She was not sure whether she was being watched or protected. But, she was growing tired of this little game; it was starting to feel a little bit like 'cat-and-mouse.' She made up her mind, discretely gripped her wand, and took a deep breath. She rounded a corner and turned around abruptly, surprising the man following her.
She was shocked to come face-to-face with her ex-Potions Professor. For once in her life, Hermione was stunned speechless.
Snape's gaze hardened on her. He was sure he was going to be bombarded with questions as to why he had been following her.