Things We Cannot Do

by Droxy

Snape answers the door and is confronted with a plea for help from Miss Granger, events result in darkness surrounding Crookshanks. A bit of a murder mystery thrown in for fun. Serial drabble story format. CH 209 His Silence

146. Owls or the Pussy Cat?

Word Count: exactly 100

Challenge: 14 Crookshanks

Disclaimer: JKR owns it, it's a pity I don't

Title: Owls or the Pussy Cat?

The cat's view shifted to the clerk who announced, "Escaped from the cage again eh Crookshanks? But I suppose it doesn't matter anymore."

"Why is that?" asked Hermione.

"Well," replied the old woman, "he's getting older and no one has wanted him." Snape felt the feeling of hope dissolve into despair.

"I see," commented Hermione looking at the haughty, condescending countenance of the owls. "I came here for an owl, but maybe we can work a deal for the cat, if he'll have me."

Hermione bent low to gaze directly into the cat's eyes. "Well Crookshanks do you want me?"