After little Harry Potter runs away from his relatives’ home for the sixth time, Albus decides something drastic must happen. Instead of sending a friendly witch from family services like he had done before, he sends Severus Snape in hopes of scaring the boy into staying put. But when a blizzard interferes with plans, Severus learns why Harry keeps running away and a change of plans ensues.
Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11)
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Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Out of Character Snape, Snape is Stern
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Membership status: Member
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Reviews by agatag
Rated: K+
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys
Chapters: 35 - Completed: No - Updated: 31 Mar 2024 / 23 Oct 2017
Series: None - Challenges: Runaway
Chapters: 35 - Completed: No - Updated: 31 Mar 2024 / 23 Oct 2017
Series: None - Challenges: Runaway
| Title: Chapter 5: Rules and Regulations | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Reviewer: agatag (Signed) |
- I logged in so I could comment - I hope that this story wouldn't include Snape spanking Harry and explaining to him that it's for his own good. And that spanking isn't the same as beating - because it's exactly the same thing. People beat children when they feel clueless and they try to reason their behaviour. Please don't do that!
Author's Response: Have no fear - Severus would never beat Harry. I would like to say from severe personal experience that there is a very fine line between beatings and discipline. Growing up, I’ve travelled to many foster homes that used different methods and I’ve learned that honestly, it all depends on what works for you and the child best. I remain neutral on this topic as it has shown me several different outcomes with child responses. Some accept it and respond well, some don’t. And there are cases where it’s an actual beating and the guardian has gone too far. So, in my experience, there is a difference and I shall hopefully demonstrate a better side to CP. But you are certainly entitled to your opinion, and you do not have to continue reading if you do not agree. But thanks for giving it a try!
| Title: Chapter 5: Rules and Regulations | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Reviewer: agatag (Signed) |
- " I shall hopefully demonstrate a better side to CP."
There is no bigger bullshit than beating [spanking is also a beating!] a child and telling him/her "it's for your own good". I'm sorry to be so crude but what you are saying is outrageous - that we can beat smaller persons as long as we have some fancy explanation.
Beating/spanking/corporalpunishment is NEVER acceptable.
And that cold "logical" reasoning is even worse that hitting child once while being scared or really enraged. You can explain that you were being not yourself because of your feelings and that you couldn't contain yourself but that you are very sorry and promise not to do that again. It's something that is understandable.
But what explanation do you have for causing your child pain without emotion and for saying "I am hurting you because I love you"? None. And that behaviour shows that you are cruel bastard, too stupid or too lazy to find another way how to raise the child.
You said that I can stop reading when I wont like your ff and that's what I am planning to do - but remember - you are an author. You are responsible for the content that you are putting in the web. There is a risk that someone will believe that nonsense and will start to beat his/her child - because it's such a good and easy way to raise a child. Are you aware of that responsibility?
[and I'm sorry for any mistakes, English is not my first language and I'm really sad and enraged reading about "better side of beating children"]
Author's Response: I am going to be honest, I have no children and I do not know how I would raise a child yet. It is why I am neutral on the CP topic because I just don’t know. Again, you are certainly entitled to your opinion, as I am to mine. From your statement, I can say that while I am young, I definitely have more experience on this subject than you. I’ve been passed around a lot, from foster home to foster home, an unwanted child. I’ve been beat in some, knocked unconscious in others, and neglected in larger homes. I’m well aware of a beating. I’m well aware of the fear of hiding in a corner while you wait for your guardian to come find you for getting into a fight with another child. And in my adopted family, I was spanked, but it was the most different, painless (surprisingly, and I know pain), experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve never felt so loved and cared for that someone would actually try not to hurt me. If you don’t know how that feels, you cannot judge me for being neutral on this topic. Now that I feel I’m being too personal, most of where I ended up was shady malpractice places. It’s a hard World out there, and you can’t change everyone. My stories will make no difference to someone who actually beats a child or someone who spanks a child or someone who throws their kid in time out. They don’t care about this story because it’s just that - a story. The real world doesn’t compare. And I’m glad to know at least you will never beat a child (so you say), but for some of us, it’s a little too late. And nothing will change that. I still have the scars of my past, but a beautiful family to call home. Will you judge them for saving me? And yes, feel free to stop reading. Even if you ignore this note. You are certainly entitled to your opinion and rights. Thanks anyway!
Harry Potter has created the perfect Boy Who Lived persona. He's learned to hide behind the mask, but what happens when it starts to crumble? Harry is determined not to find out especially not now that he's been forced into Occlumency lessons with his least favorite professor. Will Snape be able to see through the cracks to a boy who is just barely hanging on?
Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Snape is Mean, Snape is Stern
Tags: Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Snape is Mean, Snape is Stern
Tags: Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T
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Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Neglect
Chapters: 7 - Completed: No - Updated: 12 May 2021 / 10 Nov 2017
Series: None - Challenges: None
Chapters: 7 - Completed: No - Updated: 12 May 2021 / 10 Nov 2017
Series: None - Challenges: None
| Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Arrival | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Reviewer: agatag (Signed) |
- So this will be yet another 'Snape mistreats Harry but it's ok; he just doesn't understand him. Once he do, everything will be lovey-dovey fic'?
I'm sorry for the sarcasm but this looks like another one of those cliche stories where author doesn't see the wrongness of an adult mistreating a minor. I hope for a fic with reasonable, adult and civil Snape...