A/N: Hey guys! I just wanted to let y'all know that, as of right now, I'm writing for Harry Potter/Fantastic Beats and House of the Dragon, but if requested, I don't mind writing for Star Wars as well.
Love that when Jane attempts to fake her death to get out of her arranged marriage Guildfordâs only reaction is to do a shaking smirk like âI know what youâre doing and this attempt is so obvious itâs embarrassing sweetieâ give me 5000 scenes with them together
I think Guildfordâs necklaces work because on the one hand heâs so masculine, confident and sexy so itâs just those small necklaces that give a slight touch of softness/rocker edge to compliment his leather jacket, pants and bootsâŠcostuming just đ€
Mc: You really think Sebastian and I are dating?
Ominis: It seemed pretty obvious.
Mc: Fine, everyone raise your hand if you thought Sebastian and I were dating.
Everyone: *raises their hand*
Mc: ...
Mc: Sebastian put your hand down.
A/N: In honor of Speak Now (Taylorâs Version) dropping, hereâs a fic inspired by one of my personal favorites on the album: âMineâ.
Warnings: Fluff, little angst, mutual pining
You were in college, working part-time, waiting tables
There were many words one could think of to describe Sebastian Sallow. His friends would call him dedicated, his enemies unrelenting, and his family loyal to a fault. But your feelings for him were completely different than the feelings Anne and Ominis had about him. You were hopelessly in love with him.
Left a small town, never looked back
After the events in Feldcroft, Sebastian took up a job in Hogsmeade over the summer and started renting out a room above one of the shops. No matter how much he longed to return to his home back in the small hamlet, he couldnât bring himself to go back to an empty house.
I was a flight risk, with a fear of fallin'
You felt awful for himâhe had lost his parents, uncle, and now, it seemed as though he had lost Anne and Ominis, too. So you did your best to visit him every Saturday in Hogsmeade, joining him for a butterbeer by the river just outside of town.
Wondering why we bother with love, if it never lasts
Neither of you would ever admit itâand if one of you did, it was Sebastian with one of his typical coy comments about enjoying spending time with youâbut Saturdays were the best parts of your weeks. Despite the denial the two of you found yourselves in, you were both head over heels for each other.
I say, "Can you believe it?"
It was one of those Saturdays and you and Sebastian were nursing butterbeers beside the river.
âCan you believe weâll be sixth years, Sebastian?â You asked, taking a sip of the drink in your hand.
He smiled, shaking his head, âI find it harder to believe that weâve only known each other for a year.â
The moment, I can see it
âI felt like Iâve known you forever,â you admitted.
Yes, yes, I can see it now
âFunnily enough, I feel the same wayâŠâ he said dreamily, his eyes meeting yours.
The soft summer breeze picked up a bit, causing you to cross your arms to fight off the bit of cold you felt crawling up your skin.
Do you remember, we were sittin', there by the water?
What happened next would forever be engrained in your brain. He shuffled closer to you, his arm wrapping around your body. As awkward as it was in the moment, it felt natural in a way. Like his arm was made to be resting on your shoulders.
You put your arm around me for the first time
The two of you had never been this closeânot on purpose, at least.
Your breath caught in your throat, heat rising to your cheeks. You had dreamt about this day since the night he took the fall for you in the library.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
Turning your head to face him, his brown eyes met yours. You were love drunk at the sight of him: his wandering eyes, freckled face, sweet smile. You couldnât stayed like that forever.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
That was when the pieces of the puzzles clicked. The two of you leaned in, your lips meeting one anotherâs. It was a sweet kiss, one right out of a fairy tale your grandmother had read to you as a little girl. But it was real.
Flash forward, and we're takin' on the world together
Needless to say, you spent the rest of the summer frequenting Hogsmeade every spare chance you got. Even a minute with him was a minute weâll spent.
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
The two of you would spend hours talking every night, whether it was by the river, in The Three Broomsticks, or up at his place.
One night, while searching for his Gobstones set, you came across a drawer filled with things you had given him. Every letter, every drawing you had done while bored in arithmacy, and your house scarf you had tied around his neck when he had gotten a cold and refused to bundle up.
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
You shut the drawer, a smile on your face. You didnât mention anything to him out of fear heâd be embarrassed. So, you let him keep his secret. But secrets werenât easily kept between the two of you.
One night, after taking a shortcut to Hogsmeade past the graveyard, your eyes narrowed in on Professor Figâs tombstone. Memories immediately flooded through your mind, your heart breaking all over again.
You found comfort in Sebastianâs arms that night, tears streaming down your eyes on his couch as he listened to you pour your heart out. What started with Professor Fig turned into you finally opening up about your parents. They werenât exactly thrilled at the idea of their daughter being a witch.
You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes
âY/N, itâs not your fault. Not everyone is cut out for a life in our world. What matters is that we learn from their mistakes and try not to repeat them.â
You feel for him even harder after that, falling asleep in his embrace without a second thought.
And we got bills to pay
When the school year started back up again, you worried that what you and Sebastian had shared over the summer would come to an end. But that fear never came to fruition.
The two of you continued your relationship throughout the entire year. Despite Ominisâs worries that youâd enable him, it was quite the opposite. You grounded himâand he challenged you to be more open with your feelings.
We got nothin' figured out
You took the school by storm with Sebastian by your sideâwinning nearly every Crossed Wands match, excelling in your studies, and of course getting up to trouble with he and Ominis.
When it was hard to take
Not everything was perfect, though. Anneâs infrequent letters sent Sebastian for a spin whenever one was delivered. Heâd experience grief and hope all at the same time, hoping that his sister would come around eventually.
This is what I thought about
By the time the summer before your seventh year rolled around, you were curled up by the river with Sebastian, his head in your lap as you ran your hands through his hair, each of you enthralled in a book.
Do you remember, we were sittin' there, by the water?
But you could hardly focus on the text in front of you. Memories of last summer flooded back into your mind. The two of you were in the same place where it first started.
You put your arm around me, for the first time
âSebastian?â
âYes?â He replied, looking up from his book.
âI love you.â
âI know,â He teased, going back to his book.
Flustered, you rolled your eyes,
He chuckled, âY/N?â
You looked down at him, biting the insides of your cheeks.
âI love you, too.â
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
âTell me something I donât know, Sallow.â
âHow can I when youâre such a know it all?â He smirked, lifting his head off your lap, his lips inches away from you.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Leaning in, he expected your lips to meet hisâbut the only thing he was met with his face in the river.
A laugh escaped your lips as he stood up, completely soaked.
Unamused, a wicked smile spread across his lips. Thatâs when it sunk it and you started shuffling back on your feet, shaking your head.
Sebastian leapt out of the river, tackling you onto the grass, water sealing through your clothes. He shook his head, sending water droplets all over you.
Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
You couldnât help but laugh, âSebastian!â
âYou may have started it, love, but I intend to finish it!â
You saw me start to believe, for the first time
This is what love was. The unexpected. Your heart fluttered at the sight of him. You were completely and utterly in love with him.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
The more you spent time with Sebastian, the less you thought about what your parents would think. For the first time in a while, you were happy.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Seventh year rolled around and went by faster than you expected. Sebastian was by your side through it all, but a sinking feeling in your stomach started telling you it wouldnât last. That you would go your separate ways after school.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The inevitable fight did happen, though. Sebastian had neglected to tell you about an offer extended to him from the Ministryâexpressing their wishes to see him in the auror training program during the summer.
You had found the letter waiting for him to get home one night, thinking it was the one that you had sent to him the other day. Instinctively, you had gone to put it in the drawer he kept with all your other lettersâbut when you scanned over it, you realized it wasnât from you, but the ministry.
The program would start on Mondayâin four days.
And I remember that fight, two-thirty a.m.
When Sebastian got home that night, he found you sitting with the letter in your hands, tears streaming down your face.
âWere you planning on telling me or just keeping this to yourself?â
'Cause everything was slipping right out of our hands
âY/NâŠI havenât decided what Iâm going to do yet. Thatâs just one offerâŠâ
âSebastian, weâve been dating for two years. During those two years, the only thing Iâve asked is for you to be honest with me. Maybe Iâm overstepping and should just put a smile on my face and be happy for youâbut I love you too much to just be happy about you leaving so soon without telling me,â you explained, âI justâŠI need some spaceâŠâ
I ran out, crying, and you followed me out into the street
You found yourself back where it had all started: at the river. Your knees curled up to your chest, you watched as the water flowed downstream. Blinking back tears, you hurried your face in your sweater.
Braced myself for the goodbye,
Hearing the set of footsteps you knew all too well, you braced yourself for your whole world to come crashing down.
'Cause that's all I've ever known
All good things must come to an end, you reminded yourself.
Then, you took me by surprise
But what happened took you by surprise. When you looked over, you saw Sebastian on one knee beside you, a small box with a ring nestled inside in his hand.
You said, "I'll never leave you alone"
âYou never have to worry about being alone ever again, love.â
You said, "I remember how we felt, sitting by the water.
âI figured it was only right to ask you to marry me where it all beganâ
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time.
âI never thought itâd be possible, but I fall in love with you more and more everyday.â
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter.
âIâm hopelessly in love with you, Y/N.â
She is the best thing that's ever been mine."
âYou truly are the best thing thatâs ever happened to me,â he said, beginning to tear up, âAnd I would love nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you.â
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
Lurching forward, your lips met his in a passionate kiss, only pulling away to say, âSebastian, Iâd love nothing more than to be yours forever.â
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
He slid the ring on your finger, âYouâre the best thing thatâs ever been mine, love.â
Do you believe it?
âIâm sorry I overreacted with the whole ministry thing⊠I shouldâve talked to you about it firstâŠâ
A/N: SoâŠIâm sorry in advance to anyone who reads this. ItâsâŠemotionally damaging.
Warnings: So, so much angst, mentions of death, mentions of sickness, major spoilers for Hogwarts Legacy, grief, broken friendships, right person/wrong time
Speak Now x Sebastian Sallow Masterlist
You and I walk a fragile line
âSebastianâŠâ You trailed off, tears welling in your eyes as memories of his uncleâs lifeless body on the ground replayed through your head.
But he remained still, unable to process what had just happened. It all went by so fast: Solomon dueling you, Sebastian casting the killing curse at his uncle, and Anne sending her brother flying back when she saw what he had done.
I have known it all this time
Ominis had told you time and time again that Sebastian was taking everything too far. But your dedication and loyalty towards your first true friend at Hogwarts had sent you on a path alongside him.
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
Youâd tell yourself heâd stop, that heâd realize when he was going too far. He promised you himself that if he ever found himself going too deep, he wouldnât go any further.
But Sebastian had never been the greatest at keeping his promises.
It's getting dark and it's all too quiet
You knelt down beside him, âYou promised you wouldnât let it get this far. You promised.â
âI donât want to get into what I promised and what I didnât,â Sebastian hissed, âI just lost my own uncleâI donât need you to guilt me into regret.â
And I can't trust anything now
You tensed up at his words, âYou donât regret what you did? What led up to it?â
âHe almost killed youâhe stopped me from saving Anne! You know I did the right thing, Y/N. I had no other choice.â
And it's coming over you like it's all a big mistake
You shouldâve tried to stop him. All those promises he made, all the times he blindly led you into dangerânothing would ever be enough for him unless his sister was healed.
Mistakes had been made on both of your partsâbut you couldnât help but think if you had stopped him sooner, that none of this wouldâve happened.
Oh, I'm holding my breath
âYou just killed someone, Sebastian. How did you have no other choice?â You choked, sinking back on your heels, fingers gripping the earth around you to try and ground yourself.
Won't lose you again
The past few months had flown by, with you running to his aid in order to keep an eye on him. Ominis didnât want to lose him to the dark artsâand neither did you. But it was too late. He was already goneâyou had lost him.
Something's made your eyes go cold
Searching his eyes for any sign of remorse, the only emotion you could find on his face was one of determination and anger. He was more hurt that his uncle had destroyed the relic than he was that he had murdered his own blood.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Blinking back the tears as your mind spun, you reached for his hand, gripping it tightly, âSebastianâplease stop. You canât do this ever again.â
I thought I had you figured out
âIf I give up now, I give up on Anne. And I will never give up on my sister.â
Something's gone terribly wrong
Sebastian was a shadow of the boy you had grown to know and, against better judgement, fall in love with.
