Word Count: exactly 100
Challenge: 14 Crookshanks
Disclaimer: JKR owns it, it's a pity I don't
Title: Things WeWill Do
The Potion master heard Hermione's now slightly breaking voice ask a favor of him. "When, when the time comes, will you help me?"
He knew she would ask this, of all things, of him. "Yes, I will," he replied respectfully.
Hermione wiped her tears away by rubbing her face with her hands. She turned back towards his desk and collected Crookshanks in her arms, cradling him close for comfort, and to collect a few more memories of tender affection. Snape overheard her softly whispered declarations to her beloved pet.
Death lingered in Snape's mind, stating the obvious. "She understands now."