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I already did 23 so 28 it is 😁
28. Why do they get jealous?
It’s not really question of why they get jealous, it’s not like such irrational feelings could have a proper explanation. It’s more about what situations bring out the side of them that is possessive and will behave like a pouty child because they can’t get what they want.
Harry and Severus have always been incredibly jealous. They both have a tendency to want and want but never have. They’re also so, so bad with dealing with these feelings so it often blows up in their face. Severus often feels like he’s not good enough for Harry - he’s too old, too broken, too fucked up etc. He thinks Harry deserves better, but Severus is also a selfish man, and once Harry gives his vow to always be his, Severus does not take it lightly. He gets used to people fawning over Harry, it starts to annoy him less after time goes on. But sometimes there’s still some young twink batting his eyelashes at Harry and trying to slip him his number, and Severus starts seething until Harry reassures him that no one could ever hold his interest like he does. Severus doesn’t hesitate to claim him, often marking every inch of Harry’s body (Harry loves it).
Harry’s jealousy comes out when he sees people being a bit too friendly with Snape. Most people were neutral after war, some still make plans to murder Severus, but there are a fair few who romanticize his role and so start to admire him. A former student putting her hand on Severus’ arm, telling him how brave she thought he was and how thankful he was for what he did had Harry seeing red because she will never know him, will never understand what he did and what he went through, not like he does. Harry had always been incredibly possessive over those he felt romantic feelings for, and Snape was no exception.
They of course do get better with being less insane as they get more comfortable in their relationship and their trust grows so they won’t let feelings of inadequacy plague them (as often). They learn to control themselves and deal with their feelings more rationally, especially with one as dangerous and explosive as jealousy. But neither of them can ever truly get rid of their possessive streak because that’s just who they are, and it makes both of them feel more wanted when other makes it clear that he’s mine.
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