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Summary: *COMPLETE* What if you could change your biggest regret? After a devastating event occurs, Snape from an alternate reality is given that chance, but ends up in the canon universe. Will he be able to gain back what he's lost while helping to save the wizarding world at the same time? AU post-OOTP, adopt/mentor, Sick!Harry, This story is part of the series, Choices We Made Universe. The next story in the series is Smoke and Mirrors.

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A/N: Thanks for checking out my first story! This is an AU (time/reality travel) fic where Snape starts in an alternate reality and then travels to canon. This is not beta-read, but I do multiple readings before I deem it ready to publish. I also did my best to keep the British true, but I'm American so there are definitely things I'm sure I missed.

Rated for language 

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Harry Potter or its unviverse.

 

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: I Failed Him by JewelBurns [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarhalf-star (2743 words) Printer

This chapter is very heavy, but it's setting up the background. Warning: character death (temporary), death of a child discussed (not graphic).

2. Chapter 2: The Longest Day by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarhalf-star (4704 words) Printer

Warning: Discussions about a child's death.

3. Chapter 3: A Whole New World by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarhalf-star (3192 words) Printer

A/N: There will be a lot of information picked up about the AU scattered throughout the story because I don't find it realistic for someone to just sit down and explain everything in one go. This chapter also starts the changing of POV between Harry and Snape. I'll make the transitions very clear, but if you do miss one, keep an eye on how Snape is referred to... Severus in his own POV and Snape in Harry's.

4. Chapter 4: What's Really Going On by JewelBurns [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (4485 words) Printer

5. Chapter 5: Back at Privet Drive by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (4008 words) Printer

I'm just going to call it out before anyone else does - I know Harry would get blamed for doing underaged magic when Snape does it (and around muggles). I had a whole explanation ready to write, but in the end I removed it because while it closed the loophole it was awkward and didn't bring anything else to the story. So, for this fic the ministry can tell if the magic done is underage and since Harry is recorded as living with muggle relatives, they don't count toward the magical secrecy law.

6. Chapter 6: Testing Day by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (4264 words) Printer

This is where the real medical details start to come in. I did a lot of research for this fic, but I'm sure there's some things missing plus trying to mixing in the touches of magic and where I see the story going makes it not all correct. That's ok, it's fiction, so please just try to enjoy the story for what it is.

7. Chapter 7: The Diagnosis by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6124 words) Printer

8. Chapter 8: The Crossroads by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6938 words) Printer

9. Chapter 9: The Start by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (5753 words) Printer

10. Chapter 10: The First Day by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (4859 words) Printer

11. Chapter 11: Dudley Dursley by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (3883 words) Printer

Warning: Discussion of child death and child abuse in this chapter (not graphic)

12. Chapter 12: It's Complicated by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (5335 words) Printer

13. Chapter 13: A Moment of Weakness by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6116 words) Printer

14. Chapter 14: The Fall Out by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (5385 words) Printer

15. Chapter 15: A New Place to Stay by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (7716 words) Printer

16. Chapter 16: An Emotional Rollercoaster by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6446 words) Printer

17. Chapter 17: The Side You're on Now by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7292 words) Printer

18. Chapter 18: Malfoy by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (7298 words) Printer

19. Chapter 19: Happy Birthday? by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (7297 words) Printer

20. Chapter 20: The Burrow by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (6788 words) Printer

21. Chapter 21: Muggle Fighting by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6037 words) Printer

22. Chapter 22: Moving Forward by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (6962 words) Printer

23. Chapter 23: The Funeral by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (8021 words) Printer

Just a heads up on my POV's going forward, starting with this chapter. When I write I really try to keep a single timeline and then just change who is telling that part of the story. There are only a handful of times where I've had to go back in time to retell something in another POV, but as the story progresses and I'm finding Harry and Snape in situations where they're not together as often, it's becoming more common (like when classes starts) I'll try to make it obvious that you're going back in time a bit for the new POV.

24. Chapter 24: The Half-Blood Prince by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (5249 words) Printer

25. Chapter 25: Back to School by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (7040 words) Printer

26. Chapter 26: Occlumency 101 by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6084 words) Printer

27. Chapter 27: You Knew... by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (9902 words) Printer

28. Chapter 28: Another Piece of the Puzzle by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (8240 words) Printer

As of 6/15/20 this is now as up-to-date as I have on the other sites the story is posted. I usually try to update twice a week and it's been pretty regularly updated. I'm currently through chapter 34 written offline and I post a new chapter online when I finish one offline, plus on Fridays if I have enough gap between my online and offline writing.

