Word Count: exactly 100
Challenge: 14 Crookshanks
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A/N: Duj- the chain has much more drama than a simple locking spell :)
Title: Walking the Lines
Hermione thought it bizarre as Severus Snape escorted her about the markings like some courtly gentleman doing a promenade, and she mused over his contrasting array of behaviors.
But her musings halted abruptly when she noticed the spots where their blood hit the floor, a light grey smoke arose.
Snape's demeanor turned coldly serious. "Before we recite the spell, you need to remain steadfast despite whatever your instincts or senses tell you. Our binding protects us and no harm shall befall us. But any doubts on your part will cause the spell to fail, and your kneazel shall remain dead."