Summary: Lily has survived the attack that Halloween night and Severus sees this as his opportunity to make things right with her. He would worry about the Potter brat later. If only it were that simple . . .
Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11), 6th summer
| Chapters: 12
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Snape flavour: None
| Completed: No
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Categories: Parental Snape > Stepfather Snape
| Genres: Drama, General
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Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry
| Word count: 36478
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Main Characters: Dumbledore, Hagrid, Hermione, Lily, Lucius, McGonagall, Molly, Narcissa, Neville, Remus, Ron, Sirius, .Snape and Harry (required)
| Read: 73074
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Published: 07 Apr 2012 - Updated: 24 Sep 2012
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Story Notes: This is an AU. I really didn't want this fic to be fluffy at all but also didn't want to make anyone 'evil' and did not want Snape to be abusive despite his dislike for Harry. I did not file this fic under 'enemies' because I don't think that adequately describes their relationship here. Don't be mistaken, however; there is no love lost between the two. I don't really believe in happy endings, so likely they're never going to be warm and fuzzy father and son.
1. A Man of Opportunity by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 5] (2581 words)
Despite a stern warning from Albus Dumbledore to leave well enough alone, Severus just can't stay away.
2. Chapter 2 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 10] (3103 words)
Harry has a bit of preteen angst in this chapter which in my opinion is IC for earlier in the series. This fic will have very slow resolution between Harry and Snape. I just don't believe years of animosity can be fixed overnight. They'll get there, though. ;) Mentions of corporal punishment in this chapter but nothing graphic. In the next chapter, we will see Severus' perspective of the situation.
3. Chapter 3 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 7] (2841 words)
Severus deals with his first years and tries to get some sleep. Alas, the Potter boy is even in his dreams.
4. Chapter 4 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 8] (2629 words)
One step forward, two steps back ;)
5. Chapter 5 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 10] (2719 words)
6. Chapter 6 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 9] (3119 words)
Some language in this chapter. Thanks for all the reviews, everyone. I appreciate every single one of them. Hope you all like this chapter.
7. Chapter 7 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 9] (4000 words)
Fair warning; character death in this chapter and mentions of violence. I promise that the death isn't Harry, Lily, or Snape, though. I really am happy with the way this chapter turned out and I hope everyone enjoys it. It's a nice, long one too. Also wanted to say that this is the furthest I've every gotten in writing a fic and I'm still going strong. I want everyone to know how much I appreciate the feedback. Also, there seemed to be a little confusion over the last chapter. I might revise it. Snape found Harry and Quirrel's reaction was him feeling Voldemort's rage. For this chapter, I'm aware that my timeline for Tonks is a little off but I took the liberty of tweaking the age at which she became an auror.
8. Chapter 8 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 12] (3741 words)
I'm not sure how well this chapter worked. Review?
9. Chapter 9 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 10] (2411 words)
Thank you for the feedback for the last chapter. I never know how my writing is coming across. I've written chapters that I thought was great but didn't get a good response and I've written chapters that I struggled with - like the last one - that receive a pretty good response. This chapter is a little shorter, but necessary, I think. I hope it didn't get too cutesy at the end. Review!
10. Chapter 10 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 10] (3459 words)
I hope everyone enjoys this latest chapter. Poor, misguided Harry.
11. Chapter 11 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 15] (3472 words)
Okay, I'm really sorry about the long wait. I don't really have a good excuse other than getting lazy and being distracted. I will be resuming updating every couple of days, however. I hope you all haven't given up on me ;) Please enjoy the chapter and thank you so much to those of you who have left encouraging words. I do appreciate reviews. Thanks again for reading!
Oh, also, I know Lily is not a favorite character in this story for most of you. This chapter probably won't do much to endear her to you. In fact, no one really comes off good in this chapter other than maybe Harry. Not a happy chapter.
12. Chapter 12 by Anesidora Nichole [Reviews - 13] (2403 words)
I am sooooo sorry guys. I have had so much going on lately, medical and such, and I just haven't been writing at all. Rest assured, however, that this story is still in progress and will be getting a lot more love in the coming weeks. I am leaving on vacation tomorrow but I plan to write on the plane and in the airport so while I won't be able to post it I will probably have a chapter when I get back!
I hope some of you are still reading and I'm REALLY sorry again. I hope you enjoy. :)
To be continued...
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