Severus Snape observed keenly as Jael carried herself with an air of confidence through the halls of Hogwarts. The fleeting glint of a blonde strand in her hair reminded him of a certain Gryffindor witch, one with whom he had crossed paths on numerous occasions. But it was not just her appearance that caught his attention; there was something more beneath the surface. With a subtle nod of approval, Snape noted that Jael possessed a similar trait to Hermione Granger – a hint of vulnerability...