29. Chapter 29: Getting Closer by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (8929 words) Printer

30. Chapter 30: A Hurdle in the Road by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (7687 words) Printer

31. Chapter 31: Now We Wait by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7805 words) Printer

32. Chapter 32: The Leak by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (7619 words) Printer

33. Chapter 33: Telling the Truth by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (8005 words) Printer

34. Chapter 34: Going Home by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9120 words) Printer

35. Chapter 35: The Plan by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (8493 words) Printer

Thank you to everyone who has reviewed! They're very much appreciated and you all are awesome!

36. Chapter 36: The Boggart by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7495 words) Printer

37. Chapter 37: Plans Change - Part 1 by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (8195 words) Printer

The next three chapters (37 - 39) all take place on the same day.

Thank you for everyone who has reviewed, I very much appreciate it!

38. Chapter 38: Plans Change - Part 2 by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (6760 words) Printer

As always, thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed, I cannot even begin to tell you how much they're appreciated! I hope you all like this chapter!

39. Chapter 39: The Interrogation by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (8967 words) Printer

And a big Thank You to everyone who has reviewed! I'm sorry for the double cliffhanger, but hopefully it was worth it.

40. Chapter 40: The Old Snape by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (9410 words) Printer

Disclaimer: There is a quote taken from the Goblet of Fire at the end.

Warning: Talk of suicide - it's not graphic and if you blink you might miss it, but I like to be proactive in the warnings just in case.

41. Chapter 41: Meeting Meghan by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (6145 words) Printer

42. Chapter 42: Dark Magic by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7791 words) Printer

Thank you everyone who has taken the time to review!

43. Chapter 43: Getting Ready by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (8473 words) Printer

Disclaimer: This chapter talks about a made up wizarding drug that is the equivalent to Marijuana. If it makes you uncomfortable, you can skip the end of the AU memory.

44. Chapter 44: Back to Classes by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (8220 words) Printer

Thank you to everyone who's reading and reviewing!

Disclaimer: There's a section that is derived from the HBP during Harry's first class.

45. Chapter 45: The Final Puzzle Piece by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7409 words) Printer

A special thanks goes out to my sister for not only being my unofficial beta (kind of official at this point), but for also helping out specifically in this chapter with the Quidditch scene. Apparently even in the wizarding world, I'm awful with sports. She's also been a big part in keeping me motivated to write (and the reason why this chapter is day early!), extremely helpful in working through the complicated plot points, and making sure everything makes sense.

Another huge thank you to everyone who has reviewed!

46. Chapter 46: The Black Market by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7511 words) Printer

47. Chapter 47: Shell Cottage by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (8500 words) Printer

Thank you all for the reviews! I hope you all enjoy!

48. Chapter 48: All of the Answers by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (10188 words) Printer

Disclaimer: The magical theory in this chapter is all my own. If there is any overlap between this story and any others, it is purely coincidental.

49. Chapter 49: Hogsmeade by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9096 words) Printer

50. Chapter 50: Lucius Malfoy by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7903 words) Printer

51. Chapter 51: The Second Crossroad by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7324 words) Printer

Thank you to everyone reading and reviewing!

Disclaimer: This chapter mentions some herbal medicine advice. I've done some very basic research on what might be in Harry's potions in the AU reality, so there's some realistic context, but by no means did I look very far into it and this is not intended to be advice for how to treat Leukemia - it's for the story's purpose only.

52. Chapter 52: Occlumency 201 by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7526 words) Printer

Thank you to everyone taking the time to read and review!

Disclaimer: There's a scene in here that is mostly from the Deathly Hallows. I don't want to give any spoilers, but you'll know it when you read it.

53. Chapter 53: Disappointment by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9414 words) Printer

A special thanks to everyone who has reviewed!

Warning: Under-aged drinking is involved in this chapter.

54. Chapter 54: The Calm Before The Storm by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (10613 words) Printer

55. Chapter 55: The Storm by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7174 words) Printer

I really considered waiting to post this one just to hold onto the fluffy Christmas chapter a little larger, but be it had to come at some point.

