Can you recommend some 'Snape crying' fanfiction?

One common theme is unrequited love. Snape's love for Lily was never fully realized, and this often leads to his emotional breakdowns in fanfiction.

There's this fanfiction called 'Lily's Discovery'. It's quite interesting as it not only focuses on the moment Lily finds Snape crying but also on what led up to that moment. It gives a backstory about Snape's recent struggles in the Slytherin house and how Lily's discovery might be a turning point in their friendship. It's a must - read for fans of their relationship.

Perhaps Snape would share some of his own past experiences with Harry to make him feel less alone. For example, he could say something about how he overcame difficult situations when he was young, which might give Harry the strength to stop crying. He might say, 'I too faced hardships, Potter, and I did not allow myself to break down like this.'

Isolation. Snape is a lonely character. He doesn't have many friends, and he is constantly in a difficult position between the Death Eaters and the Order of the Phoenix. His feeling of being alone and not being fully understood by anyone can lead to crying in fanfiction.

One great Severus Snape cries fanfiction is 'The Unspoken Tears'. In this fic, it shows Snape crying after a particularly difficult encounter with the memories of Lily. The author does a wonderful job of delving into his complex emotions.

One great example could be a fanfic where Snape cries after Harry Potter finally understands his true motives. In this story, Snape has held in his emotions for so long, and when Harry shows a sign of forgiveness or understanding, it's a moment of overwhelming relief for Snape.

Well, in a fanfiction scenario where Snape finds crying Harry, there are so many possibilities. Snape could be secretly pleased that Harry is showing vulnerability, as he has always seen Harry as James Potter's son. But on the other hand, he might also feel a twinge of guilt for how he's treated Harry. The encounter could spark a whole new storyline. For example, Snape could start to protect Harry more secretly, or he could use this as an opportunity to finally have an honest conversation with Harry about their complicated past and present situation.

Perhaps she's being bullied. In the wizarding world, there could be other students who pick on her because she's a 'Mudblood'. This could be really distressing for Hermione, and when Snape finds her crying, he might be conflicted between his general dislike for Gryffindors and his sense of justice.

Snape might simply sit with Harry in silence for a while. Just his presence could be reassuring to Harry. After some time, Snape could start a conversation, asking Harry what is wrong in a more empathetic tone than usual. This gradual approach could help Harry calm down.

One great fanfiction could be 'The Unspoken Tears of Severus Snape'. In this story, Snape's tears are a result of his unrequited love for Lily. His internal struggle between his loyalty to the Dark Lord and his love for Lily is so intense that it often brings him to the verge of crying. Another one might be 'Snape's Solitary Sobs' which focuses on his isolation at Hogwarts and how his past traumas make him break down in private moments. There are also stories where his crying is related to his guilt over the events that led to Lily's death.