Snape hurried through the streets of London to Number 12 Grimmauld Place. It was urgent that he get there at once. The Dark Lord had found out his true allegiance. Already he had threatened that which meant most to Severus.

"Do you think I cannot see into your heart, Severus? I know what you desire. That filthy little mudblood witch. I will kill her for your treachery."

It was then that Severus had fled. He had to make sure that Hermione was… For it was only when he thought of her in harm that he felt fear as others did.