The shift in their relationship from unwilling 'bonded-slave' to self-conscious friend -who knows the other side of the equation has a crush on him- and back to actual cautious friendship and possibly more is a very stressful process for Severus. I bet it was very stressful for Harry, too, but he is far more confident than the Slytherin and is really trying his best to give patient understanding to Severus without allowing him to give up on the possibility of 'them' whatever that 'them' might be.
Severus' decision to ask for that dance here is a really important milestone for them. This is the moment when their friendship truly becomes something else. Something... more. This is the very beginning of the actual romance part of this fic and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed reading about it, my friend.
Thanks, as always, for taking the time to let me know what you are thinking about this story. Having the opportunity to "chat" about it with you is a wonderful treat. :)
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The shift in their relationship from unwilling 'bonded-slave' to self-conscious friend -who knows the other side of the equation has a crush on him- and back to actual cautious friendship and possibly more is a very stressful process for Severus. I bet it was very stressful for Harry, too, but he is far more confident than the Slytherin and is really trying his best to give patient understanding to Severus without allowing him to give up on the possibility of 'them' whatever that 'them' might be.
Severus' decision to ask for that dance here is a really important milestone for them. This is the moment when their friendship truly becomes something else. Something... more. This is the very beginning of the actual romance part of this fic and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed reading about it, my friend.
Thanks, as always, for taking the time to let me know what you are thinking about this story. Having the opportunity to "chat" about it with you is a wonderful treat. :)
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