Title: Needle In the Hay

Author: Keppiehed

Summary: Harry found a battle he can't win.

Warnings: drug use

Word Count: exactly 100

Disclaimer: This all belongs to J.K. Rowling

A/N: This was written for SnarryLDWS, prompts "darkfic, dinch, 100 words".Thanks to my beta, Literaryspell


"It's a Muggle thing—you wouldn't understand." Harry's words slurred and his head lolled as he tried to focus. He lost the battle and slumped against the wall.

"You are correct." Severus' voice dripped ice. "This is not a magical ailment; I have no potion to ease your affliction."

"Severus, I can't live like this... please just dinch me..." Harry pleaded. His eyes glazed.

Severus' face softened. "Look at you. You could save the whole world, yet you cannot save yourself. Please, Harry. Try." His voice cracked.

Harry's face slackened. The needle fell from his arm.