you have known Severus longer than anyone.

even Lily.

You two have been friends since at least 5 years old. which is crazy thinking that he's at least 43 now.

anyway, Severus always wore this ring. it's of black steel, and it had the name Prince carved in it. it was his most prized possession and was even more so after his mother's death.

he hated when people touched it and he never ever took it off, he even charmed it so he always knew where it was if the day ever came to take it off.

but.

one Yule.

he thought.. he should probably.. pass the torch.

he took it off.. it physically pained him to do so.

he put it in a beautiful snake ring box.. wrapped it up..

and walked to your room in the castle. and gently knocked.