In some fanfics, at first it gets worse. Harry might start to fear or hate Snape even more after being hurt. But as the story progresses, there could be a turning point. Maybe Harry discovers Snape's real motives behind the hurt, like if Snape was trying to protect him from a greater danger in a very roundabout way. This could lead to a begrudging respect or even an odd sort of friendship in the end.
The relationship development in such fanfics can be quite complex. When Snape hurts Harry, it sets off a chain of events. Harry might try to get revenge at first, which only deepens the rift. But then, as the fanfic delves deeper into Snape's past and his true feelings, Harry begins to understand that Snape is not just a cruel tormentor. There could be a moment of redemption for Snape, like saving Harry's life at a crucial moment, which completely flips their relationship on its head and leads to a more positive, albeit still strained, connection.
At first, Harry might be very suspicious of Snape's kindness. After all, in the original story, they had a rather tense relationship. But as Snape continues to be kind, Harry starts to see him in a new light. He begins to trust Snape more and more.
Well, initially, Harry might be resistant to the idea of being adopted by Snape. He may think it's some sort of trick. But Snape, with his own sense of duty and newfound affection for Harry, tries to break through that resistance. As they spend more time together, Snape might share his own experiences at Hogwarts when he was a student, which helps Harry relate to him. And Harry, in return, might show Snape the good qualities he has inherited from his mother. This exchange of vulnerabilities and shared experiences gradually deepens their relationship into something more like a real father - son relationship.
At first, it's likely to be very tense. Snape has always had a grudge against Harry because of his father. But as they live together, they start to see each other's true selves. Harry might see Snape's vulnerability and intelligence, while Snape might see Harry's courage and determination that are different from James's arrogance.
Often, it starts with intense dislike. Snape is constantly critical of Harry in class, deducting points for the slightest mistakes. Harry, in turn, sees Snape as a bully. As the story progresses, there might be small moments of grudging respect, like when Harry realizes Snape's intelligence in potions, but the overall hatred remains for a long time.
At first, it could be very tense. Harry might be reluctant to submit, but as time goes on, he starts to see Snape in a different light. This could lead to a grudging respect. For example, Snape might show Harry some advanced potions techniques that no one else has taught him, which makes Harry realize Snape's value.
The relationship would be a rocky one. Snape has his past grudges against Harry's father. However, living together, they would be forced to interact daily. Harry might start to understand Snape's difficult past and Snape could see Harry's potential. There could be moments of anger, but also moments of mutual understanding, like when Harry helps Snape with some magical experiment.
The development could also be due to the way the author writes Snape's backstory in the fanfic. If the author delves deeper into Snape's past, his difficult childhood, and his love for Harry's mother, Harry might start to understand Snape better. This understanding leads to admiration as Harry realizes that Snape is not just the strict and seemingly cruel professor he thought he was.
Initially, the relationship is one of captor and captive. Snape is in control and Harry is the unwilling victim. But as the story unfolds, Harry might begin to question Snape's motives. Snape, in turn, might start to open up a bit about his reasons for taking Harry. This could lead to a slow transformation of their relationship. They might find common ground in their shared experiences, such as both having lost people they loved to Voldemort. This newfound connection could start to heal the rift between them.
At first, the relationship might be filled with tension. Harry would be resentful of being in a slave - like position to Snape. But as time goes on, he realizes that Snape has a depth of knowledge and a hidden agenda that might not be as bad as he initially thought. Snape, on the other hand, might start to see Harry not just as a tool or a burden, but as someone with potential that he can shape in his own way.
In some fanfics, Snape might hurt Harry out of his long - held grudges. Snape was in love with Harry's mother, Lily, and Harry being a reminder of James, who bullied Snape in school, could trigger his negative emotions. Also, Snape's loyalty to Voldemort in the earlier days in some fan - created scenarios might lead him to target Harry, who was seen as a threat to Voldemort's plans.