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Past Featured Story O Mine Enemy by Kirby Lane starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 700]
When Harry finds an injured Snape on his doorstep and must hide him from the Dursleys, he has no idea that this very, very bad day will be the start of something good.

Harry and Snape are thrown together by annoying relatives, a series of strange dreams, and Voldemort's latest hunt for Harry, but their greatest challenge may well be surviving each other. This will be a long summer unless the two can find a way to work together. A slow-burn enemy-to-mentor story.

Alternate 6th summer (and part of the school year): post-OotP; ignores HBP and DH.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Injured!Harry, Injured!Snape, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Violence
Chapters: 61 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 08 Mar 2021 / 30 Apr 2007
Series: None - Challenges: Battered Snape for Breakfast
Title: Chapter 61: Epilogue/Bonus Chapter (AKA Dumbledore Is a Scheming Old Coot) 02 Jun 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    I binged this baby in about a week, it was so fun and interesting! I remember reading the description and thinking “this isn’t what I’m looking for, but it has so many reviews that I’ll give it a shot.” And I am SO glad I did! I still feel like the description doesn’t really encompass the whole story, but it’s a small thing.

    “O Mine Enemy” is officially in my top two favorite HP fanfics, all because it had a well-thought out plot, slow and believable character development, and all characters felt like they were in character! (The best part in my opinion).

    Thanks so much for completing your story, this is something I’ll come back to reread a good few times. :)

Past Featured Story A Place for Warriors by owlsaway starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 554]
Snape and Harry are locked in the Room of Requirement by Dumbledore. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? In response to the 72-Hour Challenge.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Snape Equal Status to Harry > Comrades Snape and Harry, Snape Equal Status to Harry > Foes Snape and Harry
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Violence
Chapters: 28 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 13 May 2011 / 30 Jun 2007
Series: None - Challenges: 72 Hour Challenge
Title: Chapter 28: Epilogue 18 Jun 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    BRUH. The personalities you wrote were by far my favorite thing about this fic, the characters all felt so complicated and 3 dimensional. I’ve read so many fics where the moment Snape finds out about the Dursleys, he pretty much has a complete change of character. I don’t dislike those stories, but something like what you’ve done, where Snape struggles to change, feels so much more natural and I love it!

Past Featured Story Among The Gemini Trees by JAWorley starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 439]
COMPLETE. Harry and Hermione go to a prestigious summer school, where Snape is a teacher. Unfortunately for Harry, Snape has spoken to the other staff and is on his way to turning the whole school against Harry.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Snape's a Bully, Canon Snape, Snape is Cruel, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Mean, Snape is Stern
Tags: Adoption, Hospitalization, Injured!Harry
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Physical Punishment Non-Spanking, Romance/Het, Violence
Chapters: 30 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 31 Jul 2020 / 20 Jan 2014
Series: None - Challenges: Another School, Other wizarding cultures
Title: Chapter 30: Sons And Fathers 10 Jun 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    JAWorley, I give you a full round of applause and standing ovation for this story! I think my favorite parts were the scenes that took place at Gemini. I was fascinated by your descriptions of the islands and the different classes, it was by far my favorite part.

    I really liked the diagrams and maps of the cabins and island, it helped SO much in helping me visualize things, and it was clear you really cared about this story and out a lot of thought into it.

    I have some constructive criticism as well, but please don’t take it to heart because the last thing I want is to put you down! I felt like the story after leaving Gemini was a little more clumsy, a little less thought out. I saw your note saying that you didn’t have plans for that part of the story, so all things considered you did a really good job winging it! But I would have liked to see some more interaction between Harry and Snape, and sometimes things just went so fast and left some loose ends (like how did Narcissa know Harry was Snape’s son? Not even Snape knew, and nobody else seemed to pick up on any family resemblance.)

    To end on a good note, thank you for writing this and giving me something to binge and enjoy for the past week! Your world building is incredible, and I hope you feel proud of this work because you deserve all the praise!

    Author's Response: Hey, the constructive criticism is important, because I like to hear how people are feeling about the story and what they felt could be improved.  That's one of the ways to improve as a writer and I always try to improve.  Sometimes I try to leave things as a mystery, like how Narcissa knew, because it's a mystery to the main character that he hasn't figured out yet.  I'm glad you liked the story, and don't ever feel bad about leaving me constructive criticism :)  The only time I don't like criticism is when people aren't constructive about it, but you were and I've taken everything you've said under advisement for future stories.  Thanks again!

Guard Duty by thegoldenfirebolt starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 16]
What in Merlin's name does Potter think he is doing with that copper basin? Snape does some reluctant investigating while on guard duty at Privet Drive.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape is Stern
Tags: None
Categories: Fic Fests > #18 Summer 2015, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 2 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 02 Sep 2018 / 15 Jul 2015
Series: None - Challenges: Unexpected activity
Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 16 Jun 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    Oooh, I love the premise of this story! Your writing style is so smooth and pleasant to read, and I like how you didn’t immediately escalate issues, but rather leave a trail of breadcrumbs so I can have something to look forward to later in the story. I’m so glad you decided to build upon your oneshot, good luck!

