He stumbled into the small room and fought desperately to adjust to the gloom. He felt lost; he didn't know why he was there, or indeed where there was. He felt rather than saw the figure approach and nudge him to a makeshift bed. Thin rags were soon placed around him and a voice was muttering. He focused."How much do you remember?"
He knew that voice! He threw himself backwards, earning himself a firm knock from the wall before sliding uneasily back to the ground."For god's sake Harry, calm down. You've been obliviated."Harry breathed in harshly. Yes. That did fit, but why was he here? The cell was feeling more familiar now but it was all still so hazy in his mind.
"Potter. Let me restore what I can.""You can do that?" Harry questioned. He half wanted to forget, but how could he not know what had caused this, what had brought him to this."Some. It's not complicated, just limited; I have no wand. I can't do a delicate job but I can bring back most things, enough for context, but not anything specific they mean to keep from you that they have guarded against. Anyone can do this; it's not an art of finesse. So, it won't be a full fix but it's better than nothing."
Harry faulted but since he was already on the ground he was gently dragged closer and cool fingertips rested on his wasn't like the last time. It wasn't a force striking into his hand; the magic was smoother, indistinct and less direct. The fog was clearing and he remembered enough. That hadn't been the last time.
"I'm so sorry. I forgot you again" he fell forwards onto the man's chest and wept awkwardly into his neck.
How many times had he done this; he didn't know. He couldn't know how many times Severus Snape had restored his memories with a faulty job. Better than nothing, and yet knowing he'd been robbed and a little more was lost to him hurt. He knew he must hurt Severus too every time he reverted back to the schoolboy who hated him. He knew it hurt to be forgotten and unwanted. "So sorry. I don't mean to forget".
He was hushed and they lay together, huddling close in the dark.