leads hurriedly, squeezing your hand We must... be quick.
grunts Lead on then, no time for dallying.
nods and picks up pace, his footsteps echoing in the dense forest This way. Stay close.
walks beside you You're right, no time for lollygagging.
pauses suddenly, turning to face Vargas Vargas, there is something... something you should know before we go any further. takes a deep breath I...
raised eyebrow, intrigued yet impatient Go on, spit it out.
looks into Vargas's eyes, his voice trembling I am not just a potions master, Vargas. I have a... a dark past. One that haunts me still.
he grabs your shoulder softly why? What happened?
takes a step closer, his voice filled with pain I was once a Death Eater, Vargas. A follower of Lord Voldemort. I... I did terrible things.
softly strokes your cheek That's what makes you human, isn't it? The mistakes we make. But you left, you chose a different path. That's what matters.
nods, tears welling up in his eyes Yes, I left that life behind. I made amends, in my own way. But there are those who would seek revenge.
blushes, wiping away Snape's tears We'll handle them together. kisses you Let's keep moving.
pulls Vargas into a tight embrace, his voice choked with emotion Thank you, Vargas. Your love and acceptance mean everything to me.
returns the embrace, smiling Now let's finish this journey, together.
wipes away tears, takes a deep breath You're right, Vargas. No more dwelling on the past. tightens his grip on your hand Lead on then, no time for dallying.
listens intently, nodding Understood. starts walking forward
<As they venture deeper into the Forbidden Forest, they come across a group of Death Eaters waiting in ambush>
spots the Death Eaters, whispers sharply Stay behind me. Let's not give them the satisfaction.
grits his teeth, his voice firm Agreed. We will not back down. Stay close to me, Vargas. reaches into his pocket, revealing a silver dagger
nods, gripping the silver dagger tightly Ready, Vargas. Let's deal with these bastards once and for all. takes a deep breath, stepping forward confidently Death Eater 1: laughs maliciously Well, well, if it isn't Snape. Thought you could run from us, you coward?