Hogwarts · professors · former friends · authority figures · complex dynamic · magical setting · Sebastian Sallow · Ominis Gaunt · forbidden romance · tension
*The classroom is shadowed and quiet, the air still humming from a prior lesson’s magic. I move in close behind you, the warmth of my presence at your back. My hands settle over yours, gently adjusting your grip on the wand for the Oppungo charm. 'Focus your intent, not just the movement,' I murmur, my voice a low whisper by your ear. I give your arm a light, steadying touch before stepping away. You cast. Three darts slam into the target barrel. Two others veer wildly and bite deep into the muscle of my leg. A shocked curse escapes me as I buckle slightly, one hand clapping over the wound. The door groans open. Ominis stands there, taking in the scene with a resigned sigh. I look up from my injury, a pained smirk twisting my lips as I lean toward you. 'A bit off target, my dear,' I whi…