You're all I wanted
You had always dreamt of holding his hand in yours, brushing your lips against his knuckles. But you never thought that the dream of holding his hand would be your worst nightmare.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
âSebastian, please,â You cried, âYouâve gone too farâthis is what Ominis was worried about. What Solomon was worried about. Please.â
I thought I had you figured out
Sebastian rose from the ground, his hand still entwined in yours.
âHelp me, Y/N. Help me cure Anne.â
âIâve trying to help you come to your senses, Sebastian. Stop this. Please,â You begged, but he merely tried to pull his hand away.
Tightening your grip, you pleaded with him not to go any further. But he finally shrugged your hand away, leaving you a weeping mess.
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Watching him leave, you could hardly contain your tears. You had witness a murder and the downfall of your best friendâthe boy you lovedâin the span of an hour.
Can't turn back now, I'm haunted
Returning to Hogwarts that night, you found yourself feeling hollow. You walked back to your dormitory numb, your ears ringing and head spinning whenever you thought about the events that had just unfolded.
Stood there and watched you walk away
At the end of the hallway, you spotted Sebastian entering the Undercroft. Normally, youâd be on his heels, ready to follow him to the ends of the earth. But now you found yourself watching him walk away, standing still as if time had frozen.
From everything we had
Memories of all the months you had spent with Sebastian by your side came racing back into your mind. The two of you were unstoppable together: at the top of your class, the best duelists in the school, and always getting into some sort of mischief.
But I still mean every word I said to you
Despite everything he had said and done, you know deep down that youâd forgive him in a heartbeat if he only asked. Your love for him easily replaced the disappointment.
He will try to take away my pain
Over the next few months, you saw Sebastian less and Garreth and Natty more. You tried to surround yourself with positivityâeven though your mind was elsewhere.
Natty would try and take you on adventures of your own while Garreth got you tangled up in potion making. They understood you were hurting and they did everything in their power to try and take it away.
And he just might make me smile
But they were idiots. They knew you were faking every smile, recognized that your laughs sounded phony, and noticed your eyes were empty.
But the whole time I'm wishing he was you instead
You would give anything to make things go back to the way they were before⊠beforeâŠ
Oh, holding my breath
Excusing yourself from the table with Natty and Garreth, you exited the Great Hall, trying to steady your nerves.
Won't see you again
Pacing around the empty corridor, you tried to think of the last time you were happy. But every memory had something to do with Sebastian or Ominis. And thinking of the latter made you think of the former and that made you think ofâ
Something keeps me holding on to nothing
You spotted Sebastian out of the corner of your eye, his focus on you.
Heâd never admit this, but he worried about you. Heâd never stop what he was doingâbut he took notice of your changing behavior and often watched you from afar, just to make sure you were okay.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Your eyes met his, but the second he noticed you were looking back at him, he bolted, speed walking through the halls.
I thought I had you figured out
Against better judgement, you followed him, trying to keep up with him.
âSebastian!â You called out, âWaitâplease!â
Something's gone terribly wrong
It didnât take long before he was trapped in the astronomy tower with no where to run. He couldnât hide from you anymore.
âY/Nâyou shouldnât be here.â
âYou shouldnât be running!â You exclaimed, nearly out of breath from running up three flights of stairs.
Sebastian groaned, gripping the balcony railing, âYou make your choice, Y/N, and I made mine.â
You're all I wanted
âMerlin, Sebastian, are you that daft? Youâre the only thing I wantedâthe only person I wanted to see each day. You were my best friend and IâIâMerlin, I loved you. I still do. And it hurts knowing that Iâll never even remotely come first.â
He sighed, unable to meet your gaze, âI love you, too, but I canâtâŠI canât focus on anything or anyone else until Anne is healed.â
Your shoulders sank in defeat and you once again found yourself blinking back the tears that welled in your eyes.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Grabbing his hand, you pulled him back towards you, your lips crashing on his. He deepened the embrace, his hands finding your waist while yours grabbed the color of his shirt, pulling him as close as you could.
Your back against the wall, your hands made their way through his hair, tangling in his brown locks.
When the two of you finally pulled away, your foreheads resting against each other, both of you were out of breath.
Pressing one last chaste kiss to your lips, Sebastian slowly stepped away.
I thought I had you figured out
Biting down on your bottom lip, you tried to contain the sobs that tried racking through your body.
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
You couldnât breatheâhe truly had taken your breath away. Sinking down to the floor, you closed your eyes.
Can't turn back now, I'm haunted
Now, it was you who was a fraction of the girl you used to be.
I know
He had changed.
I know
You had changed.
I just know
And nothing would ever be the same again.
You're not gone, you can't be gone, no
The Sebastian you had known and fallen in love with was goneâreplaced with someone you couldnât even recognize.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Youâd do anything to see âyour Sebastianâ one last time. But that wasnât possible.
I thought I had you figured out
What if you had been wrongâwhat if the man Sebastian had become was who he had been the whole time? Had he been lying to youâmisguiding youâhell, manipulating you?
Something's gone terribly wrong
What if this was your fault? If you had said something sooner, maybe he wouldâveâmaybe heâd stillâyou could barely think.
Won't finish what you started
The truth was, it was unlikely heâd figure out a way to cure Anne. And even if he did, heâd be so overcome by the dark arts heâd probably wind up selling his soul to the wrong people.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Rising from the floor, you gripped the railing before you, watching as the clouds shifted in the sky.
I thought I had you figured out
From now on, you wouldnât let the past control your future. No matter how much your heart ached and long for Sebastian, youâd put one foot in front of the other until you had moved on.
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Taking a deep breath, the fresh spring air filled your lungs.
Can't go back, I'm haunted
âGoodbye, SebastianâŠâ You muttered, pulling away from the balcony.
You and I walk a fragile line
From then on, whenever you saw him in the hallway, you avoided making any sort of eye contact with him. You no longer followed him into the secret corners of Hogwartsâinstead, you made your own path.
I have known it all this time
Your friendship with Ominis was mending, although it would take time. Now, your time was mostly spent with Natty and Garreth.
Never ever thought I'd see it break
For the first time in a long time, a genuine smile settled over your face at one of the Weasleyâs failed experiments. You and Natty just shook your heads, a small laugh escaping each of your lips.
Never thought I'd see it
It still hurt, seeing him in the hallway on his own. You never thought youâd see the day where he was walking without you by his side.
But you were healingâno matter how haunted you remained.
Sebastian Sallow/Professor Sallow Ă f!MC / reader
Slow burn/fluff/angst, aged up characters 18-mid 20s
Somehow it had taken until your final day at Hogwarts to finally show Sebastian how you felt, and by then it was too late. Years pass and your distance grows stronger, despite your many efforts for him. A surprise encounter at a new job could change things forever. Finding each other once again at the very place you first met, Hogwarts.
Chapter 1: "I guess this is it"
Chapter 2: "Oh how I missed you"
Chapter 3: "Goodbye, Sebastian"
Chapter 4: " think it's time you move on"
Chapter 5: "Professor Sallow?"
Chapter 6: "Welcome Home"
Chapter 7: "You're my good luck charm"
Chapter 8: "I'm more of a butterfly person"
Chapter 9: âWhat have you become?â
Chapter 10: âI have something for youâ
Chapter 11: âCuriousâ
Chapter 12: âI can never stay away from youâ
Chapter 13: âMeet me in the undercroftâ
Chapter 14: âShall we dance?â
Chapter 15: âMaybe Iâm just as messed up as youâ
Sebastian crept in, and slowly made his way over to the drinks, failing to acknowledge you.
You found yourself desperate to approach him, desperate to ask what was over. But Garreth had you linked to his arm, with no chance of letting go.
Thankfully, Sebastianâs disruption had been enough of a distraction from Garreths offer of private time, and instead Garreth was sticking to his word of âshowing you off.â The two of you mingled with everyone on the dance floor, with Sebastian hawking over you from the corner. Every now and again your eyes would meet his, those brown orbs holding a cold glare.
The guilt returned. Merlin, were you confused.
If only Sebastian knew this was all for him.
But, was it?
~~~
As the night lingered on, the room slowly began to empty. With professors stumbling out into the hallway one by one.
âItâs getting late, I should get going-â you interrupted Garreths conversation with a gentle tone.
Grabbing your hand, he pulled you aside taking his other to your flushed cheek.
âGoodnight, darling,â he whispered, leaning in for a final kiss.
You stepped back, your fingers still in his, smiling as you walked away lingering his grasp until your touch finally broke.
You couldnât kiss him, not in front of Sebastian. Although somehow, it seemed Garreth didnât mind. He simply stood there in his fancy robes, smiling in awe as your green dress glided with you across the floor.
As you turned, your gaze darted across the room in search of the person you truly needed right now. However Sebastian was gone, and all that remained were an array of empty chairs and tables.
As you closed the door to the Great hall behind you, you collapsed into it, gasping as you processed the night.
Garreth was so⊠gentle with you. And it seemed you were beginning to fall for his sweet charm, as much as it was never in the plan. Garreth made you feel appreciated, he made you feel seen. Garreth would rather spin you across a room of people than hide you in the shadows.
But Sebastian.
Merely the sight of him ignited a flaming passion that consumed every fraction of your being, leaving you as nothing but ash. Every little touch was enough to burn through pure water. Loving him was chaotic, dangerous, and yet still warm and safe. His light was the essence of your existence, essential to your survival yet the smoke was intoxicating your lungs with every breath. He was poison, but he was indispensable.
And Garreth was just⊠nice.
Your train of thought broke with the memory of Professor Weasley shivering in the moonlit snow, glaring out at the little island that sat deep within the obsidian waves.
Perhaps it was just a coincidence.
âHis findings are very well securedâ
Or perhaps the very thing you were looking for, was somewhere in that lake.
~~~
Within minutes you found yourself in the library. Sleep would forbid you until you found some kind of answer. The scent of old parchment was deeply soothing, enticing you deeper into the maze of knowledge.
As your dress brushed against the dusty wooden bookshelves, your thoughts once again returned to Sebastian. You found yourself dwelling upon the reality, if you should fail.
Knowing that he could die in your hands, having to live with the knowledge that you could have saved him.
Having to reminisce on what could have been.
What would you become? Would you settle down with Garreth, grow old with him, always looking back on the boy you lost?
Would you do that anyway? If Sebastian survives, will he marry Ostara?
Are you destined for a life of torture?
You finally approached the section you were looking for. H- for Hogwarts. Perhaps there would be anything at all about the purpose of that island, or even the architecture of the castle, revealing the most secure places hidden in plain sight.
âLumos,â you whispered, lifting your wand to the line of books in front of you.
The Essential Guide to Hogwarts Portraiture, How Hogwarts Came To Be, The Official Hogwarts Song Book, you continued to scan along the shelf.
Hogwarts: A History.
You grabbed the book from the shelf, bringing a cloud of dust with it, causing you to cough as the particles ticked at your throat.
Looking back up, you reached for another book, An Architectural Guide To Hogwarts.
âI always thought you looked good in green,â a smooth voice broke the midnight silence from behind, startling you so much the book slipped right out of your hand.
A figure leant down to retrieve the book, standing back up just centimetres apart from you. The lingering smell of alcohol that consumed the Great Hall was sweeping from the lips that aligned perfectly with your forehead.
You raised your wand, illuminating the face of the person before you, revealing a stubbly beard and an array of familiar freckles.
âMerlin, Sebastian! You scared the life out of me,â you whispered, with a hint of annoyance, still gasping from the fright.
Within moments you were instantly soothed, feeling the heat of his body against yours. Your eyes trickled down at his slightly open shirt, revealing the hairs that covered his bare chest, that was warmed by the rhythmic pattern of your deep breaths.
You were entirely relieved that he was okay, after his odd disappearance and note, but you had far too many questions to let him off easy.
Sebastian lifted the book to your chest, in a gesture to hand it back, before stepping away and leaning ever so smugly on the bookshelf in front of you.
The two of you were confined by a very tight aisle of books, leaving little personal space at all. Being forced to be so close, deep down gave you quite a thrill.
âWhat are you doing here?â You asked.
âI followed you-â he paused. âI need to talk to you, I had planned too earlier but it seems Weasley is too busy occupying your time.â
His voice rattled with subtle rage, he couldnât stand to see you and Garreth together, heâd made that perfectly clear enough times.
However his tone only made the anger inside you begin to bubble. How dare he be so dismissive towards you and then act this way?
âWell you know what else has been occupying my time Sebastian? Being left in the dark for weeks, not hearing a thing from you,â you raised your voice. âAnd then to receive such an ominous note, what is up with you?!â
âI-â he began, looking a little timid that youâd let your wrath show.
