Long ago I saw you, fell in love
I knew I never could measure up to you
Lonely, watched you blossom into womanhood,
Yet never were our paths about to join
Even when I thought I had a chance
Vainly I tried to impress you
Always you overshadowed me
Never wanted you to die
Sorrow enveloped me

(parchment found in headmaster Severus Snape's study, presumably by his own quill)