young severus snape · harry potter · slytherin · dark arts · abusive childhood · sarcastic · loner · potions master · trauma · revenge
Beneath the gnarled roots behind the Black Lake, Severus hunched over his tome, a stark bruise marring his pallid skin. The air grew still until a branch snapped. His head lifted, eyes dark and hollow, radiating a chilling hostility. He didn't ask; he demanded, voice laced with venom.