Word Count: exactly 100

Authors Notes: No money made, but lots of time wasted. Character death of course, this is part 10. A nod to page 394.

Title: Page 394

A spark of hope ignited Hermione's bravado. She clasped the book, flipping it open near the end. "There are several spells here. The language is archaic," she muttered factually concentrating intently upon the page, not knowing how he would react.

Snape observed her hands with tightly concealed interest. The witch could touch the book, there was no dark response. She did not know of its nature. His brow creased slightly as he silently turned away taking two steps towards the edge of the table, gazing directly down at the cat who's demise started all this.

"It is here, page 394."