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Author's Note:

Sorry for the illegal A/N, but I promised I'd post it when I finally started the sequel, so here it is.

The first two chapters of In Memory's Wake, the sequel to Light on the Dark Side of Me, are now up. If you're interested, sign up for a story alert for future updates. For those of you already reading, sorry for this extra alert.

And in case you want a refresher, here is a short summary of Light on the Dark Side of Me.

In his seventh year, Harry's Occlumency lessons resume with Snape. Harry struggles with the realization of his sexual preferences as well as his attraction to the Potions Master. One thing leads to another and the two become intimate, but the relationship is very short-lived. Snape breaks it off almost immediately, to Harry's devastation.

Harry witnesses Snape being assaulted by Death Eaters for his inability to deliver Harry to Voldemort. Harry tells Dumbledore, who attempts to offer a resistant Snape comfort.

When their lessons resume, Harry won't accept Snape's refusal to continue a relationship and in their anger, both men exchange Unforgivables. Harry is unfazed by this and confronts Snape once again with his feelings. Tired of Harry's advances, Snape shows Harry a memory in which he and Voldemort engage in a sexual act while Snape describes his secret fantasy of raping a young Harry.

Harry is stunned and betrayed and runs to Dumbledore who explains that Snape was simply playing out his carefully crafted role as a spy. Dumbledore confronts a very deeply troubled Snape and forces him to spend the Christmas holidays confined to his quarters with Harry so that the pair can work out their differences.

Snape's nightmares and panic attacks convince Harry that he has post-traumatic stress disorder and he does all he can to help. Ultimately, Snape opens up to Harry and explains his actions in showing him the misleading memory. Harry pledges his loves and promises to help Severus work through the horrors he has faced and continues to face. Snape gives Harry an amulet, declares his undying love, and they have hot sex.

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