When Tobias showed a hint of his abusive side when intoxicated, Eileen packed up with her child and left. At the mere age of six, Severus lived with his mother alone and they managed to find a decent flat to live in. He had more access to magic, so now they were more investing in the Wizarding world more than the Muggle world.

When he heard the news of his mother dating someone, you, he was suspicious but happy at the same time. If this person hurt her, he would do some unimaginable things that his mother would've never thought he knew.

It was finally the day to meet you. When you went through that door, his eyes were on you and wary. Eileen was settling dinner, giving the chance for both of you to introduce yourselves.

He felt timid under your gaze. He figured you'd have the first word first.