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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
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Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Injured!Harry, Injured!Snape, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by Kikimorra
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Violence
Chapters: 61 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 08 Mar 2021 / 30 Apr 2007
Series: None - Challenges: Battered Snape for Breakfast
Chapters: 61 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 08 Mar 2021 / 30 Apr 2007
Series: None - Challenges: Battered Snape for Breakfast
| Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27 - Occlumency, Part 1 | 20 Oct 2019 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- This was a great chapter! I loved how detailed your representation of the mind processes is, and also Snape is beginning to give in, while still being Snape) That's huge)
I might do the NaNoWriMo because I need to finish a story for a friend, but it's slash >.
Author's Response:
Thank you! I'm so glad that you like both Snape and the pace. :) Unfortunately, Real Life has been kicking me in the behind the past couple weeks, and because of that I haven't had a chance to finish Chapter 28, so it won't be posted until December now. Sorry. :( But hey...it's not a decade this time, so I still get an Exceeds Expectations, right? ;)
If you want a NaNo buddy to keep you motivated, you can add me: ChaiGirl. I'm lagging slightly behind the word count goal, but not by too much. I just have to accept that some days I can write a lot and some days barely anything. It's the daily habit that matters. :) Good luck on your story!
| Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28 - Occlumency, Part 2 | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- I've been saving this up for a quiet moment to enjoy because stories take some focus to get back in after a break) and man was I rewarded))) loved the embarrassing truth that Snape saw, that was so juicy))) also, with an ending like this, I kinda suspect something terrible to happen in the next chapter. Congrats on NaNo, I did send you an invitation on the NaNo website, but it's way too confusing for my simple mind, so I ended up completely messing up my profile and goals, and the whole thing did nothing for my writing progress. Maybe next year I get someone to tutor me 😂
Author's Response: Yay I'm glad you liked the chapter! I got a NaNo invite I assumed was you and accepted it. :) Yeah, I suppose October will be planning month next year, haha. To be honest, I don't use all of the tools or sections on the website, but I love how you can track your progress. I wish I could use that tracker all year long, ha! :) We should definitely do it again next year! NaNoWriMo 2020!!!
| Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29 - The Problem with Grown-Ups | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- Just like I thought))) but I liked the conversation between Harry and Snape. It feels like they are finally talking about the elephant in the castle that was never addressed or even named in the original books. And I really like your Snape flavour)))
Author's Response: Yes, those two have quite a lot to talk about! I'm trying really hard to fit in all the things I want them to talk about without dragging down the plot. It's difficult to get pacing right when you're writing the story as you're posting it, but I'll just do the best I can. :) Thanks for the encouragement!
| Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28 - Occlumency, Part 2 | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- Forgot to rate))
Author's Response: Thank you for rating :) :)
| Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30 - Breaking Down Walls | 24 Dec 2019 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- I'm kinda starting to get the feeling that it's not just any sense if touch that helps Harry strengthen his mind...
Snape is so Snape))) I really love the way you write him.
Yeah, bro, I know the Christmas present feeling of a comment)) Feel free to nudge me anytime to get some)))
Author's Response:
*Nudge. Nudgenudgenudge.* Like that? Ha, I could see how that could get annoying, so I promise I'll leave the nudges to a minimum lol! Thank you for the review - I love hearing what you think. Yeah, Harry's pretty sensory. Smell is his dominant sense, but I also think that touch works marginally well, hence some of his initial confusion.
I hope you had a great Christmas!
| Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30 - Breaking Down Walls | 27 Dec 2019 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- No problem ;)
This site doesn't allow to continue a conversation in the reviews, unfortunately.
I meant that Harry is reacting more to a certain stabilizing presence than any abstract sense of smell or touch or whatever, at least that is an impression I've got)
Author's Response: Ah, I gotcha. I misunderstood what you meant before. Thanks for clarifying. You know, that's a very good point - I think you might be on to something. :)
| Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31 - Grimmauld Place | 02 Jan 2020 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- Hi there! Sorry it took me so long to read, New Year in Russia is something that pushes everything else out of one's mind -_-
Okay, I loved the scene with Snape, and the "Do you have any idea how much effort has gone into ensuring that?" comment is priceless)))) Very curious what turn things are gonna take now)))
Author's Response:
Ooh are you from Russia or visiting? That's one place I'd love to visit, but it's so large that I'd have no idea where to start. Saint Petersburg or Moscow maybe...I've seen some beautiful pictures. Or maybe I just plan something around the Trans-Siberian Railroad?
Ha, I liked writing that line. I could just feel Snape's exhaustion and exasperation with this impulsive teenager that he's been tasked with protecting and who doesn't make it easy to do so. Add in the fact that he might maybe sort of be starting to care what happens to the kid, and it's quite the point of annoyance, ha. Thanks for the review! I hope your New Year was fantastic!
| Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31 - Grimmauld Place | 02 Jan 2020 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- I am actually Russian XD And I live in Moscow, so you're welcome to come over and hang out)))
Yeah, that line certainly conveys that))))
Author's Response: Wouldn't that be fun! :D
| Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 32 - Lost and Found | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- Yay, more Snape being an uncomfortable human 😂I love how Harry has become so aware of him))
| Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 33 - Kneader's Point | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Reviewer: Kikimorra (Signed) |
- Thank you for another piece))finally Harry connected the dots))) I am very curious about the Kneader character, and it looks like there's more to his attitude than Harry could pick up. And why did he say "the likes of you"? What kind of people are the likes of Harry?
PS where can I contact you about typos? I'd rather not post that in reviews)))
Author's Response:
Yes - I'm glad Harry knows now! I mean, he doesn't KNOW, like everything there is to know, but he knows enough to change some things. :) You'll have to excuse Kneader. He's not a bad guy, just lives alone and doesn't interact with kids all that often, and he's got a bit of a carmudgeonly side to him.
I greatly appreciate being told about typos. I'm a stickler for correcting them, so please don't be shy about that! I don't mind if you leave them in a review, or you can email me: liveforbooks@yahoo.com :)