Chapter 9

A/N: All I really should say is enjoy. So I will: ENJOY!

Harry, Hermione, Ginny, Ron, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny sat together in the common room that evening, trying to determine what had happened during Slughorn's class.

"But why would Bellitrax want Hermione?" Ron mumbled through many bandages. "It's great that she is safe and all, but I still don't get why Bellitrax tried to kidnap her?"

"I think I know." Klaus said. He scooted closer to the rest of the group. "It is exactly what Olaf did once before. Bellitrax tried to kidnap Hermione, that way you would go looking for her, Harry. Good thing you got her free, because if she had been kidnapped, and you went looking for her… you'd be right in the middle of a trap."

"Your right, Klaus." Violet said. "When Olaf kidnapped me at Heimlich Hospital, Klaus and Sunny came to help me. It was exactly what Olaf wanted."

"Haksjfi." Said Sunny, smiling.

"What Sunny means is, 'It was a good thing Violet invented that rubber band rope so we could jump from the building.'" Violet explained.

"It was a close call in Slughorn's class; we need to be on a look out for Bellitrax now." Hermione said. "Klaus is right, and so is Sunny and Violet; She's trying to trick you Harry."

"Trying to mess with your mind. Wear you down, mate." Ron mumbled. Harry sat in annoyed silence. He knew everyone was talking to him, and he heard what they all had said, so he merely nodded.

"Harry? What should we do?" Ginny asked. Harry looked up from the floor.

"We need it at all times. The Marauders Map, I mean. We need to check it every chance we get, if we want to stop Bellitrax." Harry said. "And my dad's cloak. Just in case we see her on the map."

"But when should we check the map? Not during classes!" Hermione insisted.

"No. Probably between classes. Where we can all meet up. We all need to know if Bellitrax is around. So we can all be prepared." Klaus said. Harry nodded.

"So, between every class. We should meet by the one-eyed witch statue. Agreed?" Ginny said.

"Agreed." Said Violet and Klaus.

"Agreed." Said Sunny.

"Agreed." Said Hermione and Ron. Everyone looked at Harry, whom had been quiet.

"And at breakfast, lunch and dinner." Harry said. "Then I agree."

The next morning, Harry, Hermione, Ron and Ginny met the Baudelaire's at the house table for breakfast very early, so they could check the map in private.

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." Harry whispered, pointing his wand at the blank piece of parchment. It suddenly had a title. Mooney, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs are Proud to Present, The Marauders Map is what it said. Harry and Hermione worked to open the whole thing up, and spread it on the table.

"Look for Bellitrax Lestrange!" Said Harry. They searched the map for at least ten minutes, with no sign of Bellitrax anywhere. Not in the school, not outside, nowhere.

"Well, just because she isn't on it now doesn't mean she won't be on it later." Said Violet. "By the way, we have a slight problem."

"What is that?" Asked Ron, Harry, and Klaus in unison.

"Me, Klaus and Sunny have classes during your free period." Said Violet.

"That could be a problem." Said Ginny, raising her eyebrows.

"But, I have a solution." Violet said, smiling. Out of her pocket she lifted two identical devises. They were both made from a couple of ribbons, silver goblets, and two small wires. "Does anyone have a watch?" She asked.

"Here," Said Harry, handing her his watch. "It doesn't work." She shrugged. She pulled his watch apart and pulled out four wires, two blue, two red. She took one red wire and twisted it around the skinniest part of the goblet. She did the same with the blue wire. She also did it to both cups.

"I need everyone to rub their hands together very fast, until they are warm, then I want Ginny, Hermione, and Ron to touch one goblet, and Me, Sunny Klaus, and Harry to touch the other. GO!" Violet said, quickly. Confused, everyone rubbed his or her hands together. When they were warm, everybody did as they had been told. The two goblet shot sparks, and then made very light buzzing sounds.

"What the bloody hell?" Ron said.

"You see," Violet said, "When these red and blue wires touch the ribbons, it makes noise, in a sort of way. If attached right, it can create frequencies to other things set up the same way. But the red and blue wires have to be touching sterling silver, which these goblets just happened to be made of. The wires on top give the connection a clearer sound." She said. "So when we are in class and you guys aren't, we both take out these cups. If you see something, you just talk into the cup." Violet looked at Harry and blushed. Klaus put a suspicious look on his face. Violet continued, "Then we get out of class and come find you." She finished. Wow, she is really smart, Harry thought lovingly, but shook it away.

"But won't the sound of our voices echo through the class?" Hermione asked.

"Yes, then wouldn't everyone hear them?" Klaus asked, turning back to Violet.

"I have come up with a solution. When you guys talk into it, it will make farting noises as it comes through ours. Chances are the teacher will excuse us to use the bathroom." She answered. They laughed, and Harry couldn't get rid of the thought, She is REALLY smart…

"We better put this stuff away." Harry said, grabbing the map. Violet picked up one of the cups and put it into her bag. Klaus picked up the other and handed it to Hermione. She blushed when their hands touched, and Klaus coughed a little. Harry had a feeling that tonight's chant would not longer be "Harry's in love, Harry's in love…" But that his name might be replaced by Hermione's.

A/N: I think my story is getting good now; I'm glad I could get more of Violet's inventor side into this chapter. Thanks for all the reviews! R&R!