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Hi, I'm Jan. :D I love Snape and Harry fics, and just mentor fics in general. I first started Potions and Snitches (P&S) as a safe place to find Snape & Harry gen fics without stumbling into Snape and Harry slash (aka Snarry, or HP/SS).

Fandoms that I like to read fanfiction of include: Star Trek, Star Wars, Kung Fu : The Legend Continues, Dragonball Z, Stargate SG1, Batman, Angel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. I like Gen and Mentor fics mostly. I love hurt/comfort, angst, whump, drama, raw emotions, and vivid descriptions best.

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My dreams? One day I'd like to be able to run up a mountain effortlessly, or at least easily. :) I'd like to see Potions and Snitches host every single good Snape and Harry Gen fic there ever existed. I'd like to have people who post here get 100 reviews a chapter. I'd like active-to-the-bursting challenges and contests. I want the site to be a great, fun place that readers of Snape and Harry fics loved and knew as active.

Check out my site, Potions, Snitches and Unlikely Relations! It's a giant rec list of Harry Potter fics, the majority Snape and Harry Gen. Currently, there are 800+ fics listed.

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An Unfortunate Crash-Landing by Kitthalia starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 26]
When the bars on his window are wrenched off by a flying-carful of Weasleys, Harry is glad to be free of the Dursleys. But a malfunctioning Ford Anglia means that the four of them never make it to Ottery St Catchpole-- instead, they crash-land in Severus Snape's garden.

Takes Place: 2nd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: None
Chapters: 4 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 03 Jan 2022 / 27 Nov 2021
Series: None - Challenges: Crashlanding at Spinner's End
Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 04 Jan 2022
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    Awwwww, I loved it! I was just perfect, a short little stay. I'm glad Snape looked over Harry's essay and said it was passable. I wonder what the Headmaster would think of it.

    And I wonder what will happen when they try to go to the train. Will Dobby block them again? How will they get to school?

    I loved this story. Thank you so much for writing and sharing it!

Young Sev and older Harry by Severituslover23 starstarstarstar [Reviews - 5]
Seventeen years old loyal death eater Severus Snape, accidentally time travels to fifty-year-old Harry's time. The latter interacts with Severus like a father, hoping that with love and understanding, Sev will put an end to his death eater days like his older version did.

Takes Place: 9 - Post Epilogue (middle aged Harry) - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Time Travel
Categories: Reverse Roles > Parental Harry
Rated: T - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: No - Updated: 30 Nov 2021 / 29 Nov 2021
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 07 Dec 2021
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    Love the start. I can't wait to read more of Teenaged Snape! And how will Harry treat him?

Past Featured Story Safeguard by MagnificentAndStrange starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 8]
Sometimes surviving means more than withstanding what is fated to occur. Sometimes it means finding a safe place to hide, or facing death to protect another’s life.

Sometimes it means letting go,

Sometimes it means holding on.

Takes Place: 7th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts
Tags: Injured!Snape
Categories: Fic Fests > Winter fest 2021
Rated: T - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 04 Dec 2021 / 04 Dec 2021
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Safeguard 07 Dec 2021
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    Lovely. The blue fire magic was really unique and interesting. I love the idea of Snape using it against Voldemort in the future. I love that Snape got the tree and did something to make Harry's Christmas special.

    Thank you for the story!

    Author's Response: thanks so much Jan AQ! your comment made me so happy! I too love the idea that Snape will master his unique magic and use it against Voldemort to help Harry win the war. And I couldn't resist having Snape do something sentimental like get Harry a tree while still staying in character as our beloved prickly potions master. :)

21 Days In December by JAWorley starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 29]
Harry would have agreed to anything if it meant not spending another Christmas alone… even if it meant pretending to be the snarky Potion Master’s son. In response to the Just Pretending (For Christmas) challenge by me. Entry to Winter Fest 2021.