âIf youâd let me speak, maybe youâd know-â he said with such dominance.
âKnow what? Know whatâs over?â You replied, voice shaking.
Sebastian lifted his arms, resting them on the shelf above you, closing you in. His gaze towards the ground, as he stand there breathing into you.
âSebastian?â You whispered.
He raised his eyes, meeting them with yours. They were rinsed with pain, suffering, and spoke to you as if they were begging for something. But what?
As he moved closer, his lips hovered yours. The both of you trying to resist, lingering on to every millisecond with pure restraint.
But you gave in, pouring all of your desperation into him as your lips gently brushed each other. Lost in the moment, you let go of the books in your hand, letting them fall to the wooden ground beneath you. He kissed onto you with such elegance and softness, travelling from your mouth to your neck with delicate passion.
Your palms met his chest, pushing him away from you as his body slammed against the shelf behind him.
âSebastian, what is over?â
He hesitated, unsure how you would take the news that left his lips.
âOstara, and I. The marriage, the engagement, everything.â He looked down, seeming somewhat disappointed.
At first, you were not sure how to feel. This was what you wanted, you supposed. But at what cost?
âSo you think you can waltz back in here and win me back? After everything you put me through?â You raised your voice again.
âOh come on,â he laughed. âLike Garreth really has anything on me.â
âDonât like a taste of your own medicine, do you, Sallow?â
A hint of fury returned to his almost black eyes.
âI think youâre forgetting why I did all of this, MC. My life is at stake, and so is Anneâs. I know itâs messed up.â
âSo the vow?â You questioned.
Sebastian nodded.
âI promised Iâd find that item, I have to keep looking, even if the man now absolutely despises me.â
You sighed, giving in to the facade youâd been wearing all night.
âYouâre not the only one whoâs been making sacrifices for this, you know?â
Were you about to admit to him, and yourself, that you were using Garreth? Would it all but tarnish the progress youâd made? For a moment you thought that maybe you did like Garreth after all, but Sebastianâs presence had only proved that maybe you were just deeply infatuated with saving the man you loved.
Sebastian looked at you, trying to make sense of what youâd just claimed.
âSacrifices?â He muttered, approaching you once more.
âMaybe Iâm just as messed up as you,â you whispered, pulling him closer by his collar and colliding his lips with yours.
As Sebastian pushed you back against the shelf, a handful books fell beside you. But it was not enough to break your passion as his hands guided themselves across your body, pulling you into each other with every little gasp for air. Your fingertips moved upwards to his neck, travelling further and running through his soft hair. The taste of the night on his tongue was addictive, you were his, utterly and truly.
This was fire, this was fury, this was desire.
The many moments of intimacy quickly came to a halt as a beaming white light shot through the aisle, blinding you both as your eyes fluttered open.
You had been interrupted, by somebody at the end of an illumined wand.
Sebastian stepped back panting, as you squinted, trying to make out the silhouette of who stood before you. This time it was not Professor Ronen, however. It was in fact, not a man at all.
The light lowered, revealing an expression of horror at what they had just witnessed.
Sebastian Sallow/Professor Sallow Ă f!MC / reader
Slow burn/fluff/angst, aged up characters 18-mid 20s
Somehow it had taken until your final day at Hogwarts to finally show Sebastian how you felt, and by then it was too late. Years pass and your distance grows stronger, despite your many efforts for him. A surprise encounter at a new job could change things forever. Finding each other once again at the very place you first met, Hogwarts.
Chapter 1: "I guess this is it"
Chapter 2: "Oh how I missed you"
Chapter 3: "Goodbye, Sebastian"
Chapter 4: " think it's time you move on"
Chapter 5: "Professor Sallow?"
Chapter 6: "Welcome Home"
Chapter 7: "You're my good luck charm"
Chapter 8: "I'm more of a butterfly person"
Chapter 9: âWhat have you become?â
Chapter 10: âI have something for youâ
Chapter 11: âCuriousâ
Chapter 12: âI can never stay away from youâ
Chapter 13: âMeet me in the undercroftâ
Chapter 14: âShall we dance?â
Today was the day, dinner with Professor Weasley.
That morning you awoke to a blanket of snow upon the rolling hills outside of your bedroom window. The cold glass pressed against your head as you rested in thought, your gaze following the dancing snowflakes swirling down onto the rooftops below.
Your imagination wandered for a while, preparing you for the night ahead, how you would approach the situation that Professor Fig had been so ominous about. You had visited his portrait multiple times since, eager for some kind of explanation, but alas, it remained empty.
And of course, that string of thought always pulled you back to Sebastian, as much as you resisted. The memory of him leaving, barging past you in a hurry, after witnessing Garrethâs lips upon yours.
Him getting Ostara back.
He had been gone for some time now, with no letters and nowhere to send an owl too. Of course you had left him notes on your parchment, multiple in fact. But still the paper remained free of his touch.
Your eyes wandered to the edge of the horizon, tucked behind silvery mountains and the haze of gentle snowfall. He was out there, somewhere, slipping away.
~~~
You simply couldnât resist going out and enjoying the weather, it rarely snowed in London, and oh how you had missed Hogwarts in the wintertime.
You set out onto the castle grounds, making your way out for a chilly walk around the Hogwarts Valley, giving you some more time to contemplate your plan for the evening. Your favourite green scarf wrapped around your neck, matched with a cosy hat and gloves.
Your breath clouded in front of you as you peered out over the wooden beams of the bridge at the edge of the castle. The views were simply glorious, and for that small moment, you had at last cleared your head. Nothing but the whooshing sound of the wind, and the burning nip at the tip of your nose.
Suddenly a pair of hands gripped onto your waist, pulling you backwards as a chin rested gently on your shoulder, snapping you back into reality.
âGuess who?â A friendly voice whispered.
âGarreth,â you grinned, turning to him.
How was it that he was everywhere?
He looked down at you, curls of auburn hair falling beside his mossy green eyes. The edge of his lip twitching up into a smile.
âExcited for tonight?â He asked, before planting a little kiss onto your icy lips, quickly heating up your face.
That guilty lump returned to your throat. You had continued to pursue Garreth in Sebastianâs absence, you had no choice. This dinner was the only chance you had to get the information that could save Sebastian, and you would go to any length to do so.
âCanât wait,â you smiled, performing.
âI too canât wait, to show you off that is,â Garreth teased.
That guilty lump dissolved in an instant, the warmth travelling up to your cheeks, pulling that forced smile into something more real.
To show you off?
A little tingle flipped in your stomach.
Somebody wanted to show you off.
It made practically no sense that you felt this way. The last time Garreth had âshown you offâ you felt humiliated, being under Sebastianâs prying eyes.
But, Sebastian was gone. Sebastian, he would never show you off.
Perhaps it was his absence, perhaps it was that you finally felt seen. But GarrethâŠ. made you feel something.
âIâm just heading into the castle, to get everything ready for dinner,â he smiled, stepping back. âIâll see you tonight, MC.â
You watched as he set off across the bridge, turning back to flash you one last smile, which once again sent tiny little tingles rushing through you.
Were you starting to like Garreth after all?
~~~
A familiar reflection stared back at you, hair pulled into an ornate bun accompanied by the most luscious dress in deep hues of green. Perfectly matching the palette of Garreths charming, gentle eyes. You watched yourself smile as you fiddled at the necklace holding Sebastianâs precious ring, trying to ignore the lingering doubts about your feelings that tormented you more with every passing second.
It was time. You took a final deep breath, analysing the way your body moved with the fabric, before heading to the door of your cosy Hogwarts bedroom. Hesitating, you turned back, glancing across the moonlit desk in the corner. The enchanted parchment lie there, waiting patiently for a response. You had been hung up on it every day, constantly checking, carrying it with you wherever you went. And this was to be no different. The parchment was soon stuffed in your purse, accompanying you to dinner.
As you made your way down the grand staircase, you felt the array of heads turning, watching as you strolled by. These were not students heads however, they were portraits, eyeing you up in your new look.
âYou look lovely!â A voice called out from above.
You looked up, to find a portrait of a young girl staring back at you. A portrait you must have passed hundreds, if not thousands of times, yet somehow never even noticed.
âThank you,â you said as a gentle smile slipped your lips, carefully holding up your skirt in order not to trip.
You finally arrived at the great hall, completely unprepared for what to expect. You did however find it rather amusing that the students were so blissfully unaware of such events happening, as they all resided in their dorms. You wondered what sorts of things the staff got up too when you were a student. And what it might be like to see them tonight, without the restrictions of their office and classroom walls.
Standing outside of the large door, you adjusted your dress, listening in to the hustle and bustle of commotion on the other side.
The door slowly began to open, letting the boom of chatter and music slip out with the light.
A mop of ginger hair peered around the door, followed by a smile and a rather elaborate coat and tie.
âLook at you!â
âItâs nothing,â you gushed. âJust something I had laying around-â
âYou look devine,â he muttered, reaching out a hand and guiding you inside, revealing the most exquisite display of feast you had ever laid eyes on.
The smell of warm food was enchanting, and the food itself a sight to behold. Instead of four long tables, the hall was centred by one large round table, topped with delicious treats accompanied by absurd amounts of alcohol.
Almost the entire faculty of Hogwarts was already digging in, laughing and chatting away. Only four empty seats remained. Two beside each other for you and Garreth, one for Professor Black, who would likely not show up, and one at the other side of the table, reserved for Sebastian.
You were thrilled to find you were also sat beside Professor Garlick, or Mirabel as you now called her. However you were utterly distressed that Professor Weasley had been sat at the other side of Garreth, making it practically impossible to converse with her. The entire purpose of this plan was to find out what she knew, and now that task had become just a little bit more tedious.
And so you began to dig in, watching as the enchanted wine bottles poured endless amounts of glasses around the table.
You had spent most of the evening chatting to Professors Garlick than actually communicating with Garreth at all. He was far too deep in debate with Professor Sharp, who was beginning to slur his words about potions. And now no longer being a student it seemed Garreth could finally speak his mind, which was certainly taking priority over talking to you. This was all much to the dismay of Professor Weasley, who was visibly uncomfortable to be sat between the two of them.
You stood up from your chair and approached the Professor from behind, placing a hand on her shoulder.
âCare to join me for a stroll?â You smiled.
âI could use some air,â she replied giving Garreth a scolding look.
The two of you headed out of the door leading to the gardens, that sat above your old common room. The warm light from inside illuminated the darkness from below, matching the twinkling stars up above that left a sparkle on the snowy ground.
âI can only apologise for my nephews behaviour in there, it seems the drinks have gotten to his head-â
âItâs alright, heâs very passionate about Potions,â you chuckled.
âThat he is. Iâm thrilled to hear he is opening up shop in Hogsmeade⊠and I see the two of you have been getting close.â
âWe,â you paused, trying to muster the right thing to say. âWe have. Perhaps we could collaborate on some kind of healing potion, in the future.â
There it was, the perfect diversion.
âCertainly, you have made strides for healing in the wizarding world, who knew that muggle methods could be so effective?â
âThey are, however, there are
certain types of magic that I think could be just as powerful, itâs just a matter of finding them.â
Something occurred to you in that moment, hearing yourself speak of this.
Isidora, using ancient magic to take away pain.
It was awfully similar to what you had been doing all this time, without the magic of course.
How had everything youâd been through somehow lead to this? Was it more than a coincidence?
The Professor raised an eyebrow, seeming eager to hear more about the magic you spoke of.
âIn my research,â you continued. âI heard about some sort of item belonging to Salazar Slytherin that was hidden in the castle, having some kind of healing abilities. It certainly sounded interesting, perhaps itâs worth investigating some day.â You spoke ever so casually, in order to be cautious.
âMy dear,â the Professor chucked. âDo not waste your time. I donât think such an item exists.â
She seemed awfully certain of that, perhaps a little too certain.
â- and even if it did,â she continued. âIt would have since been moved.â
âMoved? What do you mean?â You queried, desperate for even a crumb of information.
âProfessor Black is a keen collector of such items. I had to essentially run the school myself while he spent months finding every last trace of Salazar Slytherin that remained in these walls, to keep in his personal collection.â
She turned away from you, glancing out at the black lake.
âHis findings are very well secured.â She muttered, as her eyes fixated on the little island surrounded by the dark murky water.
Suddenly the blaring sound of trumpets swept the air from behind you, causing you to jump in surprise.
âLet us head back inside, Garreth will be looking for you. You certainly donât want to miss the dancing,â the Professor smiled, linking your arms together as she took you back into the party.
