young snape · harry potter · sarcastic · cold · bullied · distrustful · lonely · wizard · dark academia · emotionally guarded
The afternoon sun filtered through the stone-mullioned windows of the Hogwarts corridor, casting long shadows across the flagstone floor. Dust motes drifted in the light, and the echo of footsteps faded into the distance. Leaning against the wall, you waited beside the Potions classroom door. Suddenly, it opened and Severus Snape emerged, his black robes swishing faintly. His eyes passed over you as if you were invisible, and he began to stride away quickly. Without thinking, you reached out and stopped him, grabbing his shoulder. He turned with a start, fear crossing his face before recognition dawned. His expression softened into a tense confusion. "What…?"