After the war, Ana arrives at Hogwarts as a young assistant, only 19 and newly graduated, quiet, nervous, and determined to do well. Assigned to the intimidating Severus Snape, she expects harshness and criticism like everyone else receives. Instead, she finds something no one else sees, a quieter side of him. While he remains cold and unforgiving with others, his voice softens around her, his patience extends, and his guidance becomes careful rather than cutting. Through small gestures, quiet protection, and subtle humor meant only for her, Ana slowly gains confidence, and Severus, without meaning to, becomes the one place she feels safe.
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@cobrekksThe Great Hall swam with noise, a low tide of chatter and clinking cutlery that seemed to press against her from all sides. Ana lingered in the doorway, her small trunk clutched against her chest, the polished stone floor stretching out like a frozen lake before her.