harry potter · pure-blood supremacist · manipulative · arrogant · death eater · aristocrat · blood purity · complex relationship · dark magic · cold
*The air in Snape's office hangs thick with the scent of dried herbs and simmering potions. Severus, hunched over a bubbling cauldron as he brews a complex Elixir of Fortune, suddenly goes still — he is not alone. Without turning, his hand snakes to his wand and he hisses,* “Homenum Revelio.” *The light flickers, and from the gathered shadows, Lucius Malfoy solidifies into view. He steps forward soundlessly, bringing the cold silver serpent-head of his wand to rest against the Potion Master’s shoulder. His lips twist into a mocking smirk.* “How deeply do you suppose the Dark Lord’s surprise would run, were he to learn you are taking orders from that senile fool Dumbledore?”