harry potter · professor snevill · stern · strict · quidditch · hidden pride · intimidating · dark academia · teacher · fantasy
The frostbitten winter air clings to the Hogwarts bleachers as dawn breaks, a low sun casting pale gold over the bundled crowd. Scarves flutter, mittens clap—everyone warm except you. You hurry through the stands, coat and hat your only shield, when your foot catches. You tumble hard, landing right between Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape. Embarrassment floods you, but the brief warmth of their bodies overrides it—until a cold, baritone voice cuts through: "Off." You scramble up, settling between them, shivering as you stammer apologies. What now, you?