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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Snape Appreciation Weekend
Canon - Son. Write about his relationship with one or both of his parents.
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Son
Nine-year old Severus walked into his parents' bedroom. He knew he dad had left. He slammed the front door, on his way to another bar in order to get even drunker.
He knew he wasn't allowed in this bedroom, but he hadn't seen his mum since his dad left, and he was worried. Scared that his dad had finally gone too far and magic wouldn't be enough to fix everything.
His eyes widened at the sight of his pale mum laying on the bed. Her body looked so frail. Her face, with dull raven hair spread all around it, looked so worn and tired.
He tip-toed to the bed and knelt on the ground next to it. "Mum?" Severus whispered.
She weakly opened her eyes and shakily held out a hand.
Severus took it.
"You shouldn't be in here, Sweetie," she quietly reprimanded.
"Are you going to be okay?" he asked, equally as quiet.
Tears rolled down her cheeks. "Leave," she ordered.
"But Mum—" he began to protest, but she interrupted him.
"Go, now. Before your father gets home."
He stood up on wobbly legs, shot one last look at her, and ran out of the room. All the while, one thought ran through his head. 'One day, I'll save you from that monster. I promise.'
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