A few hours and a few phone calls later, a warrant was out for Bud's arrest. Ever since he had been at the school he had been on the run. Sarah felt safer knowing her dad was on her side now at last. She told Harry, Ron, and Hermione about what had happened and they were happy to hear it. But more importantly she was eating again. Hermione was especially happy to hear this.

"Oh Sarah! I knew you could do it!" she said while giving her a hug.

"Thanks," said Sarah. "Oh, my mom wrote. She thinks that it would be safer if I stayed here till Bud's caught." Harry shook his head.

"That moron," he snarled. "What did your mother ever see in him?"

"I don't know. He never beat me in front of her, but at least the worst is over."

"Hopefully," said Hermione. "So what about Snape? Is he doing anything about this?"

"He's done so much already," said Sarah softly. "I still can't believe he is doing anything. Just yesterday he would barely even look at me and now he's fighting for me."

"Neither can I, but I'm glad he did." said Ron. "It's about time he stepped up and was a father."

"I don't know," said Sarah. "It's great and all, but it'll take some getting used to. When someone hates you long enough it gets very awkward when they start liking you."

"Well," said Hermione. "There's a poster hung up in the common room for another Hogsmeade trip."

"Yes!" said Harry. "This'll be great."

"Hogsmeade?" asked Sarah.

"It's a little town we visit once in a while. It's very fun."

"Are you going to ask a boy to go with you?" asked Hermione. Sarah laughed and shook her head.

"Nah." she said. "No affense to the boys, but I wouldn't consider going with any of them. Besides, Dad will probly want to talk with me."

"True," said Harry.

"Can we talk and head down to dinner at the same time?" asked Ron. "I'm starving."

"Sure," said Harry. They all left and started to go down to supper, when a Slytherin stepped in front of them. "What do you want, Malfoy?" growled Harry. Malfoy looked at Sarah.

"Can I talk to you... alone?" he asked, sneering at the others. Sarah shrugged and nodded.

"Are you sure?" asked Hermione, looking at Malfoy questioningly.

"Yeah," said Sarah. "You guys go ahead. I'll catch up." They left, and Malfoy grabbed her by the arm and pulled her around the corner. "Malfoy what the-"

"Listen," he said in a whisper. "I just found out something that I think you should know." Sarah looked at him confused.

"What? What's going on?"

"You and your father need to get out of here and hide. A muggle has been spotted nearby. He fits the description of Bud." Sarah's eyes widened.

"But how...?"

"I don't know how he got here, but I over heard Dumbledore saying something. Both you and your father need to hide." she suddenly remembered who she was talking to and narrowed her eyes.

"Why should I trust you?" she said angrily.

"I told you I would leave you alone, and I've been true to my word haven't I?" Sarah thought for a minute and nodded. "So trust me on this."

"But why? Why do you care?" Malfoy sneered at her.

"I don't care about you. Your father's the only teacher here who gives me extra credit for anything." Sarah smirked.

"Yes, we wouldn't want to ruin your good grades, would we."

"I'll tell you if I find anything else out."

"Alright. And if you're lying..."

"I don't lie about stuff like this. Keep your eyes open for anything, okay?"

"Alright. What should I do now?"

"Nothing just yet, but I'll tell you when."

"You be careful," said Sarah softly. Malfoy smirked.

"I will." Sarah nodded and left silently.