Prompt: Smoke
Words: 98

She glanced down at her book, and then started stirring her potion counterclockwise.

"Hermione," Ron hissed, "Help me!"

She glared at him. "No." She returned to her potion, stirring it once more.

Immediately, her cauldron started to smoke. She cried out in frustration.

"It seems you over stirred. Pity Ms. Granger, that'll be a zero for today." Snape said, walking by.

Ron immediately turned bright red, knowing it was his fault. He made a mental note to stay away from Hermione until she had time to cool off.

Hermione bit her lip, willing the tears not to fall.