56. Chapter 56: Exit Strategy by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7360 words) Printer

57. Chapter 57: A Birthday Surprise by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (8871 words) Printer

58. Chapter 58: Back to Square One by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6929 words) Printer

59. Chapter 59: Quiddich by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9030 words) Printer

60. Chapter 60 by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (7137 words) Printer

Heads up, this is the second part to a back-to-back update, so if you didn't read last night's chapter, you'll end to go back one first.

61. Chapter 61: Pushing the Limits by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (8927 words) Printer

62. Chapter 62: Transfiguration Roulette by JewelBurns [Reviews - 4] starstarstarstarstar (9543 words) Printer

63. Chapter 63: Capture the Dragon by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9720 words) Printer

Disclaimer: There is a scene in here that is derived (not the exact same) from the Deathly Hallows. It's in the italicized section and those belong to JK Rowling.

64. Chapter 64: The Lie by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (6732 words) Printer

65. Chapter 65: Room of Requirement by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9079 words) Printer

There were issues with the last chapter posted and I realized it didn't actually post a couple of days ago. So you may need to go back and read that one because 64 & 65 were posted back-to-back.

66. Chapter 66: The Mistake by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (11457 words) Printer

67. Chapter 67: The Beginning of the End by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (9473 words) Printer

Trigger Warning: The AU memory that starts this chapter is very heavy and talks about death in a very real manner. Unfortunately, there is some important information in the memory, so for those who want to skip it, I'll place a note at the bottom of the chapter outlining what was discovered. Please skip to that note before reading the chapter, otherwise the end won't make sense.

68. Chapter 68: Please Understand by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (7536 words) Printer

69. Chapter 69: Roommates by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (9019 words) Printer

70. Chapter 70: Narcissa Malfoy by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (9303 words) Printer

71. Chapter 71: Forgiveness by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (7341 words) Printer

72. Chapter 72: The Tunnels by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9445 words) Printer

73. Chapter 73: The 15th and 16th of May by JewelBurns [Reviews - 3] starstarstarstarstar (9845 words) Printer

TRIGGER WARNING: If you skipped chapter 68's AU memory, you'll want to skip this one too. It definitely talks about death and the process of death of a child through the parent's eyes in a very real way. There is no doubt about this one: it's very sad. Outside of setting the overall tone for this chapter, you won't miss much from skipping it.

Disclaimer: There's a section near the end that comes from the Deathly Hallows. I do not own that part, but since it was so similar to what I needed, I repurposed it for this chapter

74. Chapter 74: The 21st of May by JewelBurns [Reviews - 2] starstarstarstarstar (10074 words) Printer

TRIGGER WARNING: Again, if you skipped the last two warning AU memories, you'll want to skip this one too. Of all the memories I wrote, this is the one that brought me to tears as I was writing it. While you won't miss much from skipping it, it does nicely tie into the beginning of the first chapter. For that part you can skip to the last paragraph of the memory, otherwise there's no other real information given. Unfortunately, most of the rest of the chapter will follow a similar heavy feeling to the first chapter of the story.

Today is a double post for this chapter followed by the epilogue (chapter 75). Be sure to check out the end of the Epilogue for what's coming up next for this universe as well as some other information from the last couple questions I received.

As always, thank you to everyone reading and for taking this journey with me, and an extra thank you to those who have left reviews along the way. Now onto the official last chapter of the fic!

75. Chapter 75: Epilogue by JewelBurns [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarstar (1509 words) Printer

Heads up that today was a double update and this is the epilogue. Accidentally reading this if you haven't read the previous chapter (74: 21st of May) will give away major spoilers for the fic. I recommend going back a chapter and making sure you've read it before continuing.

There's an author's note at the end of the chapter citing my main source if anyone is interested, a little summary of the next work I've started, and an idea of what's to come with the Choices universe.

I can't thank you all enough for taking the time to read this and anyone who's left reviews along the way! It's been awesome to hear your feedback on what I've put Harry and Snape (with Draco along for the ride) through and even if it didn't always make sense, I hope I did the story justice.

A very special thank you goes out to my sister (and halfway through beta) french_charlotte for all the "when's the next chapter ready" and for going back and forth with all the plot planning for what sometimes felt like days; those not only really helped push me through some awful writer's block to finish this, but really made sure it was well thought out and handled right. I'm sure I'll come up with new ways to challenge you as I start my next adventure ;-)

The End.
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