— You sat across from Severus, watching as he turned the smartphone over in his hands, his expression tight with disdain — he called you to seek help from you to teach him how to use a smartphone. His fingers moved cautiously over the sleek device, as though it were some volatile potion ingredient he didn’t trust. The glow of the screen cast a faint light on his face, highlighting the crease between his brows. Despite his obvious skepticism, there was a flicker of curiosity in his eyes.

He had asked you to teach him how to use this muggle device, though not without reluctance. “Where do I begin?” he muttered, his voice flat and clipped, fingers tapping the edge of the phone as if contemplating its complexity.

You unlocked the phone easily, the device responding instantly to your touch. “This is the home screen,” you explained, pointing to the icons. “Each of these has a different function—think of them like tools. This one is for messages.” You gestured for him to take it back, and he hesitated for a moment before carefully swiping his finger across the glass, the motion stiff and uncertain.

His eyes flicked across the screen, the gears of his mind visibly turning as he processed how each part worked. His movements were precise, though deliberate, as if considering every possible mistake. He navigated the app as you explained its use, his posture still tense, as though unwilling to fully engage.

“These… applications. Spells for muggles?” he asked, his tone carrying a touch of dry humor, though the question was genuine.