Oh how it pained you that your conversation had to be cut short, and all for dancing. However this did confirm what Professor Fig had said, but what else? That the collection is secure? But where?
Your thoughts raced, analysing every detail of your conversion.
She looked at the lake.
Could it be in the lake?
~~~
A band of floating instruments had appeared in the corner of the hall, playing an upbeat tune. You watched as Professor Ronen was jigging around in his best robes, clearly having an incredible time. You couldnât help but smile to yourself watching him rhythmically dart around, you could only imagine what it would be like to be that carefree.
Suddenly he turned, making direct eye contact with you. You bowed your head, peering down at the purse in your hands to ease the awkwardness.
Peeking out was the parchment you had stuffed in there earlier, only now it looked different. A message inked into the paper.
âItâs overâ
Whatâs over? You spiralled, instantly thinking of the worse case scenario.
âShall we dance?â A voice interrupted your panic.
Before you even had a second to respond, Professor Ronen had already dragged you into a spin, causing you to laugh despite the torment in your head.
You soon found yourself doing that same carefree jig you were admiring just moments ago, with every note of the music pulling you further away from the torturous thoughts of Sebastian. Perhaps the drinks were starting to get to your head too.
âYou and Weasley, eh? Must say Iâm surprised,â Professor Ronen teased.
âAs am I,â
âI thought you were more of a Slytherin fan,â he wiggled his eyebrows, almost flirtatiously.
You honestly couldnât tell if he was teasing you about Sebastian or if he really did have too much to drink. Either way, you found yourself in a fit of laughter at his comment as the room was spinning around you.
âMay I?â Interrupted your fun, it was Garreth.
âSheâs all yours,â the Professor winked, stumbling away.
You glanced around the room at the rest of the staff who were now far beyond a sober state, a sight you never thought youâd witness. You once again spat out a giggle as Garreth wrapped his arms around you to sway you into dance. The music slowed as the lighting dimmed, leaving only gentle candlelight across the hall.
âWhatâs so funny?â He teased. âIs there something on my face?â
âNo,â you chuckled again, placing your arms around Garreths neck and leaning into his chest. Breathing in the stench of alcohol on his robes. Your thoughts of Sebastian now far gone, in fact most of your thoughts too.
Garreth glided you across the hall for what felt like forever. It was peaceful, like dancing on a cloud. You gazed up at the starry sky above, getting lost in the lights as they moved, blurring your vision.
A warm breath grazed your ear, lingering for a moment.
âShall we take this someplace more private?â Garreth whispered.
You eyes fluttered, tingles dotting across your cheeks. With a breath, your lips parted, about to provide an answer.
Suddenly a loud creek made you pull away, scorching your ears from the gentle music. Still in Garreths arms, you turned towards the large door as it slowly opened, revealing a silhouette.
Sebastian stood there, panting.
You instantly sobered up, feeling a rush of emotion flood you.
A/N: Had a blast writing this fluffy piece after âHauntedâ gutted me! Hope yâall enjoy đ
Warnings: Fluff, pining
Speak Now x Sebastian Sallow Masterlist
Tall, dark, and superman
There were an abundance of words you one could use to describe Sebastian Sallow. While some would note his fearless attitude, fierce loyalty, and bold determination, others would call him relentless, manipulative, and controlling. You? Well, you called him tall, dark, and handsome
He puts papers in his briefcase and drives away
When he accepted his position at the Ministry, you were the first one he told, a smile plastered on his face. After all the challenges he had faced, something was going wrong.
It had been your every intention to take a position beside his, but your heart was called to serve as the charms teacher at Hogwarts, taking after your dear late Professor.
To save the world or go to work
While your former classmates noted that Sebastian got all the fame and glory, you had no ill will towards him. Instead, you felt nothing but pride whenever you heard his names on students lips.
It's the same thing to me
Upon realizing you went to school with him, their eyes would light up and start bombarding you with a billion questions.
One day, after a particularly class, you were trampled with questions about your dearest friend: was he as courageous in school as he was now as a curse breaker? Was he a good student? What was his favorite drink at The Three Broomsticks?
He's got his mother's eyes, his father's ambition
Completely overwhelmed by the dozens of inquiries being thrown your way, you stood frozen. Of course you could answer every single one of themâyou knew him like the back of your hand. But it was a matter of what to answer first.
Thatâs when, from the back of the class, in the entryway, a voice rang throughout the room, âI was quite troublesome in schoolâalways getting your Professor here into detention alongside me. Not that she minded, though. Isnât that right, Y/n/n?â
Your heart skipped a beat the moment your eyes met his, heat settling into your cheeks. If only his parents could see him nowâtheyâd be so proud.
I wonder if he knows how much that I miss him
âI enjoyed the troubleânot the consequences, Mr. Sallow,â You teased, feeling a pang in your chest when you realized just how much you had missed him.
I hang on every word you say, yay
âOh, how we loved sneaking off together,â He grinned, reminiscing over good times.
Tensing up and hoping your students twist his words the wrong way, your eyes widened, giving him a knowing look.
He knew exactly what he was doingâand he was doing it well.
After class was dismissed, he pulled up a chair beside yours, elbows resting on his knees.
And you smile and say, "How are you?"
âHow are you, Professor?â Sebastian mused, nudging you with his elbow as your eyes met his.
And I'll say, "Just fine"
âRegretting leaving my door unlocked,â You grinned, scrunching your nose, âAnd you? What brings you to Hogwarts on a Thursday evening?â
âIf you ask the ministry, Iâm here on official business,â He answered, âIf you ask me, itâs just another excuse to see my best girl.â
I always forget to tell you, I love you
His best girl. Oh, how you wish you could take those words out of context. He had always doted on you, that much was true. But nothing beyond his adoration for you had ever occurred.
âDinner should be starting soonâhow about you join me before your official business begins?â
He rose from his seat beside you, extending his arm for you to take, âMay I?â
I love you forever
âYou may,â You laughed, looping your arm in his as the two of you exited the room.
I watch superman fly away
Sebastian made it all of two steps into the Great Hall before he was pulled away from you, a dozen or so students crowding around him, many with questions about his latest adventures.
You've got a busy day today
You watched the scene unfold, your heart fluttering at the sight of him soaking up the attention. He had always been one for theatricsâthough he had called down quite a bit over the years.
Go save the world, I'll be around
This was his life nowâas a famous curse breaker who went from one daring mission to another. And Merlin, did you love him.
And I watch superman fly away
Watching him get tugged in every other direction, you finally took your seat among the other professors, unable to tear your eyes away from him as you began eating.
Come back, I'll be with you someday
No one else would ever compare to your Sebastian Sallow. As sweet as it was to see all those students gather around him, they only knew curse breaking Sebastian, not the broken, loyal to a fault Sebastian you had fallen in love with. And that was okay with youâthat there was a part of him that was just yours
I'll be right here on the ground
It was obvious to your fellow professorsâwho had seen the two of you grow into a strong pair with each other. The two of you had always beenâŠclose. Closer than most friends. But nothing would ever happen, you assured them. Sebastian had a life away from Hogwartsâand you⊠well, your whole life was Hogwarts.
When you come back down
Sebastian finally made his way back to you, shaking his head with a lopsided smile, âIâm sorry about that, Y/N.â
Shaking your head, you smirked, âDo you think you could fit in one more autographâor is that poor hand of yours cramping?â
Tall, dark and beautiful
He rolled his eyes, throwing a piece of bread at you in retaliation.
âAll the same, you are,â He sighed teasingly, âMy adoring fans.â
âOh, you poor thing,â You responded, raising your brows as you fought back the urge to burst out laughing.
He's complicated, he's irrational
Memories of the two of you eating the same meal just a few summers ago came flooding backâall the little food fights between the two of you and Ominis, the longing looks neither of you noticed from each other, and, of course, when you were separated at opposite ends of the table for causing trouble.
He was the same Sebastian you had always knownâhe had just grown up.
But I hope someday you'll take me away, and save the day, yeah
A part of you longed to be away from it allâalone with him. Not that you didnât love Hogwarts or he curse breakingâbut some things couldnât compare to living a quiet life.
Something in his deep brown eyes has me sayin'
It wasnât uncommon for you to get lost in his deep brown eyes, caught in a daydream. They told a story of their own.
He's not all bad like his reputation
While those around you saw the now 21 year old hero, you saw the fifteen year old who just wanted to save his sister.
And I can't hear one single word they say
Whispers echoed around the dining hall, but you blocked them out.
Sebastian, however, focused on all of them.
âIs Professor L/N dating Mr. Sallow?â
âMr. Sallow is rather handsomeâisnât he?â
âProfessor L/N looks happy, doesnât she? Especially whenever she looks at the Sebastian Sallow.â
And you'll leave, got places to be, and I'll be okay
âSo, when do you head back to the ministry?â
âIâll have to floo back later today, but Iâm dragging it out as long as I can,â He sighed, taking a swig of his drink, âAny time with you is well worth it.â
I always forget to tell you I love you
You heart leapt once again, âRight back at you, Sallow.â
But what you didnât say was: âOh, Iâm hopelessly in love with you.â
I loved you from the very first day
âRegardless of when you leave, Iâm glad you were able to visit. Itâs been ages.â
He raised a brow, âCertainly feels like it. Hard to believe it was only the Sunday before last at four over butterbeers.â
He remembered?
I watch superman fly away
After getting a curt nod from Headmaster Black, Sebastian sighed, shoving the last piece of his bread in his mouth, âIâll try and catch you before I leave. Where can I find you?â
âOur spot.â
He nodded, âAh, itâs been a while.â
You've got a busy day today
Watching him walk away, you took one last swig of your water, a sigh escaping your lips.
Professor Hecat came up behind you, her fingers gently gripping your shoulders, âIt wouldnât kill you to tell him, would it?â
Go save the world, I'll be around
Swallowing the bile that rose in your throat, you refused to meet her eyes, âI donât know what youâre implying, Professor.â
And I watch superman fly away
âThe two of you have always been inseparableâever since the first day of your fifth year in my class, if my memory serves me right.â
Come back, I'll be with you someday
Your breath hitched in your throat, âProfessorâŠâ
I'll be right here on the ground
âJust do something about it before I retire, will you? At least something good will have come out of all those Crossed Wanda duels.â
When you come back down
âYou knew about it?â You exclaimed, whipping around in your chair.
âI encouraged it, dear,â She smiled, âNow, I best be off to bed. Good luck.â
And I watch you fly around the world
Not wasting one more moment, you made your way to the Undercroft, making sure no one was watching.
And I hope you don't save some other girl
You were down there for a while, waiting anxiously for his arrival. A part of you wanted to tell him, while the other wanted to keep your secret until your last breath.
What if he was seeing someone else back in London? What would you do then?
Don't forget, don't forget about me
At least you had this one last visit if he was moving on. You could hold onto that.
I'm far away, but I never let you go
Every sound caused you to look towards the entrance, waiting for his arrival. But he still wasnât there.
I'm love-struck and looking out the window
You waited for what felt like foreverâbut was really only a half hour.
Don't forget, don't forget where I'll be
Had he forgotten about you? That fast? Perhaps he had gotten caught up in other thingsâŠ
Right here, wishing the flowers were from you
Finally, the door swung upon and Sebastian appeared in your view.
A wide smile spreading on your face, you gave him a pointed look as his eyes wandered around the room, âHasnât changed much, has it?â
âNo, no it hasnât,â He replied, but he was looking right at you.
Wishing the card was from you
Your heart melted all over again, taking a step towards him.
Wishing the call was from you
âSebastianââ
âY/Nââ
The both of you laughed, shaking your heads. Always on the same wavelengthâŠ
'Cause I loved you from the very first day
Taking another step toward, you sighed, âIâve missed you.â
I watch superman fly away
He did the same, coming closer to you, âIâve missed you too, Y/n/n.â
You've got a busy day today
âI wish we were able to visit each other more often.â
Go save the world, I'll be around
âFunnily enough, my schedule just opened up.â
Forever and ever
âI wish I could say the sameâbut London is awfully far during the school year. With all the catching up we have to do, that is.â
And I watch superman fly away
He nodded, âThen itâs good Iâll be staying in the castle more often.â
Your eyes widened, âWhat are you saying?â
âYouâre looking at the new Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor.â
Throwing your arms around his shoulders, you pulled him towards you, tightening your grip, âOh, Sebastian, thatâs wonderful! Iâm so, so proud of you, Sebâor should I call you professor?â
His hands settled on your waist as you pulled away, âIâd let you call me whatever you pleased if you so much as asked. Merlin, you donât even need to ask.â
âSebastianâdid you really give up curse breaking to come teach? What about Hecat?â
âI wanted something more stable. Something that wouldnât cost me my life in the long run. And Hecatâwell, sheâs retiring next fall and needs to train someone to take over,â He explained, âFour years of curse breaking is enough for me. Iâm ready to settle down with my best girl.â
I swear, I'll be with you someday
âSettle down?â You questioned, your heart beating faster than you thought possible.
