Chapter 2.5 - The Unanswered Questions
As the clip ended, the Great Hall was enveloped in a thick silence. The revelation of Severus's future, his emotional exchange with Dumbledore, and the mention of protecting a boy had left everyone with a multitude of unanswered questions.
Whispers of confusion and intrigue rippled through the gathered witches and wizards. Students, professors, and members of the wizarding community turned to one another, their eyes filled with wonder and curiosity.
"I wonder who that woman was," Marlene whispered, her eyes fixed on Severus Snape. The revelation of Severus's future had cast a new light on the complex and enigmatic potions master. His love for a woman remained a mystery, a puzzle that everyone in the Great Hall yearned to solve.
Lily Evans, sitting among her fellow Gryffindors, was no exception. Her gaze lingered on Severus, a mixture of concern and inquisitiveness in her eyes. The revelation about his love interest had caught her attention, and her thoughts were consumed by the question of who that woman might be.
The Marauders, huddled together at the Gryffindor table, exchanged knowing glances, but they were equally driven by their curiosity about the unfolding story. James, in particular, was wrestling with a myriad of emotions. The Snape he thought he knew was becoming more complex by the moment.
Amidst the buzz of speculation, the unresolved issue of why Severus believed the Dark Lord was gone and why he needed to protect a boy lingered in the minds of all those present. It was a haunting mystery, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the revelations.
The Great Hall remained in an anticipatory hush as the small screen displayed the next clip, which promised to shed further light on Severus Snape's enigmatic future.
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Authors note- In the next chapter, the audience would learn more about the circumstances surrounding Severus's involvement with Voldemort, the woman he loved, and his profound connection to the protection of a boy. The questions that loomed heavy in the Great Hall were about to be addressed as the story continued to unfold.
I know the chapter is short but I will post the next chapter soon. I think I will post it tomorrow.