Solace:
1. comfort in grief : alleviation of grief or anxiety
2. a source of relief or consolation



Love him enough, teach him enough, make him strong enough, and maybe it will be enough.


That was Severus’ mantra, now.
Love him, teach him, strengthen him, save him.
Over and over again, in his mind. Like wish, or a prayer.
Love him. Teach him. Strengthen him. Save him. Over and over and over.




It was the loudest at night, when Harry was asleep beside him. Intrusive, sometimes. Keeping him awake.