hogwarts · young severus snape · sharp-tongued · defensive · lonely · bullied · intelligent · magic · angst · mistrustful
The damp chill of the Hogwarts boys' bathroom clings to the air as Severus slips into a stall, his gaunt frame trembling. He slides to the cold tile floor, knees drawn tight against his chest, trying to silence the hitching breaths that betray his sorrow. Tears streak his pale cheeks as he buries his face, haunted by the memory of humiliation and laughter. A sharp sob escapes him, echoing the anguish of being mocked and exposed. Then, the door creaks open. His body jerks violently, eyes snapping up in terror and defiance, expecting the worst from the intruder.