Hard shell - soft core (a Severus Snape story)

Julia just started her 6th year at Hogwarts and has to endure a hard blow of fate suddenly. Alone and without friends, she seeks consolation in a person from whom she would never have expected it, but who has already suffered a great loss, too...

Two lonely souls find each other.
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*Comment of the author:*

I have to say that I'm a great fan of Severus Snape. He has a loving and kind side, too, just doesn't want anybody to see it. He keeps people away, because he don't wanna get hurt again.
Of course, he also did many things I don't appreciate, but nevertheless he died way too early and never experienced being truly loved. He deserved more and that makes me sad. So I decided to create a story, which gives him the love he deserves. I hope you'll enjoy it.
All characters and the background story are devised by J.K.Rowling, a great writer by the way. I quoted some passages out of her books, too. The only aspects I invented are Julia, her parents and some details of the story.

I would be extremely happy, about some comments and critics.

(I'm not a native english speaker)

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*Tribute*

I also want to pay tribute to Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape and many other great characters so convincing. I didn't know him personally, but from many interviews and movies. I got the impression, that he wasn't just a very talented actor, director and artist. He was also a kind, funny and helping man, who enchanted me and I'm sure a lot of you guys, too, with his deep voice, his dry humor and his touching acting. He died way too early, but with appreciating his work we all can preserve his memory.
Rest in peace Alan Rickman.
We miss you.

"If only life could be a little more tender and art a little more robust."
~Alan Rickman