Slytherin!
Snape, Harry, and Draco are slowly learning to become a family. Sometimes, they require assistance. In response to the Xanadu challenge for Lady Lanera. Entrant in the 2011 Fic Exchange. Written for Lady Lanera.
Takes Place: 2nd summer
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Snape flavour: None
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Sibling Addition
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape, Fic Fests > #13 Fic Exchange 2011
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by Morgana
Rated: K+
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Warnings: None
Chapters: 4 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 20 Feb 2011 / 20 Feb 2011
Series: None - Challenges: Xanadu
Chapters: 4 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 20 Feb 2011 / 20 Feb 2011
Series: None - Challenges: Xanadu
| Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 | 21 Feb 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Lovely chapter. I really like your depiction of the three teachers, though it's nothing short of a tragedy that Harry doesn't realise the value of Prof. Kettleburn- people who have studied animal behaviour that intensely and who are willing to share their knowledge are invaluable for any duellist lol! Sinistra's love of poetry is a good 'hook' to explain her relationship with Snape (who must love poetry) and I really liked the extra dimention you gave Madam Pince. Great work!
Author's Response:
Thank you!
Proffesor Kettleburn was by far my favorite character to write. And, I agree Harry really should have paid more attenion to him. He could learn alot. :D
Thanks Gana!
| Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 | 21 Feb 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Loved the conversation between Charity and Snape- I can imagine him letting off steam to a friend like that and someone with a 'counterweight' personality (i.e. who could see the other side of any given arguement) would, in giving him the opportunity to rant away his frustration, certainly have an attraction lol! Loved the Draco/Harry interaction; there's just enough tension to make it believable, while their shared traits (i.e. bravery, disregard for the rules, love of freedom) are obviously the basis for the grudging friendship. Looking forward to more
Author's Response:
I have to admit...the scene in the last movie made me fall madly in love with the Charity-Snape relationship. Alan Rickman did that scene so well as to take my breath away, so I had to play tribute to it.
I'm glad their growing friendship was believable, it was probably the single hardest element in this story to balance. Well, for me anyway. LOL
Thanks Gana!
| Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 | 21 Feb 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Very sweet; I loved Snape's Xanadu, very 'Wuthering Heights' ^^. Sinistra and Snape's conversation was very entertaining; I almost feel sorry for the poor man- he can terrify kids but is thoroughly browbeaten by a pair of strongminded witches lol! Oh, I also loved the Draco/Harry interaction over Snape's relationship-status; very in character and very funny (might even be a hint of Draco/Hermione there- their EI seems more on the same level lol!)
Author's Response:
LOL! Don't feel sorry for him, I'm sure he enjoys it. ;D
Dramione all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They really are perfect for each other. :D
Thanks Gana! I'm glad you enjoyed the story and thanks for reviewing!
Harry is going to become a student and move out of house. How is Severus dealing with this? Entrant in the 2011 Fic Exchange. Written for bluemoon13.
Takes Place: 8 - Post Hogwarts (young adult Harry) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Fic Fests > #13 Fic Exchange 2011, Parental Snape
Takes Place: 8 - Post Hogwarts (young adult Harry) - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Fic Fests > #13 Fic Exchange 2011, Parental Snape
Rated: K
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 Feb 2011 / 24 Feb 2011
Series: None - Challenges: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 24 Feb 2011 / 24 Feb 2011
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 1: Goodbye | 24 Feb 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Very sweet, tender story, with very interesting flashbacks (though it might have been helpful to have the flashback in italics or otherwise labeled: it's easy to get lost if a scene jumps around in time,). I liked your portrayal of the characters and having Ron study Potions was a nice twist. Good work.
Author's Response:
Thank you very much! :)
About the memories, I edited the story and now they are in italics. Thanks for pointing it out!
