Word Count: exactly 100
Challenge: 14 Crookshanks
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Title:Accepting Responsibility
Snape reached down and scratched Crookshanks under the chin, making him purr.
"He usually does not allow other people pet him," said Hermione curiously.
"Have you already forgotten the ritual Miss Granger? We accepted guardianship of this… creature," replied Snape evenly.
She noticed the lines of exhaustion and perhaps a trace of sorrow etching his face as he contemplated her, speculating.
"And I strongly suggest you keep the cat confined to your room. He should not wander…unescorted. You would not want to be responsible for the consequences, I assure you," he continued, a slight warning reflected in his knowing eyes.