Vulnera Sanentur

"Rowan, look at me." His voice was gentle as he kneeled beside me. I placed my quill down, looking to the man knelt down to my left.

"There is nothing you can say that can scare me away." His onyx eyes studied me carefully. I rubbed at my leg to take the moisture from my hand. My face contouring with fear.

"Professor, I cant tell you." My voice was quiet. rarely being used these days. Severus Snape reached his hand up and took my hand. I looked to his large hand encasing my smaller hand.

I knew who he was and what he had done. I didnt care. I chewed my lip for a long moment. The potions classroom was empty except for us. It was so quiet and peaceful in here, but I felt nothing but fear.

I took my hand from his, gathering my things in my arms. "I need to go, Sir." I spoke softly. I stood quickly, heading towards the door. Snape stood now, following me. He sighed, towering over me. "Miss Strange." He paused. "You musnt speak a word of your bloodline." He said.

I nodded slowly and opened the door, heading back to my dorm.