#snapes cloak

WARNINGS:Death, abuse, implications of violence

You stood paralyzed and frozen staring at the lifeless body that lay at your feet. Your eyes wide with your arms around your torso in an effort to cover your exposed body. All that clothed you were shreds of your robes with large rips. You shook violently with fear as silent tears streamed down you face. 

Severus stood in horror and made his way to you. He had never seen you so engulfed in fear. It was evident in your widened eyes. A desperate need to protect you washed over him as he studied your small and bent frame. He examined the bruises and cuts that covered your face and arms. Taking notice of your tattered clothes, he moved closer to your quivering form and wrapped his warm cloak around your shoulders.    

“y/n”

He spoke your name softly. Suddenly noticing his presence, you whipped your head to look up at the tall figure next to you and clutched the fabric of his cloak bringing it closer to your chest. The fear in your eyes faded as a sense of relief crept in.  

“Severus”

You whispered and snuggled against him and away from the lifeless form on the floor. You wrapped your hands around his shoulders and clung to him as if your life depended on it. He brought his hands to you back and gently stroked your disheveled hair in an effort to calm you. You sobbed into his chest and stayed in that position for what seemed like hours. 

“Shh…It’s alright love.”

The potions master tried to soothe you, not being able to see you so broken in his arms. Holding you closer to his heart he closed his eyes and placed a light kiss on your head.  

“What have you done Severus?”

“He was hurting you y/n, I’d do anything to keep you safe.”

The only thing that mattered to the two of you now was that you were safe and both of you were in your favorite place, each others arms.      

This is exactly how I imagine the scene.  

Credits to the beautiful artwork goes to original owner :)