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Final Note 6 - June 2018:

Although it has already been a long time since I have posted or updated anything, it is time to make it official.

I will no longer be writing fanfiction.

I haven't come to this decision because I have run out of ideas or inspiration for my current works - to the contrary, I have put a lot of thought and planning into each of them. Even now, the moments and scenes I had planned live happily in my head. The issue becomes the fact that I have limited free time, so I must choose how to spend it. This is why there have so often been extremely long breaks between updates. In turn, this becomes unfair to readers, as I know that they often have limited free time as well and it is very easy to forget the plot of a story that wasn't born within your own head (and sometimes even then!).

Now, I know many of you would continue to wait for updates. We lovers of fanfiction are tenacious that way. However, since my free time is limited, I have decided that my focus needs to be on my original works.

In that spirit, though a part of me is saddened, I hereby abandon all my current works-in-progress. I will not be updating them again. However, I also open my stories up for adoption, should anyone be interested in continuing them in my stead. (Though, to be clear, I don't honestly think anyone would, but) I ask only that I be credited and that no large portions of my work, incomplete or no, be copied by another (so please link/direct readers back to my work if you continue it).

I've had such a great time in this fandom. Thanks to all who've helped keep the magic alive!

Warm regards,

Dream Painter

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Soon after rescuing 7-year-old Harry from the abusive Dursleys, Severus Snape starts his teaching career at Hogwarts. Harry finds even more ways to surprise his father, the Headmaster, and a school full of students. Snape'll have his hands full, raising and protecting his son.

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Kidnapped, Snape-meets-Dursleys, SuperPower! Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Violence
Chapters: 24 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Oct 2008 / 08 Sep 2007
Series: A Boy Called Whelp - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 23 Feb 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    So adorable and sweet and just downright well-written. I loved every bit of it and am sad to see you've yet to write any more in the series. I presume it must be a slave-to-one's-Muse situation. Fickle creatures, Muses.

    Anyhow, great story! I really like your writing and will certainly be keeping an eye out for more by you.

After Harry is caught for exploding a cauldron in 2nd year Potions, Snape insists he keep a firm hand on the boy he must secretly protect. However, he discoveres that there is more to the twelve year old than unruliness and disrespect. Similarly, Harry learns from and gains a new perspective of his professor.

Takes Place: 2nd Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Stern
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Physical Punishment Spanking, Neglect, Profanity
Chapters: 32 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Jun 2008 / 25 Sep 2007
Series: Emerald Eyes - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 32 & Epilogue 25 Feb 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Nicely writ! I like it!

In a story that spans two decades, Lily and Severus look for a way to control the powers of the Dark Mark after Lily's life is threatened by Eileen Prince. Seventeen years later, Harry realized he has no idea who he is. SS/LE H/G RL/NT

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Azkaban Character
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Character Death, Profanity, Romance/Het, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 55 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 14 Apr 2008 / 18 Nov 2007
Series: Lily's Charm - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Of Mothers and Babies 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Finally getting around to reading this!

    Great start - I like it so far.

Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Gringotts' Treasure 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Oh, he has no idea what he's gonna find in that thing...

Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Memories 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Dang, if it were me, I'd be too curious just to leave it be - I'd have to know what else was in the pensieve!

    Great chapter. I like how you've been switching between then and now. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Trio of Marauders 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    I love how you portray Sev and Lily's relationship, as well as their interaction with others. Though, I find myself wondering just what it was that led to Snape being a git. Clearly, he must have forgot or something (at least, I would hope so!), but was it voluntary?

    So many factors... Guess I'll have to keep reading.

Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Plotting 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    *interest piqued* Why shouldn't Draco be wandering the castle alone..? Hmm... curious.

    Still waiting for the other pieces of the puzzle to fall into place. Guess I'd better keep reading, huh? ^^

Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Pride's End 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Ah, a tenuous truce. Though, I'm still puzzling over how that changed and/or was forgotten... Huh.

    Great chapter.

Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Lily's Lie 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    She's lying. Yup. Completely. *emphatic nod*

    Gah, poor Severus... so quick to believe himself betrayed... *shakes head*

Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Truth 15 Aug 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    I knew it! That bi... erm, horrid woman! *scowls, muttering uncomplimentary terms under breath*

    Well written - I was wondering when Harry would get around to seeing what other memories the pensieve held.


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