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Lacy here kids with the next Heidi chapter. Okay so we saw a blow up between Snape and Heidi and we'll see a bit of the back lash from that in this chapter along with the kids finally telling their guardians what they hear when they're around the dementors. Also, their friends start questioning Remus's ill looking appearance and what exactly it was that kept him from teaching. Have fun!

Disclaimer: I own Heidi.

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"Bug, can I ask you something?"

Heidi looked at Remus as she sat in front of his desk after classes, working while he graded. "Sure Uncle Moony, what is it?"

Remus set his quill down. "After the first dementor attack on the train, you asked who screamed when you came to. Why?"

Heidi dropped her eyes to her desk and fiddled with her own quill.

"Because she probably heard the same thing I did,"

The two turned to see Harry walking in.

"What did you hear?" Remus asked.

Harry stood at Heidi's side and put a supportive hand on her shoulder. "Mum and Voldemort. The night they died."

Remus frowned. "Why didn't you say anything before I asked?"

Heidi laughed a bit, even if was bitter. "No offense Uncle Moony but it isn't exactly something we want to remember. I don't know about Harry but I try my hardest to forget it after it happens."

"How do we stop it, Uncle Moony?" Harry asked. "I mean, the others aren't effected like we are,"

Remus stood up. "I want you two to listen to me very carefully. I know what you're both thinking and you're not weak. While it may not look it, the others are effected by the Dementors. You two are effected more because there are true horrors in your past. Horrors your classmates can scarcely imagine."

"How do we make it stop?" Heidi repeated Harry's question.

Remus leaned against the front of his desk. "There are a few ways. Let me talk it over with Sirius and Dora and we'll see. Don't worry, you're not alone."

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Sirius paled while Tonks gasped.

"They remember that much?" Tonks asked in a soft voice. "Heidi was just a baby, only a couple months old. How?"

Remus shook his head. "I honestly don't know. After the mirror Harry's first year, I was hoping it was just her imagination creating the nightmares but now," he sighed. "we have to do something."

"Is there anything we can do?" Sirius asked.

Remus scrubbed a hand over his mouth. "There is one thing but it will be extremely hard for both of them."

"The Patronus Charm," Tonks cleared her throat. "It's very advanced,"

Sirius sat forward. "Is that the only way to fight off the dementors?"

Remus nodded. "For a witch and wizard their ages? Yes. But it'll take a lot of work." he looked at his wife and best friend. "If we're all agreed, I'll get started on training them at the beginning of the next term."

Sirius and Tonks exchanged a look and nod.

"It's their best hope at never having to hear their mother die again," Sirius said, his voice cracking a bit. "do it."

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"It doesn't make any sense," Ron said. "if he's well enough to come back to work then why does he still look sick?"

Heidi rolled her eyes. "Are you saying you look one hundred percent right after getting over being sick?" Ron didn't respond. "Exactly. He is better, now just back off."

Ron glared at her. "You don't have to talk to me that way."

Heidi returned the look. "Why not? It seems to be the only tone you understand. You certainly use it enough with Hermione."

"You have no idea what you're talking about," Ron shot back.

Heidi gave him an exasperated look. "No, of course not. It's not like I've witnessed it over and over again."

Harry sighed. "Heidi,"

Heidi grabbed her things. "Fine, you deal with him."

With Ginny and Luna following her, Heidi left the library.

"Heidi," Ginny said carefully. "I hate to say it, but Ron might be right. Remus doesn't look well enough to be back to work."

Heidi sighed. It was times like this where she really wished she could tell her friends Remus's secret. "Don't worry, Gin. This is something Uncle Moony has been suffering from for a long time. He's okay."

"What is it he has?" Luna asked.

Heidi bit her lip. Crap, she'd backed herself into a corner. "I'm not really sure. I've never asked and he's never explained it."

"I thought you two told each other everything." Ginny pointed out.

Heidi shrugged. "Even the closest of families have their secrets."

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Heidi stared at the parchment Harry was holding. The Maraduder's Map "I thought Peter lost it their seventh year."

Harry nodded. "He did. Fred and George found it in Filtch's office. There's a passage that leads right to Honeyduke's."

Heidi gave her brother a look. "Harry, there's a reason Padfoot said no to going there this term."

Harry sighed. "Heidi, I won't be there very long and I'll be with Ron and Hermione. I'll be fine."

"Three third years stand no chance if Bellatrix decides to show up, Harry." Heidi said. "You know that. Promise me you won't go." Harry looked away. "Harry, promise me or I tell Uncle Moony about the map."

Harry rolled his eyes. "Fine, I won't go." he gave his sister a look. "You know, just once you could let me go against the rules."

Heidi gave him a droll stare. "I'm not even going to point out all the times I let you break the rules in the past two years."

She turned and left, not realizing her brother had no intention of keeping his promise.

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All I can say for the end of that is, siblings. I'm having issues with mine right now so I figured Heidi could have some of her own. Not to mention her continuing to butt heads with Ron. But that'll go on until the very end. If I remember correctly, next up is Christmas, that should be fun. Alright kids, let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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