By A Thread by Mugiwara starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 54]
Harry Potter has created the perfect Boy Who Lived persona. He's learned to hide behind the mask, but what happens when it starts to crumble? Harry is determined not to find out especially not now that he's been forced into Occlumency lessons with his least favorite professor. Will Snape be able to see through the cracks to a boy who is just barely hanging on?

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Snape is Mean, Snape is Stern
Tags: Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 7 - Completed: No - Updated: 12 May 2021 / 10 Nov 2017
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Unfortunate News 25 May 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    I like where this is going! I thought the writing in the first chapter wasn't bad, but wasn't the best I've seen either. That being said, I do think the writing in future chapters had an interesting style and voiced that didn't disappoint.

Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Bound 26 May 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    Oh I am just dying for the next chapter, I really love this story! Can't wait for the rest, but I hope you take the time you need author. :)

Past Featured Story A Shred of Hope by Anthezar starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 28]
Harry would do anything to not go back to the Dursleys. Even if it meant giving Snape a chance. So, with a shred of hope inside his heart, he approaches Snape with a special letter.

Takes Place: 3rd Year - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Snape is Stern
Tags: None
Categories: Fic Fests > Tri-Writing Tournament 2019 > Round One
Rated: K - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 30 Sep 2019 / 30 Sep 2019
Series: Guardian of Hope - Challenges: Dear Snape, I'm Sorry
Title: Chapter 1: A Shred of Hope 11 Sep 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    Short and sweet

Past Featured Story A Condition Of Duality by JAWorley starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 30]
Once upon a time a new headmaster dragged a young man in his charge back from the depths of darkness. Now, years later, another boy has turned up to school in poor shape and the Headmaster thinks it’s time for Severus Snape to pay forward what was once done for him, even if said Potions Master goes kicking and screaming all the way. Written for round two of the 2019 Tri-W tournament (even though it’s submitted late). If you like this story don't forget to go vote for it in Site News.

Takes Place: 0 - Before Harry is born, 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Depressed, Snape is Desperate, Snape is Kind, Snape is Stern
Tags: Hospitalization, Injured!Harry, Injured!Snape
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Fic Fests > Tri-Writing Tournament 2019 > Round Two
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Bullying, Neglect, Physical Punishment Non-Spanking, Profanity, Violence
Chapters: 3 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 14 Nov 2019 / 14 Nov 2019
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 3: Two Stories Are One 27 May 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    There are a lot of things to love about this story! Snape’s background and the narrative of how he got mixed up with death eaters in the first place felt clever and like a natural progression of someone who got into something that’s over their head.

    I thought the writing was good, but sometimes things didn’t strike me as very immanent and it pulled me from the immersion a little. And the ending gave me mixed feelings; I like what the author has written, but it felt more like a chapter ending than a story ending, and I’m left a little unsatisfied. I think another chapter, maybe with Harry and Snape reuniting, would have concluded things nicely.

Past Featured Story Unexpected Gifts by hootowl starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 16]
Severus Snape just wanted to enjoy a brief respite over the Christmas Holidays away from students...maybe catch up on his potions journals or lose himself in brewing, but Petunia Dursley showed up on his doorstep with a cat and that all changed.

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Fic Fests > Tri-Writing Tournament 2019 > Round Three
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 28 Dec 2019 / 28 Dec 2019
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Unexpected Gifts 08 Jun 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    Wow, really nice writing style and dialogue! This was very pleasant to read and felt in character, I only wish there was more. :)

Under Your Skin by waitingondaisies starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 43]
After a disastrous fifth-year Potions class with Potter, Severus discovers that Potter is being tortured by Umbridge. With Dumbledore evicted from Hogwarts, there’s little Severus can do to keep his oath to protect Potter. That is, until Severus is given the troubling news that Umbridge has given Potter another detention, thus compelling him to take Potter’s place.

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape is Kind
Tags: Alternate Universe, Disguised!Snape, Injured!Harry, Injured!Snape
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Profanity, Torture
Chapters: 6 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 21 Feb 2020 / 24 Jan 2020
Series: None - Challenges: Teacher Attack!, Multiple Challenges, I Must Not Tell Lies Or Impersonate Potter, Show me your hand Potter
Title: Chapter 5: endure 16 Jun 2021
Reviewer: Anzaze (Signed)
    The tension leading up to this chapter was perfect, and made reading it very cathartic in a strange way. I like how, by having to polyjuice Harry, Snape had to actually think about his actions and gained some empathy/insight that way. The only thing that could make it better would be to actually see the result of Snape's hard-earned evidence gathering by either getting to see her hauled out of Hogwarts or by getting to see the trial. Thanks for the story, waitingondaisies!


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