HP: Embrace the Darkness

Snape pinched Aces' still smiling cheek with a forced smile.

"Dear, who are the people in this world who have learned my techniques, know all my tricks, can keep up with my pace and help me brew soul potions, and can occasionally complete soul potions independently?"

There was no need to think about this question. Ases said without hesitation: "Only me."

Apart from him, there was no one else who could make the Potions Master patient enough to teach one-on-one.

and many more!

he! ?

Aces' eyes widened: "Sif, is it what I think?"

"Yes, my heir, are you satisfied?" Snape loosened his hand and gently patted the cheek that felt so good. He couldn't help but pinched it again. When he saw the skin start to turn red, he withdrew his hand guiltily. "You should teach. I have taught you one, which is enough."

I don't want to teach.

But Sif called him dear, said he was the heir, and said that teaching him one thing was enough!

Aces was so charmed by Snape that he agreed immediately.

Isn’t it just teaching people?

Let him come if he wants.

Having successfully gotten rid of a troublesome matter, Snape leaned comfortably towards Athis, and finally remembered that they were still watching a live broadcast.

The two times flow at the same speed, and there is no difference between what is on the screen and before. After the boy proposed the deal, they have been silent until now.

"Tell me, will the other me agree?"

The Potions Master lazily rubbed the hands of the people around him. Not only did Athis like to play with his hands, he also liked to play with Athis's hands.

Perhaps it is because of their appreciation for beautiful things that when each other is immersed in their professional fields, they can't help but pay attention to the pair of hands that can work miracles. Over time, they have developed the habit of playing with each other's hands when they are bored.

But Ases liked to rub his fingers casually, and he liked to stroke the scar on Ases' wrist even more.

He and Athis had tried countless methods to remove this scar, but none of them worked. They had also looked for Merlin before Herbo died, but Merlin only said it was the price.

As for the price, Merlin didn't say, and they didn't ask.

"Maybe. At that time, you were willing to do anything to protect Potter." Aces was jealous. He pretended to be angry and pulled back his hand, refusing to get close to him any longer.

"I didn't protect him much at that time. Were you here with me?"

Snape felt helpless and amused, but more of it was heartache. If he had known that Athis would be so important to him in the future, he would not have let Athis protect Potter.

Asess keenly heard that Snape's tone was wrong. He didn't care about being jealous. He leaned back and put his hand in his, comforting him: "What are you thinking? It's just convenient for me to protect him. Potter is a bit troublesome, but it won't hurt me."

"No injuries?" Snape snorted. "Have you forgotten the Quidditch match? In your opinion, falling from the sky with blood all over your body is not considered an injury?"

It seems like that's the case.

That was also the first time he drank sweet potion.

Ases coughed and looked away guiltily, but he couldn't help observing his lover's expression. Seeing him frowning and pursing his lips, his heart ached. He hugged his shoulders and coaxed him softly, "How many years ago was it? I don't even remember it. How come you still remember it so clearly? Okay, let's not talk about these old things. Let's continue watching."

How could you not remember?

That was the first time he realized that he might not really want to see someone get hurt.

It was also the first time he saw Ases injured, covered in blood, in a horrific state.

Snape thought so in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He just pointed at the screen and said, "The results are out."

[Severus looked at the boy who seemed certain that he would agree, and smiled softly: "I'm sorry, I refuse."]

[The boy was stunned for a moment, then regained control of his emotions in the blink of an eye.]