Rating: PG-13
Genres: Romance, Fluff
Warnings: implied sexual content
Spoilers: n/a
Summary: After the war, Harry isn't sure whether he truly loves Severus or simply needs someone to hold.
Song: Rain
Artist: Breaking Benjamin
Author's Note: Originally a songfic, the lyrics have been removed from this fic to comply with FF rules. Song lyrics can be found here: www (dot) azlyrics (dot)com (slash) lyrics (slash) breakingbenjamin (slash) rain (dot) html
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It finally happened. Harry Potter had defeated Voldemort. But now that he had finally fulfilled his destiny, Harry didn't know what to do. He wanted to leave, that much he knew. He wanted to leave and get away from the millions of fans that were sure to be stalking him soon.
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In the days that followed, Harry found himself getting more and more exhausted. Before, Ron and Hermione would have been there to make sure the had fun and got enough rest. Now they were dead, and the only remaining members of the Weasley family (Mrs. Weasley and Ginny) had decided to leave. Harry had no family left. That more than anything pushed him to leave.
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To say that Harry was shocked when he ran into Severus Snape in a Muggle bar was an understatement. The two shared a few drinks and got to talking. They talked about the war and how lonely they were. A combination of said loneliness and large amounts of alcohol pushed Harry to accompany Severus back to his house afterward.
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After that night, Harry and Severus started to see more of each other. Harry could see that Severus was getting more and more attached to him, but he wasn't completely sure that he really wanted Severus. Yes, Harry was happy when he was around Severus, but he wasn't sure if that was because he really loved Severus or if he just needed someone to be around. He decided that leaving would help him figure out. And while Severus wasn't pleased with his decision at first, he understood.
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Over the next few months, Harry dated numerous people. They were all attractive and great in bed. But none of them made him feel the way that Severus did. After having been gone for about three months, Harry decided he had had enough. It was time to go home.
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Harry's fear that Severus would have found someone else while he was gone was quickly displaced when he saw the smile on Severus's face as soon as he opened the door.
"I love you," Harry said.
Severus smiled and pulled Harry inside. Then he replied, "I love you, too. Welcome home."
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That night Severus fell asleep with his arms around Harry. As Harry heard Severus's deep, even breathing, he smiled. He now knew what all the others were missing. None of them made him feel safe and loved. Severus did. Harry smiled and snuggled closer to Severus.