As if on cue, Hermione came trotting into view. She looked like she had seconds before. This was the same day, Severus realized. She wasn't alone either. She was accompanied by what looked like the Weasley clan with Harry.

Severus felt a mild disgust for her companions, and an unfounded anger at Harry because his note. But he pushed it aside to watch.

Time sped by suddenly. The family plus two seemed to move at top speed and the sun began to sink in the sky. Darkness was suddenly upon them.

Severus had a feeling that this was the night that plagued Hermione.