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Lacy here kids with the next chapter of book three. We've got some exciting stuff ahead. More fighting with Heidi and Ron, some sad news from Hagrid and a patch between Heidi and Snape. You all knew that was coming so I don't want to hear it. Have fun!

Disclaimer: I own Heidi.

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As Harry, Heidi and Ron trudged back to the castle after talking with Hagrid, Ron noticed Heidi was glaring at him.

"What?" he snapped.

Heidi didn't flinch. "Hagrid may not be blaming you for not helping but I certainly am."

Ron huffed. "Oh please Heidi. You know why we-"

"No, I know why Harry couldn't help." Heidi stopped him. "I know Harry's reasons. I have yet to see any real reasons for why you couldn't have been in the library with Hermione and I, working on helping Hagrid and Buckbeak." she stopped and faced Ron. "You don't have two escaped prisoners after you, you don't have dementors making you relive your mother's last moments and you don't have a Quidditch captain on the verge of a mental meltdown if you lose a match so tell me Ron, what exactly are your reasons for not helping?"

"Why do you even care?" Ron asked instead of answering Heidi.

Heidi shook her head. "Yeah, that's what I figured." she looked at her brother, who was watching the two in silent shock. "Anything you wanna add?"

Harry shook his head. "I'm staying out of this."

Heidi looked back at Ron. "If you're going to make a promise, keep it. Don't use the excuses of another person to get out of it."

Harry watched Heidi storm away before looking at Ron. "Can you two ever get along?"

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The second Heidi saw the announcement for the next Hogsmeade trip, she knew either Harry would consider using the map again or Ron would talk him into it. Heidi was leaning towards the latter but that could be because she really wanted to shove the youngest Weasley boy's head into a trunk and slam the cover.

Heidi paused on her way to Gryffindor. Hmm, maybe she was a little bitter towards Ron. She shrugged and kept going. It's not like he was working all that hard to get on her good side.

After getting one of the seventh year Gryffindors to let her in, Heidi walked into the common room and found Ron glaring at Hermione's retreating back while Harry seemed to be staring off while thinking.

"Dare I ask what Hermione did to warrant that look?" Heidi asked as she walked over to the two.

Her questioned was aimed at Harry but it was Ron who answered.

"What are you doing here?" He asked.

Heidi rolled her eyes but gave Ron no further acknowledgment. She looked at Harry.

"So I saw the notice for the next Hogsmeade weekend," she said.

Harry nodded. "Yup,"

Heidi crossed her arms. "Harry, I swear if you use the map again, I will tell Padfoot. It's stupid and dangerous and you could get into a lot of trouble."

"You just want him stuck here like you." Ron said. "Have you considered growing up on your own?"

Heidi reached for her wand but Seamus appeared and grabbed her arm while aiming a glare at Ron. He'd overheard everything.

"How about she wants her brother alive and not caught by the escaped prisoners that are after them," Seamus said. "Quit being an arse Weasley." he looked at Harry. "I'd listen to your sister."

Not letting either say another word, Seamus turned Heidi and steered her out of the common room. Any longer and she'd have another detention for hexing Ron.

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"Heidi,"

Heidi slammed her Transfiguration book and walked away from Harry. "Get away from me before I really do tell Padfoot."

Harry yanked Heidi to a stop. "He knows. So do Aunt Dora and Uncle Moony. That's why I'm here. I got caught by Snape and the map,"

Heidi frowned. "The map what?"

Harry sighed. "You know Dad, Uncle Moony, Padfoot and Wormtail made it and you know how mean they were to Snape."

Heidi cringed. "What did it say?"

"Nothing nice," Harry said. "I know you're helping with Uncle Moony's potion tonight. I thought you could use fair warning."

Heidi sighed. "Alright, thanks." she jerked her arm from Harry's grip. "I'm still mad at you."

Harry nodded. "Yeah, I figured."

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Heidi peaked around the door leading into Snape's classroom and watched as he arranged potion ingredients on the work top.

"Do you plan on hovering all night?" his voice carried to her.

Heidi swallowed. "No sir, just making sure it's safe to come in."

Snape looked at her over his shoulder. "And why wouldn't it be safe?"

Heidi stepped in all the way. "Well Harry told me about what happened earlier today with the Marauder's Map."

"Ah yes," Snape said. "that charming gift left behind by your father, uncle and godfather. I am curious to know how your brother got his hands on it." he watched Heidi's eyes drop to the ground. "Relax, I'm not going to make you tell me."

Heidi nearly sagged in relief. "Good. I really didn't want to have to lie and say I have no idea what you're talking about." she walked over to Snape. "Do you wanna talk about it?"

Snape eyed her. "That depends, are you finished only speaking to me about school related matters?"

Heidi huffed. "Alright, maybe I overreacted some but you were being a jerk."

Snape nodded. "I was but I am not sorry I did it."

"I didn't expect you to be." Heidi said. "Just like I'm not sorry for blowing up at you like that. Was it a bit over the top? Yes but I felt it was called for. Now," she clapped her hands. "we're passed that and can move onto Uncle Moony's potion and other unpleasant topics."

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Heidi walked through the halls, heading back to Ravenclaw when she saw Hermione staring at a note in her hands.

"Hermione," the older girl turned to the younger. "what's wrong?"

Hermione handed Heidi the note. "He lost. Buckbeak's going to be executed."

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Man, I do have a way with really bad endings. But that's part of my charm! *hears crickets* Shut up, all of you. Anywho, there's only seven chapters left of book three and we're finally getting to the good stuff. *pauses* And by good stuff I mean, bad for Heidi. *shakes head* Trust me, I know I suck. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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