After waking up, Professor Snape pulled a small gift box wrapped in black and gold paper with a dark green ribbon from under his pillow. He stared at it in a daze, wondering whether Rhea would like this present.
After a while, Professor Snape got up, washed, and groomed himself. He put on the white shirt, black trousers, and black leather shoes that Rhea had given him earlier. His freshly washed hair fell loosely over his shoulders, carrying a clean fragrance. Professor Snape originally wanted to gather his hair up the way Rhea helped him do, but after trying and finding it a bit too difficult for him, he gave up.
Once dressed, Professor Snape checked himself in the mirror and unbuttoned the top few buttons of his shirt. The slightly open collar exuded a sense of uninhibited freedom, making Professor Snape look several years younger.
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