Can we actually just talk about how fucking broken Harry is?
like that boy was traumatized as a child, he grew up in fear for his life and i think jkr did a horrible job of portraying that so here are somethings i wanna say, i might update this, feel free to add yours :
Harry being scared to disappoint anyone.
Hary constantly regretting his existence
Harry realizing how different he is to the kids around him
Him thinking that their was something wrong with him, because he was treated awfully.
Harry not realizing that he was treated so badly until he meets Hagrid, who is absolutly appalled by how malnourished he was.
Harry going to Hogwarts and being afraid to make friends
Harry accepting Ron's friendship and seeing him as a brother.
Harry Potter nearly crying the first time someone had ever said they were proud of him
Harry hiding his trauma and PTSD behind his sass
Harry being Angsty at 15 because it's normal and he's really depressed and struggling to output his emotions
Harry wanting to die several times a week and having to drag himself out of bed.
Harry either not eating or eating way too much, way too fast
Ron trying to make Harry laugh by doing literally anything
Harry normal smiles slightly or scowls but he secretly loves it and is greatful for Ron
Ron knowing Harry loves it
Harry Potter being so afraid to love someone, because of the voice in his head that told him he wasn't enough
Harry being afraid of commitment, out of fear of his love not being returned
Harry dealing with his trauma alone, and still being an awesome friend.
Harry not expecting anything from anyone because he had never been cared about before.
Harry being absolutly torn apart by Ron's words in the tent because he always saw Ron as a brother.
Ron apologising the minute he pulls Harry out if the lake, after he sees how his words affected him
Harry accepting his apology and pulling his best friend into a hug.
Harry being so scared to get Married incase they (all inclusive idc who) died for him just like everyone else.
Harry waking up screaming because of the past trauma.
Harry using Remus' coping methods.
(harry not naming his children stupid names)
Harry being, loving, kind, compassionate, ambitious, caring and working hard to make others happy, but never expecting it in return.
Harry saying I love you first because he's so afraid that he ends up blurting it out and (whoever you ship him with) wiping away the tears that roll down his face and saying it back.
Harry being a professor at hogwarts before settling down and having kids.
Harry Potter having kids because he was ready, not because the media wanted him too
Harry dealing with emotional scars all of the time, yet still being the best dad.
Harry not caring that his children are all in different houses, he proud that they've found themselves, and they have different personalities to him
Harry not letting his scar define him.
Anytime someone asks him about his scar, he'll tell them a story about the one on his collarbone , or the two below his right knee
after years of trauma, Harry allowing himself to be happy because, he fucking deserves it.
