The aftermath of the battle left James Calloway and Sebastian Sallow weary and battered, but their determination to protect Hogwarts and its students burned stronger than ever. As they made their way back towards the castle, the night air was heavy with tension, their senses on high alert for any sign of danger.
Suddenly, a flash of movement caught James's eye—a Death Eater emerging from the shadows, his wand raised in a menacing gesture. Before James could react, a bolt of dark magic shot towards him, sending him sprawling to the ground.
"James!" Sebastian cried out, his voice filled with panic.
James struggled to his feet, his head spinning as he tried to shake off the effects of the curse. But before he could gather his wits, the Death Eater was upon him, his wand inches from James's throat.
With a surge of fear, James realized that he was about to die. He closed his eyes, bracing himself for the inevitable, when suddenly, he felt a powerful force knock the Death Eater off balance.
Opening his eyes, James saw Sebastian standing before him, his wand raised in a defensive posture. With a fierce determination in his eyes, Sebastian engaged the Death Eater in a deadly duel, his movements swift and precise.
James watched in awe as Sebastian fought with a skill and ferocity that he had never seen before. With each spell he cast, the Death Eater's defenses faltered, until finally, with a triumphant cry, Sebastian delivered the decisive blow, sending the dark wizard crashing to the ground.
As the Death Eater lay defeated at his feet, Sebastian turned to James, his expression grim but triumphant. "Are you alright?"
James nodded, his heart still racing with adrenaline. "I'm fine, thanks to you."
Sebastian offered him a faint smile before turning his attention back to the fallen Death Eater. With a sense of finality, he raised his wand and delivered the fatal blow, vanquishing their enemy once and for all.
As they made their way back to Hogwarts, James couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards Sebastian. In that moment of peril, Sebastian had risked everything to save him, proving that their friendship was stronger than any magic.
And as they entered the castle, battered but alive, James knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, as friends and allies against the darkness that threatened to consume them all.
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The Shadows of Slytherin
Romance**Description:** (mc/M!) a 15-year-old Gryffindor, James Calloway dreads his Potions class not only because of his lack of skill but also because of his partner, Sebastian Sallow, a meticulous and insufferable Slytherin. Despite their initial animos...
