Secrets was opened, a Mudblood died. So it's only a matter of time before one of them is killed this time. As for me, I hope it's Granger. What's the matter with you two? You're acting very…odd."

Both Harry and Ron were trying very hard not to blow their cover but they wanted to hit Malfoy badly.

"It's his stomach-ache." Harry replied. Underneath his breath he spoke to Ron. "Calm down."

"Father says to keep my head down and let the heir of Slytherin get on with it. He says the school needs ridding of all the Mudblood filth, but not to get mixed up in it. Of course, he's got a lot on his plate at moment. You know the Ministry of Magic raided our manor last week? Yeah…luckily, they didn't find much. Father's got some very valuable Dark Arts stuff. But luckily, we've got our own secret chamber under the drawing-room floor…"

Malfoy's attention was on the package he fumbled with in his hands.

"S-scar!"

"Hair!"

"Hey, where are you going?" Draco demanded.

"Medicine for my stomach." Ron grunted.

The two hurried out of the Slytherin tower and back to the bathroom.

Buffy had been having suspicions about the man that was calling himself her father. He would disappear most nights telling her that he had some work to do. Her slayer senses seemed to be telling her to check out the man's story. Several months had passed and Giles and Hank were still battling for custody over Buffy. Temporary custody of Buffy had been given to Hank Summers until a trial could take place. She was tired. She was doing twice the school learning now. She was going to a Muggle high school plus continuing her education at Hogwarts. The trips back and forth to Hogwarts were wearing her thin. Every day Snape, McGonagall, Dumbledore or one of the other teachers that could apparate would come and pick her up every day and take her back to the US. This was the only way she could see her Hogwarts family every day. Her appearance was changing drastically. She was not eating properly. Her eyes had bags under them. Her face was becoming pale and tired looking. She was now sitting in Transfigurations next to Oliver. She was relishing being next to him. Her head rested on his shoulder. He looked down to find her sound asleep. He wasn't the only one that noticed that Buffy was asleep.

"Do you think you can get her to her room?" McGonagall asked him.

"I think so."

Carefully Oliver lifted her into his arms. It frightened him at how light she was. He knew that she was losing weight but this was ridiculous. Carrying her to her private room he gave the password before entering. He had been missing her at night so he would sometimes sleep in her room to feel closer to her. Luckily today he hadn't the chance to make the bed. Gently he laid her down on the bed. He pulled the covers up to her neck. Buffy snuggled into the blankets. Oliver kissed her forehead before taking a position beside her on the bed. He just wanted to be with her a few minutes before returning to class. She looked so at peace. As if everything in her world was perfect. Several minutes had passed and Buffy began to get restless. She tossed and turned in the bed, caught up in a bad dream.

"Buffy! Wake Up!"

Oliver shook her to wake her up. He kept calling her name. She finally shot up quickly knocking Oliver off the bed and onto the floor. She was breathing heavily trying to fill her lungs with the air they needed.

"Buffy?" Her eyes turned toward the floor. "Are you okay?"

"Oliver?"

She was shaking. He got up from the floor and sat on the bed taking her in his arms.

"It's alright Buffy. It was only a dream."

"He's not my father. I don't know who he is but he's not my father. He's working for Voldemort." Buffy croaked.

"How?"

"My dream. I saw him talking to a shadowy figure that he called Lord Voldemort. I can't go back. He was going to hand me over to him."

"We need to tell Giles and the others now."

Buffy and Oliver had found Giles in his classroom with Xander. Instantly he became concerned about her sudden appearance. When she told him about the dream he became even more concerned and enraged. He told her to take a couple days off to eat and rest. Later that day she was hit with the news that Hermione Granger had been petrified. Harry had also informed her that Hagrid knew something about the Chamber of Secrets.

"We've got to talk to Hagrid, Ron. I can't believe it's him, but if he did set the monster loose last time, he'll know how to get inside the Chamber of Secrets. And that's a start." Harry informed them.

"McGonagall said, we're not allowed to leave the tower except for class," replied Ron.

"Here's the deal. Oliver and I will head to Hagrid's house on the premise of going out to patrol. Harry, you and Ron can follow underneath the cloak."

Harry and Ron nodded as Harry ran to get the cloak.

Oliver and Buffy knocked on Hagrid's door. He flung the door open wielding a crossbow.

