Severitus-beginning between years four and five. Harry is overcome with guilt over the death of Cedric Diggory and has isolated himsef from those who care. A strange gift arrives on his fifteenth birthday that changes everything.

Takes Place: 5th summer - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape > Severitus Challenge

"Why does it have to be a heart anyways?" the boy whined, holding his chin with the palm of his hand.

"Because that's how some people express their love."

"By giving their hearts?" Harry traced his chest in fright and Severus rolled his eyes.

"Metaphorically." he informed the pale looking child and drew his wand.

"I don't understand, why would I give my heart to someone, but not really give it to them? It doesn't count if I trick them into believing that I gave them my heart... When I still have it."

"It doesn't quite work like that, Harry." the potion master said.

"Then how does it work? Why can't it be a circle if it's not really a heart?"

-three unrelated short stories as a Valentine special entry-

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11), 3rd Year, 6th summer, 6th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Out of Character Snape, Overly-protective Snape, Snape is Secretive
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

A disabled Harry comes to Hogwarts story. Everyone expects him to be like his dad, but how can he be with such a different past? A Slytherin Harry takes on Hogwarts in an unusual way.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Physical Impairment, Runaway, Slytherin!Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Master Snape > Apprentice Harry

What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: None
Tags: Alternate Universe, Slytherin!Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

Everyone knows that the wand chooses the wizard but fewer are aware that familiars can choose their wizard as well. How will Severus Snape react when he is chosen by a bird of an unusual breed?

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11) - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape
Tags: Alternate Universe, Animagus!Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape