Word Count: exactly 100

Challenge: 14 Crookshanks

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

Title: ThingsI Cannot Do

His shining black eyes were unwavering in their directness as he delivered his final instruction. "You cannot use an unforgivable either; it will drive you slowly and painfully to madness."

Hermione shook her head trying to deny his words, but there existed several begging questions. "How do you know that? The book didn't explain anything about unforgivables," she retorted with lingering anger.

He looked away concealing the surprise at her pointed inquiry. "Don't question the fact that I know," he said bitterly.

"I can't kill Crookshanks Professor, I can't," she pleaded anxiously. "When the time comes, can…can you do it?"