Rather than allowing Harry to stay at Diagon Alley after he blew up Aunt Marge, the Ministry sends Harry back to the Dursleys. Harry returns to school after a terrible summer, to find that he's not the only one with this kind of secret. A student has been killed by his family. New screening measures are put into place by the Ministry: Every student must be given a medical exam and interview to look for child abuse. With Dumbledore facing an inquiry, Snape is entrusted with the task of making sure EVERYONE receives one.
Takes Place: 3rd Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Takes Place: 3rd Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Death, Neglect, Self-harm, Suicide Themes, Violence
Chapters: 62 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 27 Nov 2014 / 24 Feb 2011
Series: None - Challenges: New Measures for Screening Abuse
Chapters: 62 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 27 Nov 2014 / 24 Feb 2011
Series: None - Challenges: New Measures for Screening Abuse
| Title: Chapter 2: Aftermath | 28 Feb 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Great ending, loved Severus' internal monologue and your portrayal of Hermione, Fred and George's revelation. Harry's thoughts on what constitutes abuse was also very well written.
| Title: Chapter 1: Home Again | 24 Feb 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Absolutely gripping first chapter; although I was a little surprised that the abused child was Neville, considering his canon problems in Potions, I think he was an inspired choice and would, naturally, provoke Severus into firmer action when further abuse cases come to light. I loved your portrayal of the teacher's reaction to Neville's death, which was very realistic and vivid, and your depiction of how Harry attempted to hide his abuse. A brilliantly written chapter.
Author's Response: Severus has double helpings of guilt over this, but he's not the only one. Part of my point here is that this happens even in "good" families.
| Title: Chapter 3: A Subtle Pattern | 01 Mar 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Great chapter; I loved the careful, non-leading way Severus questioned Shacklebot.
| Title: Chapter 4: The Seeker In Hiding | 03 Mar 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Great chapter; I loved your depiction of what's going on in Harry's mind, the rationalisation of his abuse, the attempt to create and excuse for his bruises, the invented reasons why he doesn't want to go for the exam- they're all highly believable and well written. I also really liked how you're portraying his feelings over Neville; it's very vivid and emotive. Oh, and the scene with Snape is great ^^
| Title: Chapter 5: Exam | 06 Mar 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- Brilliantly written and plotted chapter; I loved the chilling little details (like the door incident) and I love the interaction between Remus and Snape. Looking forward to the next chapter; I think Vernon, Petunia and Dudley are in for a nasty shock
| Title: Chapter 15: Halloween, 1979 | 14 Apr 2011 |
| Reviewer: Morgana (Signed) |
- I absolutely love your use of Kate Bush's song; Snape has always reminded me of a nicer version of Heathcliff (he's no where near as mean to Lily's son as Heathcliff is to Cathy's daughter) and I can imagine him listening to the song and I love how you've woven it into the plot of this chapter.
I loved the interaction between Severus and Lily, especially the legilimency incident which felt very in character, especially in the light of Snape's background (love how you implied his childhood through little details). Lily's desire to protect James' ego and grant him the heir he longs for is very believable and natural, as is her desire to concieve with a friend, in a loving act; there are a lot of old rumours about a certain member of the current Royal family's paternity due to this very issue! I really love the strength and vulnerability you've interwoven in her character, it echos Snape's own strength/vulnerability in a subtle but discenable way. I also love the youthfulness of both characters; you can tell that Snape is younger but he's still in character enough. (Oh, and his rough accent is a rather endearing element of the fiery, sweet, strong but slightly uncertain young man you've depicted.)
Author's Response:
Thank you.
Yes, Snape has always reminded me a bit of Heathcliff. It just seemed like it was one of the guilty pleasures he might induldge him--and I think LP's probably work for wizards where CD's might not.
Poor Sev couldn't imagine any other reason for Lily to show up at his house than James was beating her up. So sad.
Many of the old aristocratic families have these rumors around them, and closed gene pools tend to get peculiar problems.
My father spent many, many hours with a tape recorder trying to get rid of his millworker accent. He ended up with an accent almost like Richard Burton's (they both came from the same region of Wales) and it was a point of pride.