I never thought about it before but Severus would have been able to talk to the other headmasters' portraits. Having seen all that happened between Snape and Dumbledore, they probably would have been supportive. Not actual people but better than nothing.
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! The concept in the magical world to speak to portraits is quite interesting. It should be comforting and yet... as you say, they're not actual people...
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