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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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Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fifth year to find that things that should stay buried often don't...and that they aren't good for his health.

Takes Place: 5th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Alcohol Use, Violence
Chapters: 24 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 03 Aug 2007 / 01 Jan 2004
Series: Not Myself - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 24: Putting Things To Rest 12 Mar 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    I may have said this before, but I love the way you have crafted for this series. They're just so... *happy sigh*

    Another great tale (of course!). Poor Tyls.

    Now, I'm off to read the rest...

When Harry appears at the Welcoming Feast wearing a glamor only Snape notices, Snape decides to find out what the glamor is hiding. His investigation leads to a number of shocking revelations---both about The Boy Who Lived, and about Snape's understanding of himself. Sixth year AU.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 8 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 23 Aug 2007 / 26 Jun 2007
Series: Chivalry - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 8: Epilogue: Restoration 19 Mar 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Oooh... I like. And I assure you, if it weren't for the fact that I knew there was a sequel, I'd be badgering you for one - this simply wouldn't be enough!

    Well done! ^^ (Ah, and I feel I should point out that you did especially well with the present tense. That's a tricky one - I certainly have trouble with it. Not many people seem to pull it off, but you did.)

Snape and Harry are locked in the Room of Requirement by Dumbledore. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? In response to the 72-Hour Challenge.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Snape Equal Status to Harry > Comrades Snape and Harry, Snape Equal Status to Harry > Foes Snape and Harry
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Violence
Chapters: 28 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 13 May 2011 / 30 Jun 2007
Series: None - Challenges: 72 Hour Challenge
Title: Chapter 28: Epilogue 26 Oct 2014
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Just finished reading this tale all the way through. I really enjoyed it! I like how Harry and Snape continue to struggle with the boundaries of their new relationship and how they get a little better at getting along after each interaction.

    It was a very worthwhile read - thanks for sharing!

Harry is 7 years old and treated literally like a dog by the Dursleys. Will he be rescued by the wizarding world? Will he ever be fit to take on the mantle of The Boy Who Lived? Now Complete!

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Violence
Chapters: 27 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 03 Sep 2007 / 18 Jul 2007
Series: A Boy Called Whelp - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27 22 Feb 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    AW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is SO cute - and wonderfully written. You did very well with this story and I absolutely adore it. ^^

    I think I'm off to read the sequel now. Can't wait to see what other (mis)adventures our boys get into.

The summer after 5th year, Death Eaters find Harry abandoned in the Dursley house and bring him to Voldemort. Will one particular Death Eater give up his position and his hate to save his enemy's child? Eventual Snape mentors Harry fic.

Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect, Profanity, Rape, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 43 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 05 Nov 2007 / 23 Jul 2007
Series: Walk the Shadows - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 43: Chapter 43 17 Feb 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Beautifully written. Well done. I love it!

During the summer before his third year at Hogwarts, Harry somehow ends up in a reality where Severus Snape is his father. AU, Sevitus — Includes Sirius!

Takes Place: 3rd summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 30 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Sep 2009 / 20 Aug 2007
Series: To Have a Father - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 30: Epilogue 12 Jul 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    *applauds* Well done! Such an excellent fic - I really enjoyed this from start to finish. I was so sure Harry would have to go back to his own reality for a bit there!

    Thank you for sharing such a brilliant story - I'll definitely be reading the sequel.

As a first year, Harry is sorted into Slytherin instead of Gryffindor, and no one is more surprised than his new Head of House.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Neglect, Profanity, Violence
Chapters: 51 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 18 Mar 2009 / 21 Aug 2007
Series: None - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 51: Chapter 51 14 Feb 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    *applauds enthusiastically*

    I love it! Bravo! Now... where is this rumored "year two"? *raises brow expectantly* I do hope you proceed shortly, though, like as not, a WIP would drive me out my head. Hmm... there is that, suppose.

    Anyhow - well done!

After Snape's visit to Surrey, Harry writes a thank-you letter that triggers an extended correspondence and a tentative friendship between the two of them.



Takes Place: 6th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: None
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Age Difference Romance, Profanity, Romance/Het
Chapters: 17 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 02 Sep 2009 / 25 Aug 2007
Series: Chivalry - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 17: Postscript 21 Mar 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Nicely done! Rather enjoyable. I like it. ^^

Sequel to Brothers and Fathers. Tobias, Severus, and Harry are at Hogwarts and school is in session. But nothing can ever be easy for the Snape family.

Takes Place: 5th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Big Brother Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 19 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 12 Oct 2010 / 04 Sep 2007
Series: Brothers - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 17: All Good Things 29 Mar 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Beautifully done, once again. ^^ I love it!

    Author's Response: Thank you!

When Harry Potter comes to Hogwarts, Snape is forced to reexamine his initial impressions.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 24 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 07 Sep 2007 / 04 Sep 2007
Series: Equilibrium and Evolution - Challenges: None
Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 02 Mar 2010
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    A delightful retelling of first year! I like how you have made the shift from canon to AU subtle, yet distinct - it was rather well-done. I can't wait to see how the story continues...


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