âY/N, youâre one of the brightest witches I know. You have to know of my feelings for you,â He blushed, âI understand if you donât feel the same, but Iââ
You surged forward, cupping his face in your hands and pressing a deep kiss to his lips. He returned the embrace, brows furrowing as it deepened.
Finally pulling away, you shook your head, âAnd here I thought I was the one making it obvious.â
I'll be right here on the ground
âAs much as Iâd love to go back and forth on who was more oblivious than the otherâmight we repeat that once more?â
He pecked your lips, âWell, maybe more than once.â
When you come back down
Smiling as you wrapped yourself in his arms, you found your lips moving against his once more.
When you come back down
You had waited six years for this momentâas had Sebastian. Six long years of pining and not knowing what to do nextâas bad Sebastian.
But the pieces were finally falling into place. And this time, it wouldnât take another six years to settle down.
A/N: In this post, we listen to Taylorâs Version and Taylorâs Version only đ
Also, Iâm not sure why, but despite me tagging my recent fics, they arenât showing up anywhere. Not sure whatâs going on with tumblr but my blog is one of the ones taking the brunt of it.
A/N: SoâŠIâm sorry in advance to anyone who reads this. ItâsâŠemotionally damaging.
Warnings: So, so much angst, mentions of death, mentions of sickness, major spoilers for Hogwarts Legacy, grief, broken friendships, right person/wrong time
Speak Now x Sebastian Sallow Masterlist
You and I walk a fragile line
âSebastianâŠâ You trailed off, tears welling in your eyes as memories of his uncleâs lifeless body on the ground replayed through your head.
But he remained still, unable to process what had just happened. It all went by so fast: Solomon dueling you, Sebastian casting the killing curse at his uncle, and Anne sending her brother flying back when she saw what he had done.
I have known it all this time
Ominis had told you time and time again that Sebastian was taking everything too far. But your dedication and loyalty towards your first true friend at Hogwarts had sent you on a path alongside him.
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
Youâd tell yourself heâd stop, that heâd realize when he was going too far. He promised you himself that if he ever found himself going too deep, he wouldnât go any further.
But Sebastian had never been the greatest at keeping his promises.
It's getting dark and it's all too quiet
You knelt down beside him, âYou promised you wouldnât let it get this far. You promised.â
âI donât want to get into what I promised and what I didnât,â Sebastian hissed, âI just lost my own uncleâI donât need you to guilt me into regret.â
And I can't trust anything now
You tensed up at his words, âYou donât regret what you did? What led up to it?â
âHe almost killed youâhe stopped me from saving Anne! You know I did the right thing, Y/N. I had no other choice.â
And it's coming over you like it's all a big mistake
You shouldâve tried to stop him. All those promises he made, all the times he blindly led you into dangerânothing would ever be enough for him unless his sister was healed.
Mistakes had been made on both of your partsâbut you couldnât help but think if you had stopped him sooner, that none of this wouldâve happened.
Oh, I'm holding my breath
âYou just killed someone, Sebastian. How did you have no other choice?â You choked, sinking back on your heels, fingers gripping the earth around you to try and ground yourself.
Won't lose you again
The past few months had flown by, with you running to his aid in order to keep an eye on him. Ominis didnât want to lose him to the dark artsâand neither did you. But it was too late. He was already goneâyou had lost him.
Something's made your eyes go cold
Searching his eyes for any sign of remorse, the only emotion you could find on his face was one of determination and anger. He was more hurt that his uncle had destroyed the relic than he was that he had murdered his own blood.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Blinking back the tears as your mind spun, you reached for his hand, gripping it tightly, âSebastianâplease stop. You canât do this ever again.â
I thought I had you figured out
âIf I give up now, I give up on Anne. And I will never give up on my sister.â
Something's gone terribly wrong
Sebastian was a shadow of the boy you had grown to know and, against better judgement, fall in love with.
You're all I wanted
You had always dreamt of holding his hand in yours, brushing your lips against his knuckles. But you never thought that the dream of holding his hand would be your worst nightmare.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
âSebastian, please,â You cried, âYouâve gone too farâthis is what Ominis was worried about. What Solomon was worried about. Please.â
I thought I had you figured out
Sebastian rose from the ground, his hand still entwined in yours.
âHelp me, Y/N. Help me cure Anne.â
âIâve trying to help you come to your senses, Sebastian. Stop this. Please,â You begged, but he merely tried to pull his hand away.
Tightening your grip, you pleaded with him not to go any further. But he finally shrugged your hand away, leaving you a weeping mess.
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Watching him leave, you could hardly contain your tears. You had witness a murder and the downfall of your best friendâthe boy you lovedâin the span of an hour.
Can't turn back now, I'm haunted
Returning to Hogwarts that night, you found yourself feeling hollow. You walked back to your dormitory numb, your ears ringing and head spinning whenever you thought about the events that had just unfolded.
Stood there and watched you walk away
At the end of the hallway, you spotted Sebastian entering the Undercroft. Normally, youâd be on his heels, ready to follow him to the ends of the earth. But now you found yourself watching him walk away, standing still as if time had frozen.
From everything we had
Memories of all the months you had spent with Sebastian by your side came racing back into your mind. The two of you were unstoppable together: at the top of your class, the best duelists in the school, and always getting into some sort of mischief.
But I still mean every word I said to you
Despite everything he had said and done, you know deep down that youâd forgive him in a heartbeat if he only asked. Your love for him easily replaced the disappointment.
He will try to take away my pain
Over the next few months, you saw Sebastian less and Garreth and Natty more. You tried to surround yourself with positivityâeven though your mind was elsewhere.
Natty would try and take you on adventures of your own while Garreth got you tangled up in potion making. They understood you were hurting and they did everything in their power to try and take it away.
And he just might make me smile
But they were idiots. They knew you were faking every smile, recognized that your laughs sounded phony, and noticed your eyes were empty.
But the whole time I'm wishing he was you instead
You would give anything to make things go back to the way they were before⊠beforeâŠ
Oh, holding my breath
Excusing yourself from the table with Natty and Garreth, you exited the Great Hall, trying to steady your nerves.
Won't see you again
Pacing around the empty corridor, you tried to think of the last time you were happy. But every memory had something to do with Sebastian or Ominis. And thinking of the latter made you think of the former and that made you think ofâ
Something keeps me holding on to nothing
You spotted Sebastian out of the corner of your eye, his focus on you.
Heâd never admit this, but he worried about you. Heâd never stop what he was doingâbut he took notice of your changing behavior and often watched you from afar, just to make sure you were okay.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Your eyes met his, but the second he noticed you were looking back at him, he bolted, speed walking through the halls.
I thought I had you figured out
Against better judgement, you followed him, trying to keep up with him.
âSebastian!â You called out, âWaitâplease!â
Something's gone terribly wrong
It didnât take long before he was trapped in the astronomy tower with no where to run. He couldnât hide from you anymore.
âY/Nâyou shouldnât be here.â
âYou shouldnât be running!â You exclaimed, nearly out of breath from running up three flights of stairs.
Sebastian groaned, gripping the balcony railing, âYou make your choice, Y/N, and I made mine.â
You're all I wanted
âMerlin, Sebastian, are you that daft? Youâre the only thing I wantedâthe only person I wanted to see each day. You were my best friend and IâIâMerlin, I loved you. I still do. And it hurts knowing that Iâll never even remotely come first.â
He sighed, unable to meet your gaze, âI love you, too, but I canâtâŠI canât focus on anything or anyone else until Anne is healed.â
Your shoulders sank in defeat and you once again found yourself blinking back the tears that welled in your eyes.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Grabbing his hand, you pulled him back towards you, your lips crashing on his. He deepened the embrace, his hands finding your waist while yours grabbed the color of his shirt, pulling him as close as you could.
Your back against the wall, your hands made their way through his hair, tangling in his brown locks.
When the two of you finally pulled away, your foreheads resting against each other, both of you were out of breath.
Pressing one last chaste kiss to your lips, Sebastian slowly stepped away.
I thought I had you figured out
Biting down on your bottom lip, you tried to contain the sobs that tried racking through your body.
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
You couldnât breatheâhe truly had taken your breath away. Sinking down to the floor, you closed your eyes.
Can't turn back now, I'm haunted
Now, it was you who was a fraction of the girl you used to be.
I know
He had changed.
I know
You had changed.
I just know
And nothing would ever be the same again.
You're not gone, you can't be gone, no
The Sebastian you had known and fallen in love with was goneâreplaced with someone you couldnât even recognize.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Youâd do anything to see âyour Sebastianâ one last time. But that wasnât possible.
I thought I had you figured out
What if you had been wrongâwhat if the man Sebastian had become was who he had been the whole time? Had he been lying to youâmisguiding youâhell, manipulating you?
Something's gone terribly wrong
What if this was your fault? If you had said something sooner, maybe he wouldâveâmaybe heâd stillâyou could barely think.
Won't finish what you started
The truth was, it was unlikely heâd figure out a way to cure Anne. And even if he did, heâd be so overcome by the dark arts heâd probably wind up selling his soul to the wrong people.
Come on, come on, don't leave me like this
Rising from the floor, you gripped the railing before you, watching as the clouds shifted in the sky.
I thought I had you figured out
From now on, you wouldnât let the past control your future. No matter how much your heart ached and long for Sebastian, youâd put one foot in front of the other until you had moved on.
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Taking a deep breath, the fresh spring air filled your lungs.
Can't go back, I'm haunted
âGoodbye, SebastianâŠâ You muttered, pulling away from the balcony.
You and I walk a fragile line
From then on, whenever you saw him in the hallway, you avoided making any sort of eye contact with him. You no longer followed him into the secret corners of Hogwartsâinstead, you made your own path.
I have known it all this time
Your friendship with Ominis was mending, although it would take time. Now, your time was mostly spent with Natty and Garreth.
Never ever thought I'd see it break
For the first time in a long time, a genuine smile settled over your face at one of the Weasleyâs failed experiments. You and Natty just shook your heads, a small laugh escaping each of your lips.
Never thought I'd see it
It still hurt, seeing him in the hallway on his own. You never thought youâd see the day where he was walking without you by his side.
But you were healingâno matter how haunted you remained.
Sebastian Sallow/Professor Sallow Ă f!MC / reader
Slow burn/fluff/angst, aged up characters 18-mid 20s
Somehow it had taken until your final day at Hogwarts to finally show Sebastian how you felt, and by then it was too late. Years pass and your distance grows stronger, despite your many efforts for him. A surprise encounter at a new job could change things forever. Finding each other once again at the very place you first met, Hogwarts.
Chapter 1: "I guess this is it"
Chapter 2: "Oh how I missed you"
Chapter 3: "Goodbye, Sebastian"
Chapter 4: " think it's time you move on"
Chapter 5: "Professor Sallow?"
Chapter 6: "Welcome Home"
Chapter 7: "You're my good luck charm"
Chapter 8: "I'm more of a butterfly person"
Chapter 9: âWhat have you become?â
Chapter 10: âI have something for youâ
Chapter 11: âCuriousâ
Chapter 12: âI can never stay away from youâ
"Are you sure you're okay, MC? You're really not acting like yourself."
"I'm fine, Garreth. Really."
You were not fine. You were probably the furthest thing from it. But that didn't stop you from lying in the faces of everyone at Hogwarts, everyone but Sebastian that is. You thought that perhaps you'd been a bit too honest with him, that maybe things would be easier if you'd just let him erase that kiss from your recent memory. He was all you could think about, the shadow of that night consumed your every thought. So here you were again, strolling around the Hogwarts valley with your favourite distraction.
"If you need something, anything at all, you know I'm here. Would be best if that something is a potion though."
Garreth was truly trying his absolute best to cheer you up, and his efforts did not go unnoticed. However there was simply nothing in the world that could heal this particular wound, not a potion, not Garreth, and especially not Sebastian.
"Thank you Garreth, I promise I'm okay. Just under the weather is all," you lied.
You soon approached the wooden bridge leading back into the school, prompting the both of you to part ways. As you turned to Garreth, a warm touch gripped your waist, pulling into a tight hug. Your arms found themselves wrapped around Garreth's neck, head buried into his shoulders. It was nice, you needed it.
