{ Alphabetical Headcanons } 

S- STRENGTH- where they find their strength

Coffee, mostly. Some days it really is that hollow – he has built routines that he follows by rote, and there are things he does every morning that are like goals. Each and every day, Severus has to convince himself that getting out of bed and living another day is worth it – that there’s a point to doing so. 

Some days are easier than others. Hell some days he doesn’t really have to struggle beyond it’s sunny outside or something equally inane and simple that indicates he’s in a positive swing. Depression is on the downlow, he can function normally, and the first thing he does after getting dressed is enjoy a coffee in the sunlight.

Other days are tougher. Sometimes he has to go through a whole mantra of reasons to get up – ranging from the positive, to the annoying, to the grim and upsetting. In the end, on those days, the controlling factor is, figure it out after coffee. 

Getting up for that coffee – that’s the trick. Its his reward for getting up. Its his reason for getting up. It’s not much, but it works – and in the end, that is all that matters.

N- NEGLIGENCE- what they can be negligent about

Appearance and self care, honestly. He’s generally on top of everything else, but he literally doesn’t give a shit about himself so… 

A-AROUSAL- what gets them aroused quickest

That’s a mindswitch that’s worthy of whiplash, wow. Honestly though, it really depends on the situation and who Severus is with? In some cases it might be praise, in others it might be a kiss to his neck. It’s extremely situational so I don’t really have a straight answer for it. 

I can state that with @forgedinflame ( who is? the only active ship on the blog anyway ) all it takes is being picked up and set on the counter – that usually means being held and kissed for awhile, so you could say he’s been conditioned to respond positively 

¯_(ツ)_/¯

 

P- PERSISTENT- how persistent can they be about something

Severus is more stubborn than a Hungarian Horntail have you met this man? When he sets his heels in the only people who can make him budge are the literal gods of the magical world, Albus Dumbledore or Lord Voldemort. The two top bitches of the United Kingdom each have a firm grip on the shock collar remote and Severus knows how to play good puppy when he has to. Other than that, good luck setting him off his path once he sets his mind to something. 

E- EAGER- something they are eager to do in life

Sleep. Honestly this man just wants to rest and not wake up, and know that if he doesn’t – it’ll be okay. He just wants to go knowing he did what he was supposed to, canon wise. Main verse – well, I guess you could say he’s learning how to live, and find passion, find reason to continue.