Malfoy was left deathly pale by Professor Snape's sudden, tempestuous onslaught of abuse. His lips trembled; he wanted to offer a defense, but Professor Snape's oppressive gaze cowed him into silence.
The corners of his eyes gradually reddened, tears welling up before finally spilling over. He let out a sob, his whole body trembling slightly, entirely stripped of his usual arrogant and swaggering demeanor.
Yet Professor Snape had no intention of stopping there. With eyes blazing with fury, he continued to berate him:
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