Snakes and Shadows | Sebastian Sallow x Reader | Hogwarts Legacy Fanfiction

Chapter 5: Diving In

Sebastian's POV

Y/N was definitely acting differently, almost the same way she used to act. It was as if the whole ordeal at the end of 5th year never happened. I was jittering in my seat, excited at the prospect of mending our relationship and moving forward.

Best case is we mend everything and become friends again. Worst case, she hates my entire being and wishes for me to leave her alone.

But those chances were slim right? The way she was acting today doesn't make it seem that way at least. I steal a glance at her as I create my Wound cleaning potion. She's writing notes now, manually using a quill instead of using her magic. A cute quirk she never grew out of, I suppose it's from growing up near muggles for so long.

My plan was simple, I wanted to sit her down without too many prying eyes and apologize wholeheartedly, and ask what could be done to mend our friendship. Ominis only needed time and space for his forgiveness, and after spending time with him again, things have relatively returned to normal. Glad for it too, Anne already was lost, losing so many was cutting me deeper than anything I had ever known.

"Ready to go?" Y/N asked, as she blew on her drying ink, and began to stand up.

"Let me just pack my bag"

Haphazardly, I shoved my things into my bag, waving my wand for the things to appear near my trunks in the bedroom. Dusting my hands off on my cloak I nod at Y/N

"Ready, if you are?"

"Lead the way" She smiled

The walk was long, as we shared a comfortable silence between the two of us. "So... Your summer was alright?" I asked, stealing a glance her way

Not looking away from where she was doing she replied "Well, I really did nothing. Talked to a few of my friends but really it was more resting, I couldn't exactly practice my magic near muggles hm?"

"I'm sure you could have found a way" Shrugging, we turned the corner to pass a bridge that would lead to the courtyard.

"I'd prefer it if the ministry wasn't on my tail, hm?" She raised a brow at me, seemingly all knowing. She was probably also referring to my use of dark magic in the years prior.

"I don't practice anymore, at least I try not to" I admitted, scratching the back of my head "You know we spoke about it before, but I don't know if you know to that extent" My voice was low. I was afraid to be honest, afraid of what she would say. I steeled my heart in anticipation

"I know, Sebastian" She murmured "It wasn't the magic that had upset me, nor was it really the erm... act that happened with your uncle" she gave me a side glance as we approached the court yard, and I guided her past it, a little further out away from prying eyes.

"No, I know I screwed up, you don't have to hide it for my sake" We sat on a bench now, overlooking the rolling hills. The chill breeze offering the only support against me

"Sebastian..." she began, looking up at me through her lowered lashes "I'm being honest here, No secrets" we shared a look, as she placed a hand on mine- it was warm and inviting in the cool breeze.

"I-" she turned to the sky now, her eyes searching for her next words "I won't be one to lecture you on the use of dark magic, I've used them too. I was quick to use the killing curse on Rookwood that day, for Anne... for everyone, for you" she turned, locking eyes with me. Her words melting away at the guilt and ice in my heart

"But- that magic changed you, you let your emotions run rampant and... It was like you had forgotten about me, and that-" she paused, her eyes were sad, tired almost.