Nothing is ever simple, people aren't and neither are most situations

Hey. Severus and Harry pairing, will (of course) get x-rated later but right now some good clean Dumbledore-ness lolies. Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Nothing is ever simple, people aren't and neither are most situations. The most complicated of these situations is the feeling of unrequited love; something which both hurt and delighted a person. Sometimes Severus Snape felt like it was ripping him apart and leaving him to bleed, nothing left but his soul and broken heart, other times he felt like he could fly.

He knew from the moment he realised these strange and numb emotions for what they were nothing would become of these stupid, deep affections so he made no attempt to catch the eye of the young man who had stolen his heart.

Eventually this became too difficult; he could no longer simply ignore the feelings. Now he had to embrace them.

And for a while it helped, then once again his heart desired a little more from these feelings. His heart needed actions. But there was nothing Severus could do. Acting cold towards his beautiful conquest was his only way of freezing out his heart.

And it worked, until things in the war got too hard.

"Severus, I know you think this isn't necessary but you have seen Potter recently. Of course he is beyond the magical ability of anyone his age but he would still be easily defeated by Voldemort," sad Dumbledore gravely.

"I do not see what this has to do with me…and marrying Potter," Severus mumbled.

"If he was married to someone older and stronger he would be able to ground himself and increase his powers, thus enabling him the means to kill Voldemort."

"I'm sure you could arrange for Potter to marry someone else, someone he actually likes."

"I'm afraid things do not work like that and I am sure if you both gave it a chance you would get on very well."

"Mr Potter would not give it a try; you know that the fate of our world and the muggle lying upon his shoulders makes him no more mature."

"But the thing is Severus, it does. Harry is a lot more mature than his peers and he needs you to give him a chance. He is not going to try if he thinks you have given up on him."

"Albus, the boy could not care less about what I think of him, that much I can guarantee you."

"I'm sure if you gave him a chance…"

"All this give him a chance shit isn't going to help anyone. It's going to cause a meltdown of my sanity and Potter's health."

"Severus you are a grown man I am sure you know that everyone deserves a second chance. And to be completely fair, you never even gave Harry a first chance. He is not James…he may look like him. Don't make the same mistake Sirius made."

"I am nothing like Black!"

"Well…prove it."

Severus sighed, "Fine…I'll do it."

"Great, I will talk to Mister Potter now."

"He will never agree."

"Do not under-estimate Harry, Severus."

"Doesn't matter if he wants to end this war, no one would want to marry their greasy potions Professor. Especially not the golden boy."

Dumbledore sighed as Severus left the room, opening the door slightly to let Harry enter the room. Smiling Dumbledore asked Harry to sit down, as Severus hastily ran down to his dungeons. He knew Potter would be horrified at the idea of being with him; he didn't need to watch it to know no one would want to be with him. He was ugly, serious and just too…cold for anyone to love. Especially by someone like Harry.

He stood in his small kitchenette pouring himself some nice earl grey. Contrary to popular belief Severus did not drink alcohol, it wasn't something he enjoyed. He hated the way people acted while they were intoxicated, seventeen years with his muggle father had taught him that. He gripped the small mug carefully and sat down in his favourite arm chair, it was old and threadbare but it was the comfiest chair in the world, though he often wondered what the chair in Albus' office was like. He just thought it too precious to sit in, he felt like a child around his mentor. The man could easily manipulate him and this scared and comforted him. It was nice to know someone cared about him and how he reacted to news. On the other hand the way the man could easily make him do anything left Severus feeling vulnerable.

Severus was sat, relaxed with an antique potions manual when his floo flared. Sighing Severus got down onto his knees and kneeled by the fire, surprised to see Albus had company in the form of the infamous Harry Potter.

"Severus? Harry has agreed to go forward with the proceedings. I think we will discuss all further arrangements in the morning. I will let you both get some sleep."

He had agreed. Then again what had Severus expected…obviously not this by the way his heart beat had increased and how slippery his hands had become. He might as well sleep off the shock and horror that in one night he had lost his freedom, dignity and composure.

End of Chapter 1

Hoped you liked it and if you didn't tell me why. Pointing out grammar mistakes would be wonderful as it's definitely my weak point.

Thankies Sarawr.

P.S. Already partially written the second chapter but it might take a while. Going to Download!!