In many fanfictions, Snape might notice Harry's withdrawn behavior. For example, Harry could stop participating in Quidditch, or he might be constantly absent - minded in classes. Snape, being a very observant person, could pick up on these signs. Also, Harry might have some dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep due to his inner turmoil, and Snape, with his sharp eyes, would not miss such details.
Perhaps Harry writes something in an assignment or a journal that gives away his dark thoughts. Snape, as a teacher, might come across it while grading or snooping (as he sometimes does). Harry could express his feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness in a way that alarms Snape. Given Snape's own complex past and his understanding of the pain of loss and despair, he would be able to recognize the seriousness of Harry's situation from these written words.
Snape could also offer Harry some form of protection or a safe space. Maybe he allows Harry to stay in his office for a while, away from the prying eyes and pressures of Hogwarts. He might brew a special potion for Harry to calm his nerves and help him think more clearly. In addition, Snape could share some of his own experiences of dealing with difficult times, making Harry realize that he's not alone in his struggles.
In some versions, Snape might notice Harry's withdrawn behavior or signs of physical harm during Potions class. Maybe Harry flinches when someone gets too close, which makes Snape suspect something is wrong.
Well, Snape has always had a complex relationship with Harry. When he finds Harry cutting himself in this fanfiction, he might be angry at first, thinking it's a sign of weakness. But then, as he realizes the depth of Harry's pain, he could soften. He might start to see Harry more as a troubled child rather than just James Potter's son. Snape could use his knowledge of potions to create something to heal the physical wounds and also try to offer some form of emotional support, albeit in his own gruff way.
In many fanfictions, Snape's sacrifice for Harry is often explored in great emotional depth. One common aspect is how his love for Lily Potter extended to protecting Harry. His self - sacrifice is shown as a redemptive act, finally revealing his true nature to Harry, which was full of love and loyalty all along.
Well, one possible reason could be a very extreme misinterpretation of Snape's hatred for Harry's father. If the fanfiction writer took Snape's grudge to an unrealistic level, they might write a scenario where Snape wants to destroy Harry as a form of revenge. But this is far from the nuanced relationship shown in the original books.
In the world of Harry Potter fanfiction, there are countless stories with different themes and plotlines. But when it comes to something as specific and potentially inappropriate as 'Snape rubs himself against Harry', it's not something that is likely to be widely promoted or supported. Fanfiction writers usually aim to explore the characters in more positive, canon - adjacent ways. For example, they might write about Snape's backstory, his relationship with other characters in a more appropriate way, rather than creating such inappropriate scenarios.
I'm not sure if there is such a specific 'Snape makes Harry kill himself' fanfiction. It's a rather dark and non - canon concept. Fanfiction can cover a wide range of themes, but this one seems extremely cruel and against the general spirit of the original Harry Potter series.
Fanfiction of this nature often involves inappropriate and non - canon interpretations. J.K. Rowling's original works have a very different relationship between Snape and Harry. I would recommend focusing on more positive and canon - compliant fanfiction that explores their complex relationship in a more appropriate way, like their interactions within the Hogwarts context, rather than seeking such rather strange - themed fanfiction.
One possible reason could be his overwhelming guilt. Snape had a complex past, being involved in the Death Eaters and then switching sides. He might have felt that he could never truly be redeemed, especially with all the lives lost during the wizarding war that he had some part in, whether directly or indirectly. This guilt could have driven him to such a desperate act.
Snape is likely to be initially suspicious. He has long held a rather negative view of Harry, so when he discovers Harry is good at potions, he might think Harry has some ulterior motives or has received improper help. After all, in the regular Hogwarts setting, their relationship is quite tense.