Summary: An adult Harry is remembering Professor Severus Snape, and the very first and the last time he saw his teacher alive, the bravest man he ever met. A poem reflecting on Severus life and what could have been if Harry had been a Slytherin. A Poem pondering on the many "What ifs", told in Harry's voice.
Categories: Misc > Strictly Canon Universe, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Dumbledore, James, Lily
Snape Flavour: Canon Snape
Genres: Angst, Canon, Drama
Media Type: None
Tags: None
Takes Place: 1st Year, 6th Year, 7th Year, 9 - Post Epilogue (middle aged Harry)
Warnings: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes
Word count: 865 Read: 969
Published: 22 Apr 2016 Updated: 23 Apr 2016
Story Notes:
A Poem portraying Harry's bittersweet memories of Snape and their complicated relationship during his schooldays, reflecting on their very first and last meetings. Told in the adult Harry's POV, looking back at the war and his schooldays, pondering what has been and all the could have beens.
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Disclaimer: All things Harry Potter belong to J.K Rowling.
The First and the Last Sight by blackpanther
I remember when I first saw your face
My first day at Hogwarts School
Eleven years old
I entered a strange new place
A world full of Magic and dangers I yet did not know
No, I could not yet imagine, what was at stake
I had just heard about my parent's fate
and He Who Must Not Be Named
-oOoOo-
At the High Table you sat
beside the Headmaster in his throne-like Chair
It was the first time I saw him too
At least, what I can recall
-oOoOo-
I thought he looked a bit odd
But still, he was kind of cool
Even if he looked a bit like a clown
wearing colors bright
But yet, radiating might
-oOoOo-
Beside him, you looked a bit like a crow
Or maybe a raven, all in black, you were quite the scary sight
Much more so, than the man in the lilac turban at your side
Looks can be deceiving, isn't that so?
-oOoOo-
Him, I had met before
He seemed quite the stuttering old fool
But first, my attention was caught by an old stool
A pointed hat on top, singing about the school
A song about the houses four
So, at first, I did not give you much thought
My eyes were glued to the stool
-oOoOo-
Being a Potter
I had to wait quite long
in line behind my schoolmates
to put the hat on
And then, there was a debate
-oOoOo-
I sometimes wonder, though
Yes, I often do ponder
What it would have entailed
If I had let the hat had its way
What may have changed
If I had been one of your snakes
in my Hogwarts' days?
-oOoOo-
Sometimes, I like to think
that, if I had been a Slytherin
We both might have seen
at least a bit of the man and the boy within?
-oOoOo-
But all I saw, was a snarky old git
I can never forget
How you singled me out
How you seemed to hate me so much
-oOoOo-
I did not understand
-oOoOo-
All you could see was my father's face
But that I did not know
Nor did I know how he treated you at school
-oOoOo-
If you would have told me
I might have understood
You see, I was bullied at home
-oOoOo-
At first
I thought you were the villain
trying to steal the stone
-oOoOo-
We were both so blinded
And I was but a child
But I wish we both could have seen
beyond the surface
There was so much prejudice
And the House rivalry put fire on the gasoline
In Slytherin house, would it have turned out differently?
-oOoOo-
Nor did I know you were friends with Lily
My mother with the green eyes
My green eyes
The eyes that you loved so dearly
-oOoOo-
I did not yet know you were a spy
but thought you were on the Dark Side
-oOoOo-
Later, I learned that you protected me with your life
Behind the scenes, for the sake of my mother's eyes
For the sake of her sacrifice
But it was a bit late
That is my great regret
-oOoOo-
I wish we both in time would have seen
Beyond all masks and sins of the past
-oOoOo-
You see, I am just me, Harry
I may have my father's face
and my mother's eyes
But I am neither
I am Harry
-oOoOo-
I was not a spoiled brat
But I believe you knew that deep inside
Despite your harshness in class
Some of it might even have been an act
-oOoOo-
Being on two sides
You walked a thin line
To outsmart the evil one
-oOoOo-
And then, you commited the ultimate crime
extinguishing Dumbledore's life
You fooled us all, the Dark and the Light Side alike
But at a terrible price
To be seen as the murderer of the Master of Light
But it was all a disguise
In truth, you saved Draco's life
Believe me, when I learned of your sacrifice
it brought tears to my eyes
-oOoOo-
That final day
after Nagini's bite
when your memories you gave
I wish I could have saved your life
Instead, I had to see you bleed and die
Green met black one last time
But we finally saw each other's true face
-oOoOo-
And when I now see my youngest son
Meet his green gaze
The boy that bears your very name
I can honestly say
That your bravery in many ways
Saved the day
-oOoOo-
You were the bravest man
I have ever met
And we finally saw each other's true self
But there is a lot of regret
-oOoOo-
And now, when the war is won
When all is said and done
Now when you are gone
Is all I can say
Rest in Peace
My dear Half-Blood Prince
-oOoOo-
In Life
You had a lot of strife and toil
But it was not in vain
And you are now in a better place
Beyond the veil
-oOoOo-
In the midst of it all
I am sad, but also glad
That we both finally saw
Who we truly are
-oOoOo-
Harry
The End.
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