"Down Hagrid. It's only us."

"Buffy? Oliver? What are you doing here?"

"Ron and Harry are with us too. What's the crossbow for?"

"Oh nothin', I was expectin'…it doesn't matter. Come on in. Just making a pot of tea."

They all came in and took a seat throughout the hut. Hagrid wasn't very successful making tea. He almost put out the fire twice.

"Sit down Hagrid. I'll make the tea." Buffy told him.

"Are you okay Hagrid?" Harry asked. "Did you hear about Hermione?"

"Oh, I heard, all righ'," replied Hagrid with a slight twinge in his voice. Harry asked another question.

"Hagrid, I need to ask you about the Chambers of Secrets. Do you know who opened it?"

"What you have to understand about this…" Hagrid started but was interrupted by a sound outside. "Quick under the cloak. Don't say a word. Be quiet!"

"I'm not hiding under the cloak. I'm staying here with you."

Buffy told him Hagrid nodded. Oliver, Harry, and Ron hid under the cloak.

"Professor Dumbledore." Hagrid spoke as calmly as he could.

"Hagrid. Buffy."

Dumbledore's eyes didn't hold their usual twinkle. He face was looking quite serious. He was followed by an odd looking man who with gray hair that Buffy knew from the Ministry.

"That's dad boss. Cornelius Fudge." Ron said feeling himself becoming nervous. Oliver elbowed him to shut him up.

"Gentleman. You're just in time for tea. Won't you have a glass?" The two nodded. Hagrid sat down paling considerable and began sweating.

"Bad business, Hagrid. Very bad business. Had to come. Three attacks on Muggle-bourns. Things have gone far enough. The Ministry's got to act."

"B-but I never…you know I never, Professor!"

"I want it understood, Cornelius, that Hagrid has my full confidence."

"And mine." Buffy put in.

"Albus, Summers, Hagrid's record is against him. Ministry's got to do something-the school governors have been in touch."

"You know Fudge I hate when the Ministry steps on my territory. It upsets me. Hagrid is innocent until proven guilty. If you're arresting people without no evidence you might as well go ahead and arrest Harry Potter."

Harry's eyes widen and his mouth dropped open. He couldn't believe Buffy had just suggested that. Buffy turned slightly and winked in their direction.

"After all he was found at the scene of at least two of the attacks, or me for that matter. I'm constantly battling demons and monsters. Being the Slayer could just be a ruse and I'm really working for Voldemort. You have no proof and I won't let you take Hagrid to Azkaban. Why don't you go arrest some real criminals?" As soon as she had said that Lucius Malfoy strode into the hut. "Speaking of criminals hear comes one now."

"Already here, Fudge. Good. Good." Malfoy said.

"What're you doin' here? Get outta my house."

"Looks like someone needs another lesson in manners. I heard it is customary to knock and wait to be invited in before entering someone's home." Buffy said glaring at Malfoy SR.

"Believe me, I take absolutely no pleasure being inside this…you call this a house? Now, I simply called at the school and I was told the Headmaster was here."

"And what exactly was it that you want with me?" Dumbledore asked.

"Dreadful thing Dumbledore, the governors and I have decided it's time for you to step aside. This is an order of suspension. You'll find all twelve signatures on it. I'm afraid we feel you've rather, lost your touch. Well with all these attacks, there'll be no Muggle-bourns left at Hogwarts. And I can only imagine what an awful loss that will be to the school."

"You're pushing you're luck Luce. How about we get the Ministry together and check out your mansion again. Heard it got raided last week but the Ministry didn't find anything because it was all hidden in a secret chamber underneath the drawing room floor."

Anyone who was watching Lucius Malfoy saw him grow paler than anyone thought possible. Fudge looked over at Malfoy.

"Here's what I think you should do Take Hagrid with and Luce over there and check out the Malfoy manor again. I'm sure you'll find more Dark Arts stuff than you'll know what to do with. Give me forty-eight hours I guarantee you I will have this whole Chambers of Secrets business locked up. How's that sound?"

Dumbledore, Hagrid, and Fudge nodded. Malfoy was shooting Buffy with look, that if looks could kill she'd be long gone.

"Buffy, could you watch after Fangs for me and maybe see if you can find where this spider infestation is coming from. Maybe you could follow the spider and get your answers."

