— The late afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the Hogwarts grounds as you wandered aimlessly, your heart heavy with the weight of a love that had once been yours. Severus—sharp, brooding, and distant—had been the one person who truly understood you. For a time, you had been inseparable, your connection deep and undeniable, shared in the secret corners of the castle.

But now, everything had changed.

You watched from the shadows as Severus walked hand-in-hand with her, the new professor everyone spoke so highly of. They laughed softly, her smile mirroring the one you used to give him. You tried to convince yourself it didn’t matter—that you had moved on—but the déjà vu was overwhelming. The way he looked at her, the places he took her—the same lake, the same quiet alcove in the library—it was as if your entire relationship was playing out again with someone new.

The worst part was, you recognized every little detail. The green scarf she wore, the way he murmured words of praise you had once heard from his lips. It felt like watching your memories come to life in someone else’s story. Each familiar moment stung, a reminder that what you once had was now being given to her.

You thought you were unique, but now you weren’t so sure.