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Lacy here. Alright ladies and germs, we've got the final chapter of book three here. *exhales in relief* Finally. This book, while being my favorite, has caused me so many headaches it's not even funny. But I mostly had a good time writing it. We get darker and more intense from here kids. But for now, we've got the aftermath of Moony running free. The dementors are taken away, Snape letting Remus's secret 'slip', Seamus confronting Heidi about it and a bit of an emotional talk between Remus and Heidi. That'll be fun.

Disclaimer: I own Heidi.

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Heidi watched from the Hospital wing window as Azkaban workers came to took the dementors away from the school and also took Bellatrix back with them as well. Heidi flopped down on her bed with a small wince and glanced at the next bed. Remus was sound asleep, completely unaware as of yet of what had happened the night before. But she knew he'd ask. He'd remember what led up to his transformation and want to make sure no one was hurt.

"Well everyone knows," Harry said walking over.

Heidi frowned. "Of course they do. Bellatrix was led out through the main doors."

Harry shook his head. "Not about that." he nodded to Remus. "Snape let it 'slip' during breakfast this morning."

Heidi growled and got to her feet. "Excuse me,"

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Snape didn't even bother looking up as his classroom door slammed open. "You could try entering quietly."

Heidi stood five feet away, pissed. "Quiet doesn't help control the anger that very much wants to be aimed at you right now. Why? The school year was ending, Uncle Moony had already decided not to come back next year, why did you have to tell everyone?"

Snape sighed. "People do stupid things, Heidi. Consider this one of mine."

Heidi growled low. "You know, I think it's a good thing the year is over. Maybe by the time summer holidays are over, I won't want to hex you."

Before Snape could respond, Heidi was gone. He sighed.

"I hope so too,"

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Remus looked between his wife and best friend. "I'm just asking what happened last night. Since no one was with me in the hospital wing, it couldn't have been that bad."

Sirius cleared his throat. "No, it really wasn't. For the most part we were able to keep you under control. At least until," he looked at Tonks.

Remus did as well. "Until what?"

Tonks sighed. "It seemed your main goal was to get to Heidi. I think your paternal need to protect was amplified by the wolf senses and you knew she was in danger. Of course, I didn't figure this out until this morning but you managed to get away from Padfoot and I and charged for Heidi. I stunned you before you could get to her but-"

"I attacked Heidi," Remus said softly, his pale face seeming even paler.

Sirius shook his head. "No, you did not attack her. You were trying to protect her, Remus. That's it. Even as the wolf, we all know you could never hurt her."

Remus shook his head. "She must have been scared."

Tonks smiled. "Remus, you know Ladybug better then that. The last thing she would ever be around you is scared."

Remus stood up. "I need to pack my office."

Sirius sighed as Remus left. "I think that might take a Heidi talk."

Tonks nodded her agreement.

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Heidi sat at the lake with her knees drawn to her chest as she silently fumed about Snape. She could understand the need to get back at someone for the hell they went through as a kid but gods, do it when you're still a kid. Not years later when it destroys someone's career.

"Bloody git," she muttered to herself.

"Heidi,"

Heidi looked over her shoulder and wanted to find a hole to crawl into. Seamus was walking towards her and he did not look happy. Of course not. He'd just found out she'd been lying to him for three years. She'd be angry too. Finding what little courage she knew she had, Heidi stood and faced her-Well she wasn't actually sure yet what she and Seamus were so for now she'd stick with best friend.

"Hey Seamus," she smiled tightly. This was going to suck.

"He's a werewolf," Seamus said. "that's where you two would go once a month. Off so he could transform."

Heidi nodded slowly. "Yeah,"

"Why didn't you tell me?" Seamus asked. "I went and saw him before coming to find you and he said you had to okay to tell me."

Heidi sighed. "I did have the okay. But I didn't know how you'd react and Uncle Moony has lost so many people because of what he is. I couldn't take the chance that you'd be scared of him and then I'd have to choice between you both." she paused. "Wait, you went and saw him? You're not scared of him?"

Seamus laughed. "Heidi, aside from the lecture I got after kissing you, Remus has never given me reason to be afraid of him."

Heidi exhaled in relief. "You have no idea how happy I am to hear that." she paused again. "About that kiss,"

Seamus smiled and nodded. "Yeah, I was warned that if I hurt you I'd find myself having a very unpleasant time during the next full moon." he laughed a bit. "At least now I know what he meant."

Heidi shook her head. Oi. "I actually wanted to know what it meant for us, not what Uncle Moony threatened you with."

"How about this," Seamus said. "you take the summer to think it over and tell me what you think when the term starts in September."

Heidi cocked a brow. "And if I figure it out before then?"

Seamus smirked. "Owl posts, Ladybug. Owl posts."

Heidi laughed and hugged Seamus before they headed back up to the castle together.

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"You know, we live together so you really can't keep avoiding me."

Remus sighed. "I'm busy, Ladybug."

Heidi nodded as she walked into Remus's office all the way. "I know you are. Which means you can't go anywhere while I talk to you."

Remus started putting books in a box. "There's nothing to talk about."

"Sure there is," Heidi said. "we could talk about the weather, Snape being an obnoxious git or we could talk about you thinking I'm afraid of you."

Remus looked at her. "It makes perfect sense that you would be after what happened."

"Maybe for someone who hasn't been around you their entire life," Heidi said. "But Uncle Moony, I'm used to the wolf. I've been around you for every full moon for seven years. One night of not having control is not going to scare me. The only thing I was afraid of, hey," she saw him shut his eyes. "Uncle Moony, the only thing I was afraid of was the guilt I knew you'd feel."

Remus watched his niece for a long moment. "Can you forgive me?"

Heidi smiled. "Forgive you for forgetting your potion so you could come save me from my insane aunt? Yeah, I think I can forgive that." she walked up to Remus and hugged him. "I know your heart, Uncle Moony, and I know you'd never hurt us."

Remus hugged Heidi tightly and slowly began to forgive himself.

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"It's the Quidditch World Cup this summer!"

Heidi rolled her eyes. "That's supposed to be a good thing?"

Ron glared at her. "For those who like Quidditch, yes."

Heidi returned the look. "I like Quidditch, I just don't like flying."

"Dad can usually get tickets from work," Ginny said to cut off the fighting. "Do you think, even with Pettigrew out there, that you guys could come?"

Harry shrugged. "I don't see why not. Padfoot promised he wouldn't go nuts since he's certain Wormtail will go into hiding now that he doesn't have anyone powerful to follow."

Heidi grunted. "Here's hoping. I see the little rat again and I will hex him."

Ron went to open his mouth but Harry stopped him.

"Shush Ron," he said. "she has every right to be mad at you." He was too, if he was perfectly honest but Ron was his best friend and he knew Remus understood so he wouldn't let it ruin things.

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When the kids got to the adults at the train station, they all said the same thing at once,

"So, the World Cup this summer?"

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And it's over. Heidi Lily Potter: Book Three has finished. And like I warned, things get darker and more intense from here. Book four is just the beginning. So let me know what you think, flame policy stands, thanks for reading and look out for book four which should be up in a few days.

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