A prophecy is only real when allowed to occur naturally, so when a series of unexpected events happen in the summer before 5th year, a second prophecy long lost deep in the Ministry of Magic awakens, telling of rare magic and an incredible bond to be forged between the most unlikely people. This magic and bond will be the end of the Dark Lord.

Takes Place: 5th summer, 5th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape Disciplines , Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Adoption, Alternate Universe, Injured!Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

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) - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Out of Character Snape, Snape is Stern
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

One to defeat fear. One to discover truth. One to feel love. One to accept life. Each will bear a sword and embody the essence of Hogwarts. Together as one, the Four Heroes of Hogwarts will unite the world against the true Dark Lord. Together as one, the Heroes will defeat the binding darkness and restore Hogwarts to the wonder her creators intended her to be.

Takes Place: 6th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape Disciplines , Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

“Breaking news from the Ministry this morning as Cornelius Fudge announced the formation of the Department of Family and Children."

When the Ministry of Magic takes an active role in protecting children, both Harry and Draco's worlds are turned upside down. They will need to learn to cope with the tumult the Ministry has cause in their lives and learn a few things about family along the way. Rated for some bad words.

Severus Snape, Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Ted Tonks, Andromeda Tonks, Nymphadora Tonks, Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Charity Burbage, Madam Bones, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Fred and George Weasley, Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, Millicent Bulstrode, Original Male Character, Original Female Character.

Canon Compliant to Book Two

Takes Place: 3rd summer - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

Harry and Dudley were raised by muggles. Magic hating muggles at that. When Dudley had begun showing signs of magic at a young age, precious Duddykins had become the dirt upon their shoes, alongside his younger cousin (Little brother) Harry. When both boys were shunned from their meant-to-be protectors, but thrown into the magical world with nothing but each other how will they cope? And what happens when you add that darned Potions professor in the mix?

Takes Place: 1st summer before Hogwarts, 1st Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Angry, Snape is Cruel, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Adoption, Injured!Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape