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Summary: Responding to JAWorley's Just Pretending Challenge:
Severus is in big trouble. He doesn't have any kids, but he's supposed to be bringing his son to Christmas to meet his family, who he's been estranged from for twelve or thirteen (or more) years. Harry ends up being that pretend son.

Takes Place: 3rd Year Chapters: 11
Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Canon Snape, Out of Character Snape, Snape is Secretive, Snape is Stern Completed: Yes
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape Genres: Angst, Drama, Family, Humor
Tags: Abuse Recovery Word count: 76388
Main Characters: .Snape and Harry (required) Read: 19915
Published: 10 Dec 2022 - Updated: 24 Jan 2023
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Table of Contents

1. Set the Scene by Lady Connor [Reviews - 9] starstarstarstarhalf-star (4893 words) Printer

2. Break a Leg by Lady Connor [Reviews - 7] starstarstarstarstar (2997 words) Printer

I'm glad this story was well received. Here's a new chapter but I'm sorry to say it doesn't move all that much forward in the plot. However, the chapter after that is a little longer and thankfully moves on in content.

Anyway - onwards!!!

3. In the Limelight by Lady Connor [Reviews - 5] starstarstarstarstar (4850 words) Printer

4. Upstaged by Lady Connor [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarstar (6305 words) Printer

So - lets see how badly Snape regrets telling Harry to behave for his family.

5. Get into the Groove by Lady Connor [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarstar (10165 words) Printer

Well - I know everyone expected an explosion from Snape after the cliffhanger from the previous chapter - but my characters decided to take in a different direction. Which doesn't mean it's not going to be a tense situation. Even I expected more...

6. A Hard Act to Follow by Lady Connor [Reviews - 6] starstarstarstarstar (9299 words) Printer

A belated Seasonal greetings to all. Hope everyone had a good time over the last few days. I had meant to post this chapter earlier but I'm going to admit, I quite enjoyed not turning on my computer.

So, I'm sure everyone's waiting to see what Nana reveals My writing is often character-driven, rather than plot-driven, so I will admit some of what Nana confesses to, even took me by surprise.

Christmas Day will last a good few chapters as there seems to be a lot going on.

Enjoy :)

7. Step on their Toes by Lady Connor [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarhalf-star (7260 words) Printer

I'm glad to see people are enjoying the chapters and I'm sure you're all surprised to see another update so soon. I'm only aiming for ten chapters in total so the story is coming to a close.

Hypocritically, I will admit that I don't often read fandom stories with OCs but can't seem to stop writing them. My stories are often character driven than plot driven so I love bringing these characters to life so they're not so flat and there as fillers (pretty sure I've already said this so apologies for the repetition)

Having said that, I've ended up with yet another OC who I never planned for and hope he doesn't throw the whole narrative off track.

Anyhow, please enjoy the next instalment.

8. Out of Step by Lady Connor [Reviews - 11] starstarstarstarstar (6456 words) Printer

9. Think on your feet by Lady Connor [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarhalf-star (10355 words) Printer

10. Showstopper by Lady Connor [Reviews - 8] starstarstarstarhalf-star (2261 words) Printer

11. Bring Down the House by Lady Connor [Reviews - 10] starstarstarstarstar (11547 words) Printer

Hello All,

I didn’t expect to have another chapter on this so soon, but I knew, especially after reading the reviews, that many of you were disappointed with the chapter 10 ending.
Elements of this are from what I originally envisioned but couldn’t quite get into words when I first started writing the final chapter.
Hopefully, it ties together those final strands that never quite got a satisfactory outcome, so I’m hoping you’re all happy with the way this chapter is presented.
Again, I’ve left myself open for a sequel – for which I have a vague idea but not quite got a plot for it.

The End.
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