In an instant, a cool night breeze ruffled her long hair, carrying with it the natural scent of the forest. When Professor Snape looked around by the light of the moon, he realized it was the same forest the young girl had once brought him to. Without asking any questions, Snape followed silently behind Iblis deep into the woods.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the two stopped by a lake. The night breeze rippled the water's surface, reflecting the moonlight like a shimmering mirror, surrounded by blooming flowers of every color. It was tranquil, peaceful, and beautiful, yet somehow felt entirely false.
Iblis raised a hand toward the empty air, as if touching an invisible barrier that sent ripples through space. "Back then, I used my power to conceal this place. Why on earth did I do that? Perhaps because I didn't dare to look the past in the eye."
Chapter 100