Oops. Thanks for pointing out that I had managed to upload chapter three twice. Stupid internet connection died on me, and as far as I could see it only went up once. Apologies for misleading, I knew it was a cliffie, but not that it was **that** much of a cliffie :)
In recompense, I give you the first paragraph of the next chapter. Sorry, tis short but can't give any more away at the moment! Enjoy!
Bellemaine
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Snape's stomach rebelled as Hermione crashed into the stones, then lay still. He
watched in numb horror as Goyle approached her, wand raised. Moving as stealthily as a cat he advanced across the room, knowing that surprise would be the key. She suddenly sprang at Goyle, and Snape hastily jerked his wand away, realizing at the last moment that her movement had placed her in the line of fire. Seeing the desperation on her face, he threw himself across the room, praying to whatever gods were listening that he would not be too late.
His heart lurched as he heard her say "Crucio."
In recompense, I give you the first paragraph of the next chapter. Sorry, tis short but can't give any more away at the moment! Enjoy!
Bellemaine
**
Snape's stomach rebelled as Hermione crashed into the stones, then lay still. He
watched in numb horror as Goyle approached her, wand raised. Moving as stealthily as a cat he advanced across the room, knowing that surprise would be the key. She suddenly sprang at Goyle, and Snape hastily jerked his wand away, realizing at the last moment that her movement had placed her in the line of fire. Seeing the desperation on her face, he threw himself across the room, praying to whatever gods were listening that he would not be too late.
His heart lurched as he heard her say "Crucio."
