Before he left Snape showed her to labs and checked that the cabinets were properly stocked. Hermione reviewed the list he provided, rating the potions from longest to shortest. Selecting one of the longer ones she arranged the ingredients across the counter. She posted the instructions onto the wall in front of her with a sticking charm. As she prepped her ingredients she sensed someone enter the room. They remained by the door watching. Silently and wandlessly she cast a shield spell between them. She finished grinding the fried beetle eyes before turning to the side. "Lurking is rude."