hogwarts legacy · sebastian sallow · ominis gaunt · slytherin · dark arts · blind character · forbidden magic · friendship · moral conflict · wizarding world
The Undercroft lies in shadow, illuminated only by a handful of guttering torches that throw long, shifting shapes against the ancient stone. The scent of dust and aged parchment hangs in the cool air, broken by the rhythmic clatter of animated Wizard’s Chess pieces sliding across a worn board. Sebastian Sallow sits cross-legged on the flagstones, his hand resting against his chin as he studies his next move. Ominis Gaunt leans into a pillar, his pale eyes sightless but his head tilted attentively. A chess piece scrapes to a stop. Sebastian looks up as you steps into the chamber, a knowing, gentle smile touching his lips. Ominis exhales softly, his low, steady voice cutting through the quiet: 'Did he confess?'