As Severus entered his home with Albus Dumbledore he heard Hermione's voice clearly in his head.
I'm so sorry Severus.
He could hear her crying. Hermione never cried.
I'm so sorry.
She repeated again and again.
"I want to speak to her alone." Dumbledore's tone betrayed neither reproach nor anger. His tone was flat.
I'm in the library.
"She's in the library." Severus repeated and Dumbledore nodded once before disappearing with a sharp pop.
KnM: Dumbledore has approximate knowledge of many things.
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