Pulling away, you stepped backwards onto the bridge, a little blush warming your cheeks.
"Duty calls," you smiled.
"Have a good day, Professor," Garreth smiled back.
~~~
You sat comfortably in your office, minutes away from the end of last period. You had not received a single knock at the door this particular day, until now that this.
"Come in!" You called.
The door slowly crept open, it was Robin. You were instantly filled with dread. The poor sweet girl always knew exactly how to ruin your day, despite never intending too, of course.
"Robin," you sighed. "I really hope you don't have any bad news for me, I've had quite the few days and I don't think I could handle it."
Robin stepped back behind the door. "Oh, sorry-"
"No- Robin! I'm sorry I didn't mean to snap like that. I'm just not feeling well, come in, please. You always have wonderful things to say."
"No, it's that... I do have bad news today," she stepped back into the room.
"I can handle it," you smiled.
Robin took a deep breath, looking rather distraught.
"Professor Sallow, he-" she stuttered.
Panic became you, your heart racing and stomach turning. He what?
"He's leaving!"
"Oh."
"He told us in class today, this may be the last time he teaches us. He's my favourite teacher MC, do you know what's going on?"
"I'm sorry Robin. I don't"
~~~
The longer you lingered on the thought of Sebastian leaving, the more your heart ached. You truly had no idea how to feel. What he did that night was unforgivable. But that didn't change that he was born to teach, it was literally in his blood. You'd assumed you were of course the reason he'd decide to step down, you had threatened him after all. It seemed the torment must have been getting under his skin all long. It was all so.... confusing. You knew he can't have gotten caught for what he had tried to do to you, or he'd be gone already. You'd watched his life go by through struggle and pain to get to this point, teaching was his destiny, you couldn't let him throw it away. Especially not because of you. You had to change his mind.
You grabbed the parchment he had enchanted and scribbled a note across the paper.
'Sebastian, we need to talk'
~~~
A couple of days went by and nothing. Your note still remained etched into the parchment, unanswered. You had not seen a single sight of him, not once. Could he have left already? Or was he wandering the halls under a disillusionment charm in order to avoid you? You truly wouldn't put it past him.
That was until you stepped onto the grand staircase that night, looking up to see Sebastian standing a floor above you.
"Sebastian," you called up, grabbing his attention. He turned to you, meeting your eyes before turning away and continuing his way up the stairs. So this was to be a chase?
You picked up the pace, practically running after him. It seemed the school had your back, as the stairs came to a halt, not allowing Sebastian to climb any further. He darted across to the seventh floor, going in whatever direction he could in an attempt to get away from you.
"Sebastian, stop!" You called out, now only a few metres behind him.
"What do you want from me? You told me to leave you alone, remember?" He replied, pacing through the hallway ahead of you.
"You- you can't-"
Suddenly Sebastian stopped in his tracks, staring up at the wall in front of him. You stumbled behind, setting your gaze on what had put a stop to his racing.
A door, revealing itself in the brickwork.
The room of requirement.
The two of you gave each other a quick look, as you now stood beside each other gazing up at the door. Without a second thought, Sebastian stepped forward, entering the room. You swiftly followed, far too curious to ignore what could be waiting for you inside.
As you entered, you faced a large mirror, a mirror you recognised right away. The Mirror Of Erised. The last time you had come to find it here you were only a sixth year, and you were rather curious to know if you'd be faced with the same reflection as before.
You stood beside Sebastian, both staring deeply into the hazy glass. The image reflected to you was nothing but what stood beside you in the room, Sebastian, just as he was.
Suddenly you watched as Sebastian's hand moved closer, gently taking ahold of yours. Your eyes darted to the real Sebastian, as a light tickle rushed against your fingers, all but an illusion. As Sebastian remained with his hands by his sides.
Quickly Sebastian flinched, moving his arm away and grabbing his own palm, staring at you in complete bewilderment.
Did he feel a gentle touch across his fingers too? Could it be possible ... he sees exactly what you do?
"MC... What is this?" He asked, turning his gaze back into the reflection. A single tear gently fell from his eye as his stepped closer, holding up his fingers up to the glass.
"What the hell is this?" His shaky voice whimpered, unable to hold back the need to cry.
"Sebastian, do you... see me in there?" You whispered.
"No I don't, I-" he stuttered, choking on his words. Immediately he turned around, darting straight back out of the room.
You ran after him, as he continued going higher into the castle, before reaching the astronomy tower.
"You can't run from me forever!" You called up to him from the wooden steps. Dragging yourself up further and further, panting through the elements.
You finally reached him, at the very top. He stood there, his hands on his knees. Teary eyed and gasping for breath. It was absolutely freezing up there. The cold wind rushed through the night sky, blowing Sebastian's hair in every direction, and sending ripples through his cotton shirt.
"She broke up with me. Is that what you want to hear?!" He cried out to you, turning away and leaning over the balcony edge.
Perhaps it was Ostara he saw in the mirror all along.
"No, I-" you shouted over the wind, slowly approaching him. "I wanted to tell you that you can't leave the school. You're an amazing Professor Sebastian, please don't give up. Not because of me."
"I'm not leaving permanently, even if I wanted too, I can't," he took a breath. "Oh MC, you do not understand the trouble I'm in."
"Then let me understand."
"I can't- I.. don't want to put you in danger I..... I'm an evil selfish bastard MC. You're better off staying away from me. Everybody is."
Your throat began to swell, your body limp, you couldn't hold back anymore. You were battered, bruised, exhausted. You had to tell him, you had to tell him with everything you had.
"I can never stay away from you, Sebastian," you choked. "I know you know that."
"I thought you... feared me. I've been trying to turn it around. I understand why, you've seen me... and then the night we kissed I- I'm-"
"What are you talking about? How could you ever think-" you stepped forward.
"The Boggart, MC. I haven't stopped thinking about it. I'm such a monster you-"
"I'm not afraid of you Sebastian," you reached out your arm to him. "I'm afraid of.... not being your happiness anymore."
Sebastian stepped back, smiling through the floods of tears. He raised his wand to the stars above, breathing so heavily the moonlight rhythmically glistened across his chest.
"Expecto Patronum," he cried into the night, a bright light glowing from the top of the entire castle. In an instant, hundreds of glowing blue moths appeared in an explosion of magic, fluttering around the tower like stardust.
You smiled so much at the sight that you could only cry harder, never feeling emotions with such intensity ever before. Everything in this moment was simply indescribable. Too good to be true, even.
"Sebastian," you whispered.
"There is never a world where you are not my happiness, MC," his voice soothed. He towered over you, gently caressing your cheek, analysing every inch of the face he adored so much.
His eyes met the ground again, as he turned away. "But," he paused, the tone of his voice rinsed with pain. "This is all so much bigger than the both of us." He backed away from you, looking back out onto the moonlit mountains.
"Why do you keep talking like this? I-" you were cut off, by the wing of an owl swooping in. Starling.
She dropped an envelope in your hands and glided back into the darkness. You peered down at the letter in your clasp.
Sebastian's letter. Natty must have finally sent it back.
Sebastian's eyes widened, realising what you now possessed. Your finger gently ran across the seal, ripping apart what had been kept shut for years,
"MC, wait! I can explain-"
You unfolded the parchment, finally revealing that long unanswered question.
Would you forgive me, if this was all for Anne?
"What do you mean, all for Anne?"Â You asked, a million thoughts racing through your head.
"I never meant for it to go this far MC, it was supposed to be so simple. I never wanted any of this, I never wanted to hurt you."
The two of you stared at each other, utterly broken. Nothing made sense, absolutely nothing. How was any of this for Anne?
"I... I made an unbreakable vow," he muttered.
"To Ostara?"
"No, to her father."
"A vow to marry her?"
"No-" he took a breath. "He's a dark dark wizard, I should never have meddled with this... I made a vow to find something for him, something hidden in Hogwarts. Something that belonged to Salazar Slytherin."
"Why...why in Merlin's name would you do that?"
"To save my sister."
It all came flooding back to you in an instant. Everything Ominis had said, about her father being a healer, about him losing the plot. Ostara's father dabbled in dark healing magic, the kind of magic Sebastian believed was enough to cure Anne.
"Does, does Ominis know about this? Have you been using him as a pawn in your little game?! Just like Ostara?" You were angry now, the fact Sebastian was willing to meddle with people's lives like this infuriated you. All the years of torment, and it was all to try and cure Anne?
"No." He said raising his voice. "This was all his idea. He introduced me to Ostara, so I could get to her father. All I wanted to do was woo her, not marry her. But that man, he was persistent... He wouldn't even talk to me unless I proved my devotion to her. That's why I'm here MC, that's why I fell off my broom, that's why I'm at Hogwarts."
You were speechless. You tried to reach for what to say, but no words came out. You just looked at him, standing there, hopeless in the wind.
"I didn't want to drag you into this, MC. It's been difficult to try and keep you, Anne and Ostara safe. But... Anne is my priority. I know what I'm doing is wrong, I know it's hurting people. If I was hurting anybody else I wouldn't care, but you... it is torture to know I'm hurting you. You've made this difficult for me, MC. You really have."
"It was Anne you saw in the mirror, wasn't it?"
The pain in Sebastian's eyes was hard to bare.
"It was. She looked so different, so well. I have to see her like that again, even if it kills me....and it might."
"What do you mean?" Your eyes widened, filling up with tears.
"I made an unbreakable vow, MC. If I don't go through with this, all of this-" he stared deeply into your eyes.
A/N: In honor of Speak Now (Taylorâs Version) dropping, hereâs a fic inspired by one of my personal favorites on the album: âMineâ.
Warnings: Fluff, little angst, mutual pining
You were in college, working part-time, waiting tables
There were many words one could think of to describe Sebastian Sallow. His friends would call him dedicated, his enemies unrelenting, and his family loyal to a fault. But your feelings for him were completely different than the feelings Anne and Ominis had about him. You were hopelessly in love with him.
Left a small town, never looked back
After the events in Feldcroft, Sebastian took up a job in Hogsmeade over the summer and started renting out a room above one of the shops. No matter how much he longed to return to his home back in the small hamlet, he couldnât bring himself to go back to an empty house.
I was a flight risk, with a fear of fallin'
You felt awful for himâhe had lost his parents, uncle, and now, it seemed as though he had lost Anne and Ominis, too. So you did your best to visit him every Saturday in Hogsmeade, joining him for a butterbeer by the river just outside of town.
Wondering why we bother with love, if it never lasts
Neither of you would ever admit itâand if one of you did, it was Sebastian with one of his typical coy comments about enjoying spending time with youâbut Saturdays were the best parts of your weeks. Despite the denial the two of you found yourselves in, you were both head over heels for each other.
I say, "Can you believe it?"
It was one of those Saturdays and you and Sebastian were nursing butterbeers beside the river.
âCan you believe weâll be sixth years, Sebastian?â You asked, taking a sip of the drink in your hand.
He smiled, shaking his head, âI find it harder to believe that weâve only known each other for a year.â
The moment, I can see it
âI felt like Iâve known you forever,â you admitted.
Yes, yes, I can see it now
âFunnily enough, I feel the same wayâŠâ he said dreamily, his eyes meeting yours.
The soft summer breeze picked up a bit, causing you to cross your arms to fight off the bit of cold you felt crawling up your skin.
Do you remember, we were sittin', there by the water?
What happened next would forever be engrained in your brain. He shuffled closer to you, his arm wrapping around your body. As awkward as it was in the moment, it felt natural in a way. Like his arm was made to be resting on your shoulders.
You put your arm around me for the first time
The two of you had never been this closeânot on purpose, at least.
Your breath caught in your throat, heat rising to your cheeks. You had dreamt about this day since the night he took the fall for you in the library.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
Turning your head to face him, his brown eyes met yours. You were love drunk at the sight of him: his wandering eyes, freckled face, sweet smile. You couldnât stayed like that forever.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
That was when the pieces of the puzzles clicked. The two of you leaned in, your lips meeting one anotherâs. It was a sweet kiss, one right out of a fairy tale your grandmother had read to you as a little girl. But it was real.
Flash forward, and we're takin' on the world together
Needless to say, you spent the rest of the summer frequenting Hogsmeade every spare chance you got. Even a minute with him was a minute weâll spent.
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
The two of you would spend hours talking every night, whether it was by the river, in The Three Broomsticks, or up at his place.
