Old Habits Die Hard

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Harry snuck out of their combined rooms in Severus' private chambers. A silver dagger held loosely in his hand as he snuck up to the Astronomy Tower under his invisibility cloak. He sat against the wall near the far end and rolled up his baggy pyjama sleeve. He looked at the sharp object held in his hand and brought it to his forearm, he made 5 lines on his skin before he heard the low, baritone voice of the Potions Master behind him.

"Mr. Potter, please explain to me why you snuck out of bed and cut yourself. It's past curfew and no student should be harming themselves."

Harry spun around and hid the dagger in his pocket.

"Don't hide the evidence, I've seen you do it. Tell me why your harming yourself or I'll have to tell Draco."

Harry looked at Snape, over the last 24 hours he had gotten to know the man. He hid behind a perfected mask but he was caring and gentle, it's just that not many take the time to know him.

"I have my reasons," he told the man, "I don't need to explain myself to you, Snape."

He looked down at me, he no longer had a sneer on his face but a look of genuine concern, he sat down in front of Harry.

"Harry, please, tell me. It's not healthy to keep your feelings to yourself, especially when it leads to self-harm." (I wish I listened to my own advice. 😔)

"I don't wanna talk about it." Harry stood up and looked at the man, "If you want to know so badly come back tomorrow night."

He swiftly exited the tower and went back into his and Draco's personal chamber. He slipped into the bathroom, that's when he heard Draco wake up. 'Shit, he can't see me like this' he reached for his shirt but Draco had already entered the washroom.
   Draco froze when he saw Harry, his eyes raked over all the scars along his chest and arms. He saw how thin and malnourished Harry looked.

"What happened," he asked, "tell me kitten please!"

Harry shook his head," Come to the astronomy tower tomorrow night and I'll tell you."

Draco begrudgingly agreed and continued studying Harry...

"THESE CUTS ON YOUR ARMS WERE FROM A FEW MINUTES AGO, YOU'RE BLEEDING!!" Draco shrieked. Draco hugged his kitten and cried while he heard Harry sob quietly too. Harry hated having Draco see him like that.

Morning soon came and they went to class and hung out with friends. The day dragged on, with anxiety of what was to come tonight. The end of the day finally cam and Harry, like he promised, went up to the Astronomy tower after curfew. He saw Severus and Draco waiting for him near the other side of the tower. Harry ignored them and went to his usual spot and sat. He pulled out the dagger, earning a gasp and he heard shuffling and struggling behind him. He took a steadying breath and said aloud his thoughts and memories as he cut. He heard sobbing in the background, but paid no attention. His whole arm was covered with cuts when he finished, he healed his wounds and turned to see two very sad and angry Slytherins.

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To lazy to continue,
Update second part later.
I wanna die, aa shinitai, bai

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