Word Count: exactly 100

Challenge: 14 Crookshanks

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

Title: Altering Things

It was the pain of Crookshank's resurrection ripping though Snape's body that finally broke the connection. Once the blinding lights dissipated from his eyes, did he realize he was flat on his back on the floor with a cat licking his chin.

Weakened by his ordeal, Severus leaned against the file drawers and began absentmindedly stroking the cat. "Well you had much to reveal my little friend, and have given me much to ponder."

"Perhaps," replied a calm voice within his mind. "You realize the spell has altered the girl as well as yourself."

"Miss Granger, yes," responded Snape regretfully.