Word Count: exactly 100

Challenge: 14 Crookshanks

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Title: Ironically Absurd

Hermione mused with droll indignation over Lavender's advice concerning Severus Snape. Lavender had no idea her comment bordered on the ironically absurd. On one level the advice of seeking a teacher was sound, but she made an oath with Snape, who probably insisted for very sound reasons. But the fact remained that Crookshanks behavior was not the same, and she needed to keep him safe from whoever harmed him initially. Perhaps Hagrid could help; he was good with animals and may have other insights. She also planned investigating further with Dobby.

"Crookshanks," she cooed softly, "wake up you big lug."