The Weight of Shadows

In this intense one-shot, Harry confronts Snape about his role in his parents' deaths and years of cruelty. Overwhelmed by despair, Harry attempts to end his life, but Snape, terrified of failing Lily again, saves him. In the aftermath, raw emotions are exposed as Harry reveals his abusive upbringing and desperate need for Snape's care, forcing both of them to confront their pain, guilt, and unspoken feelings.