One night, while searching for his Gobstones set, you came across a drawer filled with things you had given him. Every letter, every drawing you had done while bored in arithmacy, and your house scarf you had tied around his neck when he had gotten a cold and refused to bundle up.
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
You shut the drawer, a smile on your face. You didnât mention anything to him out of fear heâd be embarrassed. So, you let him keep his secret. But secrets werenât easily kept between the two of you.
One night, after taking a shortcut to Hogsmeade past the graveyard, your eyes narrowed in on Professor Figâs tombstone. Memories immediately flooded through your mind, your heart breaking all over again.
You found comfort in Sebastianâs arms that night, tears streaming down your eyes on his couch as he listened to you pour your heart out. What started with Professor Fig turned into you finally opening up about your parents. They werenât exactly thrilled at the idea of their daughter being a witch.
You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes
âY/N, itâs not your fault. Not everyone is cut out for a life in our world. What matters is that we learn from their mistakes and try not to repeat them.â
You feel for him even harder after that, falling asleep in his embrace without a second thought.
And we got bills to pay
When the school year started back up again, you worried that what you and Sebastian had shared over the summer would come to an end. But that fear never came to fruition.
The two of you continued your relationship throughout the entire year. Despite Ominisâs worries that youâd enable him, it was quite the opposite. You grounded himâand he challenged you to be more open with your feelings.
We got nothin' figured out
You took the school by storm with Sebastian by your sideâwinning nearly every Crossed Wands match, excelling in your studies, and of course getting up to trouble with he and Ominis.
When it was hard to take
Not everything was perfect, though. Anneâs infrequent letters sent Sebastian for a spin whenever one was delivered. Heâd experience grief and hope all at the same time, hoping that his sister would come around eventually.
This is what I thought about
By the time the summer before your seventh year rolled around, you were curled up by the river with Sebastian, his head in your lap as you ran your hands through his hair, each of you enthralled in a book.
Do you remember, we were sittin' there, by the water?
But you could hardly focus on the text in front of you. Memories of last summer flooded back into your mind. The two of you were in the same place where it first started.
You put your arm around me, for the first time
âSebastian?â
âYes?â He replied, looking up from his book.
âI love you.â
âI know,â He teased, going back to his book.
Flustered, you rolled your eyes,
He chuckled, âY/N?â
You looked down at him, biting the insides of your cheeks.
âI love you, too.â
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
âTell me something I donât know, Sallow.â
âHow can I when youâre such a know it all?â He smirked, lifting his head off your lap, his lips inches away from you.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Leaning in, he expected your lips to meet hisâbut the only thing he was met with his face in the river.
A laugh escaped your lips as he stood up, completely soaked.
Unamused, a wicked smile spread across his lips. Thatâs when it sunk it and you started shuffling back on your feet, shaking your head.
Sebastian leapt out of the river, tackling you onto the grass, water sealing through your clothes. He shook his head, sending water droplets all over you.
Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
You couldnât help but laugh, âSebastian!â
âYou may have started it, love, but I intend to finish it!â
You saw me start to believe, for the first time
This is what love was. The unexpected. Your heart fluttered at the sight of him. You were completely and utterly in love with him.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
The more you spent time with Sebastian, the less you thought about what your parents would think. For the first time in a while, you were happy.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Seventh year rolled around and went by faster than you expected. Sebastian was by your side through it all, but a sinking feeling in your stomach started telling you it wouldnât last. That you would go your separate ways after school.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The inevitable fight did happen, though. Sebastian had neglected to tell you about an offer extended to him from the Ministryâexpressing their wishes to see him in the auror training program during the summer.
You had found the letter waiting for him to get home one night, thinking it was the one that you had sent to him the other day. Instinctively, you had gone to put it in the drawer he kept with all your other lettersâbut when you scanned over it, you realized it wasnât from you, but the ministry.
The program would start on Mondayâin four days.
And I remember that fight, two-thirty a.m.
When Sebastian got home that night, he found you sitting with the letter in your hands, tears streaming down your face.
âWere you planning on telling me or just keeping this to yourself?â
'Cause everything was slipping right out of our hands
âY/NâŠI havenât decided what Iâm going to do yet. Thatâs just one offerâŠâ
âSebastian, weâve been dating for two years. During those two years, the only thing Iâve asked is for you to be honest with me. Maybe Iâm overstepping and should just put a smile on my face and be happy for youâbut I love you too much to just be happy about you leaving so soon without telling me,â you explained, âI justâŠI need some spaceâŠâ
I ran out, crying, and you followed me out into the street
You found yourself back where it had all started: at the river. Your knees curled up to your chest, you watched as the water flowed downstream. Blinking back tears, you hurried your face in your sweater.
Braced myself for the goodbye,
Hearing the set of footsteps you knew all too well, you braced yourself for your whole world to come crashing down.
'Cause that's all I've ever known
All good things must come to an end, you reminded yourself.
Then, you took me by surprise
But what happened took you by surprise. When you looked over, you saw Sebastian on one knee beside you, a small box with a ring nestled inside in his hand.
You said, "I'll never leave you alone"
âYou never have to worry about being alone ever again, love.â
You said, "I remember how we felt, sitting by the water.
âI figured it was only right to ask you to marry me where it all beganâ
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time.
âI never thought itâd be possible, but I fall in love with you more and more everyday.â
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter.
âIâm hopelessly in love with you, Y/N.â
She is the best thing that's ever been mine."
âYou truly are the best thing thatâs ever happened to me,â he said, beginning to tear up, âAnd I would love nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you.â
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
Lurching forward, your lips met his in a passionate kiss, only pulling away to say, âSebastian, Iâd love nothing more than to be yours forever.â
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
He slid the ring on your finger, âYouâre the best thing thatâs ever been mine, love.â
Do you believe it?
âIâm sorry I overreacted with the whole ministry thing⊠I shouldâve talked to you about it firstâŠâ
A/N: In honor of Speak Now (Taylorâs Version) dropping, hereâs a fic inspired by one of my personal favorites on the album: âMineâ.
Warnings: Fluff, little angst, mutual pining
Speak Now x Sebastian Sallow Masterlist
You were in college, working part-time, waiting tables
There were many words one could think of to describe Sebastian Sallow. His friends would call him dedicated, his enemies unrelenting, and his family loyal to a fault. But your feelings for him were completely different than the feelings Anne and Ominis had about him. You were hopelessly in love with him.
Left a small town, never looked back
After the events in Feldcroft, Sebastian took up a job in Hogsmeade over the summer and started renting out a room above one of the shops. No matter how much he longed to return to his home back in the small hamlet, he couldnât bring himself to go back to an empty house.
I was a flight risk, with a fear of fallin'
You felt awful for himâhe had lost his parents, uncle, and now, it seemed as though he had lost Anne and Ominis, too. So you did your best to visit him every Saturday in Hogsmeade, joining him for a butterbeer by the river just outside of town.
Wondering why we bother with love, if it never lasts
Neither of you would ever admit itâand if one of you did, it was Sebastian with one of his typical coy comments about enjoying spending time with youâbut Saturdays were the best parts of your weeks. Despite the denial the two of you found yourselves in, you were both head over heels for each other.
I say, "Can you believe it?"
It was one of those Saturdays and you and Sebastian were nursing butterbeers beside the river.
âCan you believe weâll be sixth years, Sebastian?â You asked, taking a sip of the drink in your hand.
He smiled, shaking his head, âI find it harder to believe that weâve only known each other for a year.â
The moment, I can see it
âI felt like Iâve known you forever,â you admitted.
Yes, yes, I can see it now
âFunnily enough, I feel the same wayâŠâ he said dreamily, his eyes meeting yours.
The soft summer breeze picked up a bit, causing you to cross your arms to fight off the bit of cold you felt crawling up your skin.
Do you remember, we were sittin', there by the water?
What happened next would forever be engrained in your brain. He shuffled closer to you, his arm wrapping around your body. As awkward as it was in the moment, it felt natural in a way. Like his arm was made to be resting on your shoulders.
You put your arm around me for the first time
The two of you had never been this closeânot on purpose, at least.
Your breath caught in your throat, heat rising to your cheeks. You had dreamt about this day since the night he took the fall for you in the library.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
Turning your head to face him, his brown eyes met yours. You were love drunk at the sight of him: his wandering eyes, freckled face, sweet smile. You couldnât stayed like that forever.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
That was when the pieces of the puzzles clicked. The two of you leaned in, your lips meeting one anotherâs. It was a sweet kiss, one right out of a fairy tale your grandmother had read to you as a little girl. But it was real.
Flash forward, and we're takin' on the world together
Needless to say, you spent the rest of the summer frequenting Hogsmeade every spare chance you got. Even a minute with him was a minute weâll spent.
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
The two of you would spend hours talking every night, whether it was by the river, in The Three Broomsticks, or up at his place.
One night, while searching for his Gobstones set, you came across a drawer filled with things you had given him. Every letter, every drawing you had done while bored in arithmacy, and your house scarf you had tied around his neck when he had gotten a cold and refused to bundle up.
You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded
You shut the drawer, a smile on your face. You didnât mention anything to him out of fear heâd be embarrassed. So, you let him keep his secret. But secrets werenât easily kept between the two of you.
One night, after taking a shortcut to Hogsmeade past the graveyard, your eyes narrowed in on Professor Figâs tombstone. Memories immediately flooded through your mind, your heart breaking all over again.
You found comfort in Sebastianâs arms that night, tears streaming down your eyes on his couch as he listened to you pour your heart out. What started with Professor Fig turned into you finally opening up about your parents. They werenât exactly thrilled at the idea of their daughter being a witch.
You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes
âY/N, itâs not your fault. Not everyone is cut out for a life in our world. What matters is that we learn from their mistakes and try not to repeat them.â
You feel for him even harder after that, falling asleep in his embrace without a second thought.
And we got bills to pay
When the school year started back up again, you worried that what you and Sebastian had shared over the summer would come to an end. But that fear never came to fruition.
The two of you continued your relationship throughout the entire year. Despite Ominisâs worries that youâd enable him, it was quite the opposite. You grounded himâand he challenged you to be more open with your feelings.
We got nothin' figured out
You took the school by storm with Sebastian by your sideâwinning nearly every Crossed Wands match, excelling in your studies, and of course getting up to trouble with he and Ominis.
When it was hard to take
Not everything was perfect, though. Anneâs infrequent letters sent Sebastian for a spin whenever one was delivered. Heâd experience grief and hope all at the same time, hoping that his sister would come around eventually.
This is what I thought about
By the time the summer before your seventh year rolled around, you were curled up by the river with Sebastian, his head in your lap as you ran your hands through his hair, each of you enthralled in a book.
Do you remember, we were sittin' there, by the water?
But you could hardly focus on the text in front of you. Memories of last summer flooded back into your mind. The two of you were in the same place where it first started.
You put your arm around me, for the first time
âSebastian?â
âYes?â He replied, looking up from his book.
âI love you.â
âI know,â He teased, going back to his book.
Flustered, you rolled your eyes,
He chuckled, âY/N?â
You looked down at him, biting the insides of your cheeks.
âI love you, too.â
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
âTell me something I donât know, Sallow.â
âHow can I when youâre such a know it all?â He smirked, lifting his head off your lap, his lips inches away from you.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Leaning in, he expected your lips to meet hisâbut the only thing he was met with his face in the river.
A laugh escaped your lips as he stood up, completely soaked.
Unamused, a wicked smile spread across his lips. Thatâs when it sunk it and you started shuffling back on your feet, shaking your head.
Sebastian leapt out of the river, tackling you onto the grass, water sealing through your clothes. He shook his head, sending water droplets all over you.
Do you remember all the city lights on the water?
You couldnât help but laugh, âSebastian!â
âYou may have started it, love, but I intend to finish it!â
You saw me start to believe, for the first time
This is what love was. The unexpected. Your heart fluttered at the sight of him. You were completely and utterly in love with him.
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
The more you spent time with Sebastian, the less you thought about what your parents would think. For the first time in a while, you were happy.
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
Seventh year rolled around and went by faster than you expected. Sebastian was by your side through it all, but a sinking feeling in your stomach started telling you it wouldnât last. That you would go your separate ways after school.
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The inevitable fight did happen, though. Sebastian had neglected to tell you about an offer extended to him from the Ministryâexpressing their wishes to see him in the auror training program during the summer.
You had found the letter waiting for him to get home one night, thinking it was the one that you had sent to him the other day. Instinctively, you had gone to put it in the drawer he kept with all your other lettersâbut when you scanned over it, you realized it wasnât from you, but the ministry.
