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Past Featured Story Away in a Manger by Snapegirl starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 435]
On Christmas Eve, an unwanted child is left in a manger and found by a young Potions Master, changing both their lives forever. AU, implied child abuse, neglect, possible CP, Sev raises Harry.

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Baby fic, Child fic, Runaway, Slytherin!Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Death, Physical Punishment Spanking, Neglect, Romance/Het
Chapters: 24 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 11 Feb 2010 / 07 Dec 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 5: They Came Upon A Midnight Clear 18 Dec 2009
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    Excellent chapter--good introduction to Augustus. But the timeline where Augustus talks abouta why he's unafraid to say Voldemort's name seems a little off. He says, "Bah! He is naught but another dark wizard, like Asmodean in my grandfather’s time, and Grindelwald before him." Shouldn't he rather have said "...and Grindelwald more recently since." If Grindelwald happened during the 1940's, then that was not "before {Asmodean}" but after. Minor quibble--other than that, wonderful chapter!

    Author's Response:

    You're right, I meant to go fix that, since it's and awkward sentence. Thanks for reminding me.

    Hope you enjoy my most recent chapter! Thanks for reading!


Finding Home by silverstargirl starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 146]
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
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Death, Out of Character, Violence
Chapters: 13 - Completed: No - Updated: 13 Apr 2014 / 26 Dec 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 4: Chapter Four 29 Mar 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    While I prefer JKR's version of Dumbledore, I must say I like your interpretation of how--and why--Sirius Black ended up in Azkaban. Yes. It explains many things. I am enjoying your story. On to the next chapter!

    Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying my story. I hope that the following chapters will also please you. Thanks for the review.

Past Featured Story The Definition of Home by oliversnape starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 244]
Harry runs into Snape while trying to find the definition of home, and finds himself drawn into Snape's summer Order task by the headmaster, looking for a location outside of London. Along the way, he and Snape learn a few new definitions themselves.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Deaging, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Alcohol Use, Physical Punishment Spanking, Profanity
Chapters: 14 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 May 2010 / 08 Apr 2010
Series: Redefining Life - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 - The Basilisks and Billywigs 17 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    You just keep getting better and better, don't you! I love to keep reading and loving what you're writing. Very nicely done.

Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14 - A Boy Called Elliot 18 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    "The End", huh? Well, it was a wonderful story: well-written, with the characterizations the way we wish Jo Rowling had written them. I do hope there's a sequel in the works for this one, as it's a relationship well worth exploring in continuing depth. Extremely well done! Thank you for all your hard work. If I could give you a "30", I would.

Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 - The Value of A Boy 17 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    What a fine dad Snape is turning out to be. Plus, you've got me crying again, with your excellent skills in angst. Another "10" for you!

Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 - The Value of A Boy 17 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    What a fine dad Snape is turning out to be. Plus, you've got me crying again, with your excellent skills in angst. Another "10" for you!

Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - Connections and Progress 17 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    Excellent chapter. I loved the way Harry and Snape managed to cobble together a father-son 'relationship' that actually started to feel real to them both. I liked the way you had Harry wonder who'd had the worst childhood: himself, Snape, or Tom Riddle. I appreciated the believable way Amy finally brought out her notebook and told the truth which had happened to her all those years ago. But my favorite, which choked me up, was sleepy Harry whispering, " 'My dad's a death eater,'... his head resting in the crook of Snape's neck. 'He keeps me safe from the boogey man.' " Powerful stuff. Thank you.

Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 - Liar, Liar 17 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    Very nice chapter. Snape was much cooler about the tattoo than I would have figured him to be. But one statement doesn't quite register properly with me. I didn't understand what Snape meant when he said, " 'For all you've done for your friends at school - go look in a bloody mirror, Potter,' Snape gruffed, eating the rest of his meal in silence." I mean, Harry has just said (I'm paraphrasing), 'Everybody just tells me I've got her eyes'. Then Snape tells him the same thing. But what did he mean by "For all you've done for your friends"?
    Thank you.

    Author's Response: Standing up for his friends and trying to help them. Like trying to help Hermione after she'd been petrified, and Ron after he'd been dog-napped to the Shrieking Shack.  Lily Evans stood up for her friends and other students too. :) Thanks for the note!

Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 - Pins and Needles 17 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    Oh, geez. I guess the thought that a tattoo COULD be an identifying feature even bigger than his scar, and possibly even harder to hide (depending on circumstances), never crossed Harry's mind! Stupid Gryffindor! We just know Snape is NOT going to be happy. And jumping back just a little bit, my very favorite laugh in this chapter is Snape's "...Stockport for the Directionally Challenged"! Thanks for all your work!

The Definition of Family by oliversnape starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 236]
Sequel to the Definition of Home. Now back at Hogwarts, Harry balances school and his home life as he prepares to face Voldemort and learns to trust Snape's guidance. Along the way they both learn that family also means support.

Takes Place: 7th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Deaging
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Profanity
Chapters: 14 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 04 Aug 2010 / 07 Jun 2010
Series: Redefining Life - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Welcome Back to Hogwarts 18 Jul 2010
Reviewer: trust severus spy (Signed)
    Heh,heh--Dad Snape is doing quite well, as is Harry, now that he has a real parent. So glad to know there is this sequel to "Home". A "10" for you!


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