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Lacy here with the next Heidi chapter. So first chapter we got two announcements, Bellatrix and Pettigrew are out meaning the kids are on lockdown and, the better news, Remus is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. This chapter? Well about as fun as the last. We've got the last full moon before the term starts, nightmares for Heidi and needless worrying for Remus and then to top it all off, dementors on the Hogwarts Express. Yeah, not a fun chapter but have fun!

Disclaimer: I own Heidi.

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Heidi spun herself in small circles as she waited for the pain filled sounds to stop floating up from the basement. It was the final full moon before the new term began and everyone was trying to keep things as normal as possible. Of course with Moody sleeping down the hall from Harry and Heidi, normal was a challenge. And to make things worse, the old codder tried to talk Remus out of letting Heidi stay with him during the full moon.

"Being with a werewolf, even one on the potion, is no place for a young witch."

Heidi almost screwed the no magic outside school rule to hex the Auror.

Heidi stopped her spinning for a moment and heard nothing but labored breathing. Turning down the hall, Heidi shouted softly for her aunt, who came and removed to wards from the door.

"Padfoot will come get you two in the morning," Tonks said, giving Heidi a gentle kiss on the head. Tonks could see the evidence of Heidi's recently reoccurring nightmares in the form of bags under her eyes. She smiled as Heidi headed down the stairs, her wolf tucked in her arms. Hopefully they would fade soon.

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Moony lifted his head slowly as Heidi's scent caught in his nose. He let out a gentle whine as she knelt next to him and stroked his fur between his ears. She smiled sadly.

"You okay?" she asked. "It sounded rougher then usual."

Moony just bumped his muzzle against Heidi's head and rested it on her shoulder. Heidi hugged his head softly and tipped her own head against his ear. They stayed like that for a long moment before Heidi pulled back and wiped her eyes of the tears that had formed.

"So I brought a muggle book tonight," she said, holding up the Mists of Avalon. "Aunt Dora said it was really good so I thought we could give it a try."

Moony yipped and rested his head in Heidi's lap as she leaned back against the pile of pillows and blankets that were there.

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Moony had just drifted off to sleep, shortly following Heidi, when soft cries from the young girl pulled him back to consciousness. She was curled up next to him, blankets tight around her sleeping form with a frown etched deep on her face.

"Mum, Dad," she murmured. "no! Uncle Moony!"

Moony's head popped up and he nudged his nose against Heidi's to wake her up. It took a few tries and a few yelps from the wolf before Heidi's eyes opened, tears shining bright and she registered Moony's presence. Once she did, the tears flowed and she hugged Moony tightly.

Moony did his best to comfort Heidi while his eyes flickered around the room. He'd finally stopped his mind's racing just before he started dozing but now that he was awake again, the racing was back. He couldn't shake the fear that since he and Heidi were in the basement, floors between them and the others, that something could easily happen to any of them and the others wouldn't know until it was too late. That was ridiculous of course, Grimmauld Place was as protected as Hogwarts, Moody made sure but that didn't stop Moony's worrying.

The wolf sighed as Heidi cried herself to sleep. It was gonna be a long night.

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"You sure you don't want to meet up with your friends?"

Heidi yawned as she rested her head on Remus's arm. "Uncle Moony, I can barely keep my eyes open. Not the best state to be in around the twins."

Remus laughed as he moved them and Heidi's trolley through King's Cross. "Very true. I'll have to remember to keep an eye on them during class. I remember your godfather saying they can be a handful."

Heidi gave a tired laugh. "Padfoot, Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape," she smiled up at Remus. "Just about every teacher in the school, minus the Headmaster."

Remus nodded. "After dealing with us Marauders, Albus can handle anyone."

Heidi nodded as well. "Right so I just wanna get on the train and sleep until we get to Hogwarts. I'd sleep through the opening feast too but I don't want to miss Dumbledore naming you the new teacher."

Remus waited until they got through the barrier before responding. "You know I don't like attention, Bug."