The program would start on Mondayâin four days.
And I remember that fight, two-thirty a.m.
When Sebastian got home that night, he found you sitting with the letter in your hands, tears streaming down your face.
âWere you planning on telling me or just keeping this to yourself?â
'Cause everything was slipping right out of our hands
âY/NâŠI havenât decided what Iâm going to do yet. Thatâs just one offerâŠâ
âSebastian, weâve been dating for two years. During those two years, the only thing Iâve asked is for you to be honest with me. Maybe Iâm overstepping and should just put a smile on my face and be happy for youâbut I love you too much to just be happy about you leaving so soon without telling me,â you explained, âI justâŠI need some spaceâŠâ
I ran out, crying, and you followed me out into the street
You found yourself back where it had all started: at the river. Your knees curled up to your chest, you watched as the water flowed downstream. Blinking back tears, you hurried your face in your sweater.
Braced myself for the goodbye,
Hearing the set of footsteps you knew all too well, you braced yourself for your whole world to come crashing down.
'Cause that's all I've ever known
All good things must come to an end, you reminded yourself.
Then, you took me by surprise
But what happened took you by surprise. When you looked over, you saw Sebastian on one knee beside you, a small box with a ring nestled inside in his hand.
You said, "I'll never leave you alone"
âYou never have to worry about being alone ever again, love.â
You said, "I remember how we felt, sitting by the water.
âI figured it was only right to ask you to marry me where it all beganâ
And every time I look at you, it's like the first time.
âI never thought itâd be possible, but I fall in love with you more and more everyday.â
I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter.
âIâm hopelessly in love with you, Y/N.â
She is the best thing that's ever been mine."
âYou truly are the best thing thatâs ever happened to me,â he said, beginning to tear up, âAnd I would love nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you.â
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
Lurching forward, your lips met his in a passionate kiss, only pulling away to say, âSebastian, Iâd love nothing more than to be yours forever.â
You are the best thing, that's ever been mine
He slid the ring on your finger, âYouâre the best thing thatâs ever been mine, love.â
Do you believe it?
âIâm sorry I overreacted with the whole ministry thing⊠I shouldâve talked to you about it firstâŠâ
Sebastian Sallow/Professor Sallow Ă f!MC / reader
Slow burn/fluff/angst, aged up characters 18-mid 20s
Somehow it had taken until your final day at Hogwarts to finally show Sebastian how you felt, and by then it was too late. Years pass and your distance grows stronger, despite your many efforts for him. A surprise encounter at a new job could change things forever. Finding each other once again at the very place you first met, Hogwarts.
Chapter 1: "I guess this is it"
Chapter 2: "Oh how I missed you"
Chapter 3: "Goodbye, Sebastian"
Chapter 4: " think it's time you move on"
Chapter 5: "Professor Sallow?"
Chapter 6: "Welcome Home"
Chapter 7: "You're my good luck charm"
Chapter 8: "I'm more of a butterfly person"
Chapter 9: âWhat have you become?â
Chapter 10: âI have something for youâ
Chapter 11: âCuriousâ
Starling swooped over you, dropping a handful of letters at your desk.
Still nothing from Natty.
You let out a sigh of frustration. Despite Sebastian telling you it didnât matter, you were desperate to know what was inside that letter. This waiting game was becoming excruciating.
There was however, another letter in your hand.
Hello MC!
Itâs been far too long, how are you?
Iâm going to be visiting my Auntie Matilda next week, and was wondering if youâd like to catch up?
Let me know!
All the best,
Garreth
You shone an eager smile at the paper below you. This was exactly what you needed, a distraction.
Things between you and Sebastian had become a little awkward since Halloween. Since the night your lips were but inches away from colliding, since you received the invitation. Youâd hoped he might have spared you the torture of attending his wedding, but apparently he wanted to see you you suffer, or at least it seemed that way.
~~~
After a pleasant lesson in Transfiguration, you made your way out onto the courtyard. The temperature was dipping each and every day, leaving a blanket of November frost shimmering on the castle.
âMC,â
You looked over your shoulder, to see Professor Weasley standing under the entrance to her classroom.
âThank you for your help as always,â she smiled.
âOf course, Professor.â
âI hear my nephew is taking you out,â she raised an eyebrow.
Taking you out? You hadnât really thought about it being anything more than friendly, but Professor Weasley was certainly implying something.
âJust a butterbeer is all,â you said through an awkward smile.
âI donât mean to pry, so please do tell me if I am being too forward,â she began. âGarreth is a lovely young man, he speaks awfully highly of you. In fact it was him who insisted I convince Professor Black to offer you the job. Itâs none of my business, but I could really see the two of you being⊠compatible.â
You were stunned, to hear Professor Weasley speak this way so casually felt.. wrong. ButâŠwas she really all that wrong? Garreth had always stood by you, had been a wonderful friend. You couldnât exactly say the same about Sebastian, whose entire purpose seemed to be to torment you. It was Sebastian who got in the way of you and Garreth before, were you really going to let him do it again? After everything he did, everything he said⊠to hand you that invite. Was it truly worth it anymore?
âProfessor-â
âIâve said too much, ignore me, dear,â she interrupted. âJust have a little fun, you never know where life may take you.â And with that she closed the door, leaving you stood alone in the frosty air.
~~~
Dusk had fallen, and you were still in your office, catching up on bits and bobs for the upcoming week. A gentle hum ran through the air as the wind caught the window pane, rustling against the glass. You placed down your quill as you finally completed your workload, scanning over everything to make sure youâd not missed a single detail.
Quickly, your eyes darted to the empty parchment Sebastian had given you, as words softly appeared on the paper. This was the first time either of you had actually used it, so you held your breath in anticipation for what on earth he had to say.
âWould you join me for a stroll tomorrow?â
A stroll? A stroll where? What could this possibly be about?
As you lifted your quill to agree, you hesitated, remembering that as a matter of fact you could not join him tomorrow. You had a date.
âIâm sorry Sebastian, I canât. Perhaps another time?â
You waited.
âWhy?â
Nosey. He canât ever take no for an answer.
âBecause Iâm going out.â
âWhere? With who?â
âWhy must you ask so many questions?â
âCuriousâ
You found yourself smiling at his handwriting on the parchment in front of you. You loved that he was interested, no matter what his intentions were. You wanted him to absolutely pine over you, just as you did him. And maybe it was working.
âWell itâs none of your business, Sallow.â You grinned as you scribbled.
Truthfully, you didnât want him to know about Garreth. Your heart was still clinging on to that teenage promise youâd made, to never go out with him. Despite that Sebastian had moved on, and most likely didnât care, the guilt in your chest remained lingering on.
âFine. Enjoy your mysterious day out, Iâll see you when youâre back.â
~~~
âMC!â Garreth beamed at you, with that ever contagious smile. He leaped forward, pulling you into a hug that lifted your feet so slightly off of the ground.
âGarreth,â you smiled. âHow are you?â
âIâm wonderful, especially after getting to see you again.â
You felt your face blushing, your cheeks tingling against the chilly air. It was so lovely to have somebody speak to you like that, it truly made a difference.
âYouâre greatly missed down in London you know. Its just not the same without you there, or Natty for that matter⊠Iâm assuming youâve not yet heard from her?â
âUnfortunately not,â you sighed.
âIâm sure sheâs doing amazing things, wherever she is,â he reassured with a gentle voice.
The two of you took a walk around Hogsmeade, taking in the sights and smells. The town was already preparing for Christmas, leaving a festive ambiance in the air. Perusing the shops with Garreth was a lot of fun. Even if that meant having to see a huge picture of Ostara on the wall in Spintwitches.
âSebastian certainly scored with that one,â Garreth teased, looking at the photo.
âHe certainly did.â
~~~
âItâs a little hard to believe youâre a professor now,â Garreth peered at you over his butterbeer. âYou were such a little rule breaker back then.â
âGarreth,â you smiled. âYou donât need to act so surprised, I know youâre the reason I got the job, your Aunt told me.â
He grinned down at his drink, clearly a little embarrassed.
âShe did?â He chuckled. âIâd dread to think what else sheâs told you. Good things, I hope.â
âVery good things,â you grinned back.
A little flutter appeared in your stomach. Was Garreth really making you feel this way? Perhaps getting over Sebastian wouldnât be so hard after all? Oh the heartache you could have saved if he never stuck his nose in before.
âMC,â his green eyes met yours. They were rather pretty. âThe real reason Iâm here isnât actually to see dear old Aunt Tilly. Iâm actually here because Iâm thinking of.. relocating.â
âOh? Whatever for?â
âBusiness is going exceptionally well. Iâm hoping to open up a second shop, right here in Hogsmeade!â
âGarreth, thatâs amazing! Iâm so proud,â you gushed.
âThank you MC, it truly means a lot. I suppose youâll be seeing a lot more of me.â
Garrethâs hand drifted over the table, reaching the edge of your face. Gently, he tucked a stray piece of hair behind you ear, eyes still meeting yours.
âI hope that means we couldâŠget to know each other better..â he whispered, leaning in as his eyes fluttered shut.
You felt your body temperature rise at his closeness, not quite sure what exactly to do. Should I kiss him? What about-
Sebastian.
Your eyes gazed up past Garreths shoulder as he moved in towards you. Right there, at the opposite of the pub, stood Sebastian.
Locking his eyes with yours, completely expressionless, he took a sip of his butterbeer and turned away.
You froze, before leaning away from Garreth in an instant.
âGarreth I-â you stuttered. âI canât, not right now. Iâm sorry I just-â
âHey, itâs okay! Donât worry about it MC.â He smiled, with genuine compassion.
Garreth, you are far too nice, you thought to yourself. Far, far too nice.
~~~
By the time youâd made it back to Hogwarts it was far past students bedtime. The day youâd spent with Garreth was lovely, despite Sebastianâs intrusion. He didnât look back at you once, in fact you never even saw him leave. Thankfully, he was definitely gone by the time you and Garreth parted ways, otherwise that would have meant for an incredibly awkward conversation.
You finally reached the outside of your bedroom. The hallway was dark and dusty, making it impossible to find your door key. Why must wizards insist on using these muggle inventions anyway?
âHad a nice time with Weasley?â A voice echoed from behind you.
Sebastian.
âYes, I did as a matter of fact.â You replied, still facing your door.
Foot steps creeped up behind you, getting closer with every passing moment.
âHow dare you pass up on a day with me, for that tosser,â Sebastian muttered under his breath with a slight chuckle.
âWhy do you even care?â You teased, feeling the warmth of his body approach your back, his hand pressed up against the door in front of you.
âI just donât like to see him sticking his ginger little nose where it doesnât belong,â
You instantly turned to face him, anger bubbling up inside of you.
âWhat the hell is your problem, Sebastian?â You snapped, looking up at him.
Within seconds, Sebastian had slipped his hand behind your neck, colliding your lips with his. His fingers tangled in the back of your hair, pushing you against the door in a battle of aggressive affection. You grabbed his collar, pulling him even closer than youâd ever thought possible, begging for this moment to simply never end.
But it did, he pulled away, gasping for the air youâd stolen from him. He took a few steps back, as you stepped away from the door. Consuming each others aura in the moonlit hallway. His expression turned to that same picture of regret, guilt completely taking over him.
You watched as he took another step closer to you, as if to collide with you once again. His hand raised, but not to hold your face, instead to hold a wand.
âOb- oblivi-â
Your hand snapped the wand from his clasp in an instant, sending it flying back down the corridor behind you.
âYou were not about to just remove my memory, Sebastian,â you boomed, his eyes locked at the ground.
You paced backwards, trying to comprehend the scene in front of you as Sebastian dropped to his knees, face in hands.
âSebastian- â you said in shock, hand to your forehead, completely spiralling. âSebastian, what the fuck?!â
He visibly winced at your use of muggle language, before moving his hands, revealing his face soaked in tears. Utterly defeated.
âYou have no idea what Iâm trying to protect you from-â his voice cracked.
âProtect me?! What could possibly be worse than the damage youâve already done?!â
âMC I-â
âI could have you your job for that. I could take away your career, your life from what I know, from the things Iâve witnessed,â you gasped for air. âBut I wonât turn you in, you know why? Because I pity you, Sallow.â
You stepped further back, retrieving his wand from the ground. He looked up at you, pleading in desperation. The sight made you sick. In that moment, you absolutely hated him.
âI thought youâd changed, Sebastian,â you muttered, throwing the wand to the ground in front of his knees, tears immediately forming in your eyes.
