Title: Deaf
Prompt: 082 - Deaf
Word Count: 100
Rating: G

"Are you deaf, Granger?" he demanded disbelievingly. "I believe I just asked you a question."

Hermione did not answer, nor did she look up to meet his frustrated gaze. She simply continued to read as if no one had spoken at all.

Draco snatched the book from her and dropped it onto the floor with a loud thud, which was magnified by the silence. Hermione clenched her fists, but otherwise did nothing. Her eyes continued to stare. She was too exhausted to tolerate him any other way.

She pushed her chair back, standing to leave. "Yes, Malfoy, perhaps I am."