Harry unexpectedly finds himself being tutored by Professor Snape. And as if that wasn't weird enough, Snape's actually nice to him.
On the other side, Snape cannot fathom why he'd suddenly feel so protective of Harry bloody Potter! What is the reason behind this development and will it last?
They'll find out one thing: love truly is a charm.
completed, sequel completed, First Part of the series "Love is...", no slash, PreGuardian

Takes Place: 2nd Year - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Out of Character Snape, Overly-protective Snape
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape

One sentence. That's all it takes to change the course of history, as Snape soon learns after an Occlumency lesson. 5th year AU.

Takes Place: 5th summer, 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Snape is Depressed, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Addicted!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Parental Snape > Stepfather Snape

Harry, having learned of his uncle's plans to step up the abuse against him, decides to run away. At the same time, Severus Snape, having been dispatched to ensure he is safe, discovers that Harry is abused and decides to kidnap him.

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: Overly-protective Snape, Snape is Secretive
Tags: Child fic, Evil!Albus, Runaway
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

Lily Evans sends a letter to her son on his eleventh birthday, explaining that Severus Snape is his father. Armed with this knowledge, Harry goes to Hogwarts ready to prove to Snape that he is worthy of being his son.

Takes Place: 1st summer before Hogwarts, 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape

Following the death of Sirius, Harry isn't sure what to make of the sudden appearance of a six-year-old boy. The pair form a bond, unaware they're half-brothers, and Harry decides to take the boy to Hogwarts and hide him there. To aide the boy's education, Harry anonymously exchanges letters with Snape.

A story of a how a young boy becomes a father-figure to another while their own father is oblivious of their biological existence. But can sixteen-year-old Harry give what he himself has not gained? Can he go an entire year without being discovered? Just how far will Severus go to find the writer of those letters...Or are some things best left unknown?

Takes Place: 6th summer, 6th Year, 7th summer, 8 - Pre Epilogue (adult Harry) - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Alternate Universe, Child fic, Kidnapped, Runaway, Sibling Addition, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape