| Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) | Chapters: 24 |
| Snape flavour: None | Completed: Yes |
| Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape | Genres: Family, Hurt/Comfort |
| Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Baby fic, Child fic, Runaway, Slytherin!Harry | Word count: 176119 |
| Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Original Character | Read: 202157 |
Summary: On Christmas Eve, an unwanted child is left in a manger and found by a young Potions Master, changing both their lives forever. AU, implied child abuse, neglect, possible CP, Sev raises Harry.
Awards:
Rated: K+
Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Neglect, Romance/Het
Series: None
Challenges: None
Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Neglect, Romance/Het
Series: None
Challenges: None
Story Notes:
This is both a Christmas and Winter tale, I couldn't decide which. I don't know if there will be CP in it yet, but I put up the warning anyhow. I will let you know when or if it occurs, don't worry. Banner made by Wands--awesome!
Table of Contents
1. What Child Is This? by Snapegirl [Reviews - 26] 
(2825 words) 
An abandoned baby is placed in a manger, and is found by an unexpected person.
2. Silent Night . . .Sort Of by Snapegirl [Reviews - 25] (3978 words)
Snape attempts to care for baby Harry
3. Blue Christmas by Snapegirl [Reviews - 21] (4411 words)
Severus learns that even a sick baby can surprise him
4. Do You Hear What I Hear? by Snapegirl [Reviews - 22] (4222 words)
Severus takes Harry on an outing.
5. They Came Upon A Midnight Clear by Snapegirl [Reviews - 24] (5328 words)
Severus and Harry go to visit Snape's grandfather
6. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Snapegirl [Reviews - 21] (5774 words)
Decorating a Christmas tree can bring forth a lot of memories.
7. Deck the Halls by Snapegirl [Reviews - 18] (4380 words)
Harry has an adventure decking the halls.
8. Frosty the Snow . . .Dog? by Snapegirl [Reviews - 17] (5686 words)
Can snowmen really come to life?
9. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas by Snapegirl [Reviews - 16] (5308 words)
Severus searches for that toy Harry simply MUST have
Chapter dedicated to anyone who has ever gone crazy shopping for that “must have” toy for a child for Christmas. Who remembers the Cabbage Patch craze? Or how about Power Rangers, Tickle Me Elmo, and Pokemon?
10. Nuttin' For Christmas by Snapegirl [Reviews - 12] (5490 words)
Harry goes on a naughty streak
*warning-implied spanking*
11. Winter Wonderland by Snapegirl [Reviews - 16] (6285 words)
Harry, Severus, along with Neville and Blaise have fun in the snow.
12. Noel by Snapegirl [Reviews - 23] (7104 words)
Severus, Harry, & friends go caroling at Diagon Alley, but Lucius nearly ruins the evening
13. Where are you Christmas? by Snapegirl [Reviews - 13] (7552 words)
Severus teaches Harry an important lesson about the Christmas spirit.
14. Mr. Grinch by Snapegirl [Reviews - 14] (4604 words)
Harry meets the Grinch in Diagon Alley
15. White Christmas by Snapegirl [Reviews - 14] (11430 words)
Ice skating mishaps, a Christmas with the Longbottoms, and Augustus learns the truth about Harry!
I know this is one of the chapters you've been waiting for, so please read it thoroughly, thanks!
16. Someday At Christmas by Snapegirl [Reviews - 12] (12360 words)
Harry goes off to Hogwarts and Severus finally reveals his secret to him.
17. Let It Snow by Snapegirl [Reviews - 11] (8965 words)
Severus goes to talk to Harry only to find he's run off into a blizzard! Can he find him before it's too late?
18. A Christmas to Remember by Snapegirl [Reviews - 14] 
(12019 words)
Reconciliations and surprise guests make this a Christmas to remember.
19. We Three Kings by Snapegirl [Reviews - 11] (7400 words)
Sev and Augustus have an interesting talk and then they all pay a visit to the Dursleys
20. Holly and Ivy by Snapegirl [Reviews - 16] (9237 words)
Severus discusses some important things with Harry and dates again for the first time in over fifteen years!
21. Breath of Heaven by Snapegirl [Reviews - 19] (12886 words)
Joy and sadness await the Snape family
22. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman by Snapegirl [Reviews - 16] (12571 words)
The funeral for Augustus and a surprise visitor
23. Let There Be Peace on Earth by Snapegirl [Reviews - 11] (8956 words)
Sirius turns over a new leaf and several trials go on
24. Joy to the World by Snapegirl [Reviews - 43] (7348 words)
The long awaited birth of two babies
The End.
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