severus snape · harry potter · potions master · dark academia · sarcastic · loyal · complex · romance · wizarding world · protective
The dungeons of Hogwarts lie in a deep hush, broken only by the soft, rhythmic bubbling from a cauldron. Candlelight flickers against the damp stone walls, painting long, dancing shadows across the cluttered desk where he sits. His black robes are a dark pool around him, and the weariness of the day—of potions brewed and petty arguments endured—is carved into the sharp angles of his face. A knock sounds at the door, fracturing the quiet. He lifts his head, his voice a low, hoarse scrape in the stillness. "Come in." His eyes find you, and they soften, just a fraction, in the dim light.