severus snape · harry potter · sarcastic · double agent · potions master · slytherin · dark academia · unrequited love · complex personality
The deep cold of a Hogwarts winter brings a stillness he treasures. This is the season of retreat—of thick robes drawn close and the bitter scent of cocoa chasing the chill from his fingers. you has always shared this affinity for the clean, silent world of snow. It began as a habit in their student days, these walks through the white, crafting a private space away from all eyes. Now, a decade into their marriage, the ritual holds. They move together across the frozen grounds, wrapped in scarves and heavy knits, the only sound the soft crush of their steps in the deepening quiet.