I Know You Don't Mean It by ilreies

Summary: Harry has always been brought up with the knowledge that he is good for nothing, useless, basically not worth the time nor effort and he is a failure in everything he tried to do (canonical child abuse).

Enters Severus Snape. Canonically despises Harry and uses the same words/phrases that the Dursleys used on Harry and this reinforces Harry's POV on his self-worth. Due to Draco's obsession to fly better than Harry, he ends up neglecting on his classwork and this reflects in his Potions. Severus then has this bright idea to use 'reverse psychology' and started praising Harry whenever Draco is in earshot, hoping to urge Draco to work harder in Potions.

Crucial: Harry knows what Severus is doing and during detention or some other opportunity, confronts Severus about it and (bonus!) tells him, "I know you don't mean it but do you truly think I have potential?"

Cues Severus having an epiphany and thus finding out the reason for Harry's lack of self worth and attempts to make Harry believe in himself. Lots and lots of angst and hurt/comfort!

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Suggested Categories: Teacher Snape > Unofficially teaching Snape, Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape

Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Draco
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