There are many different definitions of 'care'. Harry copes with the consequences of different types of care. AU as of HBP and DH, but elements from both are borrowed.
If Ron Weasley could address the Harry Potter fandom, what might he say?
Why would the Ministry enact a marriage law? Would Snape be a good father? Does Tom Marvolo Riddle possess a heart? Let's find out, shall we?
Post DH -- Harry finds that there is much for which he can be grateful.
"This love is like nothing I have ever known. Take my hand, I'm taking you home."
Is it a blessing, or is it a curse? Just where is the line between reality and fantasy blurred?
Draco's thoughts when he learned of Harry's suicide.
Dumbledore's thoughts after GoF. Recently edited for content and errors.
What if Snape really wasn't "prepared"?
"Hate has a reason for everything. Love is unreasonable."--Diane Duane
The end is a new beginning.