| Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) | Chapters: 31 |
| Snape flavour: None | Completed: Yes |
| Categories: Parental Snape > Stepfather Snape, Healer Snape | Genres: Angst, Hurt/Comfort |
| Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Snape-meets-Dursleys | Word count: 120929 |
| Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Dumbledore, Lily, Original Character, Remus, Sirius | Read: 169499 |
Summary: Prequel to Never Again. After the death of her husband, Lily Potter must begin her life anew, along with her son, Harry. Can they find comfort and solace with Master Healer Severus Snape? Or will old wounds from past and present keep them apart? This story is part of the series, Never Again!. The next story in the series is Split Second.
Awards:
Rated: 16+
Warnings: Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Profanity, Romance/Het, Violence
Series: Never Again!
Challenges: None
Warnings: Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Profanity, Romance/Het, Violence
Series: Never Again!
Challenges: None
Story Notes:
This story is part of the NA series, but can be read on its own, though you are encouraged to read Never Again or at least skim it if you would like.
This story is completely AU and doesn't follow canon at all, so be warned!
A special thanks to all my reviewers, your encouragement is deeply appreciated and I hope you'll like this latest installment. Will include toddler Harry in later chapters! And lots of romance and angst with Sev and Lily.
Table of Contents
1. Hero's Farewell by Snapegirl [Reviews - 23] 
(2068 words) 
This is the funeral of James Potter.
Warning: will probably need a Kleenex!
2. His Father's Son by Snapegirl [Reviews - 21] (4354 words)
Severus accompanies a grieving Lily back to her parents home to pick up her son and finds a sick child. Can Sev help her cope?
3. Bittersweet Memories by Snapegirl [Reviews - 12] (5688 words)
James's presence is everywhere in the house, and Lily isn't coping.
4. Of Tantrums and Conmen by Snapegirl [Reviews - 13] (6262 words)
Between Harry throwing a major tantrum and quarreling with Severus, Lily has her hands full.
5. Great Balls of Fire by Snapegirl [Reviews - 22] (5477 words)
The title of this chapter is inspired by the famous oldy but goody by Jerry Lewis.
Lily goes for an overnight stay at a spa with her mum and leaves Harry with Sev and several unexpected and interesting things occur.
A funny fluffy chapter! Enjoy!
6. More Than A Friend by Snapegirl [Reviews - 11] (3605 words)
Lily is starting to realize her feelings for Severus are more than just friendship, but needs reasurance that she's doing the right thing.
7. Never Second Best by Snapegirl [Reviews - 21] (4431 words)
After a long day at the office, Severus goes over Remus's for dinner. Can Moony and Padfoot convice Sev that he's no longer second best?
Includes a cameo appearance by Molly and little Ron.
8. Testing the Waters by Snapegirl [Reviews - 14] (3333 words)
Severus takes Lily on a date at last.
9. Frost Faire by Snapegirl [Reviews - 13] (2231 words)
Severus takes Lily and Harry to the annual Frost Faire.
And the unexpected happens, as usual.
10. You Are My Life by Snapegirl [Reviews - 13] (3050 words)
Sev battles the Death Eaters, with help from the Aurors and Lily.
11. A Good Father by Snapegirl [Reviews - 16] (2818 words)
Severus has misgivings about being a father to Harry and Hal reassures him.
Sorry I haven't updated this in awhile, I was working on Dark Angel.
12. Birthday Proposal by Snapegirl [Reviews - 13] (2970 words)
Severus celebrates his birthday with family and friends and then gives Lily a surprise of her own.
13. Ringbearer Disaster by Snapegirl [Reviews - 14] (4409 words)
Little Harry loses the rings for the ceremony!
Will a disaster occur? Or can Sirius save the day?
14. Scars of the Past by Snapegirl [Reviews - 16] (3041 words)
Severus and Lily's honeymoon is marred by a secret shame.
15. Family Reunion by Snapegirl [Reviews - 17] (6045 words)
The Evans family reunion starts out great, but the Dursleys nearly ruin it all.
16. Severus Snape & the Terrible Two-Year-Old Brat by Snapegirl [Reviews - 19] (4151 words)
A shopping trip becomes a nightmare for Sev when Harry hits the terrible twos.
Chapter dedicated to any parent who has ever had this happen to them.
17. House Call at Hogwarts by Snapegirl [Reviews - 16] (5604 words)
Severus gets an urgent call from Minerva to help a very sick Albus, and Harry causes his own brand of mischief when they go to Hogwarts.
18. Little Leonardo by Snapegirl [Reviews - 19] (4263 words)
Harry has an awful habit of drawing pictures on the walls which drives Lily and Sev crazy!
Chapter dedicated to my sister, who had the same problem, LOL!
19. Sick for Christmas by Snapegirl [Reviews - 12] (4306 words)
Being sick on Christmas is miserable, but it can get better if you've Harry to cheer you up!
20. Wet Sunday by Snapegirl [Reviews - 17] (3020 words)
Harry and Neville's game have unpleasant and wet results one Sunday afternoon.
21. Playing With Fire by Snapegirl [Reviews - 15] (3999 words)
Harry spends a weekend at the Weasleys and the twins introduce him to a dangerous pasttime.
Chapter dedicated to my nephew Joe, who also played with fire at that age, and fortunately didn't burn down his house.
Warning--some parental CP!
22. I Wish by Snapegirl [Reviews - 18] (3646 words)
Lily and Harry spend the day together and Harry tells Lily his special wish.
23. Something Odd by Snapegirl [Reviews - 11] (1683 words)
Lily goes to visit Sev at his office, but the results are puzzling to both of them.
24. An Absolutely Awful Day by Snapegirl [Reviews - 17] (3580 words)
Harry throws the mother of all tantrums and Severus loses his patience.
Chapter dedicated to any mom or dad who has ever had their toddler throw something at them in a temper.
Some parental CP in this chapter!!
25. Picnic by Snapegirl [Reviews - 14] (3620 words)
The Snape family goes on a picnic, and Sev consults Matthew about Lily's test results.
26. Seeking A Miracle by Snapegirl [Reviews - 14] (2362 words)
Sev researches a possible way to halt the disease and breaks the news to Lily.
Warning: You WILL need Kleenex for this one!!
27. Unwelcome News by Snapegirl [Reviews - 15] (4593 words)
Severus and Lily tell Hal and Vi the unwelcome news, and Petunia comes to visit Lily and starts trouble.
28. Downward Spiral by Snapegirl [Reviews - 21] (5617 words)
As the inevitable approaches, Lily must come to grips with her mortality . . .and so must her family.
Yes, this is another Kleenex alert chapter!
29. A Last Special Gift by Snapegirl [Reviews - 15] (5123 words)
Okay, this chapter focuses on the last gift Lily gives Harry.
See if you can guess what it is, though if you've read the other stories in the series, you should know the answer.
Kleenex warning here as well!
30. Where Shadows Go by Snapegirl [Reviews - 22] (1249 words)
Lily says goodbye to Severus
31. My Heart Will Go On by Snapegirl [Reviews - 36] (4331 words)
The aftermath of Lily's death, as told by Severus.
Title taken from the classic song by Celine Dion, which was playing as I wrote the final chapter. I found it quite appropriately summed up Severus's feelings for Lily.
Oh, and don't get rid of the box of Kleenex just yet. There's a few more Nicholas sparks moments in here.
The End.
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