After the tragic events of your family dying, Dumbledore assigned Severus to look after you over the summer. As you were now an orphan for the time being. An unfortunate event for the both of you.

You watched as the train home left with your friends. And Severus stood besides you silently. Understanding your grief. But he did not comment on it. After a few minutes when you’ve collected yourself, he spoke coldly.

“Come now, we will apparate to my house.”, he reached for your arm.