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Summary: When 10-year-old Harry goes on an early morning shopping trip for Severus’s birthday present, he discovers a girl half-frozen in the snow in Diagon Alley. Little does he know that his encounter with the snow girl will change his family forever, for she harbors a secret past and a singular gift that could bring an enemy down upon them all unknowing. Tale partially based on “The Little Match Girl” by Hans Christian Anderson.

Sequel to A Wolf in Winter, part of the Snowy Encounters series. This story is part of the series, Snowy Encounters. The previous story in the series is A Wolf in Winter.

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) Chapters: 29
Snape flavour: None Completed: Yes
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape Genres: Angst, Hurt/Comfort
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic Word count: 139997
Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Draco, Dumbledore, Lucius, Original Character, Other, Remus Read: 101983
Rated: T
Warnings: Character Death, Neglect, Profanity, Self-harm, Violence
Series: Snowy Encounters
Challenges: None
Published: 28 Dec 2008 - Updated: 20 Mar 2009
Awards:
Story Notes:

Here's my latest baby, hope you all enjoy it! It wouldn't leave me alone!  Banner by Kierana! Photo by Mikee!

 

 snowgirlbanner.gif picture by aristasnape

HarrySeverusfindHolly--forthesto-2.jpg picture by aristasnape

Table of Contents

1. Once Upon a Winter's Night . . . by Snapegirl [Reviews - 13] starstarstarstarhalf-star (3459 words) Printer

An abandoned little girl is discovered half-frozen in Diagon Alley by chance as Harry shops for a present for Severus's birthday.

2. Awakening by Snapegirl [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarhalf-star (4494 words) Printer

Severus brings Holly back to consciousness and discovers his unexpected guest is more than what she seems.

3. Comfort and Hope by Snapegirl [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (5014 words) Printer

Severus gives Holly some much needed comfort and teaches the two children an important lesson.

4. Heartless by Snapegirl [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (7053 words) Printer

Headlines in the Daily Prophet lead Lucius to the Snape residence searching for Holly for a wicked purpose.

5. Diagon Alley Disaster by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (6148 words) Printer

The Snapes outing at Diagon Alley is spoiled by the press and a gang of bullies.

6. Wanted by Snapegirl [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (4874 words) Printer

Severus sreassures Holly that she is wanted and then teaches Harry meditation while Holly meets with her new therapist.

Chapter dedicated to my late best friend Susan Keegan, who was much like her namesake in this story.

And also to Severus--Happy birthday!

7. Glisten by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (4260 words) Printer

Severus celebrates his birthday with the children and Healer Keegan.

8. A Bit of Tension by Snapegirl [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarstar (7511 words) Printer

The Snapes come to Hogwarts, but all does not go smoothly.

9. The Other Squib by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (5038 words) Printer

Dumbledore lays the law down to Throckmorton and Holly has a chance encounter with Hogwarts other resident Squib--Argus Filch.

10. Narcissa's Discovery by Snapegirl [Reviews - 11] starstarstarstarstar (4188 words) Printer

Narcissa discovers Lucius' infidelity and confronts him.

Sorry it took me so long to get this one up. Let me know how you like it!

11. An Unexpected Turn of Events by Snapegirl [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarstar (4447 words) Printer

More changes for the Snape family occur because of an unexpected letter.

12. Cruel Joke by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarhalf-star (5440 words) Printer

Severus discusses the Malfoys with Holly and Harry, then leaves to meet with Narcissa.
Someone plays a cruel joke . . .and Albus is NOT amused.

Partially fluffy and partially angsty. Enjoy!

13. Infiltrating Malfoy Manor by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (4935 words) Printer

Severus and Narcissa team up to rescue Draco.

14. The Culprit by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (6524 words) Printer

Albus discovers who played the evil prank upon Filch, and the culprit suffers the ultimate penalty.

15. Meetings by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarhalf-star (7533 words) Printer

The first meeting between the Malfoys and Holly and Harry occurs, as well a visit to Filch from the Snape children, plus a mother son talk between Narcissa and Draco.

Hope you all enjoy this!

16. The Lesson by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (4444 words) Printer

The expulsion of Cross occurs as does another incident down by the lake.

Note: The Ceremony of Shattering is entirely my creation since it was never covered in the original series. Hope you like how I wrote it.

17. Rescuing Magik by Snapegirl [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (4262 words) Printer

Snape deals with the misbehaving students and the children try and restore the kitten they were hurting.

18. When the Falcon Hunts by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarhalf-star (6271 words) Printer

Severus gathers evidence about Throckmorton.

19. A Necessary Humiliation by Snapegirl [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarstar (5569 words) Printer

Throckmorton is exposed for what he truly is and he gets his just desserts from both Snape and Dumbledore.

20. Without A Trace by Snapegirl [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (5534 words) Printer

Severus gets sick, and strange vanishing notes cause much angst and problems for both Snape children.

21. Fire Seeing by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (5217 words) Printer

Holly tries to speak about the notes to both Severus and Harry, but the compulsion spell renders her mute.

Then Draco suggests Holly try to see the future for him, but what she sees spells disaster.

22. The Summoning by Snapegirl [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (4811 words) Printer

I have only two words to say here--They're b-a-a-ck!

23. Hunter's Quarry by Snapegirl [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (4733 words) Printer

The Wild Hunt pursues both Harry and Holly through the forest. Will Sev & Narcissa find out in time to save them?

24. The Hunter's Tale by Snapegirl [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarstar (2492 words) Printer

Herne tells his captive audience a tale of love, betrayal, and vengeance, and reveals a shocking secret.

25. Hunter's Sacrifice by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (1974 words) Printer

Herne decides what sacrifice is required for awakening the Wild Hunt.

Yes, someone dies here!

26. What Is Loved by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (1421 words) Printer

Severus attempts to heal Silver.

27. Group Therapy by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (6809 words) Printer

Susan convinces the kids, Severus, and Narcissa to have group therapy in the aftermath of the Wild Hunt.

28. An Almost Perfect Family by Snapegirl [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (2837 words) Printer

Susan delivers her baby and Holly explains to a puzzled Billy how she became part of an almost perfect family.

29. Epilogue: Chasing Rainbows by Snapegirl [Reviews - 21] starstarstarstarstar (2705 words) Printer

Holly and Harry have one last chance to play in the snow before leaving for Easter break, and together they discover an unexpected surprise.

The End.
Snapegirl is the author of 47 other stories. This story is part of the series, Snowy Encounters. The previous story in the series is A Wolf in Winter.
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