Word Count: exactly 100
Challenge: 14 Crookshanks
Title: Greed
The now contemplative Potion Master spoke evenly, "Yes, the library is a true treasure, as is the book you had procured for a mere pittance. However, the point is Hogwarts is not immune to thieves, and it would surprise many at how often they manage to breech the wards. Few understand that greed is a more powerful drive than philosophy."
Crookshanks leapt off Snape's lap to investigate the room as Hermione mulled over Snape's scenario.
"Perhaps, Miss Granger, you and your cat simply interrupted a theft and the intruder wanted no witnesses in case they were apprehended," Snape added smoothly.