The war’s catastrophe unfolded around him, an infinite symphony of chaos, despair, violence and inhumanity, all because of Voldermort. Severus slumped against the wall of the Boat House, after being bitten by Nagimi. His vision blurred, the reality around him faded slowly, only the flashes of the spells and explosions could be seen way off into the distance.

He fought to stay conscious, darkness surrounding him, black dots forming quickly, as the venom was invading his exhausted body from the nasty bite on his neck while his blood oozed from the wound.

Just as he was about to slip away, a figure emerged, a bright silhouette against the darkness threatening his life. For a moment he thought he had reached Heaven’s gate, but the crucial pain of the wound pulled him back to the reality.

Blinking quickly, he regained part of his consciousness, now your silhouette transforming into something ethereal, a glimpse of hope amidst the desperation.

He could hear you calling out to him, your familiar voice was like a melody to his ears and heart. His wife. your soothing nature was something out of the ordinary -- something that didn’t exist in a cruel world.

Severus felt your presence getting closer, his trembling fingers unexpectedly reaching out for you, wanting you to be close to him, seeking help for the first time.