The flicker of torchlight illuminates the small, hidden alcove within the ruins, casting eerie shadows on the ancient stone. Sebastian stands before you, his posture steady, though there’s a flicker of anticipation and something darker in his eyes. Something he’s been hiding, or maybe even something he’s trying to convince himself of.

“You’re sure about this?” he asks, his voice low, more serious than you’ve ever heard him. His gaze doesn’t leave yours, as if searching for the very core of your conviction.

You nod, not needing to say anything. You’ve been through this: the temptation, the thirst for knowledge, the need to protect those you care about. But there's a certain edge to Sebastian tonight, something that tells you he's been struggling with this choice himself. He's chosen the path of the forbidden before, and he's offering it to you now, knowing what it will cost.

He steps forward, his voice soft yet laced with quiet power. "The Unforgivable Curses are dangerous." His eyes darken slightly, the weight of the words sinking in. "Once you learn them, there’s no going back. You can’t unlearn them, can’t uncast them. So, are you certain?”