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Canon Snape, Snape is Stern
Tags: New Identity!Harry
Categories: Fic Fests > Winter fest 2021, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Panic attack, Physical Abuse
Chapters: 2 - Completed: No - Updated: 06 Dec 2021 / 06 Dec 2021
Series: Christmas Stories - Challenges: Just Pretending (For Christmas)
Title: Chapter 1: The Deal 16 Mar 2022
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    oh, I love, love, LOVE this. What a fantastic start!

    I absolutely adore Snape finding Harry and offering this situation like it's a deal, or a job. Precious Harry accepted without knowing the whole weight of what Snape was offering too.

    I love how Snape got mad at Harry's wardrobe and went and bought him a whole new one.

    Fantastic chapter and story so far. I'm really enjoying it. :D

Title: Chapter 2: A Part To Play 16 Mar 2022
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    Nice! I love Snape's family so far. Love Harry's attempts to do his best and answer the questions truthfully.

    I wonder if Harry is actually sick or if it's his memories as he thought.

    I love Snape reminding Harry to call him Father.

    What a wonderful story. I just wish there were more! It is quickly becoming a favorite. :)

Title: Chapter 2: A Part To Play 01 Apr 2022
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    Now that the fest is done, you can post updates fairly. :)

Where I belong by Handa starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 123]
Harry has always been looking for a place where he belongs and when Hagrid came to tell him about the wizarding world, he thought Hogwarts might finally be that place. That was until he was suddenly sorted into Slytherin house, and now he's not too sure. Can a certain Professor put aside childhood grudges and help Harry with his quest to find belonging?

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: Snape's a Bully, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Mean
Tags: Slytherin!Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Bullying, Neglect
Chapters: 18 - Completed: No - Updated: 31 Jan 2024 / 21 Dec 2021
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 30 Dec 2021
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    I like this start. :) It reminds me of other stories I've read, good ones, so I am very intrigued and interested in what happens next. :)

    Poor Harry though, he's going to Slytherin but it can't be easy to hear at first. He just offended Malfoy, and might lose Ron as a friend.

    How will Snape treat Harry? I can't wait to find out. Please update when you can!

    Author's Response: Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the story :)

Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 03 Jan 2022
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    Oh poor Harry. It seems Draco’s feelings were hurt and he’s taking it out on Harry. The other boys are just following Draco’s attitude. Not good for Harry.

    Even Snape seems to dislike Harry. Poor kid, living in Slytherin is going to be tough. I hope it gets better soon.

    Great second chapter! I’m really feeling for Harry. Thanks so much for writing and sharing!

Withered Flowers by SerenaEW starstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 1]
The meaning of flowers, past, present and future. In remembrance of Severus and Lily.
Songfic, canon-compliant.

Takes Place: 7th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape is Depressed
Tags: None
Categories: Misc > Strictly Canon Universe, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Character Death
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 30 Dec 2021 / 22 Dec 2021
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Withered Flowers 30 Dec 2021
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    Wow, beautiful. Wonderful feelings. I loved the notebook and all the petals. I'm so glad of the reconciliation at the end with both Harry and Lily. So sweet. Thank you for writing and sharing!

    Author's Response: Thank you!

Past Featured Story 21 Minutes by Vee starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 15]
Trapped in a safe house after fleeing from Voldemort, Harry has exactly 21 minutes to save Professor Snape.

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry
Tags: None
Categories: Fic Fests > Winter fest 2021, Reverse Roles > Healer Harry
Rated: K+ - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 31 Dec 2021 / 30 Dec 2021
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: 21 Minutes 31 Dec 2021
Reviewer: Jan_AQ (Signed)
    This is darling! I loved it! I can't believe that Harry really snapped his own wand. Wow. Snape has to feel forever grateful to Harry now.

    Brilliant story. Everyone was so much in character. The little cauldron was inspired, with the mean old potioner's voice. Delightful story. Thank you so much for writing and sharing it!

    Author's Response: Thanks for being the first to review, Jan! I just love your little story "Rubbing Alcohol", keep going back to it, so I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my story too. Happy New Year and happy writing to you!


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