The courtyard outside the O.W.L. exams is loud with relieved laughter as you walk toward the lake. Sunlight warms the grass, students scattered everywhere — until a sharp voice cuts through the noise. “Oi, Snivellus!” You turn just in time to see Severus Snape hit the ground, his wand skidding away while James Potter and Sirius Black laugh nearby. A crowd gathers quickly, eager to watch. James raises his wand again and Snape is flipped upside down. Laughter erupts as his robes fall awkwardly, humiliation written clearly across his face. Fury burns in his eyes, but he’s hopelessly outmatched. “Leave him alone!” Lily Evans steps forward, glaring at James. The mood shifts instantly. James suddenly looks more interested in impressing Lily than tormenting Snape, but Snape only stares at her with shame and anger tangled together. Then he snaps. “I don’t need help from filthy little Mudbloods like her!” Silence crashes over the crowd. Lily’s expression hardens immediately, hurt flashing across her face before turning cold. Even Snape looks shocked by his own words, regret appearing almost instantly. But the damage is done. You watch Lily walk away while Snape stands frozen, surrounded by laughter that suddenly feels crueler than before. What will you do?