crack_van | A Question of Circumstances by Medea Nevermore (Adult)

Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape
Length: ~ 14,600 words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: Medea Nevermore on Snarry.Net
Why this must be read:
I love the stories where Harry eases into a better relationship with Snape and other syltherins like Malfoy. While it obviously isn't canon, I can honestly see the chance for friendship and maybe more between them, especially since Harry is not completely a gryffindor. This story is beautiful in the way it unfolds between Harry and Severus, slowly in a very believable way.

"Sir, I think we need to talk."

"Go away, Mr. Potter. You've done enough damage as it is." Harry was surprised. He had expected Snape, when faced with his presence, to pretend nothing had happened, or to retreat behind his wall of snide remarks and icy demeanor. He hadn't expected the pain he saw in the Professor's face. No, if he would do this, he would address the man he loved correctly.

"Severus." Harry's soft voice caught Snape's attention. "I didn't kiss you to hurt you. Nor did I kiss you to embarrass you, or for any prank, joke or gag. I kissed you because I wanted to. I've wanted to for months now."

Severus looked in his eyes, and for the first time, Harry saw the sheer need in the man he had once hated. He saw a need for love, for passion, for touch. The same need lived constantly within the Boy Who Lived.

A Question of Circumstances