Snape wants to be Slytherin's new head of house. Harry wants a home. Dumbledore has a plan for these two. If Snape can prove he can take care of the 9 year old, the job is his. But taking care of a kid isn't as easy as it looks. As the young dark eyed Potions Professor tries to do his best, Harry learns what it means to have a good guardian, even if he isn't a perfect one.

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Adoption, Child fic
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

Harry thinks that there was more to the dressing down that Professor Snape gave him in his first potions lesson, and now he’s determined to find out exactly what Snape is hiding

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape is Kind, Snape is Mean
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape

When Harry and Ron crash Mr. Weasley's flying Ford Anglia into the Whomping Willow, Ron broke more than just his wand. As he and Harry argue whether Ron should go to the hospital wing, a certain potion's professor makes the decision for them. Taking the opportunity to scold Harry before Minerva can simply slap his wrist in response to his misdeeds, Severus doesn't expect to cause the child to have a flat-out panic attack... or to notice just how thin he has gotten over the summer.

Takes Place: 2nd Year - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Stern
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape