Transmigration: Into the Life of Severus Snape

Chapter 23 - 22: A New Beginning at Ilvermorny

Severus woke early. It was a habit, ingrained from years of solitude and survival. He dressed with precision, buttoning his blazer while scanning his schedule. Ilvermorny's classes were structured differently from Hogwarts—more fluid, more experimental. Some classes were dedicated to collaborative spellwork, while others focused on re

The students around them cheered and whistled as they moved toward the dueling stage. The makeshift dueling ring was a large circular space, its perimeter marked with glowing runes. The gathered students formed a loose boundary, eager to watch.

Damian rolled his shoulders, bouncing slightly on his feet like a fighter preparing for a physical match.

"Hope you can take a hit, exchange student."

Severus didn't react.

He simply raised his wand.

"I don't intend to be hit."

A hush fell over the crowd.

Then—The duel began.

Damian moved fast.

The first spell came like a whipcrack—a Blasting Curse, aimed straight for Severus's chest.

Severus sidestepped effortlessly, the curse shattering the floor where he had stood. A second spell followed. Reducto.

Severus barely flicked his wand. "Protego." The curse deflected, smashing into the barrier behind him.

Damian grinned, eyes flashing. He liked a challenge. He started moving, shifting his strategy—sending a flurry of hexes and curses, trying to force Severus into a corner.

Severus? Severus danced through the storm. His defense was surgical—precise dodges, quick counters, and fluid movement. He didn't waste energy.

Damian relied on brute force. Whereas Severus relied on timing.

The Wampus duelist lunged forward, wand crackling with magic, intending to overwhelm him with another powerful offensive spell.

Severus saw his opening. He flicked his wrist. "Expelliarmus."

Damian's wand flew out of his hand. It clattered to the floor.

Silence.

Then, a slow ripple of applause. Severus stood there, wand lowered.

Damian blinked at his empty hands, stunned.

The gathered students murmured among themselves, eyes flicking between Severus and the defeated duelist.

"Holy shit."

"That was… terrifyingly efficient."

"Who even fights like that?"

Severus exhaled, pushing his wand back into his sleeve. He had expected something more challenging.

Alessandro whistled from the sidelines. "Mio Dio. That was sexy."

Severus shot him a warning glare.

Damian, to his credit, let out a low chuckle. "Well, damn," he muttered. He picked up his wand, rubbing his wrist. "Gotta admit, Shafiq—you're better than I thought."

Severus gave a curt nod. "I know."

Laughter rippled through the crowd.

Someone clapped him on the back. "Looks like you're not just another foreigner, huh?"

Just like that, Severus was no longer just the exchange student. Now, he was a serious contender. And everyone at Ilvermorny knew it.

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