"Sure Hagrid. No problem."

The Quartet left out of the house leaving Buffy alone. She made sure the coast was clear before signaling for the others to come out.

"Come on out guys. Let's go we have to follow those spiders."

"What?" Ron asked shocked.

"You heard Hagrid. He obviously wanted us to follow the spiders." Harry told them. They went outside and began following the spiders.

"Lumos!"

Both Harry and Buffy said once they took out their wands. Both wands gave enough light to follow the spiders.

"They're headed for the Dark Forest." Oliver pointed out.

"Why spiders? Why couldn't we follow the butterflies? Harry, I don't like this. I don't like this at all guys."

"Shush!"

The other three told Ron. They moved deeper into the woods. Each step they took seemed to make the forest seem scarier. The trees were thick in the area and were casting shadows.

"There's something over there." Buffy said upon hearing the sound of braches rustling.

"Listen…sounds like something big…"

They were all listening as branches somewhere off to the right were being snapped in half.

"Oh, no, oh, no, oh…"

"Shut up Ron," said Oliver. "It could hear you."

Everyone stood perfectly still waiting to see if whatever was moving would present itself. As suddenly as the breaking branch sound began it stopped.

"What do you think it's doing?" Harry asked.

"Probably getting ready to pounce." Ron said nervously.

"Harry, in that vision of the diary you had, did Hagrid mention the creatures name?" Buffy asked him and he seemed to think about it.

"Aragog. Hagrid called it Aragog."

"Aragog? Are you out there?"

"Who is it?" A deep dark voice replied.

"I am the Slayer and a friend of Hagrid's."

"Hagrid has never sent men into our hollow before." Aragog told them.

"He's in trouble."

"In trouble?" Buffy thought she actually heard concern come from the giant spider's mouth.

"But why has he sent you?"

"As I told you I'm the slayer and we're his friends. Up at the school there have been attacks.

They think it's Hagrid. They think he opened the Chamber of Secrets. Like before. I managed to buy him forty-eight hours."

"That's a lie. Hagrid never opened the Chamber of Secrets!"

"Then you're not the monster?" Buffy asked.

"No. The monster was born in the castle. I came to Hagrid from a distant land in the pocket of a traveler. I was an egg. Hagrid was only a boy."

"Buffy!" Ron said looking all around him.

"Shush." Harry told him.

"If it wasn't you then we need to know what did kill that girl fifty years ago?"

"We do not speak of it! It is an ancient creature we spiders fear above all others."

"Have you seen it?"

"I never saw any part of the castle but the box in which Hagrid kept me. The girl was discovered in a bathroom. When he was accused, Hagrid brought me here."

"You have been much help Aragog. We will go now." The group began backing away slowly. What seemed like a thousand spiders, all big in size, were watching them.

"Go? I think not. My sons and daughters do not harm Hagrid on my command. But I cannot deny them fresh meat when it wanders so willingly into our midst. Goodbye, friend of Hagrid."

"Aragog, I do not wish to harm your children. Do not force me to. I am called Slayer for a reason." Aragog paid her no mind as his children began to advance.

"Everybody run!" Buffy told them as she pointed her wand at the spiders. "Impedimenta!"

The spiders that were hit directly by the spell began to slow down. She ran to catch up with the others.

"Aronia Exemae!"

Harry called out and a few of the spiders were cleared away. There were too many spiders for them to get rid of. In a clearing in the woods they could see a set of bright lights and a honking noise.

"Head for the car!" Buffy cried out. Turning quickly she did one more spell before getting into the car.

"Get us out of here. Now! Come on! Come on! Move faster! Come on! Go! Get us in the air!" Oliver said as he saw the spiders getting closer.

"The flying gear's jammed!" Ron told them.

"Come on! Go!" Harry pleaded.

"I'm trying! Follow the spiders! Follow the spiders! What was the point of sending us in there? What've we found out?"

The car had finally made it into the air. Everybody felt themselves relax a bit.

"We know one thing. Hagrid never opened the Chamber of Secrets. He was innocent." Buffy told him as they landed at Hagrid's hut. "Come on, let's get back to the castle. I still have a long night ahead of me if I'm going to find this. You two should go and get some rest. I don't want to risk you to getting caught by a Professor. We've pushed our luck enough tonight."