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

Chapter 20: Locket

Content warning: abusive etc ((not at sebastians part but at ominis'))

Sebastian POV

Who knew I would find myself in Y/N's bed, after such an intoxicating and realistic dream. The bed was warm, her scent was everywhere; from the pillows to the bedsheets. It wafted the scent of Lavender and Vanilla, her scent, the one I had grown accustomed to.

I willed myself to stay absolutely still, for fear of doing something that would not be very gentlemanly. Squeezing my eyes shut, I could visibly remember that dream. It had mirrored everything the sick and dazed Y/N had done just minutes before.

A bed... the hand on her chest... the low defenses... I swallowed hard, and wrenched my eyes open. Forcing myself to stare at the canopy above me.

"Nnnf..." Y/N stirred beside me, snuggling herself closer and holding onto my arm tightly. She was absolutely beautiful, despite her drenched forehead and flushed skin, I could not think of anyone more beautiful than she did.

Slowly, I brushed a stray hair that had managed to stick to her forehead away from her face, enjoying the way her lips curled into a smile at my touch. I longed for moments like these, though I wish she were awake to share in this euphoria.

Cliche as it may be, I wanted to protect this smile. I wanted to take her pain, her fears, and her losses from her. Carry her burden's and allow her to run free. She was just one person, and no matter how strong and valiant she may be- I feared that one day the weight she carried might be too much.

"I want to be by your side, Y/N..." I murmured quietly, watching the way her face would change slightly to whatever she was dreaming of.

I want to be by her side, but to be by her side, means she's got to be willing to share that burden with me. As a man... no, as her partner. I wondered when that would be, whether I was enough. Whether the moments we shared were as special to her as they were to me.

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Ominis POV

"Master Ominis, it is good to have you home" this voice was familiar to me, a strict woman by the name of Martha, who my mother kept by her side, had greeted me at the front door. She stepped back and allowed me the space to step into the Manor's entryway.

Martha was quick to stand behind me and assist in taking my school cloak off my shoulders. I held on to my wand tightly, assuming she would want to take the only thing that would help me see about the place.

"It's... Good to hear your voice again Martha, is everyone home?" I asked nonchalantly, gathering information

"Master Balthazar and Mistress Prudence are in the seating area, they are awaiting your arrival" Martha answered, she paused. "Would you like to see them?"

"I will be quite alright, Martha, thank you" With a sigh, I began trudging toward the familiar entrance room where my parents were. The ever familiar cagelike room, where I heard many a lecture on my behavior.

I stopped just short of the door to that entrance room and did a quick knock, waiting patiently for my father's call. Even in the comfort of home, he was a man of image and demanded that each and every one of us upheld his values and teachings.

Whether that was being a proper gentleman, standing straight, or torturing muggles. One must be ready to act accordingly.

"Enter" My father's voice boomed from the otherside of the door. I quickly straightened my tie and dusted off my pants before entering. My wand at the ready I navigated the small room and quickly took a seat across from my parents, who sat on the long chaise.