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Lacy here kids with the next chapter of Heidi, finally. I got caught up in the fact that Back to Love only has one chapter left until it's done. *pouts* So sad. *perks up* But for now, let's focus on Heidi. We've reached the Halloween season once again. This time around, Harry's the one depressed. Why? Cause Sirius won't let him go to Hogsmeade with the rest of his year. Who gets to deal with that aftermath? Yeah, poor Heidi. So what does she do? Hides out in Remus's office of course! Have fun!

Oh, side note. To those who want to see Heidi and Seamus together, it's only the third book, kids. They'll get there. Be patient.

Disclaimer: I own Heidi.

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"Padfoot, come on! They aren't going to attack in the middle of Hogsmeade!"

"Did you not pay attention when we told you and your sister about Bellatrix? She's insane, Harry! She won't care where you are!"

Heidi stared, along with everyone else in the Hall, as Harry and Sirius shouted at each other. Clearly their talk about Harry going to Hogsmeade was not going well. And they both seemed to have forgotten they were in public.

Harry went to speak again but Sirius held his hand up.

"No Harry, you're not going and that's the last we're talking about it. Now go, you need to eat before classes."

Harry spun on his heel and stormed away from the Head table, right passed his sister and friends and out the doors.

"I'm with Harry," Ron said. "he'll be surrounded by teachers and his friends. He'd be fine."

Heidi rolled her eyes. "Clearly you've heard nothing of Bellatrix Lestrange. She is ruthless, crazy and determined. Not even the entire Hogwarts staff would stop her from coming after what she wants and right now that's myself and Harry." she stood up. "So unless you want your best friend in mortal danger, I suggest you support Padfoot's decision."

Ron gave Heidi a look. "Well maybe if you hadn't whined about your guard, he'd still have his and he could go."

Heidi narrowed her eyes at Ron as Seamus clamped a hand down on her arm. Before she could open her mouth, Seamus dragged her out of the Hall while Luna grabbed their bags.

"For the record, Ron," Luna said. "their guards were taken away because of what Savage did, not what Heidi did. Seamus and I were there, you weren't."

Hermione and Ginny followed Luna, leaving Ron at the table by himself.

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When Halloween rolled around a week later, Heidi fell into her normal low mood and had spent the night before curled up with Remus and Tonks while, for the first time, Harry stayed in his dorms and Sirius paced the common room of the Marauder's Quarters. They still weren't talking to each other after Sirius putting his foot down about Hogsmeade.

Poking at her food during breakfast, Heidi listened to the older kids talk about the trip that day to Hogsmeade. It was the first of the term and would be followed by the normal Halloween feast at the end of the day.

"I'll bring you something back,"

Heidi looked up from her food and smiled at Seamus. "You don't have to do that."

Seamus returned the smile. "I know but I also know Halloween's tough for you and thought you might like something nice. So, got a favorite?"

Heidi shook her head with a laugh. "You're good with anything chocolate."

Seamus nodded. "Good, now," he poked her in the side, making her jump. "eat something."

Heidi huffed but made a show of shoveling some eggs into her mouth, making Seamus laugh as he started on his own food.

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"It's not fair,"

Heidi shut her sketch book and gave her brother a look. "Will you please stop saying that? You know Padfoot made the right call. Stop acting so childish."

Before Harry could comment further then a glare, Heidi left the Owlery and headed for Remus's office. There was only so many times she could hear her brother whine and she'd passed that limit almost an hour before.

"Heidi,"

Heidi saw Remus walking towards her. "Oh good, sanity."

Remus looked amused. "If I'm sanity, clearly you've been spending too much time with Sirius."

Heidi huffed. "I'm not spending any time with Padfoot or Harry if I can help it."

Remus winced as they moved towards his office. "I take it they're still not speaking."

Heidi flopped down in one of the office chairs. "Of course not. They're too bloody stubborn to apologize for losing their tempers. Even if Harry knows Padfoot's right and Padfoot understands why Harry's upset." Heidi got distracted by large tank of water in the corner. "Uncle Moony, what is that?"

Remus looked at it from where he was making tea. "That is a grindylow. A water demon. It's for your brother's class's next lesson."

Heidi watched the grindylow bare its green teeth before burying itself in a tangle of weeds in a corner.

