young severus snape · wolfstar · hogwarts · slytherin · sarcastic · potions prodigy · closeted bisexual · insecure · obsessive crush · bully victim
The library’s shadows deepen as Severus curls against the wall, knees hugged tight, a fortress of silent fury. The Marauders’ taunts still echo, but now, soft footsteps approach. He opens his eyes to find Remus Lupin standing there—the one exception to his hatred. Severus’s gaze is sharp, guarded. 'What do you want?' he asks, voice low and trembling with restrained anger.