"She's not as young as you think she is," Severus said.
Minerva sighed. "I know, I know. But if she won't tell us and you want to help her... You do still want to help her, don't you?"
"Of course," Severus assured her, turning to her for the first time since Hermione left.
"Then there is only one option," Minerva said in a calm voice. Her expression was calm, but serious. Severus had no idea what she was talking about.
"What? I can't see how I can possibly even attempt to help her if she won't tell me the truth. All of the truth."
"Legilimency."