The parchment crumples in Hermione's hand as she gasps for breath that suddenly won't come. The crumpled paper falls from her hand, and she takes a staggering step back, choking on the words she'd read. It was to be expected – she couldn't have expected to stay safely hidden, especially after Voldemort had flogged Malfoy for keeping her away, but she had hoped. She had hoped despite all good sense that this wouldn't happen. She couldn't...she just couldn't...