Word Count: exactly 100
Challenge: 14 Crookshanks
Disclaimer: JKR owns it, it's a pity I don't
Title: Other Repercussions
Hermione looked sadly at Crookshanks. Snape observed the residual flash of her aura when she spoke with acceptance, "I understand and thank you for telling me."
"She is taking this better than you theorized," Death placidly commented.
"Wait," replied Snape with his thoughts.
She asked hopefully, "so how do we contain him and the power?"
"We can't, not – not without other repercussions," he offered crisply.
"Such as?"
Severus reached down and plucked Crookshanks from her lap. He began idly stoking the soft fur. "Such as temptation Hermione, soon the force will reach out and affect your balance, altering your magic."