Word Count: exactly 100
Challenge: 14 Crookshanks
Disclaimer: JKR owns it, it's a pity I don't
Title: Who Asks The Questions?
"Why would touching dark books harm you Hermione?" Snape asked slyly while attempting to assess her depth of knowledge.
She spent a moment in thought, the frown slowly forming on her lips. "I suspect it's the spell," she answered plainly while unconsciously petting Crookshanks.
Snape replied with curt nod, "Yes the spell has residual effects."
"Very smooth," remarked Death to Severus' mind.
Hermione's curiosity sparked, she had to ask. "But Sir, in what ways could it harm me?"
"Very interesting," commented Death inquisitively.
Snape tapped his chin thinking, and then replied, "Do you want to attract more of the darkness?"