| Takes Place: 2nd summer | Chapters: 14 |
| Snape flavour: Snape is Desperate | Completed: No |
| Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape | Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Family, Horror, Hurt/Comfort, Mystery |
| Tags: Adoption, Spying!Harry | Word count: 142651 |
| Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required), Draco, Dumbledore, Hermione, James, Lucius, McGonagall, Narcissa, Other, Ron, Voldemort | Read: 56764 |
Summary: When he learns about the Dursleys, Dumbledore forces Snape to adopt Harry. Harry is frightened knowing that Snape and his father were rivals in school, but things are even worse than he had imagined. As Harry learns of the real connection between Snape and his father, the line between good and evil starts to blur. What will Harry do when he learns about how the death eaters started and he finds himself sympathizing with them? Will Snape overcome his horrendous past and give Harry love and support as his world view crumbles around him?
Awards:
Rated: 16+
Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Character Bashing, Neglect, Profanity, Self-harm, Suicide Themes, Torture, Violence
Series: None
Challenges: None
Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Character Bashing, Neglect, Profanity, Self-harm, Suicide Themes, Torture, Violence
Series: None
Challenges: None
Story Notes:
Disclaimer: I think it's fairly obvious since I'm writing fanfiction, the key word being "fan" but I'm going to say it anyway. I don't own Harry Potter
Table of Contents
1. Harry's Arrival by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 4] 
(1976 words) 
2. Defense Lessons by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 5] (4911 words)
3. A New Plan by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 8] (4320 words)
4. Getting Along by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 6] (8934 words)
A big thanks for all those who reviewed! Your words are the best encouragement.
5. Digging for the Past by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 6] (5237 words)
6. Unexpected Gifts by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 7] (5433 words)
Once again a huge thanks to those who reviewed. Getting a review just makes my day!
7. A Friendly Game by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 9] (7027 words)
Sorry for not updating sooner. Nasty exams got in the way!
8. A Promise by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 8] (14753 words)
I'm sorry for taking so long to update. For some reason this chapter was very hard to write. Severus and Harry just didn't want to start talking.
9. Unknown Curse by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 10] (15914 words)
10. Sleeping In the Cold by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 15] (18056 words)
Thanks so much for all your reviews last chapter! It was so great to read your comments and your encouragements!
11. A Perilous Plan by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 6] 
(22031 words)
Thanks for all your reviews last chapter! A special thank you to SkyHighDisco for the constant encouragement. Sorry I couldn’t get the chapter done in time.
12. Goroth's Doom by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 8] (10722 words)
I'm sorry for the extra long delay. I was busy with physics exams. But now, I'm finally free! Hopefully, I can update faster.
13. Confession by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 6] (12533 words)
14. Dreamland by Elvira Slytherin [Reviews - 3] (10804 words)
To be continued...
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