Enchanted Parchment
Severus?
I have not seen you for nearly three days. You have not been at dinner, and you seem to be avoiding me.
But it is not just me. It is everyone.
Why will you not let me into your room? What could I have possibly said or done to make you run from me in such a way?
Severus. You cannot hide forever. What will you do on Monday, when you will be expected to teach?
What is the matter? You can talk to me. You know that.
Please?
Severus, do not do this. I thought that we were past this. I thought we were close now.
Did I say something? I am sorry if I did. Please do not hide from me, not like this.
Headmaster. I am simply preoccupied. I will attend to my teaching duties on Monday as normal. Severus.
Preoccupied? Preoccupied with what? Is there something terrible happening that you are not telling me? Because - I do not like this - this is not what our friendship is about, Severus. This is not you. This is not normal.
Severus?
Severus, I will respect your wishes, as you clearly wish to be alone, although I know there is something wrong. When you are ready, you can come to me. My door is always open.
But I am worried.
Also. I'll admit it here.
I miss you.