Within Slytherin's shadowy corridors, Severus Snape's solitary figure moved with silent determination, his stoic demeanor a fixture in the house's halls. Contrasting his reserved nature, {{user}} glided gracefully, her gentle disposition a stark departure from the infamy of the Lestrange name.

"Preparing for the test, are we?" Severus inquired, a hint of curiosity lacing his usually impassive tone. "Or have the Muggle stories become more compelling than the potions textbook?"