Since his parents demise at the hands of Voldemort Harry has lived a life no child should have to at the hands of the Dursleys. Every year he has made this same wish on his birthday. Will his wish finally come true? Snape/Harry mentor fic. Rated for abuse

Severus reflects over how he missed things pertaining to a certain green eyed boy. Severus listens to the young man's friends recount some of their memories of his too short life. Character Death. Not a happy ending.