Always overshadowed by his elder brothers and unable to live up to the standards they had established, even Ron's tiniest yearnings never emerge into reality. It's only in his solitary walks through life does Ron begin to realize the preciousness of those around him - what to keep, and what to push away - illustrated through the delicate relationship he shares with Scabbers.

His story is frigid. His story is bitter. His story is cold. His story was lost in the triumph of the victors, but here it is again. Snape/Lily oneshot.