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Hi, I'm Gatewaygirl (Gg) of Livejournal, InsaneJournal, Dreamwidth, etc. My first post here was my old, epic Severitus challenge piece, Blood Magic. I don't write a lot of gen, but that one makes up for it in length. :-)

I recently posted a new (much shorter) story in that universe, Blood and Choice.

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Far Beyond a Promise Kept by oliversnape starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 180]
Snape never wanted anyone to know of his promise to Dumbledore, but has realised that he can protect Potter much better by taking a less passive role in the boy's training. Actually liking Harry Potter has never been part of his plan. mentor/guardian.

Takes Place: 3rd summer, 4th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Neglect, Profanity
Chapters: 17 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 14 Feb 2013 / 27 Oct 2012
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11 08 Jan 2013
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    Greatly enjoying this story!

Psychosis by SnowWhiteOwl starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 133]
When Harry was hit by the killing curse, a horcrux was created. In this story, Harry is affected by the piece of Voldemort's soul inside his head in a more noticable way than in the books. Muggles, not knowing any better, decide he must be mentally ill. What effects might the treatment on a psychiatric ward have for the boy-who-lived and the wizarding world?

Takes Place: None - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Neglect, Self-harm, Suicide Themes, Violence
Chapters: 40 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 21 Dec 2013 / 04 May 2013
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 20: In his mind 29 Jun 2013
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    Very much enjoying this. I like how the wizards and witches can't readily map Harry's treatment to anything. Severus will figure out the "mud" eventually, I suppose!

Forgiveness by sshpfanfiction starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 197]
Dumbledore forces Severus to continue to teach Potter Occlumency. This prolonged exposure engenders a fragile bond between the two. This new relationship will change the lives of many, including their own.

Adoption and torture warning have been added as the story may deal with those but are not a certainty as of now.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Snape Equal Status to Harry > Comrades Snape and Harry, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Torture
Chapters: 18 - Completed: No - Updated: 28 Apr 2016 / 21 Jun 2013
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 8: Helpfulness 30 Jul 2013
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    Yay, Sirius! And Harry has no idea why he was reassuring, does he? :-)

    Happily waiting for more!

Title: Chapter 4: Blackness 01 Jul 2013
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    You've done a great job developing this scenario while keeping Snape and Harry in character! I'm enjoying the story. :-)

    Do you want minor corrections? For example, you have "curse through" rather than "course through." (This is probably a typo, but if not "course" in this sense means to race swiftly, from the term for hunting with a greyhound, whippet, or other hound that hunts by sight.)

Past Featured Story A Christmas Gamble by Whitetail starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 61]
In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Kind
Tags: None
Categories: Fic Fests > #15 Winter Fest 2013, Snape Equal Status to Harry > Comrades Snape and Harry
Rated: K+ - Warnings: None
Chapters: 9 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 11 Jan 2014 / 10 Jan 2014
Series: A Christmas Gamble - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 9: Time Returns 14 Jan 2014
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    That was delightful. I never would have read something of this description if it wasn't by a writer I liked. Harry and Snape fill in for Father Christmas? Crack syrup, right? But no! You made the premise believable, and hit a good balance with the complexities of Snape's bitterness and Harry's pride.

    Thank you! I'm home with a head cold and this was a perfect cozy read. :-)

    Author's Response: Wow, thank you GatewayGirl! I am glad that you had faith enough in my writing to convince you to read this insane idea! Believe me, when I first came up with the premise I was wondering how on earth I could make it believable. I tried really hard to make it that way, so I am glad you feel I passed the test. Crack syrup ... haha, I like that. This idea does fit that bill, doesn't it? Nice to know I helped make your evening cozy considering you have a cold. Get better soon!  Oh, and I would definitely recommend making some ginger lemon tea with lots of honey (good for sore throat, cough, and sinuses I have found) - there should be a recipe somewhere online. You can buy teabags of the stuff in stores, but it doesn't take long to boil yourself, and is so good homemade provided you have ginger root/powder, lemons, and honey! Best of wishes, Whitetail.

Visions of Sugarplums Danced in Their Heads by sshpfanfiction starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 151]
Over Christmas break, Harry and Snape are attacked by a Ghangzou, a rare, magical genie that shows its victims what life would be like if one thing changed.

What they see will alter their relationship forever, if they'll let it.

(Originally meant for the Christmas challenge, but it sort of took on a life of its own)

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape is Kind
Tags: Alternate Universe, Sibling Addition
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Godfather Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: None
Chapters: 15 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 01 May 2014 / 03 Apr 2014
Series: May All Your Christmas' Be White - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 8: You are Not Alone in This 22 Apr 2014
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    I adore your alternate timeline characters! I want them to be off being happy in some AU. :-)

    Thanks for this story!

    Author's Response:

    Aw I'm so glad to hear that. Like I said to Moon Willow: Sev's second journey was initially only going to be one or two chapters, but I totally just ran with it and had so much fun crafting this whole other world. I'm glad you like it. I know some people really want the Severus to go back to reality, so it's good to hear people like the AU.

    Thanks for taking the time to review


Title: Chapter 15: The Beginning 02 May 2014
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    And ... it's 1:36 AM. On a weeknight. *sigh* Excellent story! I like how Jason was an easier first step for Severus than Harry.

    (And yes, I'd like an epilogue.)

Title: Chapter 15: The Beginning 28 Jan 2016
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    I love this story! I certainly hope I have reviewed it before, but I might have been too busy bawling the first time. I reread it all over the last two nights. Your Severus is wonderfully difficult while remaining sympathetic, and I feel so for poor Harry, having to be the one to end the dream of everything he wants most, and in such a terrible way.

As Seen Through A Mirror by Scorpia starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 122]
Harry Potter stolen away from his relatives house, and Draco Malfoy the only witness. There would be some explaining to do, if Severus managed to save the brat in time.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Kidnapped!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys, Spying on Harry! Snape
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 13 - Completed: No - Updated: 08 Jan 2018 / 07 Jul 2014
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: An Enemy and A Goblin 11 May 2017
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    Very happy to see more of this engaging story!

    Author's Response: Hope you enjoy the new chapter! :D 

Rescued by ravenhaired88 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 41]
What if Harry was left in the backyard when he was 9 years old and largely ignored by the Dursleys? If Snape found him two years later, the summer before he is due to start Hogwarts, what would Harry’s rescue and recovery be like? Would he ever be a normal kid? Warnings: Abusive Dursleys

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11), 1st summer before Hogwarts - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Snape is Loving
Tags: Injured!Harry
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 4 - Completed: No - Updated: 31 Aug 2014 / 25 Aug 2014
Series: Rescued - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: The Rescuer 28 Aug 2014
Reviewer: GatewayGirl (Signed)
    Ooo! More, please! :-)

    Author's Response: Coming soon! Thanks for reviewing!


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