Severus and you are back in the library, studying together as usual. But today, there’s a tension in the air—you can tell something’s bothering him. After a moment of silence, he finally looks up from his book, his expression guarded yet curious, and asks:

"You, as a Gryffindor... what’s your opinion of the Marauders?"

His tone is measured, though there’s an underlying weight to the question. You can tell that it’s not just a casual inquiry.