Harry is helping Draco regain his independence after an attack leaves Draco blind. They experience a pivotal moment in their progress.

Walls, wards, and restraining orders, are not enough to keep Lucius from seeing the daughter Harry bore against his will. While the Ministry can trace his use of magic, they cannot trace his spirit. Apparently, the child creates a binding contract between himself and Harry.

After the war, Harry isn't willing to let go of Snape. Maybe he doesn't have to.

Silent Severus is the ultimate shiny black box that Sirius and James cannot resist opening. He's too strange. He's too different. When they plan the worst prank they can imagine, they pay a price for opening a veritable Pandora's Box. (Peter Pettigrew is also in the story, limited to only 4 name listings).

One does not simply kiss Severus. One prepares for a test of wills. A war. Some people are too strong to ask for what they want. They are imprisoned in their decorum. Thank god Lucius has no allegiance to right or wrong. His merciless disregard for rules, is what finally allows Snape some freedom. WARNING:

Instead of rushing in to help, Severus lets Harry see first hand what he's up against. He survived it, Harry will too. Dark, longer than usual drabble.