Word Count: exactly 100

Challenge: 14 Crookshanks

Disclaimer: No money made, JKR owns all of it.

A/N: Incredibly tired, work is evil.

Title: The Book Stays

"I guess I should leave now, it's late," she stated patting her robe to get Crookshank's attention.

As Snape regarded her, she noticed his sullen demeanor.

"You must not speak of this to anyone," he said flatly.

"I understand," she replied cradling her cat.

"No I don't think you do," he mentioned smoothly. "I want your wand oath."

Hermione touched her wand to his, a soft yellow flash sealing the vow.

She turned away quickly to fetch the book, but Snape commanded coolly, "You will leave that book here Miss Granger. You are welcome to collect it when you graduate."