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After the tragic death of Sirius Black, Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts tormented by grief, anger, and loneliness. No one seems to realize how close he is to the edge. One evening, while serving yet another detention under his hated Potions professor, he finds himself embroiled in a confrontation with Draco Malfoy that culminates in a dark and ancient spell.

The result? A mysterious curse that binds him irreversibly to Severus Snape.

Forced to live together, Harry and Snape must confront not only the magic that binds them, but also the ghosts of the past, their emotional scars, and their mutual prejudices. A journey through suffering, pride, and—perhaps—understanding.

A vividly drawn Severus, faithful to the original character, where emotional evolution takes center stage.

Takes Place: 6th Year - Snape flavour: Snape Comforts, Snape Disciplines , Snape is Angry, Snape is Controlling
Tags: Adoption, Alternate Universe, Deaging
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Physical Punishment Non-Spanking
Chapters: 18 - Completed: No - Updated: 04 Dec 2025 / 16 Aug 2025
Series: None - Challenges: None
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
Harry's sixth year ends with the Dark Lord's takeover. Harry gets to live - but why? After a gruelling summer, he struggles with sneaky attacks at Hogwarts and his power over Dark Marks. He realises the truth, and the Order tries to free him from the horcrux - but fails. Harry feels as if he is slowly slipping away… but help arrives from an unlikely source: Snape.

~Gen, plotty AU: a slow-burn, realistic mentorship between Harry and Snape (will become the focus) and Harry and Voldemort

Takes Place: 6th Year, 7th summer, 7th Year - Snape flavour: Book Snape, Canon Snape, Snape is Mean, Snape's a Bully
Tags: Injured!Harry
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: 16+ - Warnings: Bullying, Emotional Abuse, Suicide Themes, Torture, Violence
Chapters: 14 - Completed: No - Updated: 26 Nov 2025 / 19 Nov 2025
Series: None - Challenges: None
Starting a new adventure, Harry learns there's more to life than what he's seen.

Takes Place: 1st Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Angry, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Out of Character Snape, Snape is Stern
Tags: Alternate Universe
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Godfather Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Bullying, Out of Character, Physical Punishment Spanking
Chapters: 31 - Completed: No - Updated: 13 Nov 2025 / 12 Jul 2020
Series: None - Challenges: None
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
With Harry out of reach and the Order scrambling to find some way to make things right, secrets are revealed that recast the entire year into a harsh clarity. Everything comes to a head over the course of a few dramatic days as the whole world seems to hold its breath in anticipation of what will happen to Harry Potter.

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Snape is Desperate, Snape is Kind, Snape is Sassy, Snape is Secretive
Tags: Kidnapped!Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Character Death, Violence
Chapters: 1 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 17 Sep 2025 / 17 Sep 2025
Series: It Takes a Village - Challenges: None
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
When Harry gets ill, Snape makes an impulsive decision that will change both their lives. Under Snape’s guidance and tutelage, Harry will flourish and become as clever and cunning as a snake with the strength and heart of a lion. A Snape mentors Harry story. SEQUEL to Draught of Asphodel. Not slash. Set between 5th and 6th year. More notes inside.

Takes Place: 6th summer, 6th Year - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape Disciplines , Snape is Stern, Snape Spanks
Tags: None
Categories: Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Alcohol Use, Character Bashing, Eating Disorder, Neglect, Panic attack, Physical Punishment Spanking, Profanity
Chapters: 6 - Completed: No - Updated: 19 May 2025 / 19 Nov 2023
Series: None - Challenges: None

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

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

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