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Coming Back Home by CleganeSnape starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 102] New!
After the Battle, the only thing that Harry wants to do is rest, but he notices that there is something that he needs to do first: bring Snape's body back to Hogwarts. Ron and Hermione will be there to help him, while they deal with the effects of the war and learn to find hope where there seemed to be none. Once they find out that certain Potions Master is not as dead as they thought he was, things will start to change. (Snape!Lives)

Takes Place: 7th summer, 7th Year, 8 - Post Hogwarts (young adult Harry), 8 - Pre Epilogue (adult Harry) - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Depressed, Snape is Kind, Snape is Mean
Tags: Depression Recovery, Injured!Snape
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Misc > Strictly Canon Universe, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Panic attack
Chapters: 30 - Completed: No - Updated: 04 Dec 2025 / 13 Oct 2021
Series: None - Challenges: None
In the Valley of Death, the Hallowed Light Shines by TheLostBoys333 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 13]
When Harry finds himself locked in a room that seems to be trying to kill him by Dumbledore, he knows he has to escape. Luckily, he gets help, but is brought to the one person he never would've thought to go to: Severus Snape. Under the man's protection, Harry will learn that his life has been a manipulated lie, there is a prophecy from Death himself-who likes to be called Nex?-Voldemort may be a better option, and he has a father who actually loves him. It's time for the Master of Death to step out of the shadows.

Takes Place: 6th summer, 6th Year - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape, Overly-protective Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Sassy, Snape is Stern
Tags: Alternate Universe, Evil!Albus, Evil!Harry, Evil!Snape
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Bashing, Character Death, Out of Character, Panic attack, Profanity, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 6 - Completed: No - Updated: 28 Oct 2025 / 25 Jul 2025
Series: None - Challenges: None
Shadows of the Forsaken by TheLostBoys333 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 57]
While the wizarding world struggles with the return of Voldemort, Harry struggles with the death of Sirius and his own out of control magic. His summer before 6th year is unlike any other as he trains alongside the Order, grows close to Severus Snape, of all people, and learns of an unfathomable fate assigned to one Draco Malfoy, a fate he is determined to stop. As the world falls apart, it seems Harry's life may finally come together.

Takes Place: 6th summer, 6th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape Disciplines , Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Adoption, Alternate Universe, Animagus!Harry, Depression Recovery
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Character Bashing, Character Death, Emotional Abuse, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Self-harm, Suicide Themes, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 27 - Completed: No - Updated: 06 Oct 2025 / 11 Nov 2023
Series: None - Challenges: None
As Fate Would Have It by TheLostBoys333 starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 10]
Eight years after the war, the veil in the Department of Mysteries takes unexplained action and somehow brings Severus Snape back to life. Only, the former professor and spy is now a four-year-old boy with no family and all of his past memories. Harry steps in to take care of the little boy, vowing to help him heal from his first life of trauma while keeping him safe from the dangers that still stalk their world. He becomes desperate to repay all the man had done for him now he had the chance. However, somewhere along the way, Severus Snape becomes far more than just a duty.

Takes Place: 8 - Post Hogwarts (young adult Harry), 8 - Pre Epilogue (adult Harry) - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Deaged!Snape
Categories: Reverse Roles > Parental Harry
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Character Bashing, Character Death, Emotional Abuse, Neglect, Out of Character, Panic attack, Physical Abuse, Profanity, Romance/Het, Romance/Slash, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 3 - Completed: No - Updated: 23 Sep 2025 / 01 Aug 2025
Series: None - Challenges: None
The Stunt Double's Credit by WingsCLouDs starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 2]
Harry has a little sister named Max. When Harry is fitting in, Max seemed to be struggling. The Slytherin seemed to loath the Potters. Under such hostility, will Snape help her or make it even worse. What is Snape's relationship with this famous sibling? And what is Max's power that the dark lord knows not?

Takes Place: 1st summer before Hogwarts, 1st Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape Disciplines , Snape is Angry, Snape is Controlling, Snape is Cranky, Snape is Cruel, Snape is Depressed, Snape is Evil, Snape is Mean, Snape is Stern, Snape's a Bully
Tags: None
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Bullying, Violence
Chapters: 17 - Completed: No - Updated: 11 Aug 2025 / 20 Jun 2025
Series: None - Challenges: None
Portended Prophecies by WiCeBa starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 71]
“The Ministry takes a vested interest in ensuring our young witches and wizards are as safe as we can make them and you, dear boy, are very important to Minister Fudge.” Professor Umbridge said, simpering in a self-satisfied way as she said Fudge’s name. “So I must ask you where you’ve been this last August?”

Harry coughed into his tea and nearly spilled it over himself.

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving
Tags: Deaged!Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Bullying, Neglect
Chapters: 24 - Completed: No - Updated: 19 May 2025 / 19 Feb 2021
Series: Namesake Necklace - Challenges: None
Doves and Daffodils by TheTransfiguredCanary starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 79]

This year, the Snape family faces numerous challenges, including wedding planning, avoiding a terrible teacher, and the growing threat of the death eaters and their elusive leader. Additionally, they must care for a young witch who desperately craves love and attention. Do they have what it takes? Can they overcome these obstacles, especially with Albus Dumbledore keeping secrets?



Takes Place: 5th summer, 5th Year - Snape flavour: Overly-protective Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Adoption, Alternate Universe, Sibling Addition
Categories: Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Alcohol Use, Character Death, Emotional Abuse, Neglect, Romance/Het, Romance/Slash, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 32 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 26 Dec 2024 / 24 Jun 2023
Series: Wishing on the Winds - Challenges: None
Healing the Past by TEC starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 10]

In a world where the shadows of the past linger heavily, 11/12 year old Harry Potter finds himself in desperate need of a safe haven. After escaping a life of abuse at the hands of his relatives with help from Severus Snape. He finds himself in need of rescuing again from a place he expected to feel safe and secure.



Takes Place: None - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape, Overly-protective Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Injured!Harry
Categories: Parental Snape > Godfather Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Bullying, Character Bashing, Emotional Abuse, Out of Character, Panic attack, Physical Punishment Spanking
Chapters: 4 - Completed: No - Updated: 05 Dec 2024 / 05 Nov 2024
Series: None - Challenges: None
To Err is Human, To Forgive Divine by Lady Connor starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 4]
Coauthored by Esyrnrose and Sleeper102 - both of whom can be found on AO3.

“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” - Oscar Wilde

What if Harry forgives Snape for all the hurt? How would Snape react to this? Snape has, after all, spent so much of his time wallowing in bitterness. Being forgiven is not something he expected. But what if Harry enjoys the reactions forgiving his enemies brings? What if he starts a trend?

Takes Place: 6th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape, Snape is Angry, Snape is Cranky
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Character Death, Out of Character
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 28 Jan 2024 / 28 Jan 2024
Series: None - Challenges: None
So Far So Good by Halfbloodprincess21 starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 5]
One-shot story set after So Close and before Far From Perfect. Severus and Harry are caught by surprise by a delegation of Gryffindors and teachers coming to terms with their new dynamic.

Takes Place: 4th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Stern
Tags: Adoption
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K+ - Warnings: None
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 14 Nov 2023 / 14 Nov 2023
Series: Coming Home - Challenges: None

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