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Summary: Sev, Lily, and Harry are trying to live as a happy family, running an apothecary in Diagon Alley, after Lily divorced James years before. But James keeps trying to sabotage their relationship out of petty jealousy and tries to get custody of Harry by badmouthing Severus and attempting to ruin his reputation, using all his money and connections to do so. Features a Good! Tom Riddle. An eventually redeemed and de-aged James Potter also. Entrant in the 2009 Prompt Fest. Prompts: Scourgify! and Needle in a Haystack

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) Chapters: 32
Snape flavour: None Completed: Yes
Categories: Parental Snape > Stepfather Snape Genres: General
Tags: Alternate Universe, Azkaban Character, Child fic, Deaging Word count: 112581
Main Characters: Draco, Eileen Prince, James, Lily, Original Character, Other, Remus, Sirius, .Snape and Harry (required), Voldemort, Wormtail Read: 164459
Rated: T
Warnings: Character Bashing, Physical Punishment Spanking, Profanity
Series: None
Challenges: None
Published: 19 Nov 2009 - Updated: 28 Jan 2012
Awards:
Story Notes:
Very AU, mild CP—you have been warned!
Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: Trouble Comes Unexpectedly by Snapegirl [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarstar (3861 words) Printer

Written by Snapegirl

2. Chapter 2: James' Reaction by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (1479 words) Printer

Written by RaeKelly.

3. Chapter 3: Why'd He Say That? by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarstar (1743 words) Printer

Written by Snapegirl.

4. Chapter 4: Full Moon Ritual by Snapegirl [Reviews - 15] starstarstarstarstar (1337 words) Printer

Written by RaeKelly.

5. The Lupins' Advice by Snapegirl [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarstar (2334 words) Printer

chapter written by RaeKelly

6. Harry Explodes by Snapegirl [Reviews - 12] starstarstarstarstar (2421 words) Printer

Harry throws a full scale fit after James and Sirius mock Severus one time too many.

7. James' Folly by Snapegirl [Reviews - 13] starstarstarstarstar (2341 words) Printer

Harry goes for a ride . . .and has an accident

8. Advice From A Healer by RaeKelly [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarhalf-star (1580 words) Printer

9. The Consequences of Irresponsibility by Snapegirl [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (2699 words) Printer

The Snapes and James and Sirius meet with Wizarding Child Services

10. Happy Birthday Harry by RaeKelly [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarhalf-star (2544 words) Printer

11. A Visit From Aunt Tuney & Uncle Vernon by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarhalf-star (4125 words) Printer

Harry gets a visit from his aunt, uncle, and Dudley. Much fun and mayhem!

12. Teddy Bear Hugs by RaeKelly [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarstar (2101 words) Printer

13. Wormtail's Revenge by Snapegirl [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (5385 words) Printer

Just when things are starting to go smoothly, a certain rat decides to mess things up.

14. Misplaced Loyalties by RaeKelly [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (2800 words) Printer

15. Desperate Measures by Snapegirl [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarstar (3938 words) Printer

James takes some very desperate measures to keep Harry with him.

Hope people are still reading this, I know it's been forever since the last update

16. An Alternative to Azkaban by RaeKelly [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (3323 words) Printer

17. Tom's New Son by Snapegirl [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (3939 words) Printer

18. Meet the Riddle Family by RaeKelly [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (3566 words) Printer

19. Snape and the Littlest Marauder by Snapegirl [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (10150 words) Printer

Tom goes to a conference and leaves Severus to take care of James. Will the Snapes survive the littlest Marauder?

20. Sirius Questions and Answers by Snapegirl [Reviews - 1] (2807 words) Printer

Sirius has some questions for Tom that the Headmaster does his best to answer.

I'm posting this chapter for Rae Kelly since she's been so busy lately with her job. This chapter was written by her.

21. Great Big Prank, Great Big Trouble by Snapegirl [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (5429 words) Printer

Jamie, Harry, and Eric play the prank of a lifetime on Severus . . .but Sev, Lily, and Tom are NOT amused!

*warning--does contain spanking--if this bothers you just skip over those parts*

22. A Day Out With Lily by Snapegirl [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (2608 words) Printer

written by Rae Kelly

23. A Very Special Christmas by Snapegirl [Reviews - 1] (5157 words) Printer

The Snapes, Lupins,Tom and Jamie celebrate Christmas together

24. Learning and Growing Up by Snapegirl [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (2918 words) Printer

I know it's been forever, but both of us have been terribly busy with RL. Thanks for being patient and still wanting to read and review this story! All of your reviews, alerts, and favorites are greatly appreciated.

25. There and Back Again by Snapegirl [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (5141 words) Printer

James becomes his proper age again and has a bit of trouble adjsting

26. The Wizengamot's Decision by Snapegirl [Reviews - 1] (1211 words) Printer

The Wizengamot rules on James' custody hearing

27. The Potions Conference by Snapegirl [Reviews - 1] (6870 words) Printer

28. The Carnival by Snapegirl [Reviews - 1] (2281 words) Printer

29. Medea's Revenge by Snapegirl [Reviews - 2] (5107 words) Printer

Medea spells trouble for Lily and Severus

30. Making Amends by Snapegirl [Reviews - 2] (2081 words) Printer

31. A Responsible Father by Snapegirl [Reviews - 2] (6521 words) Printer

James finally learns what it means to be a responsible father.

32. New Lives by Snapegirl [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (2784 words) Printer

The final chapter, written by my brilliant co-author, Rae Kelly!

The End.
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Snapegirl is the author of 47 other stories.
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