No, sorry. I invented Snape's childhood before JK Rowling revealed it, so there isn't a Tobias (or equivalent) in this story.

I'm really glad you like it! There is more coming soon, when real life stops being so hectic.

Thanks for reviewing! 

Gosh! Imagine Lily finding out! lol she would explode! *smirks* what a good idea! I think I will have to include it sometime :).

I'm glad you say "poor Eileen" too, because I don't want this to be the cliched type of story where Severus' parents are evil and everyone hates them. Eileen may be a useless parent, but she isn't evil, and Severus loves her. She isn't happy with her life, and the drugs help her escape, so I can't really blame her.

Poor Severus, yes indeed! It definitely isn't an ideal environment to grow up in. no wonder he has issues. The apothecary isn't entirely a negative though. I sort of hinted with the spelling bit, but Boris eventually teaches Severus how to read, and (in his own abrupt and critical manner) teaches him a lot about potions. There is the money too, which isn't exactly a lot, but does make a big difference to the bills. That's why Sev doesn't quit, even though Boris beats him. 

Thanks for reviewing, by the way! 

And I'm going to catch up with my reading of your stories soon (hooray!), now that exams are over for a little while (*dances*).