"Okay," Heidi drew the word out. "and all you've got us doing is practicing stunning charms."

Remus gave Heidi a look as he handed her a cup of tea. "Given the trouble you and Harry get into, stunning spells are the best thing for you."

Heidi, instead of commenting, became very focused on her tea. Remus noticed a focused frown fall over Heidi's face and couldn't help but ask;

"What are you think about, bug?"

Heidi played with the string of her tea bag. "Why didn't you let Harry face the boggart?"

Remus sighed as he sat back in his chair. He'd figured this would come up. "I thought it would have been obvious to your brother." Heidi gave him a look that said clearly it wasn't. "Well, I assumed it would take the shape of Lord Voldemort. As you can imagine, having one of the most feared wizards of all time appearing in the class would have been bad. I imagine people would have panicked."

Heidi nodded and moved to the window.

"Greyback," she suddenly said.

Remus frowned. "What?"

Heidi faced him. "You were going to ask what my boggart would be. Fenrir Greyback."

Remus leaned on his desk. "Why would Greyback be what you fear the most?"

"Because he terrifies me." Heidi said. "He attacks children for fun, turns people without blinking an eye. He puts you through Hell every month just because of one moment when you were a child because he didn't like what your father said." she ran a hand through her hair. "And it scares me that he could very easily come after any one of us just to torture you further. I know it's ridiculous but you taught me that fear isn't rational."

Remus tried to shove his guilt down. He didn't know where it came from but didn't think it was needed in that moment.

"You're right," he said. "fear isn't rational. But Ladybug, Greyback is the last thing you need to fear. He can't get to you without getting through Padfoot, Aunt Dora and myself and there is no way we'd let him near you. He will never hurt you."

Heidi nodded. "I know that, really I do. It's just," she shrugged. "ever since we ran into him at Diagon Alley when I was eight, he's been the one thing I fear over everything else."

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Normally Heidi would have been bothered by her fellow Ravenclaws talking about their great time in Hogsmeade, even if she wasn't old enough to go, but for once it didn't bother her. And that had everything to do with the large bag of chocolate candies that Seamus had brought back for her. Honestly she could have kissed him when she saw it. Instead she settled for squealing and hugging him.

"Miss Clearwater!"

The common room fell silent as Flitwick's normally gentle voice boomed through the room.

Penelope Clearwater pushed through the crowd and over to the tiny Charms teacher. They talked in hushed voices for a moment before Flitwick left and Penelope faced them.

"I want everyone to go up to their dorms, get your pajamas and meet me back here." she said. "You have five minutes."

Worried by the tone of Penelope's voice, who was normally pretty easy going, Heidi stood fast with everyone else and headed for the stairs. It didn't take long for Heidi to grab her sleeping robes and her wolf, which she tucked into her clothes, and glue herself to Luna's side as they waited for further instructions.

Once everyone was back, Penelope spoke again.

"There was a break in tonight." she said. "Bellatrix Lestrange tried to access Gryffindor Tower. It's not clear if she's still in the castle so to be safe, all students are sleeping in the Great Hall tonight."

Luna felt Heidi shaking slightly at the mention of Bellatrix's name and grabbed her hand, squeezing it.

"We'll stay close to Harry and Seamus once we get down there." Luna whispered, knowing Heidi's brother and friend would help her.

Heidi smiled some. "Thanks Luna."

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The Great Hall was silent as the teachers moved throughout the students. Tonks, Kingsley and Moody were stationed outside the doors, just to be safe. Heidi laid with Harry on her right, Seamus on her left and Luna at her feet. Hermione and Ginny laid on either side of Luna with the twins on their free sides. None of them were risking anything happening. Heidi stared at the ceiling, seeing the moon that was reflected from outside. It wasn't full but it would be. Heidi sighed and rolled over. She was too nervous to sleep. But, she shut her eyes, she knew she was safe and she hoped that thought would allow her mind to rest.

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So I know this is really late and I apologize for that. I decided to focus on finishing Back to Love, as I said in the opening AN. It's all finished now so I'm back to focusing on Heidi. This chapter wasn't easy for anyone and sadly things aren't going to get much better from here. I hate reaching that point in each book. But it has to happen so let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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