| Takes Place: 0 - Before Harry is born, 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11), 3rd summer | Chapters: 25 |
| Snape flavour: None | Completed: Yes |
| Categories: Parental Snape > Stepfather Snape, Misc > All written in Snape's POV | Genres: Family, Hurt/Comfort |
| Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe | Word count: 126794 |
| Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Eileen Prince, Hermione, James, Lily, Remus, Sirius, Wormtail | Read: 82701 |
Summary: Severus tells how his life took a very different path because he had two best friends-one was Lily and the other a collie. Severus-centric, will have Harry in later chapters.Features loyal and fierce Lily! AU!SS/LE
Awards:
Rated: T
Warnings: Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Profanity, Romance/Het
Series: None
Challenges: None
Warnings: Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Profanity, Romance/Het
Series: None
Challenges: None
Story Notes:
This was written in part to help myself get over the loss of losing my sister's collie, who was a family pet, and who recently passed away. Much of the behavior of the dog in this story is based upon the real Gabriel, who was a special dog, and who began life as a runt who was supposed to be an undersized collie. He then grew into a giant 85 lb collie who touched us all deeply. There will be some canon references, but much of this will be AU. This is a story for animal lovers so it will focus mainly on Sev and his family's relationship with his dog. Harry will come into the story later, as Severus narrates certain key events in his life. Enjoy!
Banner by Lady Lanera! Sweet!
Table of Contents
1. Sixpence Pup by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] 
(3111 words) 
Dedicated to Gabriel, who was always a kind of hero and who has now gone to his reward, and to Jo, for her birthday!!
Severus buys the runt of the litter
2. Two Friends by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] (5154 words)
Sev and Gabe meet a new friend by accident
3. Of Candles and Ouija Boards by Snapegirl [Reviews - 8] (3933 words)
Lily and Severus get into major trouble because of Petunia
4. Not Without My Dog! by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] (5793 words)
Sev enters Gabe in a local dog show . . .then finds out that going to Hogwarts means leaving his familiar behind . . .
5. A Collie Cometh by Snapegirl [Reviews - 9] (5052 words)
Severus and Lily go off to school with Gabe--and meet the Marauders
6. Accidental Ingestion by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] (4955 words)
The Marauders plus a potions accident spell trouble for Severus' collie
7. Gryffindor's Mermaid by Snapegirl [Reviews - 6] (4537 words)
* does contain slight CP*
Please note--when Severus is writing in his journal, I use italics to indicate that. When he is remembering the past, I use regular type. When he is in the present, I also use italics, because he's writing it down.
8. Stalwart Defender by Snapegirl [Reviews - 6] (4801 words)
The worst day of Snape's schooldays
9. The Great Werewolf Caper by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] (4621 words)
Severus meets the big bad wolf
*some profanity in this chapter*
10. But For A Dog by Snapegirl [Reviews - 7] (4123 words)
Severus falls into darkness . . .can a loyal dog's love save him?
11. Eyes and Ears by Snapegirl [Reviews - 7] (4669 words)
Severus tells about his life after leaving school
12. All Hallows Eve by Snapegirl [Reviews - 7] (4946 words)
Halloween night and danger comes a'callin'!
13. Lily's Tale by Snapegirl [Reviews - 7] (7195 words)
Lily tells all
14. Only A Boy by Snapegirl [Reviews - 3] 
(5175 words)
Severus reflects on how he felt when he first met Harry and the fact that Lily is now pregnant.
15. Sickness by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (4610 words)
Severus contracts a deadly virus
16. Chasing Harry by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (5091 words)
Severus goes to Harry's Quidditch game and a fight ensues, then he recounts an incident during Harry's childhood where Gabriel saves his son's life.
*Warning-a few swats in this chapter*
17. New Neighbor by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (4422 words)
The Snapes get a new neighbor. Guess who?
18. Gabriel's Kitten by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (7014 words)
Some trouble occurs with Lily, and Gabriel adopts a kitten
*may need Kleenex*
19. Congratulations Mr. Snape by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (3964 words)
A special birth occurs
20. The Helpful Son by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (4891 words)
Harry helps out with the twins and something un expected happens
21. The Lone Wolf Returns by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (6060 words)
See how Sev reacts to Tobias and also learn more about Remus Lupin
22. A Magical Miracle by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (6663 words)
Eileen and Severus discuss Tobias and Harry experiences a magical miracle
23. Old Dog, New Trick by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (6481 words)
24. A Peaceful Goodbye by Snapegirl [Reviews - 0] (5165 words)
**Warning—Kleenex alert!**
25. Epilogue: The Next Generation by Snapegirl [Reviews - 5] (4368 words)
Severus enjoys a family picnic
See how everyone turned out!
The End.
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