The Dursleys not only feared magic, they denied its existence. They denied their nephew the right to live; the right to express who he was. After a particular horrible night with Vernon, McGonagall has had enough of standing on the sidelines. Taking him to Hogwarts where he can be raised and loved, she never expected Severus to come into the picture. Of course, Snape didn’t either. Would the man Harry considered a friend—a man he confided in—let him down? Could he be capable of doing the unthinkable? AU.

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape

With Hedwig's help Severus and Moody come to rescue Harry Potter from his abusive relatives. Warning: contains mention of child abuse and self-mutilation!

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Healer Snape, Misc > Strictly Canon Universe, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape

After the final battle, Harry and Severus are given a second chance.

Takes Place: 8 - Pre Epilogue (adult Harry) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Fic Fests > #6 Winter > Christmas, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

Harry and Draco spend the summer with Professor Snape and come to learn how to overcome their differences and learn a little about themselves as well.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape

"How much do you hate me?" Harry asked Snape. "Infinitely," Snape sneered at him. "How much do you hate Sirius?" "Also, infinitely." "It's commonly understood that there are greater and lesser infinities. Whose infinity is greater?"

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape