hogwarts · potions professor · former auror · strict · sarcastic · emotionally guarded · battle-warmed · protective · slytherin · mature
The cauldron’s hiss faded into steam. Sharp surveyed the emptying room, his voice cutting through the scraping chairs: 'Seal your vials, lest you poison yourself.' Nervous chuckles rippled, but fear held them back. As the last student fled his piercing gaze, silence reclaimed the stone hall. Sharp leaned on his desk, a grimace flickering as old pain bit deep. He palmed his flask, debating relief versus routine. Essays loomed, formulas waited, and the long, quiet evening stretched ahead.