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Voldemort wants to build an army of young, powerful, and virtually indestructible Death Eaters. How do Harry and Snape fit into that plan? Entrant in the 2009 Prompt Fest. Prompts: A Dangerous Game and Through the Keyhole
Takes Place: 6th summer
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Fic Fests > #9 Prompt Fest 2009
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by Ramelia
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Profanity, Violence
Chapters: 11 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 01 Dec 2009 / 01 Dec 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
Chapters: 11 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 01 Dec 2009 / 01 Dec 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: A Broken Dream, A Broken Mirror | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- What a surprise there. Wow. I'm stunned, but in a good kind of way. I'm glad that Dudley's come around and realizes that Vernon's treating Harry... awfully. (By the way, I loved that place in TDH where the Dursleys are departing from Privet Drive, and Dudley says he doesn't think that Harry's a waste of space. Petunia ruined the moment, though.)
Nice chapter (the Dudley part of it, that is). Hope things will get better for Harry soon.
Author's Response:
You know...that scene with the Dudleys always stayed in my mind, and gave me hope for Dudley. I know that I'm not the first to have a remorseful Dudley, but I just had to include that in the story. I really believe in Canon that 'Dudley had an epiphany; he realised that Harry is a good person, and very selfless. I think that Harry saving him from the Dementors really had an impact on him; made him grow up and really examine his own culpability.
Petunia does tend to do that, doesn't she?
Thanks Ramelia, and I'm looking forward to your next chappie of Blame it on Dumbledore. Things will get worse before they get better for Harry...but fear not Snape and Harry will eventually learn to understand one another...and maybe a lot more.
| Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: End of Game | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Aw, such a lovely ending. I was disappointed that Voldemort stayed alive, though. But the birthday party definitely made up for it. :) I'm so happy for Harry. And Snape, of course, the old grouch. ;)
Very nice story that needs a sequel. Badly. ;)
Author's Response:
Thanks Ramelia. I left Voldie alive, because I want to eventually write more of this uiniverse, or a side-story. I had to keep it short for the fest, but I got carried away with the relationship, and then I had to end it!!
I'm happy for Harry and Snape the grouch.
I will definitely think about a sequel. I miss writing the story now, and I feel that there are many unanswered questions.
| Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Secrets | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- There's only one thing to say: aw. :) And this place was so perfectly Snape-ish: "This conversation had been just a tad too personal for his liking, and he'd had his quota of sappy emotion-filled conversation for a lifetime." Wonderful, that.
I'm so glad Snape is finally accepting Harry, and Harry on his part finds out a bit more about Lily's relationship with Severus.
Very, very nice chapter!
Author's Response:
Thanks, I love a Snapey-Snape!
It's not easy for Snape to talk about Lily...especially to Harry. That is a big sign that things are changing between them.
Thanks.
| Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: The Best Laid Plans | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Nice idea to bring Remus in. Maybe he can help those two see each other for what they truly are, not just a 'greasy git' and 'Potter's spawn'. Though I guess they're slowly coming to accept each other, aren't they? The idea of 'concerned Snape' made me chuckle, though. :)
Good chapter.
Author's Response:
Remus is always the voice of calm, isn't he?
Concerned Snape seems impossible, doesn't it? But alas...anything is possible in the land of fanfictiondom!
Thanks Ramelia.
| Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Bound by Blood Ties | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- So, Snape is slowly coming around, is he? Good. I'm looking forward to the confrontation with Voldemort, though. And now Harry wants to avenge Sirius... Goodness awaits, methinks. :)
Author's Response: Oh yest, this confrontation should be interesting to say the least. Harry can't let go of his need for revenge, but perhaps he'll let go of this need, when he realises that he has Snape's support. Perhaps the need for revenge will lessen as Harry feels some of his gried and anger leave him.
| Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Stand By Your Side | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Things are getting interesting... I can't wait to see how the bond will affect them both. That translates into: gimme some mushy hurt/comfort! :D
Author's Response: Thanks. There are many mushy/hurt/comfort moments to come, believe me!
| Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: At Odds | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Poor, wretched Harry. I so feel for him. *sob* I hope Snape comes around soon and starts treating Harry better.
Author's Response: Yeah, poor Harry. Have faith. Snape is going to start seeing Harry very differently soon.
| Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Say what? | 02 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Oh dear. Snape and Harry are off to a bad start, aren't they? I hope they'll learn to get along... somehow... someday.
Author's Response: Yeah, not the greatest start, but hey Rome wasn't built in a day, was it?
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
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+
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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
Chapters: 24 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 11 Feb 2010 / 07 Dec 2009
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 1: What Child Is This? | 26 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- It breaks my heart to even see a stray dog (makes me want to find their masters and wring their necks). I can easily understand Severus' reaction - such cruelty as the Dursley's really is unimaginable. I hope things get better. For both of them.
Very nice start.
Author's Response:
I know, I donate to every one of my local animal shelters and child abuse centers around the holidays. It's really inexcusable what they Dursleys did and one day they'll regret it.
Thanks for reading!
| Title: Chapter 3: Blue Christmas | 26 Dec 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ramelia (Signed) |
- Lovely. I'm not really keen on reading baby!fics, but I'm thoroughly enjoying this one. And it's quite amusing to watch Severus tackle all the baby problems. :)
Author's Response:
Yeah, Harry will really be a handful, and it's awful to take care of a baby when they're sick that way. It really tests you.
Glad you're enjoying this and this will also show Harry growing up, not just as a little baby.