Rating: PG-13

Genres: Angst

Warnings: n/a

Spoilers: n/a

Summary: All during the war, Harry tries to start a relationship with Severus. Now that the war's over and Voldemort is dead, Severus wants a relationship.

Song: Too Little Too Late

Artist: Hoobastank

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) hoobastank (slash) toolittletoolate (dot) html

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Harry was finally free. Having spent months training, he was well-prepared when Voldemort decided to make his annual visit to Hogwarts. The battle was long and difficult, but Harry finally did what he was destined to do. He defeated Lord Voldemort. For the first week or so everyone was all over him. But with the help of the Weasleys and Hermione, he was able to dodge most of the reporters. He rented his own little apartment near the village of Hogsmeade, and was quite happy spending some time to himself. This was the first time in his life when he felt he was truly free to do whatever he wanted to do.

One day as Harry was relaxing in his living room, he heard a knock on the door. Setting down his drink, he walked over and answered it. Severus Snape was standing on the other side.


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Harry didn't bother trying to hide his shock at seeing his former lover on his doorstep. Severus had broken up with him months before, claiming that Harry was far too immature to be in an actual relationship with. Though Harry had been extremely hurt at the time, he had grown to accept the fact and move on. So Harry was very surprised to see the man here now. He hadn't spoken more than five words to Harry since he had kicked Harry out of his life.


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"What do you want?" asked Harry. There was no bitterness, yet there was no warmth either. His voice seemed to hold no emotion whatsoever.

"I think that we should get back together," said Severus.

"What?" asked Harry incredulously. "Why?"

"Because, I think that we would make an excellent pair," said Severus. "You're famous; everybody loves you. With your help, I can quickly gain recognition and get my reputation back again. Plus, you'll get to be with me. We both win."

Harry stared at Severus in absolute shock.


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"Go to hell," sneered Harry, moving to slam the door shut. Severus quickly intervened and positioned his foot in the way so that Harry couldn't shut the door.

"Move," snarled Harry.

"I don't understand what the problem is," reasoned Severus. "You want to be with me; I want my reputation back. It's the best of both worlds. I don't understand what the problem is."

"The problem," spat Harry angrily, "is that for months all I wanted was someone to be there for me, someone to take care of me. I was scared and all alone. Where the hell were you then? You think that you can just show up months later and everything will be all better? I don't think so! I've moved on. I don't care about you anymore. I'm going to find someone who doesn't think that I'm immature, someone who thinks that I am worthy of love, someone who won't just use me to get their bloody reputation back!"

"But—" sputtered Severus.

"Fuck you!" Harry slammed the door in Severus's face.


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Severus stood staring at Harry's door, a look of shock on his face. Harry had wanted to be with him for so long, and had looked so devastated when Severus had broken off their relationship, that Severus had been sure that Harry would welcome him back. Clearly he was wrong. As Severus turned to walk away from the door, he wondered if maybe Harry was a lot stronger than he had given the boy credit for.

A/n: Okay, this isn't all that great. I just realized that I've written so many stories where Severus is an ass and Harry just welcomes him back, so I figured I needed to write one where Severus doesn't get another chance.