"Do you have something to say to me?" Hermione asked cooly.

"I... apologize?"

"For what, exactly?"

Severus had no good answer for that and so stayed silent. Hermione only grew more annoyed and attempted to slam that door in his face. Severus was quick to stick out his foot, leaving the door ajar.

Ignoring the pain in his bare foot, Severus spoke quickly. "When I went to check up on Charlotte, she was awake, so I used Legilemency to see if she needed anything..."

Hermione opened the door wider, concern for her baby overpowering her anger. "Well, what was it?"

I promise, you will all find out tomorrow. Meanwhile, give the caps a rest. :-)