Heidi shrugged. "Me either but you're getting it so deal with it."

Remus laughed. "Cheeky child." he pushed the trolley forward. "Come on, let's go."

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"Finally, we found them."

Heidi was pulled out of sleep by Ron's overly loud voice.

"Honestly Ron, be quiet." Hermione's sharp, quiet voice was heard next.

"What? They could have at least told us where they'd be."

Heidi felt someone sit beside her and from the hand rubbing her back knew it was Harry.

"Heidi's been having a rough time sleeping," her brother said softly. "she and Uncle Moony both. So let's keep it down."

"Is she alright?" Heidi almost smiled at the sound of Seamus's voice.

"Fine," Harry said. "just not taking Pettigrew and Bellatrix being out as well as she'd like everyone to believe."

Heidi almost huffed. Since when was she readable to anyone other then Remus?

"You know, I never realized it before," Luna's soft voice spoke from what Heidi guessed was Harry's other side.

"Realized what?" Ginny's voice sounded from between Hermione and Ron.

"Heidi looks just like her mum," Luna said. "at least from what I've seen of the pictures she's shown me."

Heidi tucked her face into Remus's arm a bit more and smiled. Her guardians were always telling her she looked like her mother but she never quite believed it. However, hearing someone outside the family say it made it a bit more real for Heidi.

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Heidi let out a gasp as she woke up when the train came to a sudden stop. She opened her eyes only for the lamps to go out and for Luna, Ginny and Hermione to echo her gasp.

"What's going on?" Heidi asked, staying tucked against her uncle just in case.

"Ouch!" Hermione shouted. "Ron, that was my foot!"

"D'you think we've broken down?" Harry asked from Heidi's side.

"Dunno," Hermione said. "it's possible."

Heidi caught sight of Ron wiping a patch clean on the window and peering out.

"There's something moving out there," he said. "I think people are coming aboard."

Neville joined them, falling over Harry's legs, as they tried to figure out what was going on.

"Quiet,"

Heidi looked to her side. She hadn't even noticed Remus wake up. Creepy man. There was a soft crackling noise and Heidi could see that Remus had conjured flames in the palm of his hand. His tired face was illuminated but his eyes were alert and wary.

"Stay where you are," Remus said, his voice hoarse from sleep. He slowly got to his feet, squeezing the hand Heidi gripped his arm with before moving towards the compartment door with the flames held out in front of him. Seamus slipped into Remus's vacant seat and Heidi allowed herself to grip his arm tightly.

Before Remus could reach the door, it slid open slowly. Standing in the doorway, the glow of Remus's flames bouncing off it, was a cloaked figure that towered tall enough to reach the ceiling. Its face was completely hidden beneath its hood.

The creature drew in a long, slow, rattling breath and a intense cold swept over all of them. Heidi shivered in fear as Seamus held her closer, moving them further away from the cloaked thing.

Heidi heard a faint screaming in the back of her mind before she saw Harry collapse to the floor and her own body went limp in Seamus's arms.

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"Harry, Heidi. Please wake up you two,"

Heidi slowly opened her eyes and found herself leaning against Remus again as he looked down at her in concern.

"Who screamed?" Heidi asked, her voice a bit scratchy.

Ginny frowned. "No one screamed, Heidi."

Heidi looked up at Remus and his face clearly said they'd talk about it later. Remus shifted Heidi a bit and pulled a bar of chocolate out of his pocket. He broke it into pieces and passed them out to the group.

"Eat it," he said. "it'll help." he stroked Heidi's hair while looking at Harry. "Are you two okay?" he waited for them both to nod before standing. "Alright, I'll be right back. I'm going to go have a word with the driver."

Remus slipped from the compartment and Heidi leaned her head on Seamus's shoulder.

"I do not want to be that driver," Heidi muttered.

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Finally this chapter is done. As I said it wasn't happy so it was a bit of a challenge to write. *winces* Believe me though, we have worse coming in this and future books. Alright, let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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